Alya

Alya
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3151
Alya 3151.svg
Alya nearby systems
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System Information
X:Y Coordinates26.359 : 96.629[e]
Spectral classG2IV[1]
Planet(s)9[1]

The Alya system is home to at least one inhabited world, Alya II, and as of 3151 is located in the Algedi Prefecture of the Dieron Military District within the Draconis Combine.[2]

System Description[edit]

The Alya system has a class G2IV star and nine planets; one of the outer planets in the system is an abnormally large gas giant that has a strong gravitational influence on the other planets within the system.[1] The Alya system is located near the Altais and Kaus Borealis systems.[3][4]

System History[edit]

The Alya system had been settled by the mid-twenty-fourth century[5] and may have been settled during the First Exodus from Terra.

Political Affiliation[edit]

Alya II[edit]

Alya II
Alya.jpg
Astrophysical
System positionSecond[1]
Jump Point distance9 days[1]
Moons1 (Xanadu)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.16[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature35°C[1]
Surface water38%[1]
Highest native lifeReptiles[1]
Landmasses3 (Paroasis, Desije, Zenishli)[1]
History and Culture
Population1,659,000,000 (3130)[1][50]
Government and Infrastructure
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
Military CommanderLegate Frederich Schlager (3130)[1]
CapitalLeSabrea[1]

Alya II, more commonly known simply as Alya, is the second of nine planets in the Alya system. Alya and its single moon, Xanadu, are characterized by both the unusual elongated revolutionary cycle around the system primary and by Xanadu's unusual orbital path, both of which are the result of the gravitational influence of the huge gas giant in the outer reaches of the Alya system.[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Early History[edit]

Alya was first settled for its mineral and fuel resources. The planet has a hostile atmosphere, and as such cannot grow crops in the soil. To survive the Alya's residents used hydroponic farms to grow their crops. Making things more interesting for the colonists was the presence of a large gas giant in the outer orbit of Alya's primary star. The immense gravity from this gas giant affects all the members of the Alya system, resulting in an unusually complicated day/night and seasonal cycle. The population created calendars and day planners for their world that adjusted for the unusual day/night and yearly cycles, and these calendars remained in use for at least a thousand years.[1]

Despite these challenges, Alya's rich petroleum resources allowed local plastics and petrochemical industries to thrive. The refined fuels produced on this world were be used in any number of internal combustion engines. Alya was considered a low priority for conquest, and was left largely untouched by the Succession Wars.[1]

Jihad[edit]

A mixture of Word of Blake troops and Blakist-employed mercenaries conquered Alya in a two-week campaign fought in mid-May 3069 using conventional means; Alya was then incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate.[39] In late August 3075, forces from Clan Ghost Bear[41][42] led by Delta Galaxy and designated Delta Wave by the Ghost Bears[51] arrived and launched a campaign to liberate the planet, ignoring all hails from Draconis Combine forces[41][42] and securing the flank of the Ghost Bear push towards Terra.[51]

Dark Age[edit]

During the period following the Blackout, Alya was able to create ICE BattleMechs. In July 3135, the Stormhammers took the planet from Clan Jade Falcon, placing it under Lyran Commonwealth control for a time. Later cut off from the Commonwealth by the Jade Falcon Reach and the Vega Protectorate, Alya had fallen back under Draconis Combine rule by 3145.[48][49][3]

Military Deployment[edit]

2786[edit]

3075[edit]

3145[edit]

Geography[edit]

Alya has a number of continents. The northern continent of Paroasis is dominated by rocky badlands under which lie abundant fuel and mineral resources; Paroasis also has a landlocked sea named the Saline Sea. Two continents lie in the southern hemisphere, Desije and Zenishli, and both are characterized by their abrupt mountain chains, rolling hills and unspoiled evergreen wilderness.[1]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Flerise City: center of Alya's planetary industry; located 500 km east of LeSabrea[1]
  • LeSabrea: planetary capital city and commercial center, located on the western shore of the Saline Sea on Paroasis[1]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 48 systems (47 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Kaus Borealis 15.0 Altais 17.1 Shitara 18.0 Rukbat 19.9
Ascella 22.9 Tsukude 23.6 Kaus Australis 24.5 Kaus Media 24.9
Eltanin 28.4 Kuzuu 30.2 Gamma Sagittarius 30.5 Vega 31.6
Elix 32.1 Talisker 33.7 Nai-Stohl 34.7 Dabih 36.1
Moore 38.6 Juniper 38.9 Algedi 39.7 Lambrecht 41.1
Cebalrai 41.4 Kessel 41.6 New Wessex 42.3 Minakuchi 42.4
Shimosuwa 43.5 Kingtribel 46.2 Miyazaki 46.5 Konstance 46.5
Kannon 47.3 Albalii 48.2 Alrakis 48.6 Shionoha 49.5
Chaville 50.5 Kervil 51.3 Aubisson 54.5 Gram 55.4
Sabik 55.6 Lone Star 55.7 Ashio 55.9 Dromini 56.3
Piedmont 56.3 Pike 57.7 Buckminster 58.7 Telos 59.0
Dyev 59.5 Phalan 59.7 Baxter 59.8 Balkan 60.3

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 7: "Alya"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shattered Fortress, p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 13
  6. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 18
  7. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 31
  8. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 25
  9. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
  10. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37
  11. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: Inner Sphere - [2764]
  12. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
  13. ↑ First Succession War, p. 25
  14. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 43
  15. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 36
  16. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123
  17. ↑ First Succession War, p. 113
  18. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 53
  19. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 40
  20. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 68: "Hanging On"
  21. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"
  22. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 64
  23. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), foldout: Lyran Commonwealth Map [3025]
  24. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 47
  25. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 66
  26. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 56
  27. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
  28. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 68
  29. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 59
  30. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11
  31. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23
  32. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 71
  33. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 61
  34. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11
  35. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29
  36. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 74
  37. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 70
  38. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 47: "The Jihad in Review"
  40. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 18: "Timeline of the Jihad"
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 42.2 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 54: "The Jihad in Review"
  43. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 21
  44. ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 19
  45. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
  46. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127
  47. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals, p. 209: "02 August 3135"
  49. ↑ 49.0 49.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 18: "Timeline of Events: 3135-3145"
  50. ↑ Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere, p. 6: "Prefecture I"
  51. ↑ 51.0 51.1 Field Report: Clans, p. 9: "Alpha Galaxy"
  52. ↑ First Succession War, p. 137: "First Succession War Deployment Table - DCMS"
  53. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 103: "Protectorate Militia Deployment"
  54. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 64: "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Table - 3145"

Bibliography[edit]

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