Fletcher (CC)

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(References to Fletcher)

Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)

X: -68.33 Y: -211.77

Planetary Data

• Star Type: G4V
• Position in System: 7 (of 10)
• Number of Moons: None
• Time to Jump Point: 8 days
• Surface Water: 90%
• Atm. Pressure: High (Breathable)
• Surface Gravity: 1.3
• Equatorial Temp: 30° C
• Recharging Station: None
• ComStar Facility Class: B

Era Specific Data

3025

• Planetary Diem (3025): Lady Allison Maraby
• Com Star Representative (3025): Precentor Nekros Kigh
• Population (3025): 2,371,000,000
• Percentage and Level of Native Life: 20%, Amphibian

3067

• Noble Ruler: None
• Highest Native Life: Amphibians
• Population: 536,000,000
• Socio-Industrial Levels: C-C-B-C-B

3130

• Population (3130): 586,000,000
• Percentage and Level of Native Life: 20%, Amphibian
• Governor: Deli Wolfe
• Planetary Legate: David Fouche

View of Fletcher in 3130

Garrisoning Military Force

3025

• 3rd Battalion of the 3rd Confederation Reserve Cavalry

3067

• Martian Cuirassiers

3075

• As of 1 January 3075, the world was garrisoned by one division of the Protectorate Militia.

Planetary Information

A dense atmosphere with a great deal of cloud cover cause a damp, chilly climate. As a holding of the Terran Hegemony, Fletcher was a major industrial world, active in the arms trade with factories for companies such as StarCorps Industries and Flame Tech. This is the second world to be named Fletcher; the original House Fletcher moved here along with many civilians after the world was attacked in 2368 by House Oriente. The world was also a burial site for Capellan Chancellors, starting with Aliesha Liao, the author of the Ares Conventions.

Planetary History

Succession Wars

Following the fall of the Terran Hegemony, Fletcher was occupied initially by the Cappellan Confederation. It was also the site of a major battle between Kingston's Legionnaires and the 42nd Avalon Hussars in 2985 that saw the Legionnaires suffering over 60% casualties. Lockhardt's Ironsides and St. Cyr's Armored Grenadiers were also involved in the engagements on Fletcher that year, with the Grenadiers receiving heavy losses of their own. Like many Hegemony worlds, the numerous conflicts over Fletcher caused the destruction of much of the planet's industrial infrastructure.

Fall of the Sarna March

Because of the limited industry, the planet was lightly garrisoned which encouraged Capellan guerrillas to attempt a take-over of the planet. When the fighting ended, the planets HPG was destroyed and it has remained that way. Because of the lack of HPG service, the planet was used by disreputable and desperate mercenary commands as a hiring ground. Areas outside the city are patrolled by pirates, making travel dangerous.

After the FedCom Civil War, Capellan guerrillas have once again attempted to take over the planet. Because they own the largest number of cities and townships, they claim the planet for the Capellan Confederation. This claim is open to debate, however, as they are not the only group on the planet.

Royce

Since the collapse of central authority on the planet in late 3050s, it has devolved into a collection of city-states. The capital city of Royce has managed to maintain order, making it a cloud in a sky of chaos. It does this by using militia units loyal to the ideals of the Federated Commonwealth, but not necessarily to the realm itself. Space borne trade, even to other cities on the planet, is doing well, but ground based trade suffers from ‘Mech pirates and bandits.

Because it is stable, Royce has expanded since the fall of planet-wide authority and is now the premier city for trade in goods and services. Mercenary commands strengthen the cities garrison on a rotating basis, adding to its stability and helping the mercenary business.

Mercenary Trade

Instead of building a new HPG on the site of the old one, the area was converted into mercenary offices and hiring areas. More like a convention than a series of rooms, there is one huge hall with a network of conference rooms surrounding a main floor filled with booths devoted to the employers.

Weapons are not allowed in the Hiring Center, save those of its own extensively armed security force. The conference rooms are soundproofed and small, accessible to those who register for their use in the main office and get the key coded for that room. With no over-watch, minimal staff is needed. Those persons who do work here generally provide negotiation brokering. Negotiations are conducted at the mercenary groups and employers own risk. This means that non-sanctioned contracts can be had here (such as covert ops). -From Field Manual – Mercenaries

Jihad Era

The planet was attacked by the Word of Blake. Shortly after crushing the opposition, the Word shut down all mercenary hiring and converted the Hall to a detention center.

In late 3077, the world was liberated during the Federated Suns thrust toward Terra by the 1st Davion Guards and ComStar's 2nd Army.

Owner History

• 2750 - Terran Hegemony
• 3025 - Capellan Confederation
• 3030 - Tikonov Free Republic
• 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
• 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
• 3057 - Chaos March
• 3062 - Chaos March
• 3067 - Chaos March
• 3068 - Word of Blake Protectorate
• 3130 - Republic of the Sphere

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years) Closest planets first:
Planet	Distance (LY)	Jumps	2750	3025	3030	3040	3052	3057	3062
Ingress	5.72	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	DS	DS
Sheratan	6.34	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Kawich	9.26	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Ruchbah	10.73	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Woodstock	13.55	1	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Nopah	14.57	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Acamar	16.80	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Small World	17.41	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	DS	DS
Epsilon Indi	19.48	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Basalt	20.31	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Deneb Kaitos	20.94	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Bharat	21.99	1	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Northwind	24.46	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Terra Firma	26.54	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	TCC	TCC
Hamal	27.14	1	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Arboris	28.41	1	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Errai	28.69	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Epsilon Eridani	28.78	1	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Tigress	28.80	1	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Azha	29.04	1	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Hean	29.61	1	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Slocum	31.14	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Ankaa	31.61	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Achernar	32.03	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Addicks	34.68	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Yangtze	35.23	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Bryant	35.47	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Quentin	36.26	2	TH	FS	FS	DC	DC	DC	DC
Genoa	37.34	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Nanking	37.37	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	FC	FC
Towne	39.07	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Fomalhaut	39.16	2	TH	FS	FS	DC	DC	DC	DC
New Home	41.38	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	LA	LA
Saffel	41.64	2	TH	FS	FS	DC	DC	DC	DC
Caph	41.89	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Kansu	42.18	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Capolla	43.06	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	TCC	TCC
Tybalt	43.67	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Ningpo	44.21	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	CMC	CC
Angol	44.23	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Nirasaki	45.06	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC
Keid	46.11	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Liao	46.14	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	CMC	CC
Alrescha	46.15	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Ozawa	46.66	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Aldebaran	46.79	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	CMC	CC
Zurich	48.11	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Algol	48.19	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Rio	49.32	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Helen	50.02	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
New Hessen	50.26	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Deneb Algedi	50.40	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC
Buchlau	51.33	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Outreach	51.57	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Hsien	51.79	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Dieron	51.94	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC
Murchison	52.09	2	TH	DC	DC	FC	FC	FC	FC
Sirius	52.12	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Carver V	52.76	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Terra	52.83	2	TH	CS	CS	CS	CS	WOB	WOB
Elgin	53.36	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Altair	53.47	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC
Ronel	53.63	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Procyon	53.83	2	TH	CC	TFR	FC	FC	CMD	CMD
Styx	53.86	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC
Rigil Kentarus	56.58	2	TH	LC	LC	FC	FC	LA	LA
New Rhodes III	56.62	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Pleione	56.79	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	CMC	CC
Gan Singh	56.84	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	SC	SC
Al Na'ir	56.93	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC
Galatia III	58.79	2	TH	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Halloran V	59.61	2	CC	FS	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Tikonov	59.63	2	TH	CC	FS	FC	FC	FC	FC
Nashira	59.74	2	TH	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC	DC

Bibliography

• Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised
• House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
• Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents
• Jihad Hot Spots: Terra