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Overton | |
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← 3135 3151 | |
System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | 46.252 : -207.89[e] |
Spectral class | G4V[1] |
Recharge time | 185 hours[1] |
Recharge station(s) | Nadir[1] |
The Overton system was home to at least one habitable world and as of 3151 was located in the Capellan Commonality of the Capellan Confederation.[2]
Contents
System Description[edit]
Overton is located near the Rhodos and New Crete systems and is Rimward from Terra.[2]
System History[edit]
The Overton system was colonized at some time prior to 2750 during the reign of the Star League and has largely been under the control of the Capellan Confederation throughout its history.[3]
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2366 - No record [4]
- 2571 - No record [5]
- 2596 - No record [6]
- 2750 - Capellan Confederation [3]
- 2764 - Capellan Confederation [7]
- 2765 - Capellan Confederation [8]
- 2786 - Capellan Confederation [9]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation [10][11][12]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation [13]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation [14][15]
- 3030 - Capellan Confederation [16]
- 3040 - Capellan Confederation [17]
- 3050 - Capellan Confederation [18]
- 3052 - Capellan Confederation [19]
- 3057 - Capellan Confederation [20]
- 3058 - Capellan Confederation [21]
- 3063 - Capellan Confederation [22]
- 3067 - Capellan Confederation [23][24]
- 3068 - Federated Suns (from July until October)[25]
- 3075 - Capellan Confederation [26]
- 3079 - Capellan Confederation [27]
- 3081 - Capellan Confederation [28]
- 3085 - Capellan Confederation [29]
- 3135 - Capellan Confederation [30]
- 3145 - Capellan Confederation [31][32]
- 3151 - Capellan Confederation[2]
Overton III[edit]
Overton III | |
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Astrophysical | |
System position | 3rd[1] |
Jump Point distance | 7.96 days[1] |
Moons | 1 (Heysham)[1] |
Geophysical | |
Surface gravity | 1.00[1] |
Atmospheric pressure | Standard (Breathable)[1] |
Equatorial temperature | 30°C (Temperate-Tropical)[1] |
Surface water | 78%[1] |
Highest native life | Amphibian[1] |
Landmasses | 1 (Yarmouth)[1] |
History and Culture | |
Population | 1,320,000,000 (3079)[1] |
Government and Infrastructure | |
Capital | Glasson[1] |
HPG Class | B[1] |
Overton III, or simply Overton, was a temperate to tropical world used mainly as a logistical hub. The world was orbited by a single moon named Heysham.[1]
Planetary History[edit]
The Jihad[edit]
When Duke George Hasek launched his offensive against the Capellan Confederation under the name Operation SOVEREIGN JUSTICE, Overton was one of the worlds targeted as the Federated Suns forces encircled the worlds of the former St. Ives Compact. Overton was captured in the week of 2 July 3068 by the First Federated Suns Lancers.[25] Overton would remain in the hands of George Hasek, until the Capellan counteroffensive, Operation THUNDERSTRIKE in October 3068, when the Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Fifteenth Dracon and the remains of Warrior House Ijori retook the world, but suffered heavy losses. [33]
Military Deployment[edit]
3050[edit]
Geography[edit]
Overton has a single continent named Yarmouth.[1]
Planetary Locations[edit]
- Duchy Regional Training City: military installation specializing in training vehicle crews and unarmored infantry that was located on Yarmouth[1]
- Glasson: city and planetary capital located on Yarmouth[1]
Companies and Industries[edit]
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
Closest 68 systems (68 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rhodos | 9.6 | New Crete | 9.8 | Gei-Fu | 14.4 | Ovan | 15.9 |
Aldertaine | 16.9 | Harloc | 17.1 | Sharpe | 17.4 | Glasgow | 19.4 |
Milos | 20.7 | Vestallas | 21.6 | Aer | 22.1 | Geifer | 23.3 |
Lamu | 26.4 | Kohlman | 27.4 | Cordiagr | 27.7 | Hexare | 29.5 |
Relevow | 31.0 | Bhykov | 31.4 | No Return | 32.2 | Harbin | 32.5 |
Preston | 33.6 | Brighton | 33.7 | New Westin | 35.0 | Denbar | 35.6 |
Randar | 35.7 | Imalda | 36.2 | Capella | 36.6 | Ilmar | 37.4 |
Hustaing | 38.8 | Kittery | 39.4 | Taga | 42.7 | Kurragin | 43.2 |
Scituate | 43.3 | Decus | 43.7 | Sian | 44.8 | Chitwan | 44.9 |
Bandora | 45.0 | Sarmaxa | 45.0 | New Sagan | 45.2 | Mumbai | 46.1 |
Capricorn | 46.6 | Kashilla | 48.3 | Minnacora | 48.5 | Indicass | 48.7 |
Masterson | 48.8 | Bora | 50.7 | Florarda | 51.1 | Nashuar | 51.7 |
Gurnet | 52.6 | Purvo | 52.7 | Haerhbin | 53.0 | Bogerth | 53.2 |
Sarna | 53.7 | Spica | 55.0 | Java | 55.2 | Castrovia | 55.3 |
St. Loris | 55.4 | Krin | 55.6 | Raballa | 55.8 | Lesalles | 56.3 |
Quemoy | 56.4 | Truth | 58.2 | Sendalor | 59.0 | Bentley | 59.2 |
Carmen | 59.3 | Exedor | 59.5 | Ares | 59.7 | Necromo | 59.9 |
References[edit]
- ↑ 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 Objectives: Capellan Confederation, p. 10, "Overton"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Shattered Fortress, p. 103: "Inner Sphere - 3151 Map"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
- ↑ First Succession War, pp. 24–25
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123
- ↑ First Succession War, pp. 112–113
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39
- ↑ House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. vii: "Capellan Confederation Map - [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 132
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 10
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 22
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 10
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 45: "The Jihad In Review"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64
- ↑ Field Report: CCAF, p. 21
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 11
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 38
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 20: "Jihad: The Early Years"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 63: "McCarron's Armored Cavalry"
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 132: "The Capellan Confederation"
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Era Report: 2750
- Era Report: 3052
- Era Report: 3062
- Era Report: 3145
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: SLDF
- Field Report: CCAF
- First Succession War
- Handbook: House Liao
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
- Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2
- Historical: Reunification War
- Historical: War of 3039
- House Marik (The Free Worlds League)
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 2
- Objectives: Capellan Confederation
- Second Succession War