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Mira | |
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← 3135 3151 | |
System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | 103.393 : -52.004[e] |
Spectral class | F6III[1] |
Recharge station(s) | None[1] |
The Mira system was home to at least one habitable world, Mira IV, and as of 3151 was located in the Chesterton Commonality within the Capellan Confederation.[2]
Contents
System Description[edit]
Mira is located near the Mesartim and Tikonov systems.
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2300 - Independent world[3]
- 2306 - Marlette Association[3]
- 2343 - Tikonov Grand Union[4]
- 2344 - Disputed world (Federated Suns/Tikonov Grand Union)[4][5]
- 2346 - Federated Suns[5]
- 2366 - Federated Suns[6]
- 2367 - Federated Suns[7]
- 2571 - Capellan Confederation[8][9]
- 2596 - Capellan Confederation[10]
- 2750 - Capellan Confederation[11]
- 2765 - Capellan Confederation[12]
- 2786 - Capellan Confederation[13]
- 2797 - Capellan Confederation[14]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation[15][16][17]
- 2830 - Federated Suns[18]
- 2864 - Federated Suns[19][20]
- 3025 - Federated Suns[21]
- 3030 - Federated Suns[22][23]
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth[24][25]
- 3050 - Federated Commonwealth[26]
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth[27]
- 3057 - Federated Commonwealth[28]
- 3058 - Federated Commonwealth[29][30]
- 3063 - Federated Commonwealth[31]
- 3067 - Federated Suns[32][33]
- 3075 - Federated Suns[34]
- 3079 - Federated Suns[35][36]
- 3081 - Federated Suns[37]
- 3135 - Federated Suns[38]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation[39]
- 3151 - Capellan Confederation[2]
Mira IV[edit]
Mira IV | |
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Astrophysical | |
System position | Fourth[1] |
Jump Point distance | 10 days[1] |
Geophysical | |
Highest native life | 15% Mammal[1] |
History and Culture | |
Population | 2,976,000,000 (3025)[1] |
Government and Infrastructure | |
HPG Class | B[1] |
HPG Representative | Precentor Shoko Takosuka (3025)[1] |
Planet History[edit]
Mira was originally an independent planet that became swept up in conflicts between the newly-formed Tikonov Grand Union and the Marlette Association in its early history. Although Mira was claimed by both states at the end of the twenty-third century, the Marlette Association annexed Mira by 2306.[3] With the election of General Diana Chinn to the Tikonov Tetrarchy in 2307, the Tikonov Grand Union began an ambitious gamble against the Marlette Association, and a number of Marlette Association worlds were invaded and annexed in short order. Tikonov Grand Union forces commanded by Diana Chinn invaded Mira in 2309; Tikonov forces took sixteen weeks to capture the capital of Mira, killing the local commandant of the Marlette forces, before taking another seven Marlette strongholds in four weeks. The Tikonov campaign stopped in mid-May 2309 when Dianna Chinn died under mysterious circumstances, leading to the Tikonov Expeditionary Force withdrawing from Mira.[40]
At some point between 2309 and 2343 the Tikonov Grand Union successfully annexed Mira, but in 2344 the Federated Suns occupied Mira.[4] The Federated Suns President, Reynard Davion, used two task forces as a distraction at the world of Mirach to launch an attack using a third, reserve force, mustered in secret in the Achernar system, against Almach. Not only is Almach close to Mira, but at this point in time the lines of communication and support for Mira and the nearby world of Mesartim ran through Almach, leaving both worlds vulnerable. When the Tikonov Grand Union was forced to sign the Almach Accord in 2346, the Grand Union accepted Federated Suns ownership of Mira.[5][41] Reynard recognized Mira as an independent member world within the Federated Suns—giving Mira a higher standing than it had enjoyed as a member of the Chesterton Trade Worlds under the Grand Union—and founded a number of settlements there.[42]
Mira had been split up into multiple separate land grants for various Capellan nobles from the Tikonov Grand Union, and after the world was taken by the Federated Suns, these estates were converted into museums.[1] By 3025, Mira was known for its textile production, sea-based mining operations, and some light and heavy industry. The sea mines were the most widely known industry, and Mira was home to the inventor of the Molotosky purification process. This process economically converts seawater into fresh water and minerals that can be sold for further industrial processes.[1]
Second Succession War[edit]
In October 2829, the year before the official beginning of the Second Succession War, the Bloody Suns landed on Mira which was defended by the Third Chesterton Cavalry, expecting to easily capture the world. The commander of the Third Chesterton recognized his situation as untenable and employed chemical weapons against the mercenaries.[43] Duke Hasek, who had personal ties to the Bloody Suns, ordered a nuclear strike on the CCAF command post and landed the Eighth Crucis Lancers who mercilessly destroyed any of the Third Chesterton's survivors.[43] The Eighth then relieved the Bloody Suns and maintained a garrison on-planet through the end of the war in 2864.[44]
Fourth Succession War[edit]
In 3028, all eight Crucis Lancers regimental combat teams, totaling over eighty regiments, massed on Mira in preparation for the Fourth Succession War.[45]
Among the forces to mass on Mira was the apocryphal Sixth Armored Cavalry Regiment.
The formerly canonical but now apocryphal BattleTechnology magazine provides a detailed write-up on Mira in issue #0203, as part of its "Worldbook" series of articles. The article also provides details on an unsuccessful reconnaissance raid by Northwind Highlanders forces in 3028, who suffered heavy losses after encountering a much stronger than anticipated resistance from House Davion forces.
In these articles and scenarios, Mira is described as a relatively hot world with exceptionally dense jungles and a gravity above the norm.
Military Deployment[edit]
2765[edit]
2786[edit]
2829[edit]
2830[edit]
- - The unit was at 83% of full strength.
2864[edit]
- Eighth Crucis Lancers[44]
- - The unit was at 37% of full strength.
3025[edit]
3028[edit]
- Crucis Lancers
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- First Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Second Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Third Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Fourth Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Fifth Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Sixth Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Seventh Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
- Eighth Crucis Lancers RCT[49]
Notes[edit]
- A rather detailed apocryphal description of the planet was published in BattleTechnology, Issue #0203 (#5) as part of that magazine's "Worldbook" series. It establishes Mira as a high-gravity world (1.8g) with exceptionally dense jungles and very high ambient temperatures.
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
Closest 68 systems (68 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
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Mesartim | 2.6 | Tikonov | 9.8 | Almach | 9.9 | Alrescha | 19.0 |
New Hessen | 20.1 | Angol | 20.4 | Demeter | 21.2 | Sonnia | 22.5 |
Chesterton | 22.6 | Caselton | 22.8 | Tedibyhr | 24.2 | Rio | 24.6 |
Mirach | 25.7 | Yangtze | 29.1 | Tianamon | 32.1 | Conwy | 32.2 |
Ulan Batar | 32.2 | Tawas | 32.5 | Alpha Eridani | 32.7 | Schedar | 34.0 |
Tybalt | 34.3 | Edwards | 34.8 | Algot | 35.4 | New Rhodes | 36.2 |
Valexa | 36.3 | Tigress | 36.5 | Kansu | 36.5 | Buchlau | 37.3 |
Halloran | 39.4 | Hamal | 39.5 | Goderich | 41.2 | Jonathan | 41.2 |
Algol | 41.6 | Angelsey | 41.8 | Menkar | 42.0 | New Florence | 42.3 |
Logandale | 42.9 | Basalt | 43.8 | Sanilac | 44.5 | Slocum | 45.2 |
Bharat | 45.7 | Farwell | 46.4 | Hean | 47.2 | Waycross | 47.7 |
Foochow | 47.7 | Listowel | 49.3 | New Aragon | 49.6 | Azha | 49.6 |
Elbar | 49.7 | Nopah | 49.8 | Ashkum | 49.9 | Ronel | 50.0 |
Poznan | 50.2 | Ningpo | 51.3 | Ankaa | 51.4 | Marlette | 51.7 |
Goshen | 52.9 | Hunan | 54.5 | Kawich | 54.5 | Ruchbah | 54.5 |
Deneb Kaitos | 55.0 | Cartago | 55.5 | Westphalia | 56.1 | Bell | 57.9 |
Ozawa | 57.9 | Mallory's World | 58.5 | Foot Fall | 58.5 | Pleione | 58.9 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 155: "A Brief Atlas" – Mira entry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shattered Fortress, p. 103
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 21
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 23
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 26: "The War Leader"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 13
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 48
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 25
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 95: "Federated Suns Counteroffensives 2801–2818"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 54
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 113
- ↑ Second Succession War, pp. 18–19: "Inner Sphere - 2830"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 60
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 70
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 72
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 76
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 78
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 82
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64
- ↑ Field Report: AFFS, p. 21
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 22
- ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 26: "Taking the Initiative"
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 27: "The War Leader"
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 Second Succession War, p. 28: "Operation SUN"
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 44.2 Second Succession War, p. 94: "AFFS Deployment Table"
- ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 10: "Operations GALAHAD and THOR, 3028"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: CCAF, p. 10: "Regimental Status"
- ↑ First Succession War, p. 135: "First Succession War Deployment Table - CCAF"
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 134: "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 49.7 49.8 NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11: "Operation RAT"
- ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 137: "Federated Suns Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 44: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"
Bibliography[edit]
- BattleTechnology, Issue #0203
- Era Report: 2750
- Era Report: 3052
- Era Report: 3062
- Era Report: 3145
- Field Manual: Updates
- Field Report: AFFS
- Field Report: CCAF
- Field Report 2765: CCAF
- First Succession War
- Handbook: House Davion
- Handbook: House Liao
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
- Historical: Reunification War
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Davion (The Federated Suns)
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1
- Shattered Fortress
- Second Succession War