Difference between revisions of "Hunter's Paradise"

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'''Hunter's Paradise''' is an isolated Periphery world located approximately 110 light years anti-spinward of the [[Rim Collection]]. Though devoid of mineral resources, the planet is home to a great diversity of predatory wildlife, attracting dangerous game hunters and thrill-seekers.
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Outside of Steiner space and beyond the [[Rim Collection]], lies a unique relic of a bygone era. During the height of the [[Star League]], an exploration ship searching for likely mining sites discovered in the Periphery a beautiful planet teeming with life. The blue skies and sweet air of this new world seemed a sure sign that the planet offered ideal conditions for colonists and tourists alike. As the explorers quickly learned, the planets was home to thousands of species of unique animals, nearly all predators. Scientists still debate the whys and wherefores of such an anomalous situation, but accept that the smaller predators simply serve as prey for the larger predators. Creatures so dangerous and powerful that they might overwhelm a BattleMech occupy the top of the food chain.
 
  
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Though poor in gems and metals, the planet proved to be a biological gold mine for its discoverers. The exploration team quickly hatched a plan to market the new world as a big-game hunter's dream come true. Attempts to establish a surface settlement failed completely, so investors funded the construction of an orbital space station. Dropships would bring wealthy thrill seekers to the station, where they would meet their guides with the latest in weaponry and survival gear. The richest hunters could even go to the surface piloting 'Mechs. The beasts they caught live would become the main attractions of zoos throughout they Inner Sphere, though
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most targets ended up stuffed and mounted in dusty trophy rooms.
 
  
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The so-called Hunter's Paradise prospered for several decades. When trouble started brewing in the Periphery, however, business slacked off. And, as with so many other ventures, the collapse of the Star League spelled the doom of this high-priced resort. Eventually the space station was abandoned and forgotten.
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Hunter's Paradise is a unique [[Star League]] relic.  While searching for mining prospects, a exploration vessel discovered a world largely devoid of mineral resources, but teeming with animal predatory animals, some able to overwhelm a [[BattleMech]]. With beautiful skies and fresh air, the planet became a successful destination for well-equipped big game hunters and wealthy game keepers.  Visitors to the world arrived in orbit around the planet, where [[Dropship|dropships]] would ferry customers to the surface; surface settlements were short-lived and impractical.
  
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When Collection scouts rediscovered the world and its abandoned jump station, President Moroney immediately poured what resources he could into reactivating the station and building the infrastructure to reopen the hunter's resort. Realizing his nation did not have the capability to completely reopen the world as it once was, he settled with the exportation of exotic animals to interstellar zoos, primarily those in the [[Lyran Alliance]].
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Hunter's Paradise prospered for several decades.  However, business diminished when trouble began in the Periphery.  Ultimately the resort closed shortly after the collapse of the [[Star League]], and the space station was abandoned and forgotten.
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Rim Collection scouts rediscovered Hunter's Paradise and its abandoned jump station in the mid-31st century.  President [[James Moroney]] attempted to restore the resort and colony, but without outside backing, the Rim Collection lacked the means; Hunter's Paradise resumed exporting dangerous game only, primarily to the [[Lyran Alliance]].
  
 
=== Owner History ===
 
=== Owner History ===
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=== Sources ===
  
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* [[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]
  
 
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Revision as of 01:19, 10 May 2009

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

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Hunter's Paradise is an isolated Periphery world located approximately 110 light years anti-spinward of the Rim Collection. Though devoid of mineral resources, the planet is home to a great diversity of predatory wildlife, attracting dangerous game hunters and thrill-seekers.

History

Hunter's Paradise is a unique Star League relic. While searching for mining prospects, a exploration vessel discovered a world largely devoid of mineral resources, but teeming with animal predatory animals, some able to overwhelm a BattleMech. With beautiful skies and fresh air, the planet became a successful destination for well-equipped big game hunters and wealthy game keepers. Visitors to the world arrived in orbit around the planet, where dropships would ferry customers to the surface; surface settlements were short-lived and impractical.

Hunter's Paradise prospered for several decades. However, business diminished when trouble began in the Periphery. Ultimately the resort closed shortly after the collapse of the Star League, and the space station was abandoned and forgotten.

Rim Collection scouts rediscovered Hunter's Paradise and its abandoned jump station in the mid-31st century. President James Moroney attempted to restore the resort and colony, but without outside backing, the Rim Collection lacked the means; Hunter's Paradise resumed exporting dangerous game only, primarily to the Lyran Alliance.

Owner History

Sources

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