Murchison

This article is about the star system. For other uses, see Murchison (disambiguation).


Murchison
← 3135
3151
Murchison 3151.svg
Murchison nearby systems
(Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates74.697 : 19.855[e]
Spectral classG8IV[1]
Recharge station(s)Nadir[2]
Planet(s)3[1]

The Murchison system is the location of at least one inhabited world, Murchison III, and as of 3151 was located in the Ashio Prefecture of the Dieron Military District within the Draconis Combine.[3]

System Description[edit]

Murchison is located near the Pokhara and Towne systems. Another planet in the system is a gas giant named Hebron.[2]

Political Affiliation[edit]

Murchison III[edit]

Murchison III
Murchison.jpg
Astrophysical
System positionThird[1]
Jump Point distance6 days[1]
Moons4 (Oasis, Teller, Shard, Tinker)[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity1.18[1]
Atmospheric pressureStandard (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature47°C[1]
Surface water54%[1]
Highest native lifeMammals[1][2]
Landmasses3 (Abla, Haschweld, Felkra)[1]
History and Culture
Population2,983,000 (2766),[2]
4,673,800 (3025),[2]
936,683,000 (3130)[1][48]
Government and Infrastructure
Political LeaderPlanetary Governor
Military CommanderLegate Alfonse van Drekker (3130)[1][48]
CapitalMurchison City[1]

Murchison is a habitable planet with a moon (Oasis) that also supports Terran life, and has three continents Abla, Harschweld and Felkra. When colonists arrived they found the atmosphere was slightly thicker than Terra's and the gravity slightly higher, but offsetting this was the vast amount of fertile land on the moon and Murchison proper. Oasis turned out to be well-suited to agriculture, while Murchison's vast prairies were perfect for cattle and other grazing animals. In addition civilian industries grew on Murchison, providing electronics, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals not only for Murchison and Oasis, but for several other nearby worlds.[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Republic of the Sphere[edit]

In August 3135, the mercenary unit known as the Ronin Group clashed with the Dragon's Fury on Murchison, in part to test a Jade Hawk BattleMech manufactured by the Dynamic Ordnance and Ammunition Corp - one of a number of tests conducted by mercenary units on behalf of the company.[49][50][51]

Military Deployment[edit]

2786[edit]

3025[edit]

3050[edit]

Geography[edit]

Murchison has three continents named Abla, Haschweld, and Felkra.[1]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Murchison City: the planetary capital, located on Felkra[1]

Companies and Industries[edit]

Murchison IIIa (Oasis)[edit]

Oasis
Geophysical
Landmasses2 (Schultz, Rhinehold)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
CapitalFort Wolfe[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Unfortunately, the proximity of Oasis and its friendly environment made it an excellent launch point for raids against Murchison. During the Succession Wars several such raids led to military forces being stationed on the moon to defend the world. The conflicts that resulted between the defending forces and the attackers inflicted serious damage on Oasis, and over time most of the settlers relocated to Murchison proper. As a result, Oasis had mostly been turned over to the military for their use.[1]

Geography[edit]

Oasis has two continents named Schultz and Rhinehold.[1]

Planetary Locations[edit]

  • Fort Wolfe: lunar capital[1]
  • Laubenstein Spaceport[1][56]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 68 systems (66 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Pokhara 12.7 Towne 13.1 Ancha 16.3 Galatia 17.0
Biham 17.0 Sadachbia 17.1 Al Na'ir 18.5 Ozawa 19.8
Helen 19.8 Skat 19.9 Addicks 20.8 Markab 23.2
Halstead Station 23.8 Errai 27.6 Ankaa 29.2 Quentin 29.7
Nashira 30.3 Ronel 30.7 Cylene 31.7 Agador 32.2
Deneb Algedi 34.2 Deneb Kaitos 34.3 Hean 34.4 Shinonoi 34.5
New Florence 35.3 Small World 35.4 Telos 36.9 Lockdale 38.5
Okaya 38.7 Mallory's World 39.3 Nirasaki 40.3 Tybalt 43.1
New Britain 43.2 Miyazaki 44.3 New Rhodes 45.1 Ingress 46.0
Ruchbah 46.0 Northwind 46.5 Ashio 46.9 Kurhah 46.9
Kervil 48.3 Mara 48.3 Styx 49.2 Tigress 49.4
Lapida 49.4 Basalt 49.6 Saffel 49.8 Fletcher 51.6
Alpha Eridani 52.3 Rio 52.8 Sheratan 53.5 Kawich 53.6
Fomalhaut 55.7 Nopah 56.3 Chichibu 57.3 Epsilon Indi 57.7
Pike 57.9 Mirach 57.9 Piedmont 58.1 Athenry 58.2
New Stevens 58.4 Albalii 58.8 Elix 58.8 Fellanin 58.8
Elbar 59.0 Schedar 59.6 Angol 60.1 Tannil 60.4

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 1.22 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 59: "Murchison"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Star League, p. 174: "Murchison" planet profile
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Shattered Fortress, p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
  4. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 18: "Draconis Combine Founding" - [2319] Map
  5. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 31: "Draconis Combine after Age of War - [2571] Map"
  6. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
  7. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
  8. ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  9. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 138: "Operation LIBERATION Wave 1 [July 2772 - December 2774]"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 118: "Digesting the Hegemony"
  12. ↑ First Succession War, p. 25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
  13. ↑ First Succession War, p. 95: "Federated Suns Counteroffensives 2801–2818"
  14. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 43: "Draconis Combine after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  15. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 54: "Federated Suns after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
  16. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, p. 122: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  17. ↑ First Succession War, p. 113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
  18. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 53: "Draconis Combine after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  19. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 60: "Federated Suns after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
  20. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), foldout: "Draconis Combine Map - [3025]"
  21. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 64: "Draconis Combine after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  22. ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), foldout: "Federated Suns - [3025] Map"
  23. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 70: "Federated Suns after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  24. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 47: "Lyran Commonwealth after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
  25. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 66: "Draconis Combine after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  26. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 71: "Federated Suns after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  27. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 56: "Lyran Commonwealth after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
  28. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
  29. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 76: "Federated Suns after War of 3039 Map"
  30. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 68: "Draconis Combine after War of 3039 - [3040] Map"
  31. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
  32. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
  33. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 71: "Draconis Combine after Operation REVIVAL - [3052] Map"
  34. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: Inner Sphere - [3057] Map
  35. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 78: "Federated Suns after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
  36. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: Inner Sphere - [3063] Map
  37. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 82: "Federated Suns after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  38. ↑ Handbook: House Kurita, p. 74: "Draconis Combine after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
  39. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42: "Inner Sphere - [October 3067] Map"
  40. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65: "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
  41. ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 21: "DCMS Deployment Table [3079]"
  42. ↑ Field Report: Clans, p. 21: "Terran Corridor - Clans Deployment Map [3079]"
  43. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere Map - [March 3081]"
  44. ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. 127: "Inner Sphere Map - [October 3085]"
  45. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
  46. ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 39: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
  47. ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - 3145"
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere, p. 8 "Prefecture III"
  49. ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries, p. 40: "Jade Hawk"
  50. ↑ Technical Readout: 3150, p. 174: "Jade Hawk"
  51. ↑ Technical Readout: Dark Age, p. 142: Jade Hawk"
  52. ↑ First Succession War, p. 137: "First Succession War Deployment Table - DCMS"
  53. ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 133: "Unit Deployment Table"
  54. ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 19: "Federated Commonwealth Deployment Table"
  55. ↑ The Star League, p. 163: "Top Ten Hegemony Companies - [Ulsop Robotics]"
  56. ↑ Dark Age: 3136 Levin's List, p. 1: "03 February 3136"

Bibliography[edit]

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