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Line 1: {{Update Needed|[[Blood Will Tell]]}} {{Update Needed|[[Blood Will Tell]]}} − {{Redirect|Liberty||Liberty (disambiguation)}}+ : ''"Liberty" redirects here. For other uses, see [[Liberty (disambiguation)]]'' <br> <br> {{InfoBoxSystem {{InfoBoxSystem Line 13:
Line 13: | planets = 8<ref name=DARW243/> | planets = 8<ref name=DARW243/> }} }} + The '''Carver''' system is home to at least two habitable planets, '''Carver IV''' and '''Liberty''' (formerly known as '''Carver V'''); in line with the tendency in the [[BattleTech]] universe to refer to systems by the name of the (primary) inhabited world therein, the Carver system is occasionally also referred to as '''Liberty'''. The '''Carver''' system is home to at least two habitable planets, '''Carver IV''' and '''Liberty''' (formerly known as '''Carver V'''); in line with the tendency in the [[BattleTech]] universe to refer to systems by the name of the (primary) inhabited world therein, the Carver system is occasionally also referred to as '''Liberty'''. ==System Description== ==System Description== − Carver is located near the [[Hechnar]] and [[Procyon]] systems<ref name="ER:2750p37"/> and consists of eight planets orbiting a class K0V primary.<ref name=DARW243/> During the [[thirty-first century]] a recharge station was in place at the system zenith [[jump point]],<ref name=OCC28/> and for decades—if not centuries—the system was home to a substantial naval yard operated by [[Delhi WarShips]]<ref name="TRO:2750p126"/> located near or above the fourth planet in the system.<ref name="FSWp125">''First Succession War'', p. 125: "Shipbuilding Casualties of the First Succession War"</ref> + The Carver system is located near the [[Hechnar]] and [[Procyon]] systems<ref name="ER:2750p37"/> and consists of eight planets orbiting a class K0V primary.<ref name=DARW243/> During the [[thirty-first century]] a recharge station was in place at the system zenith [[jump point]],<ref name=OCC28/> and for decades - if not centuries - the system was home to a substantial naval yard operated by [[Delhi WarShips]]<ref name="TRO:2750p126"/> located near or above the fourth planet in the system.<ref name="FSWp125">''First Succession War'', p. 125: "Shipbuilding Casualties of the First Succession War"</ref> ==System History== ==System History== Line 68:
Line 69: | name = Carver IV | name = Carver IV | othernames = | othernames = − | position = Fourth<ref name=HL:TCPp126>''House Liao: The Capellan Confederation'', p. 126: "Elizabeth Jordan Liao" profile</ref> + | position = | distance = | distance = | moons = | moons = Line 90:
Line 91: }} }} ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== − Little detail is available regarding the fourth planet in the Carver system, except that by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], Carver IV was the fiefdom of [[Elizabeth Jordan (Capellan Confederation)|Elizabeth Jordan]], wife of [[Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation|Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]] and [[Mandrissa of Carver IV|''Mandrissa'' of Carver IV]].<ref name=HL:TCPp126/> Carver IV was also home to a major Delhi WarShips shipyard, but the shipyard was destroyed during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="FSWp125"/> + Little detail is available regarding the fourth planet in the Carver system, except that by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], Carver IV was the fiefdom of [[Elizabeth Jordan (Capellan Confederation)|Elizabeth Jordan]], wife of [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]] and [[Mandrissa of Carver IV|''Mandrissa'' of Carver IV]].<ref>''House Liao: The Capellan Confederation'', p. 126: describes Elizabeth Jordan Liao as ''Mandrissa'' of Carver IV</ref> Carver IV was also home to a major Delhi WarShips shipyard, but the shipyard was destroyed during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="FSWp125"/> ===Planetary Locations=== ===Planetary Locations=== Line 104:
Line 105: | name = Liberty | name = Liberty | othernames = Carver V | othernames = Carver V − | position = Fifth<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> + | position = 5<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | distance = 5.48 days<ref name=OCC28/> | distance = 5.48 days<ref name=OCC28/> | moons = 2 (Justice, Freedom)<ref name=DARW243/> | moons = 2 (Justice, Freedom)<ref name=DARW243/> − | gravity = 0.84<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> + | gravity = 0.84 G<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | temperature = 34°C<ref name=DARW243/> | temperature = 34°C<ref name=DARW243/> Line 135:
Line 136: Although Carver V has three major landmasses, known as Chone, Dendez, and Klieksa, 87 percent of Carver V's surface is covered in water.<ref name=OCC28/> This caused it to quickly become an important world for the Terran Hegemony as a means to supply drier worlds with water. It was also close to the border of the nascent [[Capellan Confederation]], prompting the government to build fortifications to defend the world. Due to the aquatic nature of Carver V typical facilities weren't feasible, with the end result being a requirement to construct a purpose-built base. In [[2432]], construction on the Quantico Marine Fortification began. Based on one of the planet's largest islands, Quantico consisted of a series of fortified naval bases suitable for launching submarines and other blue-water ships. The island was also home to two spaceports, El Toro and Baku. Connected through a series of underground tunnels was an extensive network of weapons towers completely surrounding the island.<ref name=SL171>''The Star League'', p. 171</ref> The Quantico Marine Fortification incorporated not just areas of Quantico but also the nearby Parris Island and was ideally situated to protect Bellacqu and incorporated a number of fortified bases for both submarines and surface ships; by this point the various seas of the Infinto Ocean were being plied by thousands of merchant marine vessels.<ref name=DARW243/> Although Carver V has three major landmasses, known as Chone, Dendez, and Klieksa, 87 percent of Carver V's surface is covered in water.<ref name=OCC28/> This caused it to quickly become an important world for the Terran Hegemony as a means to supply drier worlds with water. It was also close to the border of the nascent [[Capellan Confederation]], prompting the government to build fortifications to defend the world. Due to the aquatic nature of Carver V typical facilities weren't feasible, with the end result being a requirement to construct a purpose-built base. In [[2432]], construction on the Quantico Marine Fortification began. Based on one of the planet's largest islands, Quantico consisted of a series of fortified naval bases suitable for launching submarines and other blue-water ships. The island was also home to two spaceports, El Toro and Baku. Connected through a series of underground tunnels was an extensive network of weapons towers completely surrounding the island.<ref name=SL171>''The Star League'', p. 171</ref> The Quantico Marine Fortification incorporated not just areas of Quantico but also the nearby Parris Island and was ideally situated to protect Bellacqu and incorporated a number of fortified bases for both submarines and surface ships; by this point the various seas of the Infinto Ocean were being plied by thousands of merchant marine vessels.<ref name=DARW243/> − With the formation of the [[Star League]], Carver V would become the home of the '''Star League Marine Corps'''. Quantico become the Corps' administrative and training center, with its main headquarters located in Camp Pendleton outside the city of Bellacqu. A small island near Quantico was renamed Parris Island and turned into a boot camp.<ref name=SL171/> + With the formation of the [[Star League]], Carver V would become the home of the '''Star League Marine Corps'''. Quantico become the Corps's administrative and training center, with its main headquarters located in Camp Pendleton outside the city of Bellacqu. A small island near Quantico was renamed Paris Island and turned into a boot camp.<ref name=SL171/> ====Amaris Civil War==== ====Amaris Civil War==== Line 167:
Line 168: ====Fourth Succession War==== ====Fourth Succession War==== − Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to Chancellor [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the [[Tikonov Free Republic]]. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on 3 March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Carver V was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> + Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the [[Tikonov Free Republic]]. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on 3 March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Carver V was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> ====FedCom Civil War==== ====FedCom Civil War==== Line 238:
Line 239: ====3079==== ====3079==== * [[Warrior House Imarra]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 9: "Warrior House Regimental Status"</ref> * [[Warrior House Imarra]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 9: "Warrior House Regimental Status"</ref> − :- The unit was operating at 60% strength, with 100% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. + :- At this point in time, House Imarra was operating at 60% of full strength, with 100% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. ====3145==== ====3145==== Line 263:
Line 264: * [[Martinson Armaments]] (dismantled and moved to [[Capella]] in 3078)<ref name="TRO:3085p30"/> * [[Martinson Armaments]] (dismantled and moved to [[Capella]] in 3078)<ref name="TRO:3085p30"/> − ===Local Flora and Fauna=== + ===Local Fauna=== * [[Crocale]]<ref name=DARW243/> * [[Crocale]]<ref name=DARW243/> − <!-- Commented out due to lack of information <!-- Commented out due to lack of information ===Image gallery=== ===Image gallery=== --> --> + ==Notes== ==Notes== * In ''[[The Star League]]'' it is stated that General Kerensky relieved the forces defending Carver V in 2773.<ref name=SL171/> However, in ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'', General Kerensky did not commit forces to relieving Carver V until 2775.<ref name=HLoTv2_43/> As ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' was printed after ''The Star League'' that reference takes precedence. * In ''[[The Star League]]'' it is stated that General Kerensky relieved the forces defending Carver V in 2773.<ref name=SL171/> However, in ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'', General Kerensky did not commit forces to relieving Carver V until 2775.<ref name=HLoTv2_43/> As ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' was printed after ''The Star League'' that reference takes precedence. Line 521:
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The '''Carver''' system is home to at least two habitable planets, '''Carver IV''' and '''Liberty''' (formerly known as '''Carver V'''); in line with the tendency in the [[BattleTech]] universe to refer to systems by the name of the (primary) inhabited world therein, the Carver system is occasionally also referred to as '''Liberty'''. | The '''Carver''' system is home to at least two habitable planets, '''Carver IV''' and '''Liberty''' (formerly known as '''Carver V'''); in line with the tendency in the [[BattleTech]] universe to refer to systems by the name of the (primary) inhabited world therein, the Carver system is occasionally also referred to as '''Liberty'''. | ||
==System Description== | ==System Description== | ||
| − | Carver is located near the [[Hechnar]] and [[Procyon]] systems<ref name="ER:2750p37"/> and consists of eight planets orbiting a class K0V primary.<ref name=DARW243/> During the [[thirty-first century]] a recharge station was in place at the system zenith [[jump point]],<ref name=OCC28/> and for | + | The Carver system is located near the [[Hechnar]] and [[Procyon]] systems<ref name="ER:2750p37"/> and consists of eight planets orbiting a class K0V primary.<ref name=DARW243/> During the [[thirty-first century]] a recharge station was in place at the system zenith [[jump point]],<ref name=OCC28/> and for decades - if not centuries - the system was home to a substantial naval yard operated by [[Delhi WarShips]]<ref name="TRO:2750p126"/> located near or above the fourth planet in the system.<ref name="FSWp125">''First Succession War'', p. 125: "Shipbuilding Casualties of the First Succession War"</ref> |
==System History== | ==System History== | ||
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| name = Carver IV | | name = Carver IV | ||
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===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
| − | Little detail is available regarding the fourth planet in the Carver system, except that by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], Carver IV was the fiefdom of [[Elizabeth Jordan (Capellan Confederation)|Elizabeth Jordan]], wife of [[ | + | Little detail is available regarding the fourth planet in the Carver system, except that by the end of the [[Third Succession War]], Carver IV was the fiefdom of [[Elizabeth Jordan (Capellan Confederation)|Elizabeth Jordan]], wife of [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]] and [[Mandrissa of Carver IV|''Mandrissa'' of Carver IV]].<ref>''House Liao: The Capellan Confederation'', p. 126: describes Elizabeth Jordan Liao as ''Mandrissa'' of Carver IV</ref> Carver IV was also home to a major Delhi WarShips shipyard, but the shipyard was destroyed during the [[First Succession War]].<ref name="FSWp125"/> |
===Planetary Locations=== | ===Planetary Locations=== | ||
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| name = Liberty | | name = Liberty | ||
| othernames = Carver V | | othernames = Carver V | ||
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| distance = 5.48 days<ref name=OCC28/> | | distance = 5.48 days<ref name=OCC28/> | ||
| moons = 2 (Justice, Freedom)<ref name=DARW243/> | | moons = 2 (Justice, Freedom)<ref name=DARW243/> | ||
| − | | gravity = 0.84<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | + | | gravity = 0.84 G<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> |
| pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=OCC28/><ref name=DARW243/> | ||
| temperature = 34°C<ref name=DARW243/> | | temperature = 34°C<ref name=DARW243/> | ||
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Although Carver V has three major landmasses, known as Chone, Dendez, and Klieksa, 87 percent of Carver V's surface is covered in water.<ref name=OCC28/> This caused it to quickly become an important world for the Terran Hegemony as a means to supply drier worlds with water. It was also close to the border of the nascent [[Capellan Confederation]], prompting the government to build fortifications to defend the world. Due to the aquatic nature of Carver V typical facilities weren't feasible, with the end result being a requirement to construct a purpose-built base. In [[2432]], construction on the Quantico Marine Fortification began. Based on one of the planet's largest islands, Quantico consisted of a series of fortified naval bases suitable for launching submarines and other blue-water ships. The island was also home to two spaceports, El Toro and Baku. Connected through a series of underground tunnels was an extensive network of weapons towers completely surrounding the island.<ref name=SL171>''The Star League'', p. 171</ref> The Quantico Marine Fortification incorporated not just areas of Quantico but also the nearby Parris Island and was ideally situated to protect Bellacqu and incorporated a number of fortified bases for both submarines and surface ships; by this point the various seas of the Infinto Ocean were being plied by thousands of merchant marine vessels.<ref name=DARW243/> | Although Carver V has three major landmasses, known as Chone, Dendez, and Klieksa, 87 percent of Carver V's surface is covered in water.<ref name=OCC28/> This caused it to quickly become an important world for the Terran Hegemony as a means to supply drier worlds with water. It was also close to the border of the nascent [[Capellan Confederation]], prompting the government to build fortifications to defend the world. Due to the aquatic nature of Carver V typical facilities weren't feasible, with the end result being a requirement to construct a purpose-built base. In [[2432]], construction on the Quantico Marine Fortification began. Based on one of the planet's largest islands, Quantico consisted of a series of fortified naval bases suitable for launching submarines and other blue-water ships. The island was also home to two spaceports, El Toro and Baku. Connected through a series of underground tunnels was an extensive network of weapons towers completely surrounding the island.<ref name=SL171>''The Star League'', p. 171</ref> The Quantico Marine Fortification incorporated not just areas of Quantico but also the nearby Parris Island and was ideally situated to protect Bellacqu and incorporated a number of fortified bases for both submarines and surface ships; by this point the various seas of the Infinto Ocean were being plied by thousands of merchant marine vessels.<ref name=DARW243/> | ||
| − | With the formation of the [[Star League]], Carver V would become the home of the '''Star League Marine Corps'''. Quantico become the Corps' administrative and training center, with its main headquarters located in Camp Pendleton outside the city of Bellacqu. A small island near Quantico was renamed | + | With the formation of the [[Star League]], Carver V would become the home of the '''Star League Marine Corps'''. Quantico become the Corps's administrative and training center, with its main headquarters located in Camp Pendleton outside the city of Bellacqu. A small island near Quantico was renamed Paris Island and turned into a boot camp.<ref name=SL171/> |
====Amaris Civil War==== | ====Amaris Civil War==== | ||
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====Fourth Succession War==== | ====Fourth Succession War==== | ||
| − | Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to Chancellor [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the [[Tikonov Free Republic]]. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on 3 March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Carver V was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> | + | Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the [[Tikonov Free Republic]]. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on 3 March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Carver V was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> |
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* [[Warrior House Imarra]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 9: "Warrior House Regimental Status"</ref> | * [[Warrior House Imarra]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 9: "Warrior House Regimental Status"</ref> | ||
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* [[Martinson Armaments]] (dismantled and moved to [[Capella]] in 3078)<ref name="TRO:3085p30"/> | * [[Martinson Armaments]] (dismantled and moved to [[Capella]] in 3078)<ref name="TRO:3085p30"/> | ||
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* [[Crocale]]<ref name=DARW243/> | * [[Crocale]]<ref name=DARW243/> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* In ''[[The Star League]]'' it is stated that General Kerensky relieved the forces defending Carver V in 2773.<ref name=SL171/> However, in ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'', General Kerensky did not commit forces to relieving Carver V until 2775.<ref name=HLoTv2_43/> As ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' was printed after ''The Star League'' that reference takes precedence. | * In ''[[The Star League]]'' it is stated that General Kerensky relieved the forces defending Carver V in 2773.<ref name=SL171/> However, in ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'', General Kerensky did not commit forces to relieving Carver V until 2775.<ref name=HLoTv2_43/> As ''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'' was printed after ''The Star League'' that reference takes precedence. | ||
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* ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Systems|Carver]] | [[Category:Systems|Carver]] | ||