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Sterling | |
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← 3135 3151 | |
System Information | |
X:Y Coordinates | -191.544 : -70.907[e] |
Spectral class | M4V[1] |
Recharge time | 205 hours[1][2] |
Recharge station(s) | Zenith, Nadir[1] |
Planet(s) | 4[citation needed] |
The Sterling system is the location of at least one habitable world, Sterling IV, and as of June 3152 was a de facto independent world located in the Wolf Empire.[3]
Contents
System Description[edit]
Sterling is located near the Rexburg and Pingree systems.
Political Affiliation[edit]
- 2271 - Inhabited world [4]
- 2571 - Free Worlds League [5]
- 2596 - Free Worlds League [6]
- 2750 - Free Worlds League [7]
- 2764 - Free Worlds League [8]
- 2765 - Free Worlds League [9]
- 2786 - Free Worlds League [10]
- 2822 - Free Worlds League [11][12][13]
- 2864 - Free Worlds League [14]
- 3015 - Free Worlds League [15]
- 3025 - Free Worlds League [16][17]
- 3030 - Free Worlds League [18]
- 3040 - Free Worlds League [19]
- 3050 - Free Worlds League [20]
- 3052 - Free Worlds League [21]
- 3057 - Free Worlds League [22]
- 3058 - Free Worlds League [23]
- 3063 - Free Worlds League [24]
- 3067 - Free Worlds League [25][26]
- 3075 - Free Worlds League [27]
- 3079 - Free Worlds League [28]
- 3081 - Independent world [29]
- 3085 - Independent world [30]
- 3135 - Independent world [31]
- 3139 - Lyran Commonwealth[32]
- 3141 - Clan Wolf[33]
- 3145 - Wolf Empire [34][35]
- 3151 - Wolf Empire[36] / Independent world (from November)[33]
- 3152 - Wolf Empire[3] (de facto independent world)[33]
Sterling IV[edit]
Sterling IV | |
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Astrophysical | |
System position | Fourth[1] |
Jump Point distance | 2.56 days[1] |
Moons | 1 (Precious)[1] |
Geophysical | |
Surface gravity | 0.9[1] |
Atmospheric pressure | Thin (Breathable)[1] |
Equatorial temperature | 29°C (Warm-Temperate)[1] |
Surface water | 42%[1] |
Highest native life | Mammals[1] |
Landmasses | 1 (Graham)[1] |
History and Culture | |
Population | 75,820,000 (3079)[1] |
Government and Infrastructure | |
Capital | Pristine[1] |
HPG Class | A[1] |
Planetary History[edit]
Third Succession War[edit]
Upon entering into employment with the Free Worlds League in 3015, Wolf's Dragoons were assigned to Sterling for them to use as a home base.[15]
Dark Age[edit]
The Sixth Marik Protectors was destroyed during Operation HAMMERFALL while defending Sterling against the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces.[37] The planet was subsequently conquered by Clan Wolf in 3141 when they turned upon their Lyran allies. The independent-minded inhabitants bided their time and awaited a chance to reclaim their freedom.[33]
IlClan Era[edit]
Word of the IlClan's establishment on Terra initially cooled the ardor for independence, but by November 3151 Sterling's resistance leaders concluded that the time to strike was at hand while the ilClan remained out of the picture. Within just two days the Wolves' rule was overthrown and Sterling claimed its independence once more. Lacking the resources to crush the rebellion, Star Colonel Othar chose to abandon Sterling for the time being.[33]
Military Deployment[edit]
3015[edit]
3050[edit]
Geography[edit]
Sterling has only one continent named Graham.[1]
Planetary Locations[edit]
- Pristine: the planetary capital city[1]
- Starlight: location of the planet's Hero Training Institute[1]
Companies and Industries[edit]
Map Gallery[edit]
Nearby Systems[edit]
Closest 40 systems (40 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
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Rexburg | 8.1 | Pingree | 11.7 | Szombathely | 16.0 | Sheridan | 18.8 |
Zortman | 22.1 | Jardine | 22.4 | Togwotee | 22.5 | Thermopolis | 27.0 |
McAffe | 27.6 | Gannett | 28.1 | Ideyld | 28.4 | Autumn Wind | 29.2 |
Gallatin | 31.0 | Flychenia | 31.5 | Preston | 32.4 | Megrez | 35.0 |
Coriscana | 38.4 | Bondurant | 38.5 | Cascade | 39.2 | Ford | 41.4 |
Shasta | 41.5 | Szepes | 41.5 | Midkiff | 41.6 | Colfax | 46.8 |
Rasalas | 46.8 | Niihau | 46.9 | Campbelton | 47.2 | Giausar | 47.4 |
Washburn | 48.9 | Nestor | 49.7 | Loric | 50.4 | Tania Australis | 51.3 |
Bainsville | 51.6 | Esztergom | 52.6 | Danais | 53.1 | Laureles | 55.6 |
Spirit | 56.1 | Gienah | 58.6 | Helm | 59.3 | Kirkenlaard | 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: Free Worlds League, p. 33: "Sterling"
- ↑ Empire Alone, poster map
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Empire Alone, p. 78: "The Free Worlds League June 3152" (Map)
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 16: "Free Worlds League Founding - [2271] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 24: "Free Worlds League after Age of War - [2571] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 158: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War, pp. 24–25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 34: "Free Worlds League after First Succession War - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War, pp. 112–113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 38: "Free Worlds League after Second Succession War - [2864] Map"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Wolf's Dragoons, p. 21: "In Service To Marik"
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. vii: "Free Worlds League Map - [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 42: "Free Worlds League after Third Succession War - [3025] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 51: "Free Worlds League after Fourth Succession War - [3030] Map"
- ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 54: "Free Worlds League after Operation Guerrero - [3058] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 56: "Free Worlds League after FedCom Civil War - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 42: "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64: "Inner Sphere - [3075] Map"
- ↑ Field Report: FWLM, p. 17: "Free Worlds League Military Deployment Map - [August 3079]"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 62: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 9: "Inner Sphere - [3135] Map"
- ↑ Map of reunified Free Worlds League in 3139
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 33.4 Empire Alone, pp. 46–47: "Tarnished Silver"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 38: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ Shattered Fortress, p. 102: "Inner Sphere - 3151" (Map)
- ↑ Field Manual: 3145, p. 114: "Marik Protectors"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 71: "Com Guards Deployment Table"
Bibliography[edit]
- 20 Year Update
- Empire Alone
- Era Report: 2750
- Era Report: 3052
- Era Report: 3062
- Era Report: 3145
- Field Manual: 3085
- Field Manual: 3145
- Field Manual: SLDF
- Field Report: FWLM
- First Succession War
- Handbook: House Marik
- 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)
- Jihad: Final Reckoning
- Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
- Objectives: Free Worlds League
- Shattered Fortress
- Wolf's Dragoons