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| − | | class = B3V<ref name=ISP3p39>''Interstellar Players 3 | + | | class = B3V<ref name=ISP3p39>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', pp. 39–40: "Far Reach"</ref> |
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| + | The '''Far Reach''' system is the location of several habitable worlds, including '''Far Reach I''' and '''Far Reach II''', and is located approximately 608 light-years coreward of [[Terra]].<ref name="ISP3:IEp32">''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 32: "Lost Opportunities"</ref> | ||
| − | + | ==System Description== | |
| + | Far Reach is located near the [[Rondane]] system and the [[Chaine Cluster]]<ref name=ER:3145p38/><ref name="FM:3145pVI"/> and consists of a class B3V primary orbited by at least two planets. Also located in the system and functional until at least the late [[thirty-first century]] was a ''[[Capitol]]''-class space station located at the zenith [[jump point]].<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| − | + | ==System History== | |
| + | The Far Reach system was either colonized by the [[Rim Worlds Republic]] at some point during the [[Star League era]] after the end of the [[Reunification War]], or was an already-inhabited world that became significant enough during this period for [[Inner Sphere]] nations to begin recording its location on maps.<ref name="HB:MPSp18"/><ref name="H:RWp158"/> Far Reach vanished from maps during either the [[Second Succession War|Second]] or [[Third Succession War]], indicating that it had become too insignificant to merit further recording.<ref name="H:LoTV2p122"/><ref name="FSW(SB)p112-113"/><ref name="TP1Epvii"/> Far Reach reappeared on maps during the [[Dark Age]] as the region known as the Chainelane Isles became more significant.<ref name="J:FRp63"/><ref name="FM:3085pvi"/> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Political Affiliation== |
| − | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} | |
| + | * [[2571]] - No record<ref name="HB:MPSp18">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 18: "Rim Worlds Republic after Age of War - [2571] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2596]] - No record<ref name="H:RWp158">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 158: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2750]] - [[Rim Worlds Republic]]<ref name="HB:MPSp25">''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 25: "Rim Worlds Republic at the Fall of the Star League - [2750] Map"</ref><ref name="ER:2750p36">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 36: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2764]] - Rim Worlds Republic<ref name="FM:SLDFpvii">''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2765]] - Rim Worlds Republic<ref name="H:LoTV1p10">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 10: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"</ref><ref name="FR2765:Pp38">''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 38: "Rim Worlds Army Deployment Map - [2765]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2767]] - Rim Worlds Republic<ref name="H:LoTV1p104>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1'', p. 104: "Rim Worlds Republic - [2767] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2786]] - Inhabited system<ref name="FSW(SB)p24-25">''First Succession War'', pp. 24–25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[2822]] - Inhabited system<ref name="H:LoTV2p122">''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref><ref name="FSW(SB)p112-113">''First Succession War'', pp. 112–113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * Circa [[2900]] - Independent<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| + | * [[3025]] - No record<ref name="TP1Epvii">''The Periphery, First Edition'', pp. 156–157: "Maps of the Periphery"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3040]] - No record<ref name="H:Wo3039p133">''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 133: "Inner Sphere - [3040] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3047]] - Independent<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| + | * [[3050]] - No record<ref name="ER:3052p11">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3050] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3052]] - No record<ref name="ER:3052p23">''Era Report: 3052'', p. 23: "Inner Sphere - [3052] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3054]] - No record<ref name="ORp46">''Objective Raids'', p. 46: "Map of Periphery States"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3057]] - No record<ref name="ER:3062p11">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3059]] - No record<ref name="TP2Ep115">''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 115: "Greater Valkyrate, Oberon Confederation & Elysian Fields"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3063]] - No record<ref name="ER:3062p29">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3067]] - No record<ref name="J:FRp43">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 43: "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3075]] - No record<ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', p. 65: "Inner Sphere [3075] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3079]] - No record<ref name="FR:Cp24">''Field Report: Periphery'', p. 24: "Last Known Deep Periphery"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3081]] - No record<ref name="J:FRp63">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 63: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3085]] - [[Chainelane Isles]]<ref name="FM:3085pvi">''Field Manual: 3085'', p. vi: "Inner Sphere - October 3085"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3095]] - Chainelane Isles (Far Reach Collective)<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| + | * [[3135]] - Chainelane Isles<ref name=ER:3145p10>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 10: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"</ref> | ||
| + | * [[3145]] - Chainelane Isles<ref name=ER:3145p38>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 38: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"</ref><ref name="FM:3145pVI">''Field Manual: 3145'', p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"</ref> | ||
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| − | + | ==Far Reach I (Near Reach)== | |
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| + | Far Reach I, more commonly known simply as '''Near Reach''', was home to a small outpost during the existence of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]].<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| − | = Far Reach II = | + | ------------------------------------------- |
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| − | Far Reach II | + | Far Reach II, more commonly known simply as Far Reach, is a temperate world almost completely covered by oceans, with two moons named Helene and Paris.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | == Planetary History == | + | ===Planetary History=== |
| − | === Star League Era === | + | ====Star League Era==== |
| − | During the Star League era Far Reach was one of the corporate hubs of the Rim Worlds Republic, and numerous interstellar companies and corporations had large underwater habitats and facilities established on the planet.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | + | During the Star League era, Far Reach was one of the corporate hubs of the Rim Worlds Republic, and numerous interstellar companies and corporations had large underwater habitats and facilities established on the planet.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | === Succession Wars === | + | ====Succession Wars==== |
| − | Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the [[Amaris Civil War]], Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late [[twenty-ninth century]] the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of [[General Dynamics]] during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of | + | Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the [[Amaris Civil War]], Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late [[twenty-ninth century]] the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of [[General Dynamics]] during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of survival—both against pirates and the more dangerous forms of ocean wildlife.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | By the beginning of the [[thirtieth century]] the population of Far Reach had managed to regain something resembling a normal life, but the steady population growth on Dynamic Island forced the inhabitants to launch efforts to | + | By the beginning of the [[thirtieth century]], the population of Far Reach had managed to regain something resembling a normal life, but the steady population growth on Dynamic Island forced the inhabitants to launch efforts to recolonize other islands; with no operational spacecraft, the population was confined to Far Reach, unable to reach the other planets in the system, but a number of the surviving corporate enclaves on Far Reach formed functional conglomerates or collectives. These groups then began skirmishing with each other, seeking resources or slaves.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | When an intact sealed facility containing three [[KR-61]] shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the '' | + | When an intact sealed facility containing three [[KR-61]] shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the ''Capitol''-class space station at the system zenith jump point was both still inhabited and under occupation. The space station had been in use by forces belonging to the [[Empire of the Stars]] for some time, who used it as a way station for raiding vessels. The station was equipped with modest defenses, but the Reachers launched an attack in an attempt to gain control of it. Much to the surprise of the Empire's forces, the Reachers' attempt was successful, even though it cost them half their marines and two of their three shuttles... and the Reachers then proceeded to successfully ambush and capture an Imperial raiding force within a month.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the | + | This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the Collective was able to infiltrate neighboring powers, gather information and then use that intelligence to form beneficial pacts and treaties.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | In [[3047]] the Empire of the Stars returned to the Far Reach system in strength, as part of an attempt to expand beyond their home in the nearby Chaine Cluster. The Collective was able to repel the invasion using a combination of the relatively isolated nature of the various island enclaves on Far Reach and the expertise of their highly | + | In [[3047]], the Empire of the Stars returned to the Far Reach system in strength, as part of an attempt to expand beyond their home in the nearby Chaine Cluster. The Collective was able to repel the invasion using a combination of the relatively isolated nature of the various island enclaves on Far Reach and the expertise of their highly trained zero-G marines based on the Dynasty. The abortive invasion prompted the Collective to step up its efforts at gathering intelligence, as well as leading to a number of operations in systems outside the Chainelane Isles.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | === The Jihad === | + | ====The Jihad==== |
Far Reach was invaded by the Empire of the Stars for a second time in [[3073]]; this invasion was moderately more successful for the invaders, who were fleeing the [[Clan Diamond Shark]] invasion of the Chaine Cluster. Imperial forces were able to secure a foothold on Earthwerks Island, establishing a presence on Far Reach.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | Far Reach was invaded by the Empire of the Stars for a second time in [[3073]]; this invasion was moderately more successful for the invaders, who were fleeing the [[Clan Diamond Shark]] invasion of the Chaine Cluster. Imperial forces were able to secure a foothold on Earthwerks Island, establishing a presence on Far Reach.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| − | === The Dark Age === | + | ====The Dark Age==== |
| − | In [[3083]] the Empire of the Stars petitioned to join the Far Reach Collective; the petition was accepted, giving the Collective access to a number of small Imperial holdings throughout the region, as well as access to an intelligence network that could rival - and possibly even better - that of the Diamond Sharks.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | + | In [[3083]], the Empire of the Stars petitioned to join the Far Reach Collective; the petition was accepted, giving the Collective access to a number of small Imperial holdings throughout the region, as well as access to an intelligence network that could rival - and possibly even better - that of the Diamond Sharks.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
| − | == | + | ===Military Deployment=== |
| − | + | ====2765==== | |
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| − | == | + | ===Geography=== |
| − | + | Far Reach is predominantly a water world, dotted with islands. Two of the more notable islands include Earthwerks Island and Dynamic Island.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | |
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| − | == | + | ===Planetary Locations=== |
| − | = | + | * General City: the longest-surviving major settlement on Far Reach, located on Dynamic Island<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
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| − | == Nearby Systems == | + | ==Map Gallery== |
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| + | ==Nearby Systems== | ||
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| + | {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" | ||
| + | ! colspan="8" | Closest 20 systems (12 within 60 light-years)<br>Distance in light years, closest systems first: | ||
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| + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Rondane]] | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | 17.5 | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Chaine Cluster]] | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | 18.2 | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Haublan]] | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | 20.7 | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Paran]] | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | 22.2 | ||
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| + | | class="lessthan30" | [[Tordenskjold]] | ||
| + | | class="lessthan30" | 27.6 | ||
| + | | class="over30" | [[Syrstart]] | ||
| + | | class="over30" | 32.8 | ||
| + | | class="over30" | [[Sentarus]] | ||
| + | | class="over30" | 44.5 | ||
| + | | class="over30" | [[Fredotto]] | ||
| + | | class="over30" | 45.7 | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | [[Idrmach]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 53.0 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | [[Vannes]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 53.1 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | [[Givrodat]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 54.0 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over30" | [[Jápminboddu]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over30" | 57.8 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Ingvolstand]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 63.6 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[TJ239H2|Transfer Station J239H2]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 65.4 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Mearra]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 71.5 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Dichell]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 73.2 |
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| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Battaraigi]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 75.5 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Von Strang's_World|Erin]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 76.9 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Gorfynt]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 80.5 |
| − | | [[ | + | | class="over60" | [[Caillinius]] |
| − | | | + | | class="over60" | 90.1 |
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| − | == References == | + | ==References== |
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | == Bibliography == | + | ==Bibliography== |
| − | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | + | {{div col|colwidth=25em}} |
| + | * ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' | ||
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | * ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' | ||
| − | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)|First Succession War]]'' | |
| − | * ''[[First Succession War ( | ||
* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | * ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Interstellar Players 3 | + | * ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' |
* ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | * ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | * ''[[Objective Raids]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' |
| − | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' |
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| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Systems|Far Reach]] |
| − | [[Category: Chainelane Isles | + | [[Category: Chainelane Isles Systems]] |
| − | [[Category: Rim Worlds Republic | + | [[Category: Rim Worlds Republic Systems]] |
Revision as of 08:40, 22 March 2024
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| System Information | |
| X:Y Coordinates | −216.873 : 567.699[e] |
| Spectral class | B3V[1] |
| Recharge time | 154 hours[1] |
| Recharge station(s) | None[1] |
The Far Reach system is the location of several habitable worlds, including Far Reach I and Far Reach II, and is located approximately 608 light-years coreward of Terra.[2]
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System Description
Far Reach is located near the Rondane system and the Chaine Cluster[3][4] and consists of a class B3V primary orbited by at least two planets. Also located in the system and functional until at least the late thirty-first century was a Capitol-class space station located at the zenith jump point.[1]
System History
The Far Reach system was either colonized by the Rim Worlds Republic at some point during the Star League era after the end of the Reunification War, or was an already-inhabited world that became significant enough during this period for Inner Sphere nations to begin recording its location on maps.[5][6] Far Reach vanished from maps during either the Second or Third Succession War, indicating that it had become too insignificant to merit further recording.[7][8][9] Far Reach reappeared on maps during the Dark Age as the region known as the Chainelane Isles became more significant.[10][11]
Political Affiliation
- 2571 - No record[5]
- 2596 - No record[6]
- 2750 - Rim Worlds Republic[12][13]
- 2764 - Rim Worlds Republic[14]
- 2765 - Rim Worlds Republic[15][16]
- 2767 - Rim Worlds Republic[17]
- 2786 - Inhabited system[18]
- 2822 - Inhabited system[7][8]
- Circa 2900 - Independent[1]
- 3025 - No record[9]
- 3040 - No record[19]
- 3047 - Independent[1]
- 3050 - No record[20]
- 3052 - No record[21]
- 3054 - No record[22]
- 3057 - No record[23]
- 3059 - No record[24]
- 3063 - No record[25]
- 3067 - No record[26]
- 3075 - No record[27]
- 3079 - No record[28]
- 3081 - No record[10]
- 3085 - Chainelane Isles[11]
- 3095 - Chainelane Isles (Far Reach Collective)[1]
- 3135 - Chainelane Isles[29]
- 3145 - Chainelane Isles[3][4]
Far Reach I (Near Reach)
| Near Reach | |
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| Astrophysical | |
| Also known as | Far Reach I |
Far Reach I, more commonly known simply as Near Reach, was home to a small outpost during the existence of the Rim Worlds Republic.[1]
Far Reach II
| Far Reach II | |
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| Astrophysical | |
| System position | Second[1] |
| Jump Point distance | 101.15 days[1] |
| Moons | 2 (Paris, Helene)[1] |
| Geophysical | |
| Surface gravity | 1.06[1] |
| Atmospheric pressure | Standard (Breathable)[1] |
| Equatorial temperature | 32°C (Temperate)[1] |
| Surface water | 95%[1] |
| Highest native life | Reptile[1] |
| History and Culture | |
| Population | 7,162,000 (3084)[1] |
| Government and Infrastructure | |
| Noble Ruler | Monsieur Henry Tremaine XXIX[1] |
| HPG Class | none[1] |
Far Reach II, more commonly known simply as Far Reach, is a temperate world almost completely covered by oceans, with two moons named Helene and Paris.[1]
Planetary History
Star League Era
During the Star League era, Far Reach was one of the corporate hubs of the Rim Worlds Republic, and numerous interstellar companies and corporations had large underwater habitats and facilities established on the planet.[1]
Succession Wars
Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the Amaris Civil War, Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late twenty-ninth century the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of General Dynamics during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of survival—both against pirates and the more dangerous forms of ocean wildlife.[1]
By the beginning of the thirtieth century, the population of Far Reach had managed to regain something resembling a normal life, but the steady population growth on Dynamic Island forced the inhabitants to launch efforts to recolonize other islands; with no operational spacecraft, the population was confined to Far Reach, unable to reach the other planets in the system, but a number of the surviving corporate enclaves on Far Reach formed functional conglomerates or collectives. These groups then began skirmishing with each other, seeking resources or slaves.[1]
When an intact sealed facility containing three KR-61 shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the Capitol-class space station at the system zenith jump point was both still inhabited and under occupation. The space station had been in use by forces belonging to the Empire of the Stars for some time, who used it as a way station for raiding vessels. The station was equipped with modest defenses, but the Reachers launched an attack in an attempt to gain control of it. Much to the surprise of the Empire's forces, the Reachers' attempt was successful, even though it cost them half their marines and two of their three shuttles... and the Reachers then proceeded to successfully ambush and capture an Imperial raiding force within a month.[1]
This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the Collective was able to infiltrate neighboring powers, gather information and then use that intelligence to form beneficial pacts and treaties.[1]
In 3047, the Empire of the Stars returned to the Far Reach system in strength, as part of an attempt to expand beyond their home in the nearby Chaine Cluster. The Collective was able to repel the invasion using a combination of the relatively isolated nature of the various island enclaves on Far Reach and the expertise of their highly trained zero-G marines based on the Dynasty. The abortive invasion prompted the Collective to step up its efforts at gathering intelligence, as well as leading to a number of operations in systems outside the Chainelane Isles.[1]
The Jihad
Far Reach was invaded by the Empire of the Stars for a second time in 3073; this invasion was moderately more successful for the invaders, who were fleeing the Clan Diamond Shark invasion of the Chaine Cluster. Imperial forces were able to secure a foothold on Earthwerks Island, establishing a presence on Far Reach.[1]
The Dark Age
In 3083, the Empire of the Stars petitioned to join the Far Reach Collective; the petition was accepted, giving the Collective access to a number of small Imperial holdings throughout the region, as well as access to an intelligence network that could rival - and possibly even better - that of the Diamond Sharks.[1]
Military Deployment
2765
- Fifth Amaris Regulars (shared with Fredotto, Apsalar, and Skiland)[30]
Geography
Far Reach is predominantly a water world, dotted with islands. Two of the more notable islands include Earthwerks Island and Dynamic Island.[1]
Planetary Locations
- General City: the longest-surviving major settlement on Far Reach, located on Dynamic Island[1]
Map Gallery
Nearby Systems
| Closest 20 systems (12 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first: | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondane | 17.5 | Chaine Cluster | 18.2 | Haublan | 20.7 | Paran | 22.2 |
| Tordenskjold | 27.6 | Syrstart | 32.8 | Sentarus | 44.5 | Fredotto | 45.7 |
| Idrmach | 53.0 | Vannes | 53.1 | Givrodat | 54.0 | Jápminboddu | 57.8 |
| Ingvolstand | 63.6 | Transfer Station J239H2 | 65.4 | Mearra | 71.5 | Dichell | 73.2 |
| Battaraigi | 75.5 | Erin | 76.9 | Gorfynt | 80.5 | Caillinius | 90.1 |
References
- ↑ 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 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3, pp. 39–40: "Far Reach"
- ↑ Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3, p. 32: "Lost Opportunities"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Era Report: 3145, p. 38: "Inner Sphere Map - [3145]"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 18: "Rim Worlds Republic after Age of War - [2571] Map"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 158: "Inner Sphere - [2596] Map"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 First Succession War, pp. 112–113: "Inner Sphere - [2822] Map"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 The Periphery, First Edition, pp. 156–157: "Maps of the Periphery"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63: "Inner Sphere - [3081] Map"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Field Manual: 3085, p. vi: "Inner Sphere - October 3085"
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 25: "Rim Worlds Republic at the Fall of the Star League - [2750] Map"
- ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 36: "Inner Sphere - [2750] Map"
- ↑ Field Manual: SLDF, p. xi: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 10: "Inner Sphere - [2765] Map"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 38: "Rim Worlds Army Deployment Map - [2765]"
- ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 104: "Rim Worlds Republic - [2767] Map"
- ↑ First Succession War, pp. 24–25: "Inner Sphere - [2786] 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"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 46: "Map of Periphery States"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11: "Inner Sphere - [3057] Map"
- ↑ The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 115: "Greater Valkyrate, Oberon Confederation & Elysian Fields"
- ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29: "Inner Sphere - [3063] Map"
- ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43: "Inner Sphere - [3067] Map"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65: "Inner Sphere [3075] Map"
- ↑ Field Report: Periphery, p. 24: "Last Known Deep Periphery"
- ↑ Era Report: 3145, p. 10: "Inner Sphere Map - [3135]"
- ↑ Field Report 2765: Periphery, p. 20: "Amaris Regulars - Divisional Status"
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