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''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Kentares IV | Kentares IV]])''
 
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'''Kentares''' is a system in the [[Draconis March]] of the [[Federated Suns]]. Its world '''Kentares IV''' is known throughout the Inner Sphere as the site of the infamous [[Kentares Massacre]].
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'''Kentares''' is a system in the [[Draconis March]] of the [[Federated Suns]]. Its world Kentares IV is known throughout the Inner Sphere as the site of the infamous [[Kentares Massacre]].
  
 
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'''Kentares IV''' is a temperate and fertile world with plenty of common ores and other natural resources and almost ninety percent of the surface covered by water. But since the devastation of the [[First Succession War]] much of the planet's land mass has been covered by ruined cities and factories, which were never rebuilt.
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Kentares IV is a temperate and fertile world with plenty of common ores and other natural resources and almost ninety percent of the surface covered by water. But since the devastation of the [[First Succession War]] much of the planet's land mass has been covered by ruined cities and factories, which were never rebuilt.
  
 
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'''Kentares'''' pleasant climate drew many colonists during the exodus from [[Terra]]. The world gave the locals almost every resource they needed and it became a primarily agrarian world.
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Kentares' pleasant climate drew many colonists during the exodus from [[Terra]]. The world gave the locals almost every resource they needed and it became a primarily agrarian world.
 
[[Image:KentaresMemorial.jpg|The Kentares Memorial reminds of the 52 million people killed during the [[Kentares Massacre]]|thumb|left|250px]]
 
[[Image:KentaresMemorial.jpg|The Kentares Memorial reminds of the 52 million people killed during the [[Kentares Massacre]]|thumb|left|250px]]
  
 
=== The Massacre ===
 
=== The Massacre ===
 
(see [[Kentares Massacre]] for further information)
 
(see [[Kentares Massacre]] for further information)
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All this changed during the [[First Succession War]] when [[House Kurita]] conquered large areas of the [[Federated Suns]] including '''Kentares'''. [[Coordinator]] [[Minoru Kurita]] was on the planet when he was shot by an infantryman of the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] in August of [[2796]].  In retaliation for this act his son [[Jinjiro Kurita]] ordered the DCMS to kill every inhabitant of the planet.
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All this changed during the [[First Succession War]] when [[House Kurita]] conquered large areas of the [[Federated Suns]] including Kentares. [[Coordinator]] [[Minoru Kurita]] was on the planet when he was shot by an infantryman of the [[7th Crucis Lancers]] in August of [[2796]].  In retaliation for this act his son [[Jinjiro Kurita]] ordered the DCMS to kill every inhabitant of the planet.
 
This terrible war crime, later known as the [[Kentares Massacre]], continued for five months, during which more than 90 percent of the world's population was wiped out. It was a small compensation that, due to [[Jinjiro Kurita]]'s assignment of so many regiments to the massacre and the following decline of moral in the DCMS, the Kuritan thrust into the Federated Suns collapsed.
 
This terrible war crime, later known as the [[Kentares Massacre]], continued for five months, during which more than 90 percent of the world's population was wiped out. It was a small compensation that, due to [[Jinjiro Kurita]]'s assignment of so many regiments to the massacre and the following decline of moral in the DCMS, the Kuritan thrust into the Federated Suns collapsed.
  
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The world itself never completely recovered despite the [[Federated Suns]]' best efforts. Various factors, including the remembrance of the massacre and the looming presence of the [[Draconis Combine]] border kept people and investors away.
 
The world itself never completely recovered despite the [[Federated Suns]]' best efforts. Various factors, including the remembrance of the massacre and the looming presence of the [[Draconis Combine]] border kept people and investors away.
  
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In [[2854]] the Combine attacked '''Kentares IV''' again as prelude for [[Coordinator]] [[Miyogi Kurita]]'s [[Marathon Offensive]], but were repulsed by troops of [[Prime Marshal]] [[Peter Davion]].<ref>''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'', p.58</ref>
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In [[2854]] the Combine attacked Kentares IV again as prelude for [[Coordinator]] [[Miyogi Kurita]]'s [[Marathon Offensive]], but were repulsed by troops of [[Prime Marshal]] [[Peter Davion]].<ref>''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'', p.58</ref>
  
 
=== The [[FedCom Civil War]]<ref name="Apocryphal">Most of this paragraph is taken from the video game ''[[MechWarrior IV: Vengeance]]'' and therefore may not be [[canon]].</ref> ===  
 
=== The [[FedCom Civil War]]<ref name="Apocryphal">Most of this paragraph is taken from the video game ''[[MechWarrior IV: Vengeance]]'' and therefore may not be [[canon]].</ref> ===  
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Some of the first clashes of the FedCom Civil War took place on '''Kentares IV''' whose duke [[Eric Dresari]] publicly denounced [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] as a despot and usurper inciting demonstrations among the people of Kentares against her rule. Therefore she ordered the [[5th Donegal Guards]] to take control of the planet. The situation escalated and culminated in the execution of Duke Dresari and his family. The surviving family members led a guerrilla war to regain control of the world.  
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Some of the first clashes of the FedCom Civil War took place on Kentares IV whose duke [[Eric Dresari]] publicly denounced [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] as a despot and usurper inciting demonstrations among the people of Kentares against her rule. Therefore she ordered the [[5th Donegal Guards]] to take control of the planet. The situation escalated and culminated in the execution of Duke Dresari and his family. The surviving family members led a guerrilla war to regain control of the world.  
  
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'''Kentares''' was also a targed of the [[DCMS]] reprisal attackes for the [[Draconis March]] invasion of [[Kurita]] space. On January 23 of [[3065]] the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]] landed on the planet but the local Militia could hold off the Regulars until the [[Tenth Lyran Guards]], which passed through the system, defeated the invaders.
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Kentares was also a targed of the [[DCMS]] reprisal attackes for the [[Draconis March]] invasion of [[Kurita]] space. On January 23 of [[3065]] the [[3rd Benjamin Regulars]] landed on the planet but the local Militia could hold off the Regulars until the [[Tenth Lyran Guards]], which passed through the system, defeated the invaders.
  
 
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== Stationed Military ==

Revision as of 15:43, 22 April 2011

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Kentares is a system in the Draconis March of the Federated Suns. Its world Kentares IV is known throughout the Inner Sphere as the site of the infamous Kentares Massacre.

Population Data

Population

Rulers

Geography

Kentares IV is a temperate and fertile world with plenty of common ores and other natural resources and almost ninety percent of the surface covered by water. But since the devastation of the First Succession War much of the planet's land mass has been covered by ruined cities and factories, which were never rebuilt.

History

Kentares' pleasant climate drew many colonists during the exodus from Terra. The world gave the locals almost every resource they needed and it became a primarily agrarian world.

The Kentares Memorial reminds of the 52 million people killed during the Kentares Massacre

The Massacre

(see Kentares Massacre for further information) All this changed during the First Succession War when House Kurita conquered large areas of the Federated Suns including Kentares. Coordinator Minoru Kurita was on the planet when he was shot by an infantryman of the 7th Crucis Lancers in August of 2796. In retaliation for this act his son Jinjiro Kurita ordered the DCMS to kill every inhabitant of the planet. This terrible war crime, later known as the Kentares Massacre, continued for five months, during which more than 90 percent of the world's population was wiped out. It was a small compensation that, due to Jinjiro Kurita's assignment of so many regiments to the massacre and the following decline of moral in the DCMS, the Kuritan thrust into the Federated Suns collapsed.

Aftermath

The world itself never completely recovered despite the Federated Suns' best efforts. Various factors, including the remembrance of the massacre and the looming presence of the Draconis Combine border kept people and investors away.

In 2854 the Combine attacked Kentares IV again as prelude for Coordinator Miyogi Kurita's Marathon Offensive, but were repulsed by troops of Prime Marshal Peter Davion.[2]

The FedCom Civil War[3]

Some of the first clashes of the FedCom Civil War took place on Kentares IV whose duke Eric Dresari publicly denounced Archon Katherine Steiner-Davion as a despot and usurper inciting demonstrations among the people of Kentares against her rule. Therefore she ordered the 5th Donegal Guards to take control of the planet. The situation escalated and culminated in the execution of Duke Dresari and his family. The surviving family members led a guerrilla war to regain control of the world.

Kentares was also a targed of the DCMS reprisal attackes for the Draconis March invasion of Kurita space. On January 23 of 3065 the 3rd Benjamin Regulars landed on the planet but the local Militia could hold off the Regulars until the Tenth Lyran Guards, which passed through the system, defeated the invaders.

Stationed Military

Owner History

Nearby Planets

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

Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2571 2822 2864 3025 3030 3040 3058 3067 3130
Cartago 10.14 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Johnsondale 15.17 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Olancha 19.23 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Avawatz 22.69 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Elbar 23.54 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Logandale 23.79 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Raman 25.79 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Edwards 26.03 1 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Marlette 31.99 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Schedar 32.83 2 FS CC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
David 34.15 2 DC DC DC FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Clovis 35.12 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Barstow 35.16 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Mara 35.64 2 DC DC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Rosamond 35.96 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Goderich 36.84 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Xhosa VII 37.32 2 FS FS DC FS FS FC FC FS FS
Sonnia 38.96 2 FS CC FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Exeter 39.72 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Caselton 40.36 2 FS CC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Mallory's World 42.92 2 FS DC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Mirach 43.21 2 FS CC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Tawas 45.19 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Sanilac 46.21 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
New Rhodes III 47.53 2 TH DC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Proserpina 48.59 2 DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC RotS
Wroxeter 49.27 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Fellanin II 49.60 2 DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC RotS
Beecher 50.94 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Klathandu IV 52.12 2 FS FS DC FS DC DC DC DC DC
Doneval II 54.53 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Listowel 54.78 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Ronel 55.28 2 TH DC CC CC FS FC FC FS RotS
Tikonov 55.29 2 CC CC CC CC FS FC FC CC RotS
Layover 55.70 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Cholame 56.50 2 FS FS FS FS FS FC FC FS FS
Rio 56.70 2 TH CC FS FS FS FC FC FS RotS
Sadalbari 57.79 2 DC DC DC DC DC DC DC DC RotS
Cylene 58.39 2 DC DC DC DC DC FC FC FS RotS
Scheat 58.81 2 FS DC DC DC DC DC DC DC RotS

Notes

Kentares IV is the setting of the video game Mechwarrior IV.

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ Handbook: House Davion, p.58
  3. ↑ Most of this paragraph is taken from the video game MechWarrior IV: Vengeance and therefore may not be canon.
  4. ↑ Objective Raids, p.13
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p.136
  6. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p.140

Bibliography

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