Carsphairn

Carsphairn
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System Information
X:Y Coordinates-96.168 : 38.985[e]
Spectral classK1V[1]
Planet(s)8[1]

The Carsphairn system was home to at least one habitable world, Carsphairn III, and as of 3145 was located in the Donegal Province of the Lyran Commonwealth.[2][3]

System Description[edit]

Carsphairn is located near the Alkaid and Vindemiatrix systems[2][3] and consists of eight planets orbiting a class K1V primary.[1]

System History[edit]

The Carsphairn system was colonized at some point during or shortly after the First Exodus from Terra and was a member of the Federation of Skye prior to the formation of the Lyran Commonwealth in the mid-twenty-fourth century.[4]

Political Affiliation[edit]

Carsphairn III[edit]

Carsphairn III
Astrophysical
System positionThird[1]
Jump Point distance55 days[1]
MoonsThree (Ammon, Jael, Zayit)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.13[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature33°C[1]
Surface water77%[1]
Highest native lifeMammals[1]
Landmasses5 (Basallia, Gillinia, North Teslia, South Teslia, Yddrig)[1]
History and Culture
Demonym(s)Carsphairnian[1]
Population3,013,000,000 (3130)[1][30]
Government and Infrastructure
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
Military CommanderLegate Emery Carolus (3130)[30][1]
CapitalNarcisse[1]

Carsphairn III, more commonly known simply as Carsphairn, is the third planet in the Carsphairn system and has three large moons named Ammon, Jael, and Zayit that exert a strong influence over the planet.[1]

Planetary History[edit]

A beautiful world, the severe weather patterns on Carsphairn caused by the three large moons in orbit ensured that only the hardiest colonists could survive. The tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards, and ice storms discouraged many settlers, but the arable land could grow transplanted crops and the native fauna were also a good food source. These advantages, along with the landscapes, encouraged many settlers to stay. The Carsphairnians rejected skyscrapers, which were dangerous in the world's high winds, and instead preferred to build low structures close to ground level. Big farms and other large land areas were enclosed in weather-repelling domes.[1]

Over time the world became part of the Lyran Commonwealth, but considered itself a member of the Federation of Skye first and the Commonwealth second. During the Succession Wars its location several jumps away from any borders insured that it survived most of the conflicts intact. It wasn't until the Jihad that the world saw any enemy troops; the Word of Blake landed several times to acquire food for their troops.[1]

After the Republic of the Sphere formed, the garrison on the world was staffed with members of Clan Wolf, the Lyran Commonwealth, and the Draconis Combine.[1]

In 3146 Clan Jade Falcon attacked the planetary capital.[29]

Military Deployment[edit]

3146[edit]

Geography[edit]

Carsphairn has five continents named Basallia, Gillinia, North Teslia, South Teslia, and Yddrig.

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Narcisse: The planetary capital city, located on Gillinia. A large seaport with a large spaceport attached, ships from Narcisse link the domed city with each of the other four continents on Carsphairn.[1][29]
    • Le Narcisse Noir: An upmarket hotel.[29]

Local Flora and Fauna[edit]

Notes[edit]

Some sources from the Dark Age timeline erroneously refer to this system as "Carsphaim." This has officially been declared to be a misspelling; the correct official name is Carsphairn.[31]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 48 systems (48 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Alkaid 8.3 Vindemiatrix 13.3 Laiaka 15.9 Alcor 23.7
Caledonia 24.9 Seginus 27.5 Hesperus 28.5 Gacrux 29.9
Algorab 31.4 Zaniah 31.9 Gladius 32.8 Kochab 36.5
Lamon 36.6 Canonbie 38.2 Syrma 38.2 New Kyoto 40.2
Trent 40.5 Skye 41.1 Cor Caroli 41.2 Glengarry 42.7
Galatea 42.7 Chaffee 43.4 Shiloh 44.7 Zebebelgenubi 44.8
Alioth 44.9 Mizar 45.5 Phecda 46.0 Alchiba 46.8
Milton 48.2 Fianna 48.9 Solaris 52.9 Summer 53.3
Sarpsborg 53.9 Wing 54.1 Zebeneschamali 54.4 Alphecca 54.5
Rahne 54.6 Carnwath 54.6 Alhena 55.2 Wyatt 55.5
Laurieston 55.5 Furillo 56.8 Nekkar 57.4 Rochelle 57.6
Haddings 57.8 Chertan 58.6 Unukalhai 58.6 Arganda 58.7

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 1.21 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 179: "Carsphaim"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Handbook: House Steiner, p. 13: "Federation of Skye world within the Lyran Commonwealth before [2340] and after at their founding in [2341]"
  5. ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 16: "Free Worlds League Founding [2271]"
  6. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 25: "Lyran Commonwealth after Age of War [2571] Map"
  7. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere Map [2596]"
  8. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - 2750"
  9. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - 2765"
  10. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 36: "Lyran Commonwealth after First Succession War [2822] Map"
  11. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - 2822"
  12. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 40: "Lyran Commonwealth after Second Succession War [2864] Map"
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 47: "Lyran Commonwealth after Third Succession War [3025] Map"
  14. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 56: "Lyran Commonwealth after Fourth Succession War [3030] Map"
  15. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 59: "Lyran Commonwealth after War of 3039 [3040] Map"
  16. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 132: "Inner Sphere - 3040"
  17. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map [3050]"
  18. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 61: "Lyran Commonwealth after Clan Invasion [3052] Map"
  19. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23: "Inner Sphere Map [3052]"
  20. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map [3057]"
  21. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"
  22. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 70: "Lyran Alliance after FedCom Civil War [3067] Map"
  23. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3067]"
  24. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65: "Inner Sphere [3075] Map"
  25. ↑ Field Report: LAAF, p. 19: "Lyran Commonwealth Deployment Map [3079]"
  26. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"
  27. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
  28. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 Giving up the Ghost, pt. 1
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere, p. 18: "Prefecture VIII"
  31. ↑ Clarification on the CBT Forum[dead link]

Bibliography[edit]

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