Gulkana

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Astrophysical
System position5
Government and Infrastructure
CapitalKanpur

(References to Gulkana)

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

X: 353.34 Y: -179.13[e]


Planetary Data[1]

  • Number of Satellites: None
  • Surface Gravity: 0.65
  • Atmospheric Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
  • Equatorial Temperature: 35°C (Arid)
  • Surface Water: 30%
  • Recharging Station: None
  • Landmasses (Capital City): Pangaea (Kanpur)

Era Specific Data

3025[2]

  • Noble Ruler: Kevin Salos, Duke of Gulkana
  • Political Leader: Captain Thomas Yarborough, President-Elect
  • ComStar Representative: Precentor Ulivaon Livos

3067

  • Noble Ruler: Christine Salos, Duchess of Gulkana [3]

3079[1]

  • Population: 250,975,000
  • Socio-Industrial Levels/USIIR: C-B-D-C-C

Manufacturing Centers

Planetary Info

Gulkana is probably best known for the rise of Thomas Yarborough in the early 3020's. Then a member of the planet's militia, Captain Yarborough overthrew the civilian government and declared himself ruler. The noble families on the world didn't oppose Yarborough as he promised to honor their positions. Though initially the Captain's rise to power was seen as a good thing, opinion quickly turned against him when he declared the "Competency Laws". These regulations called for every citizen of Gulkana to receive an IQ test and be assigned a job appropriate to their IQ. People who scored high on the test were given important jobs while those who scored low were destined for manual labor.

Unfortunately the Competency Laws were a complete sham. Biased against the majority of the planet's population and wildly inaccurate, the results were enforced by Yarborough's well-armed followers. The effect of these test results were immediate and dramatic: The entire world, including Yefferts Weapons, came to a standstill.

Hanse Davion became aware of the situation when Yefferts stopped production. Though unable to directly interfere with the planet's government, the prince put pressure on the world's duke to evict Yarborough. In addition several lesser nobles were interested in fighting Yarborough's troops with their own retainers, but the duke's inaction prevented that. A grassroots campaign to remove Yarborough.[2] blossomed into a growing armed rebellion. The situation finally came to a head when Christine Salos assumed the Duchy of Gulkana from her father in 3033 and requested the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns step in. Even with this outside assistance it would be many years before the planet stabilised and order was restored. [3]

Planetary Map of Gulkana

Geography and Climate [4]

The majority of Gulkana's surface is barren, rocky, and devoid of native life due to its harsh, arid climate. The only indigenous plants and animals are concentrated around the equator, which is covered in lush jungle.

Owner History

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:

Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2750 3025 3030 3040 3052 3057 3062
Sparrevohn 14.39 1 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Tatlawiksuk 21.93 1 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Colorado 23.25 1 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Wedgefield 23.68 1 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Covington 31.73 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Nunivak 33.48 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Fincastle 34.17 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Kaiyuh 41.13 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Noatak 42.90 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Bonneau 44.68 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Kotzebue 46.73 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Antietam 47.17 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Reisterstown 48.03 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Point Barrow 49.41 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Susulatna 49.65 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Chakachamna 54.35 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Waimalu 55.03 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Killarney 55.53 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Chirikof 58.89 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC
Bastian 59.63 2 FS FS FS FC FC FC FC

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Objectives: Federated Suns, p. 15, "Industrial Systems"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 197, "Planet Profile"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Handbook: House Davion, p. 175, "Yeffters Weapons Factory Profile"
  4. ↑ Hot Spots Contracts, p.1
  5. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 18, "Federated Suns Map at their founding [2317]"
  6. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 48, "Federated Suns After Age of War [2571]"
  7. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere - 2596"
  8. ↑ Era Report: 2750, p. 37, "Inner Sphere - 2750"
  9. ↑ Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 2765"
  10. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 54, "Federated Suns After First Succession War [2822]"
  11. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 60, "Federated Suns After Second Succession War [2864]"
  12. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 70, "Federated Suns After Third Succession War [3030]"
  13. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 72, "Federated Suns After Fourth Succession War [3030]"
  14. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11, "Inner Sphere [3050] Map"
  15. ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23, "Inner Sphere [3052] Map"
  16. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 11, "Inner Sphere Map [3057]"
  17. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 78, "Federated Suns after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
  18. ↑ Era Report: 3062, p. 29, "Inner Sphere Map [3063]"
  19. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p. 82, "Federated Suns After FedCom Civil War [3067]"
  20. ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 65, "Inner Sphere [3075]"
  21. ↑ Field Report: AFFS, p. 21, "Armed Forces of the Federated Suns Deployment Map - August 3079"
  22. ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130

Bibliography

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