Marfik

Marfik
Marfik 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates-40.604 : 97.664[e]
Spectral classA1V[1]
Planet(s)6[1]

The Marfik system is home to at least one habitable world, Marfik V, and as of 3151 was located in the Clan Jade Falcon Occupation Zone.[2]

Political Affiliation[edit]


Marfik V[edit]

Marfik V
Marfik.jpg
Astrophysical
System positionFifth[1]
Jump Point distance47 days[1]
MoonsFour (Amir, Degan, Rault, Sonnet)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.81[1]
Atmospheric pressureLow (Tainted)[1]
Equatorial temperature42°C[1]
Surface water53%[1]
Highest native lifePlants[1]
History and Culture
Population561,000,000 (3130)[39][1]
Government and Infrastructure
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
Military CommanderGibor Gersholm, Legate (3130)[39][1]
CapitalTurkestgard[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Marfik V is a hot world that lacks a thick atmosphere and an ozone layer. As a result the surface of the world is constantly bombarded by radioactivity and cosmic rays. Colonists quickly set up new cities underground or under protective domes. Many Terran plants were imported to the world in an attempt to thicken the atmosphere, and during the Star League era, these were supplemented with atmospheric processors.[1]

Though this was a long-term project, by the time of the Star League the terraforming efforts had paid off. The population could - for the first time - walk on the planet's surface without special breathing equipment or environmental suits. The thicker atmosphere also allowed miners to extract germanium and titanium with relative ease. Unfortunately the conflicts common to the Succession Wars destroyed the atmospheric processors and Marfik's atmosphere returned to its tainted state. The population has once again retreated to underground and domed cities to protect themselves from the radiation.[1]

As of 3024 Marfik was still considered a relatively pleasant world.[40] The three major landmasses are Yantiban, North Galfree and South Galfree.[41] The city of Massingham (in the Massingham Valley) is mentioned and may or may not be the capital, and a resort to the east called Netaltown. Other landmarks include the DonnerBrau Forest and a nearby place named Gether's Jewel.
Sitika Bay (and Sitika County) are located on North Galfree.

Military Deployment[edit]

3025[edit]

3038[edit]

3039[edit]

  • Camacho's Caballeros (from July)[43]

3040[edit]

  • Camacho's Caballeros[43]

3079[edit]

- At this time the Fifteenth Arcturan Guards were deployed across La Blon and Marfik. The Fifteenth was at 55% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 56 systems (54 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Kimball 5.3 Ryde 7.6 Komephoros 8.6 Balkan 14.8
Baxter 17.7 Izar 19.4 Konstance 20.5 Yed Posterior 21.8
Corridan 23.9 Alexandria 25.0 Freedom 25.7 Alrakis 26.0
La Blon 26.3 Carnwath 27.2 Unukalhai 28.5 Kessel 30.8
New Wessex 32.3 Yed Prior 34.0 Alphecca 36.2 Dromini 37.2
Eaglesham 37.7 Zebeneschamali 38.0 Vega 38.0 Eltanin 38.7
Cebalrai 38.9 Kannon 39.2 Glengarry 41.7 Phalan 42.1
Auldhouse 42.8 Eaton 43.0 Skondia 43.0 Kochab 44.7
Gamma Sagittarius 47.2 Kaus Australis 48.4 Nai-Stohl 49.1 Skye 49.1
Sabik 49.3 Symington 50.2 Shionoha 50.7 Kaus Media 51.4
Zebebelgenubi 51.5 Kaus Borealis 52.0 Atria 52.2 Alkalurops 52.7
Nekkar 53.0 Seginus 54.4 Nusakan 54.7 Carstairs 55.3
Accrington 56.3 Sakhalin 56.5 Chaffee 56.9 Moore 57.2
Ko 58.3 Lone Star 59.4 Edasich 60.4 Ganshoren 60.6

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  39. 39.0 39.1 Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere, p. 20: "Prefecture IX"
  40. Heir to the Dragon, p. 91
  41. Heir to the Dragon, p. 103
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  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 Historical: War of 3039, p. 140: "Deployment Table"
  44. Field Report: LAAF, p. 10: "Arcturan Guards Regimental Status"

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