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* Equatorial Temp: 29°C | * Equatorial Temp: 29°C | ||
* Highest Native Life: Reptiles | * Highest Native Life: Reptiles | ||
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+ | ==Planet Description== | ||
+ | '''Glengarry''' is a small cool world, which has blance of environments similar to Terra. | ||
+ | The planet located spinward of Terra, has three major continents; Dalralda, Pictland and Scotia. | ||
==Planet History== | ==Planet History== | ||
+ | ===Early Years and Colonization=== | ||
+ | Glengarry discovered after the early Colonization efforts of the [[Terran Alliance]]. The planet was not settled for host of reasons including the events that led to [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]]. Principally the planet atmosphere was tainted with heavy arsenic and cyanide gases, needed to be cleaned up. The planet was not settled until the beginning of the Star League era, when the [[Federation of Skye]] finally finished the terraforming efforts. | ||
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+ | Planet's settlers includes Federation ethic groups of Canadian, Norwegian and Scottish in origin. The planet was shown to be rich in ores and fertile lands, which early colonist established strict environmental laws to protect Glengarry's natural beauty. Federation later established Zoning Laws, the prohibited the residents of the planet from settling anywhere outside the planet's continent, Scotia.<ref name=DARW210/> | ||
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+ | ===Star League & Succession Wars Eras=== | ||
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===Second Skye Rebellion=== | ===Second Skye Rebellion=== | ||
In April [[3056]], Glengarry was target of Free Skye Movement's [[4th Skye Guard]]. General- | In April [[3056]], Glengarry was target of Free Skye Movement's [[4th Skye Guard]]. General- | ||
− | Kommandant von Bulow, commander of the large task force of six JumpShip worth of troops arrived in system to announce the Isle of Skye and Isle was now claiming | + | Kommandant von Bulow, commander of the large task force of six JumpShip worth of troops arrived in system to announce the Isle of Skye and Isle was now claiming Glengarry as part of its own. Governor-General DeVries, whom was ruling planet's day to day operations while Baron [[Grayson Carlyle]] was away with his forces on the Clan border, turn planet over to Free Skye force. He then arrested Gray Death Legion leading officers on planet, to subject protective custody. However the fight with Glengarry Militia resulted in the death of the Legion its senior officer on planet. Legion personnel not arrested managed to free of DeVrie's men came under command of cadet turn Colonel [[Alexander Carlyle]]. Baron's son through aid of Major Davis McCall, began their campaign of guerilla fighting the 4th Skye Guards as they made their landings. Colonel Carlyle utilize the maglev rail lines to allow to move his few company worth of BattleMech and other forces various sites. After winning initial engagements with heavy casualties, Legion was forced to move into hinterlands of Glengarry as the Skye reinforcements made impossible to combat the 4th Skye alone. The Legion forces on Glengarry went to ground for seventh months, until 2nd Battalion of 'Mechs belonging to the Legion arrived on planet after passing the Free Skye blockade. The 2nd Battalion's arrival allowed Colonel Carlyle to move his newly reinforced forces from cat & mouse tactics to striking Skye forces at key cities. These actions managed to free the Glengarry from control of Free Skye as Baron Carlyle arrived with the [[Northwind Highlanders]] to free planet.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Glengarry'', p. 7 Battle of Glengarry - Summary of the 1st Battle for Glengarry.</ref> |
===Republic Era=== | ===Republic Era=== | ||
− | The formation of [[Republic of the Sphere]], brought revival of the planet's flagging ruined economy. [[Exarch]] [[Devlin Stone]], residence relocation program | + | The formation of [[Republic of the Sphere]], brought revival of the planet's flagging ruined economy. [[Exarch]] [[Devlin Stone]], residence relocation program brought new citizenry to the planet. The Republican government then help organized for first time in planet's history heavier manufacturing industries to be setup in bid to make planet more self-sustaining.<ref>''DA Republic Worlds'', p. 210 Glengarry - Republic era information.</ref> |
==Era Specific Data== | ==Era Specific Data== |
Revision as of 16:32, 15 November 2010
(References to Glengarry)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: -77.46 Y: 77.72
Contents
Planetary Data
- Star Type: K1IV[1]
- Position in System: 3 (of 4)
- Number of Moons: 1 (Celine)
- Days to Jump Point: 5
- Surface Water: 65%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 0.97
- Equatorial Temp: 29°C
- Highest Native Life: Reptiles
Planet Description
Glengarry is a small cool world, which has blance of environments similar to Terra. The planet located spinward of Terra, has three major continents; Dalralda, Pictland and Scotia.
Planet History
Early Years and Colonization
Glengarry discovered after the early Colonization efforts of the Terran Alliance. The planet was not settled for host of reasons including the events that led to Outer Reaches Rebellion. Principally the planet atmosphere was tainted with heavy arsenic and cyanide gases, needed to be cleaned up. The planet was not settled until the beginning of the Star League era, when the Federation of Skye finally finished the terraforming efforts.
Planet's settlers includes Federation ethic groups of Canadian, Norwegian and Scottish in origin. The planet was shown to be rich in ores and fertile lands, which early colonist established strict environmental laws to protect Glengarry's natural beauty. Federation later established Zoning Laws, the prohibited the residents of the planet from settling anywhere outside the planet's continent, Scotia.[1]
Star League & Succession Wars Eras
Second Skye Rebellion
In April 3056, Glengarry was target of Free Skye Movement's 4th Skye Guard. General- Kommandant von Bulow, commander of the large task force of six JumpShip worth of troops arrived in system to announce the Isle of Skye and Isle was now claiming Glengarry as part of its own. Governor-General DeVries, whom was ruling planet's day to day operations while Baron Grayson Carlyle was away with his forces on the Clan border, turn planet over to Free Skye force. He then arrested Gray Death Legion leading officers on planet, to subject protective custody. However the fight with Glengarry Militia resulted in the death of the Legion its senior officer on planet. Legion personnel not arrested managed to free of DeVrie's men came under command of cadet turn Colonel Alexander Carlyle. Baron's son through aid of Major Davis McCall, began their campaign of guerilla fighting the 4th Skye Guards as they made their landings. Colonel Carlyle utilize the maglev rail lines to allow to move his few company worth of BattleMech and other forces various sites. After winning initial engagements with heavy casualties, Legion was forced to move into hinterlands of Glengarry as the Skye reinforcements made impossible to combat the 4th Skye alone. The Legion forces on Glengarry went to ground for seventh months, until 2nd Battalion of 'Mechs belonging to the Legion arrived on planet after passing the Free Skye blockade. The 2nd Battalion's arrival allowed Colonel Carlyle to move his newly reinforced forces from cat & mouse tactics to striking Skye forces at key cities. These actions managed to free the Glengarry from control of Free Skye as Baron Carlyle arrived with the Northwind Highlanders to free planet.[2]
Republic Era
The formation of Republic of the Sphere, brought revival of the planet's flagging ruined economy. Exarch Devlin Stone, residence relocation program brought new citizenry to the planet. The Republican government then help organized for first time in planet's history heavier manufacturing industries to be setup in bid to make planet more self-sustaining.[3]
Era Specific Data
3056
- Appointed Ruler: Baron Grayson Death Carlyle[4]
- HPG Class Type: B
- Population: 123,334,000
- Socio-Industrial Levels/USIIR: C-C-B-C-B
3130[1]
- Governor: Sean Weslean
- Planetary Legate: Nicolette Iniku
- Population: 1,067,000,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3054-3059
Owner History
- 2340 - Federation of Skye[7]
- 2341 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3057 - Lyran Alliance
- 3062 - Lyran Alliance
- 3068 - Word of Blake Protectorate
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere[1]
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 210 - "World Profile"
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Glengarry, p. 7 Battle of Glengarry - Summary of the 1st Battle for Glengarry.
- ↑ DA Republic Worlds, p. 210 Glengarry - Republic era information.
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Glengarry, p. 3, "World Map"
- ↑ Objective Raids, p. 22 - "FedCom Deployment Table
- ↑ Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 109 - "Mercenary Deployment Table"
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 13 - Lyran Commonwealth Star Map/Founding 2341 - Glengarry shown as part of the Federation of Skye as Commonwealth formed.