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Line 14: ==System Description== ==System Description== − Nanking is located near the [[Bex]] and [[Zurich]] systems and is two jumps [[Coreward]] from [[Terra]].<ref name=SFp103/> + The Nanking system is located near the [[Bex]] and [[Zurich]] systems and is two jumps [[Coreward]] from [[Terra]].<ref name=SFp103/> ==System History== ==System History== Line 62:
Line 62: ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- + ==Nanking IV== ==Nanking IV== − {{InfoBoxPlanet + {{InfoBoxPlanetStandard | image = Nanking Flag.jpg | image = Nanking Flag.jpg + | caption = Planetary flag of Nanking + | imagewidth = 85px | name = Nanking IV | name = Nanking IV − | othernames = | position = Fourth<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | position = Fourth<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | distance = 9.75 days<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | distance = 9.75 days<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> − | moons = 4 (Chang-o, Yi, How-Chu, Kun-Lun)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> + | moons = 4 (Chang-o, How-Chu, Kun-Lun, Yi)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> + | day = | gravity = 1.06<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | gravity = 1.06<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> Line 75:
Line 78: | water = 70%<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | water = 70%<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | life = 15%, Plants<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | life = 15%, Plants<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> − | continents = 3 (Jianye, Shanlu, Yangtze)<ref name=O:CCp11/> + | date = − | colonized = + | year = 3079<ref name=O:CCp11/> − | demonym = + | ruler = Lord Inwet Terrager (3025)<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><br>Duke Anson Jaekel (3067)<ref name=HBD89/> − | language = + | capital = Kallontown (Yang-Ku)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> − | religion = + | population = 5,918,000,000 (3025)<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><br> 5,975,280,350 (3067)<ref name=HBD89/><br> 5,972,080,000 (3079)<ref name=O:CCp11/> − | population = 5,918,000,000 (3025),<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><br> 5,975,280,350 (3067),<ref name=HBD89/><br> 5,972,080,000 (3079)<ref name=O:CCp11/> + | USIIR = A-A-A-B-A<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> − | ruler = Lord [[Inwet Terragar]] (3025)<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><br>Duke [[Anson Jaekel]] (3067)<ref name=HBD89/> + | hpg = A<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=O:CCp11/> ([[Precentor]] [[Nai do Chi]])<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> − | political = − | commander = − | capital = Kallontown<br>(aka Yang-Ku)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> − | hpg = A<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=O:CCp11/> − | hpgrep = [[Precentor]] [[Nai do Chi]]<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> }} }} − Nanking IV, or simply Nanking, was an important industrial world located near Terra. The planet was orbited by four moons: Chang-o, How-Chu, Kun-Lun, and Yi.<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> + ===Planetary Description=== + Nanking IV, or simply '''Nanking''', was an important industrial world located near Terra. The planet was orbited by four moons: Chang-o, How-Chu, Kun-Lun and Yi.<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== Line 97:
Line 96: ====Chisholm Protectorate==== ====Chisholm Protectorate==== − The Chisholm Protectorate incorporated not only those worlds that had been members of the Nanking Collective but also a number of new worlds, and was presumably named after a new capital world: the world of [[Chisholm]], known in more modern times as [[Elgin]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p11"/> As a part of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] via the Chisholm Protectorate, Nanking's location, resources and abundant food production saw the world prosper, developing into a commercial powerhouse that fed worlds in a dozen nearby systems.<ref name=HBD89/> + The Chisholm Protectorate incorporated not only those worlds that had been members of the Nanking Collective but also a number of new worlds, and was presumably named after a new capital world - the world of [[Chisholm]], known in more modern times as [[Elgin]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p11"/> As a part of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] via the Chisholm Protectorate, Nanking's location, resources and abundant food production saw the world prosper, developing into a commercial powerhouse that fed worlds in a dozen nearby systems.<ref name=HBD89/> The Chisholm Protectorate survived longer than the ill-fated Nanking Collective, lasting into the early part of the [[twenty-fourth century]]. However, the Protectorate seems to have succumbed ultimately to invasions from other realms. With the rise of the Terran Hegemony from the ashes of the Terran Alliance under a new leader, [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]], the Protectorate would soon find itself being invaded.<ref name="TSLp16"/> The Chisholm Protectorate survived longer than the ill-fated Nanking Collective, lasting into the early part of the [[twenty-fourth century]]. However, the Protectorate seems to have succumbed ultimately to invasions from other realms. With the rise of the Terran Hegemony from the ashes of the Terran Alliance under a new leader, [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]], the Protectorate would soon find itself being invaded.<ref name="TSLp16"/> Line 104:
Line 103: McKenna's first "Campaign of Persuasion" saw him annex a number of independent former Alliance worlds through military force, and McKenna's second campaign would bring the newly created [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony Armed Forces]] into combat against the Protectorate along with various other targets. The campaign began in [[2320]] with the invasion of [[Terra Firma]] and [[Capolla]], and by the end of the campaign in [[2335]] had conquered Nanking, which represented the furthest world from Terra to have been annexed by the Hegemony to date.<ref name="TSLp16">''The Star League'', p. 16: "Terra's Errant Flock"</ref> McKenna's first "Campaign of Persuasion" saw him annex a number of independent former Alliance worlds through military force, and McKenna's second campaign would bring the newly created [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony Armed Forces]] into combat against the Protectorate along with various other targets. The campaign began in [[2320]] with the invasion of [[Terra Firma]] and [[Capolla]], and by the end of the campaign in [[2335]] had conquered Nanking, which represented the furthest world from Terra to have been annexed by the Hegemony to date.<ref name="TSLp16">''The Star League'', p. 16: "Terra's Errant Flock"</ref> − Although the Hegemony had occupied Nanking and most, if not all, of the Protectorate by the end of McKenna's campaign, the Tikonov Grand Union went to war with the Hegemony between [[2336]] and [[2338]] over the Protectorate, a war which would see the Hegemony proved the ultimate victor.<ref name="HL(TCC)p19">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 19: "Terra Resurgent"</ref> However, by [[2366]] at least one of the Protectorate worlds would be independent of Terra again: Nanking.<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Foundation (2366)"</ref> + Although the Hegemony had occupied Nanking and most, if not all, of the Protectorate by the end of McKenna's campaign, the Tikonov Grand Union went to war with the Hegemony between [[2336]] and [[2338]] over the Protectorate, a war which would see the Hegemony proved the ultimate victor.<ref name="HL(TCC)p19">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 19: "Terra Resurgent"</ref> However, by [[2366]] at least one of the Protectorate worlds would be independent of Terra gain - Nanking.<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Foundation (2366)"</ref> ====Capellan Confederation==== ====Capellan Confederation==== Line 113:
Line 112: ====The Succession Wars==== ====The Succession Wars==== − A Philotechnique Institute was established on Nanking either during the late Star League era or the early [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]; originally founded in the mid twenty-eighth century as a special postsecondary institute focusing on technical and scientific training, by [[3025]] the Institute emphasized specialized "philosophical" training - political training, in other words - and admission was via a special recommendation from the planetary Director, with the state picking up all of the expenses associated with a student's education. Those who graduated but who were not technically orientated would either be recruited into the Capellan intelligence organization, the [[Maskirovka]], or placed in positions of administrative responsibility.<ref name="HL(TCC)p113">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 113: "Philotechnique Institutes"</ref> This was a result of the oppressive nature of the Capellan government, which turned Nanking into a center for "correct socio-political thought."<ref name=HBD89/> + A Philotechnique Institute was established on Nanking either during the late Star League era or the early [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]; originally founded in the mid twenty-eighth century as a special postsecondary institute focusing on technical and scientific training, by [[3025]] the Institute emphasized specialized "philosophical" training - political training, in other words - and admission was via a special recommendation from the planetary Director, with the state picking up all of the expenses associated with a student's education. Those who graduated but who were not technically orientated would either be recruited into the Capellan intelligence organization, the [[Maskirovka]], or placed in positions of administrative responsibility.<ref name="HL(TCC)p113">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 113: "Philotechnique Institutes"</ref> This was a result of the oppressive nature of the Capellan government, which turned Nanking into a center for "correct socio-political thought".<ref name=HBD89/> Nanking was one of a number of worlds to be hit by elements of an elite Free Worlds League Military strike force codenamed "Red Rover" between [[2901]] and [[2910]]. Red Rover contained units from both the [[Defenders of Andurien]] and the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] and launched a series of raids targeting key [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] supply depots. Although the strong reserve forces established by [[Chancellor]] [[Otto Liao]] stopped the FWLM forces from remaining on any of the Capellan worlds.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p39">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 39: "The Great Compromiser"</ref> Nanking was one of a number of worlds to be hit by elements of an elite Free Worlds League Military strike force codenamed "Red Rover" between [[2901]] and [[2910]]. Red Rover contained units from both the [[Defenders of Andurien]] and the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] and launched a series of raids targeting key [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] supply depots. Although the strong reserve forces established by [[Chancellor]] [[Otto Liao]] stopped the FWLM forces from remaining on any of the Capellan worlds.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p39">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 39: "The Great Compromiser"</ref> Line 119:
Line 118: By the end of the [[Third Succession War]] Nanking was still a planet with a strong commercial focus, with approximately 17% of all of the commerce received by the Capellan Confederation flowing through the planet. This was partly due to the interstellar trade and exchange driven by the local deposits of platinum and copper, and made Nanking a commercial rival to the nearby world of [[Styk]]. Nanking was also the site of a large regional naval base and the home base of [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> By the end of the [[Third Succession War]] Nanking was still a planet with a strong commercial focus, with approximately 17% of all of the commerce received by the Capellan Confederation flowing through the planet. This was partly due to the interstellar trade and exchange driven by the local deposits of platinum and copper, and made Nanking a commercial rival to the nearby world of [[Styk]]. Nanking was also the site of a large regional naval base and the home base of [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> − In [[3021]], the [[Free Worlds League Military]] launched a deep raid on Nanking, dispatching the [[Sixth Marik Militia]] to strike at the planet. The Sixth successfully made away with a significant quantity of military matériel and parts, which would subsequently be used to help rebuild the [[Fourth Marik Militia]].<ref name="HM(TFWL)p92">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 92: "4th Marik Militia"</ref> + In [[3021]] the [[Free Worlds League Military]] launched a deep raid on Nanking, dispatching the [[Sixth Marik Militia]] to strike at the planet. The Sixth successfully made away with a significant quantity of military matériel and parts, which would subsequently be used to help rebuild the [[Fourth Marik Militia]].<ref name="HM(TFWL)p92">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 92: "4th Marik Militia"</ref> ====Fourth Succession War==== ====Fourth Succession War==== − Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the Tikonov Free Republic. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on 3 March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Nanking was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> Spared the destruction inflicted on many other worlds as a result of the [[Fourth Succession War]], the majority of the population of Nanking decided to follow Ridzik. As a result the [[Federated Suns]] intelligence organization [[MIIO]] was brought into assist the population in ridding the world of Capellan nationalists; the staff of the Philotechnique Institute and staff associated with House Dai Da Chi were deported or imprisoned, while political officers and prominent ideologues were removed from office, with many subsequently subject to trial and execution. This resulted in many Capellan nationalists going underground and becoming terrorists; it took the combined efforts of the local population and MIIO to end the resulting terrorist campaign and finally rid Nanking of the terrorists.<ref name=HBD89/> + Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the Tikonov Free Republic. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on the 3rd of March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Nanking was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> Spared the destruction inflicted on many other worlds as a result of the [[Fourth Succession War]], the majority of the population of Nanking decided to follow Ridzik. As a result the [[Federated Suns]] intelligence organization [[MIIO]] was brought into assist the population in ridding the world of Capellan nationalists; the staff of the Philotechnique Institute and staff associated with House Dai Da Chi were deported or imprisoned, while political officers and prominent ideologues were removed from office, with many subsequently subject to trial and execution. This resulted in many Capellan nationalists going underground and becoming terrorists; it took the combined efforts of the local population and MIIO to end the resulting terrorist campaign and finally rid Nanking of the terrorists.<ref name=HBD89/> − In the subsequent decades Nanking prospered again; the tech boom of the 3030s and 3040s as a result of the discovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]] saw farms on Nanking gain new equipment while ancient factories were refurbished or updated with what had been [[lostech]] prior to the Core's recovery. The nature of Nanking's economy, based on bountiful agricultural output, plentiful natural resources and a high-tech heavy industry allowed the planet to benefit tremendously from the advances made in this era. Nanking was also soon a crossroads for trade between the two halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], with half the total commerce that moved between the two partner nations flowing through Nanking. As time went on Nanking would play a similar role for trade between the Federated Commonwealth and the [[Free Worlds League]], and even the Capellan Confederation.<ref name=HBD89/> + In the subsequent decades Nanking prospered again; the tech boom of the 3030s and 3040s as a result of the discovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]] saw farms on Nanking gain new equipment while ancient factories were refurbished or updated with what had been [[lostech]] prior to the Core's recovery. The nature of Nanking's economy, based on bountiful agricultural output, plentiful natural resources and a high-tech heavy industry allowed the planet to benefit tremendously from the advances made in this era. Nanking was also soon a crossroads for trade between the two halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], with half the total commerce that moved between the two partner nations flowing through Nanking. As time went on Nanking would play a similar role for trade between the Federated Commonwealth and the [[Free Worlds League]], and even the Capellan Commonwealth.<ref name=HBD89/> The Philotechnique Institute facilities on Nanking were turned into primary and secondary education facilities in the immediate aftermath of the Fourth Succession War, but as new schools were constructed on the planet the Institute reopened as the Nanking University, providing education for students from across the [[Sarna March]].<ref name=HBD89/> The Philotechnique Institute facilities on Nanking were turned into primary and secondary education facilities in the immediate aftermath of the Fourth Succession War, but as new schools were constructed on the planet the Institute reopened as the Nanking University, providing education for students from across the [[Sarna March]].<ref name=HBD89/> ====FedCom Civil War==== ====FedCom Civil War==== − During the [[FedCom Civil War]], the [[First Federated Suns Lancers]]—then the [[First FedCom RCT]]—fought on Nanking against both Capellan forces and Loyalist forces, preventing either the Capellans or [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner]] from seizing the planet.<ref name="HB:HDp126">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 126: "Independent Commands"</ref> + During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the [[First Federated Suns Lancers]] - then the [[First FedCom RCT]] - fought on Nanking against both Capellan forces and Loyalist forces, preventing either the Capellans or [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner]] from seizing the planet.<ref name="HB:HDp126">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 126: "Independent Commands"</ref> ====The Jihad==== ====The Jihad==== Nanking was one of the worlds incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate, and would remain a Protectorate world until late [[3077]]. The world fell to a Blakist-sponsored coup that took control of Kallontown in [[3071]], and then the [[7th Division (Word of Blake)|Seventh Division]] arrived to deal with the planetary militia. The execution of [[Duke]] Anson Jaekel on 12 August 3071 demoralized Nanking's remaining defenders and aborted the establishment of an anti-Blakist underground movement. For the next six years it was an important logistical world for the Word of Blake.<ref name="TCp235">''Total Chaos'', pp. 235–236: "Nanking"</ref> Nanking was one of the worlds incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate, and would remain a Protectorate world until late [[3077]]. The world fell to a Blakist-sponsored coup that took control of Kallontown in [[3071]], and then the [[7th Division (Word of Blake)|Seventh Division]] arrived to deal with the planetary militia. The execution of [[Duke]] Anson Jaekel on 12 August 3071 demoralized Nanking's remaining defenders and aborted the establishment of an anti-Blakist underground movement. For the next six years it was an important logistical world for the Word of Blake.<ref name="TCp235">''Total Chaos'', pp. 235–236: "Nanking"</ref> − On 24 September 3077, forces from the allied coalition assembled by [[Devlin Stone]] and the [[CCAF]] arrived in the Nanking system almost simultaneously. Unable to unwilling to coordinate their efforts, both groups attacked the Word of Blake forces on the planet, but when the Blakists were beaten the badly damaged Capellan forces began using nukes to attack the allied coalition forces. This prompted the allied coalition forces - a task group from the Federated Suns front of [[Operation SCOUR]] - to retreat.<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name="TCp235" /> + On the 24th of September 3077 forces from the allied coalition assembled by [[Devlin Stone]] and the [[CCAF]] arrived in the Nanking system almost simultaneously. Unable to unwilling to coordinate their efforts, both groups attacked the Word of Blake forces on the planet, but when the Blakists were beaten the badly damaged Capellan forces began using nukes to attack the allied coalition forces. This prompted the allied coalition forces - a task group from the Federated Suns front of [[Operation SCOUR]] - to retreat.<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name="TCp235" /> − The Capellan forces began their assault by pushing their [[DropShip]]s to maximum speed, traveling from the jump point to Nanking in two-thirds of the normal time, but at a punishing 2.5 gravities—a rate of speed that caused numerous injuries amongst the Capellan personnel, from sprains to outright heart attacks and gave them little opportunity to rest prior to the attack. The result of this punishing approach was that the forces led by [[Warrior House Fujita]] were exhausted before landing, and when the WoB deployed the [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]], it managed to keep the Capellan forces confined to their initial landing zone.<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39: "War To The Knife"</ref> + The Capellan forces began their assault by pushing their [[DropShip]]s to maximum speed, traveling from the jump point to Nanking in two-thirds of the normal time, but at a punishing 2.5 gravities - a rate of speed that caused numerous injuries amongst the Capellan personnel, from sprains to outright heart attacks and gave them little opportunity to rest prior to the attack. The result of this punishing approach was that the forces led by [[Warrior House Fujita]] were exhausted before landing, and when the WoB deployed the [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]], it managed to keep the Capellan forces confined to their initial landing zone.<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39: "War To The Knife"</ref> FedSuns Group III arrived on Nanking a day after the Capellan forces, having made the transit to the planet at a more manageable rate of 1.5 gravities. The various elements of Group III executed a combat drop behind the Protectorate Militia forces and proceeded to savage the Blakist forces with a combined attack, [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] and the [[Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars]] harrying the Militia with ranged fire before the [[Fifth Lyran Guards]] made a devastating assault. Having broken the Blakists, Group III found itself faced with demands to withdraw from Nanking issued by the Capellans. When Group III pointed out that there were still Blakists active on Nanking and cited that as a reason to remain on the planet, House Fujita launched nuclear strikes against the Fifth Lyran Guards; it was at this point that the coalition forces elected to withdraw.<ref name="JHS:Tp39"/> FedSuns Group III arrived on Nanking a day after the Capellan forces, having made the transit to the planet at a more manageable rate of 1.5 gravities. The various elements of Group III executed a combat drop behind the Protectorate Militia forces and proceeded to savage the Blakist forces with a combined attack, [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] and the [[Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars]] harrying the Militia with ranged fire before the [[Fifth Lyran Guards]] made a devastating assault. Having broken the Blakists, Group III found itself faced with demands to withdraw from Nanking issued by the Capellans. When Group III pointed out that there were still Blakists active on Nanking and cited that as a reason to remain on the planet, House Fujita launched nuclear strikes against the Fifth Lyran Guards; it was at this point that the coalition forces elected to withdraw.<ref name="JHS:Tp39"/> Line 145:
Line 144: ====Dark Age==== ====Dark Age==== − In [[3137]], a mercenary unit named [[Los Chupacabras]] was dispatched by the Senate Alliance to raid the Kallon Industries facilities on Nanking. The mercenaries landed a number of ''[[Union]]'' and ''[[Mule]]''-class DropShips close to the main Kallon facility and began deploying, but ran afoul of concealed forces and then arriving garrison forces. Los Chupacabras were caught in the open, taking heavy losses from the defending forces, with artillery fire inflicting a particularly heavy toll, to the extent that one of the mercenary DropShips was damaged badly enough it couldn't escape when the fleeing mercenaries lifted offworld.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp8">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 8: "Gun Trailers"</ref> + In [[3137]] a mercenary unit named [[Los Chupacabras]] was dispatched by the Senate Alliance to raid the Kallon Industries facilities on Nanking. The mercenaries landed a number of ''[[Union]]'' and ''[[Mule]]''-class DropShips close to the main Kallon facility and began deploying, but ran afoul of concealed forces and then arriving garrison forces. Los Chupacabras were caught in the open, taking heavy losses from the defending forces, with artillery fire inflicting a particularly heavy toll, to the extent that one of the mercenary DropShips was damaged badly enough it couldn't escape when the fleeing mercenaries lifted offworld.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp8">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 8: "Gun Trailers"</ref> − ===Military Deployment=== + ===Planetary Garrison=== − {{columns-start|num=3}} ====3038==== ====3038==== * [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]]<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136: "Deployment Table"</ref> * [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]]<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136: "Deployment Table"</ref> Line 160:
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Line 165: * [[First Crucis Lancers]]<ref name=FMU137>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref> * [[First Crucis Lancers]]<ref name=FMU137>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref> − ====3071–3077==== + ====3071 - 3077==== * [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]]<ref name="TCp235"/> * [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]]<ref name="TCp235"/> − {{column}}+ ====3079==== ====3079==== * [[Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 15: "McCarron's Armored Cavalry Regimental Status"</ref> * [[Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 15: "McCarron's Armored Cavalry Regimental Status"</ref> − :- Deployed across Nanking, and [[Arboris]], the unit was at 75% strength, with 95% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. + :- At this point in time, the Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry were deployed across Nanking, and [[Arboris]]. The Second where at 75% of full strength, with 95% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. ====3145==== ====3145==== * [[Second Liao Guards]]<ref name=FM3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> * [[Second Liao Guards]]<ref name=FM3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> − :- Deployed across the [[Hsien]] and Nanking systems, the unit was at 80% strength. + :- At this point in time, the unit was at 80% of full strength with a "B" equipment rating. The garrison was deployed across the [[Hsien]] and Nanking systems. − {{columns-end}} ===Geography=== ===Geography=== − Nanking is a tropical world with three major continents: Jianye, Shanlu, and Yangtze.<ref name=O:CCp11/> + Nanking is a tropical world with three major continents: Jianye, Shanlu and Yangtze.<ref name=O:CCp11/> ===Planetary Locations=== ===Planetary Locations=== − * Han River<ref name=DS>''Dog Soldiers''</ref> + {{scrollbox| + * Han River:<ref name=DS>''Dog Soldiers''</ref> *Ningpo Mountain Range<ref name=DS/> *Ningpo Mountain Range<ref name=DS/> **Gladston Hill Training Base<ref name=DS/> **Gladston Hill Training Base<ref name=DS/> Line 194:
Line 192: **Lingyin Temple<ref name=DS/> **Lingyin Temple<ref name=DS/> *Yang-ku: Capital city located on the continent of Yangtze<ref name=DS/> *Yang-ku: Capital city located on the continent of Yangtze<ref name=DS/> − **Camp Allard<ref name=DS/> + **Camp Allard:<ref name=DS/> − **Kallon Industries: major manufacturing facility within the capital city<ref name=O:CCp11/> + **Kallon Industries: major manufacturing facility within the capital city.<ref name=O:CCp11/> ****Kallontown: a small city built around the Kallon Industries factory<ref name=DS/> ****Kallontown: a small city built around the Kallon Industries factory<ref name=DS/> + }} − ===Companies and Industries=== + ===Manufacturing Centers=== − * [[Kallon Industries]]<ref name=O:CCp11/> + * [[Kallon Industries]] − * [[Rivverson Technologies]]<ref name=HLoTv2p139>''Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2'', p. 139: "Ballista"</ref> + * [[Rivverson Technologies]] − ==Notes== + ===Notes=== − ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' gives the distance between Nanking and the jump point as 8 days, whilst ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' gives the distance as being 9.75 days. As ''Handbook: House Davion'' is the most recent source, the distance quoted in that publication is used in this article. + ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' gives the distance between Nanking and the jump point as 8 days, whilst ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' gives the distance as being 9.75 days. As ''Handbook: House Davion'' is the most recent source the distance quoted in that publication is used in this article. ==Map Gallery== ==Map Gallery== <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> − ==Nearby Systems== + == Nearby Systems == <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> <!-- NOTE: This table is automatically generated by BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping, and any edits to this section may be overwritten at any time by a bot --> {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" {|class="wikitable nearby-systems" style="background: #gray; text-align:center; border: 1px solid black;" Line 399:
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| − | Nanking is located near the [[Bex]] and [[Zurich]] systems and is two jumps [[Coreward]] from [[Terra]].<ref name=SFp103/> | + | The Nanking system is located near the [[Bex]] and [[Zurich]] systems and is two jumps [[Coreward]] from [[Terra]].<ref name=SFp103/> |
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| image = Nanking Flag.jpg | | image = Nanking Flag.jpg | ||
| + | | caption = Planetary flag of Nanking | ||
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| name = Nanking IV | | name = Nanking IV | ||
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| position = Fourth<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | | position = Fourth<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
| distance = 9.75 days<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | | distance = 9.75 days<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
| − | | moons = 4 (Chang-o | + | | moons = 4 (Chang-o, How-Chu, Kun-Lun, Yi)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> |
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| gravity = 1.06<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | | gravity = 1.06<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
| pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | | pressure = Standard (Breathable)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
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| water = 70%<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | | water = 70%<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
| life = 15%, Plants<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | | life = 15%, Plants<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
| − | | | + | | date = |
| − | | | + | | year = 3079<ref name=O:CCp11/> |
| − | | | + | | ruler = Lord Inwet Terrager (3025)<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><br>Duke Anson Jaekel (3067)<ref name=HBD89/> |
| − | + | | capital = Kallontown (Yang-Ku)<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | |
| − | + | | population = 5,918,000,000 (3025)<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><br> 5,975,280,350 (3067)<ref name=HBD89/><br> 5,972,080,000 (3079)<ref name=O:CCp11/> | |
| − | | population = 5,918,000,000 (3025) | + | | USIIR = A-A-A-B-A<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> |
| − | | | + | | hpg = A<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/><ref name=O:CCp11/> ([[Precentor]] [[Nai do Chi]])<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> |
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| − | Nanking IV, or simply Nanking, was an important industrial world located near Terra. The planet was orbited by four moons: Chang-o, How-Chu, Kun-Lun | + | ===Planetary Description=== |
| + | Nanking IV, or simply '''Nanking''', was an important industrial world located near Terra. The planet was orbited by four moons: Chang-o, How-Chu, Kun-Lun and Yi.<ref name=HBD89/><ref name=O:CCp11/> | ||
===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
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====Chisholm Protectorate==== | ====Chisholm Protectorate==== | ||
| − | The Chisholm Protectorate incorporated not only those worlds that had been members of the Nanking Collective but also a number of new worlds, and was presumably named after a new capital world | + | The Chisholm Protectorate incorporated not only those worlds that had been members of the Nanking Collective but also a number of new worlds, and was presumably named after a new capital world - the world of [[Chisholm]], known in more modern times as [[Elgin]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p11"/> As a part of the [[Tikonov Grand Union]] via the Chisholm Protectorate, Nanking's location, resources and abundant food production saw the world prosper, developing into a commercial powerhouse that fed worlds in a dozen nearby systems.<ref name=HBD89/> |
The Chisholm Protectorate survived longer than the ill-fated Nanking Collective, lasting into the early part of the [[twenty-fourth century]]. However, the Protectorate seems to have succumbed ultimately to invasions from other realms. With the rise of the Terran Hegemony from the ashes of the Terran Alliance under a new leader, [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]], the Protectorate would soon find itself being invaded.<ref name="TSLp16"/> | The Chisholm Protectorate survived longer than the ill-fated Nanking Collective, lasting into the early part of the [[twenty-fourth century]]. However, the Protectorate seems to have succumbed ultimately to invasions from other realms. With the rise of the Terran Hegemony from the ashes of the Terran Alliance under a new leader, [[Director-General]] [[James McKenna]], the Protectorate would soon find itself being invaded.<ref name="TSLp16"/> | ||
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McKenna's first "Campaign of Persuasion" saw him annex a number of independent former Alliance worlds through military force, and McKenna's second campaign would bring the newly created [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony Armed Forces]] into combat against the Protectorate along with various other targets. The campaign began in [[2320]] with the invasion of [[Terra Firma]] and [[Capolla]], and by the end of the campaign in [[2335]] had conquered Nanking, which represented the furthest world from Terra to have been annexed by the Hegemony to date.<ref name="TSLp16">''The Star League'', p. 16: "Terra's Errant Flock"</ref> | McKenna's first "Campaign of Persuasion" saw him annex a number of independent former Alliance worlds through military force, and McKenna's second campaign would bring the newly created [[Terran Hegemony|Hegemony Armed Forces]] into combat against the Protectorate along with various other targets. The campaign began in [[2320]] with the invasion of [[Terra Firma]] and [[Capolla]], and by the end of the campaign in [[2335]] had conquered Nanking, which represented the furthest world from Terra to have been annexed by the Hegemony to date.<ref name="TSLp16">''The Star League'', p. 16: "Terra's Errant Flock"</ref> | ||
| − | Although the Hegemony had occupied Nanking and most, if not all, of the Protectorate by the end of McKenna's campaign, the Tikonov Grand Union went to war with the Hegemony between [[2336]] and [[2338]] over the Protectorate, a war which would see the Hegemony proved the ultimate victor.<ref name="HL(TCC)p19">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 19: "Terra Resurgent"</ref> However, by [[2366]] at least one of the Protectorate worlds would be independent of Terra | + | Although the Hegemony had occupied Nanking and most, if not all, of the Protectorate by the end of McKenna's campaign, the Tikonov Grand Union went to war with the Hegemony between [[2336]] and [[2338]] over the Protectorate, a war which would see the Hegemony proved the ultimate victor.<ref name="HL(TCC)p19">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 19: "Terra Resurgent"</ref> However, by [[2366]] at least one of the Protectorate worlds would be independent of Terra gain - Nanking.<ref name="HB:HLp17">''Handbook: House Liao'', p. 17: "Capellan Confederation Foundation (2366)"</ref> |
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| − | A Philotechnique Institute was established on Nanking either during the late Star League era or the early [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]; originally founded in the mid twenty-eighth century as a special postsecondary institute focusing on technical and scientific training, by [[3025]] the Institute emphasized specialized "philosophical" training - political training, in other words - and admission was via a special recommendation from the planetary Director, with the state picking up all of the expenses associated with a student's education. Those who graduated but who were not technically orientated would either be recruited into the Capellan intelligence organization, the [[Maskirovka]], or placed in positions of administrative responsibility.<ref name="HL(TCC)p113">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 113: "Philotechnique Institutes"</ref> This was a result of the oppressive nature of the Capellan government, which turned Nanking into a center for "correct socio-political thought. | + | A Philotechnique Institute was established on Nanking either during the late Star League era or the early [[BattleTech eras|Succession Wars]]; originally founded in the mid twenty-eighth century as a special postsecondary institute focusing on technical and scientific training, by [[3025]] the Institute emphasized specialized "philosophical" training - political training, in other words - and admission was via a special recommendation from the planetary Director, with the state picking up all of the expenses associated with a student's education. Those who graduated but who were not technically orientated would either be recruited into the Capellan intelligence organization, the [[Maskirovka]], or placed in positions of administrative responsibility.<ref name="HL(TCC)p113">''House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)'', p. 113: "Philotechnique Institutes"</ref> This was a result of the oppressive nature of the Capellan government, which turned Nanking into a center for "correct socio-political thought".<ref name=HBD89/> |
Nanking was one of a number of worlds to be hit by elements of an elite Free Worlds League Military strike force codenamed "Red Rover" between [[2901]] and [[2910]]. Red Rover contained units from both the [[Defenders of Andurien]] and the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] and launched a series of raids targeting key [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] supply depots. Although the strong reserve forces established by [[Chancellor]] [[Otto Liao]] stopped the FWLM forces from remaining on any of the Capellan worlds.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p39">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 39: "The Great Compromiser"</ref> | Nanking was one of a number of worlds to be hit by elements of an elite Free Worlds League Military strike force codenamed "Red Rover" between [[2901]] and [[2910]]. Red Rover contained units from both the [[Defenders of Andurien]] and the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] and launched a series of raids targeting key [[Capellan Confederation Armed Forces]] supply depots. Although the strong reserve forces established by [[Chancellor]] [[Otto Liao]] stopped the FWLM forces from remaining on any of the Capellan worlds.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p39">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 39: "The Great Compromiser"</ref> | ||
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By the end of the [[Third Succession War]] Nanking was still a planet with a strong commercial focus, with approximately 17% of all of the commerce received by the Capellan Confederation flowing through the planet. This was partly due to the interstellar trade and exchange driven by the local deposits of platinum and copper, and made Nanking a commercial rival to the nearby world of [[Styk]]. Nanking was also the site of a large regional naval base and the home base of [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> | By the end of the [[Third Succession War]] Nanking was still a planet with a strong commercial focus, with approximately 17% of all of the commerce received by the Capellan Confederation flowing through the planet. This was partly due to the interstellar trade and exchange driven by the local deposits of platinum and copper, and made Nanking a commercial rival to the nearby world of [[Styk]]. Nanking was also the site of a large regional naval base and the home base of [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi]].<ref name="HL(TCC)p141"/> | ||
| − | In [[3021]] | + | In [[3021]] the [[Free Worlds League Military]] launched a deep raid on Nanking, dispatching the [[Sixth Marik Militia]] to strike at the planet. The Sixth successfully made away with a significant quantity of military matériel and parts, which would subsequently be used to help rebuild the [[Fourth Marik Militia]].<ref name="HM(TFWL)p92">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 92: "4th Marik Militia"</ref> |
====Fourth Succession War==== | ====Fourth Succession War==== | ||
| − | Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the Tikonov Free Republic. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on | + | Following negotiations between [[Colonel]] [[Pavel Ridzik]], chief military advisor to [[Chancellor]] [[Maximilian Liao]], and [[AFFS]] [[Lieutenant General]] [[Ardan Sortek]], conducted in February [[3029]] Ridzik created a new nation, the Tikonov Free Republic. The Republic was created by incorporating those worlds of the [[Tikonov Commonality]] that hadn't already been conquered during the first half of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. Ridzik returned to [[Elgin]], the new capital of the Tikonov Free Republic, on the 3rd of March 3029 and swiftly began implementing a new government consisting of family members, friends and other appointees loyal to himself, purging dissident elements on the various Republic worlds and taking the opportunity to settle old scores. Nanking was one of the systems incorporated into the Republic.<ref name="FSWMAv2p16"/> Spared the destruction inflicted on many other worlds as a result of the [[Fourth Succession War]], the majority of the population of Nanking decided to follow Ridzik. As a result the [[Federated Suns]] intelligence organization [[MIIO]] was brought into assist the population in ridding the world of Capellan nationalists; the staff of the Philotechnique Institute and staff associated with House Dai Da Chi were deported or imprisoned, while political officers and prominent ideologues were removed from office, with many subsequently subject to trial and execution. This resulted in many Capellan nationalists going underground and becoming terrorists; it took the combined efforts of the local population and MIIO to end the resulting terrorist campaign and finally rid Nanking of the terrorists.<ref name=HBD89/> |
| − | In the subsequent decades Nanking prospered again; the tech boom of the 3030s and 3040s as a result of the discovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]] saw farms on Nanking gain new equipment while ancient factories were refurbished or updated with what had been [[lostech]] prior to the Core's recovery. The nature of Nanking's economy, based on bountiful agricultural output, plentiful natural resources and a high-tech heavy industry allowed the planet to benefit tremendously from the advances made in this era. Nanking was also soon a crossroads for trade between the two halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], with half the total commerce that moved between the two partner nations flowing through Nanking. As time went on Nanking would play a similar role for trade between the Federated Commonwealth and the [[Free Worlds League]], and even the Capellan | + | In the subsequent decades Nanking prospered again; the tech boom of the 3030s and 3040s as a result of the discovery of the [[Hegemony Memory Core]] saw farms on Nanking gain new equipment while ancient factories were refurbished or updated with what had been [[lostech]] prior to the Core's recovery. The nature of Nanking's economy, based on bountiful agricultural output, plentiful natural resources and a high-tech heavy industry allowed the planet to benefit tremendously from the advances made in this era. Nanking was also soon a crossroads for trade between the two halves of the [[Federated Commonwealth]], with half the total commerce that moved between the two partner nations flowing through Nanking. As time went on Nanking would play a similar role for trade between the Federated Commonwealth and the [[Free Worlds League]], and even the Capellan Commonwealth.<ref name=HBD89/> |
The Philotechnique Institute facilities on Nanking were turned into primary and secondary education facilities in the immediate aftermath of the Fourth Succession War, but as new schools were constructed on the planet the Institute reopened as the Nanking University, providing education for students from across the [[Sarna March]].<ref name=HBD89/> | The Philotechnique Institute facilities on Nanking were turned into primary and secondary education facilities in the immediate aftermath of the Fourth Succession War, but as new schools were constructed on the planet the Institute reopened as the Nanking University, providing education for students from across the [[Sarna March]].<ref name=HBD89/> | ||
====FedCom Civil War==== | ====FedCom Civil War==== | ||
| − | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] | + | During the [[FedCom Civil War]] the [[First Federated Suns Lancers]] - then the [[First FedCom RCT]] - fought on Nanking against both Capellan forces and Loyalist forces, preventing either the Capellans or [[Archon]] [[Katherine Steiner]] from seizing the planet.<ref name="HB:HDp126">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 126: "Independent Commands"</ref> |
====The Jihad==== | ====The Jihad==== | ||
Nanking was one of the worlds incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate, and would remain a Protectorate world until late [[3077]]. The world fell to a Blakist-sponsored coup that took control of Kallontown in [[3071]], and then the [[7th Division (Word of Blake)|Seventh Division]] arrived to deal with the planetary militia. The execution of [[Duke]] Anson Jaekel on 12 August 3071 demoralized Nanking's remaining defenders and aborted the establishment of an anti-Blakist underground movement. For the next six years it was an important logistical world for the Word of Blake.<ref name="TCp235">''Total Chaos'', pp. 235–236: "Nanking"</ref> | Nanking was one of the worlds incorporated into the Word of Blake Protectorate, and would remain a Protectorate world until late [[3077]]. The world fell to a Blakist-sponsored coup that took control of Kallontown in [[3071]], and then the [[7th Division (Word of Blake)|Seventh Division]] arrived to deal with the planetary militia. The execution of [[Duke]] Anson Jaekel on 12 August 3071 demoralized Nanking's remaining defenders and aborted the establishment of an anti-Blakist underground movement. For the next six years it was an important logistical world for the Word of Blake.<ref name="TCp235">''Total Chaos'', pp. 235–236: "Nanking"</ref> | ||
| − | On | + | On the 24th of September 3077 forces from the allied coalition assembled by [[Devlin Stone]] and the [[CCAF]] arrived in the Nanking system almost simultaneously. Unable to unwilling to coordinate their efforts, both groups attacked the Word of Blake forces on the planet, but when the Blakists were beaten the badly damaged Capellan forces began using nukes to attack the allied coalition forces. This prompted the allied coalition forces - a task group from the Federated Suns front of [[Operation SCOUR]] - to retreat.<ref name="J:FRp57">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 57: "The Jihad in Review"</ref><ref name="TCp235" /> |
| − | The Capellan forces began their assault by pushing their [[DropShip]]s to maximum speed, traveling from the jump point to Nanking in two-thirds of the normal time, but at a punishing 2.5 | + | The Capellan forces began their assault by pushing their [[DropShip]]s to maximum speed, traveling from the jump point to Nanking in two-thirds of the normal time, but at a punishing 2.5 gravities - a rate of speed that caused numerous injuries amongst the Capellan personnel, from sprains to outright heart attacks and gave them little opportunity to rest prior to the attack. The result of this punishing approach was that the forces led by [[Warrior House Fujita]] were exhausted before landing, and when the WoB deployed the [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]], it managed to keep the Capellan forces confined to their initial landing zone.<ref name="JHS:Tp39">''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', p. 39: "War To The Knife"</ref> |
FedSuns Group III arrived on Nanking a day after the Capellan forces, having made the transit to the planet at a more manageable rate of 1.5 gravities. The various elements of Group III executed a combat drop behind the Protectorate Militia forces and proceeded to savage the Blakist forces with a combined attack, [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] and the [[Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars]] harrying the Militia with ranged fire before the [[Fifth Lyran Guards]] made a devastating assault. Having broken the Blakists, Group III found itself faced with demands to withdraw from Nanking issued by the Capellans. When Group III pointed out that there were still Blakists active on Nanking and cited that as a reason to remain on the planet, House Fujita launched nuclear strikes against the Fifth Lyran Guards; it was at this point that the coalition forces elected to withdraw.<ref name="JHS:Tp39"/> | FedSuns Group III arrived on Nanking a day after the Capellan forces, having made the transit to the planet at a more manageable rate of 1.5 gravities. The various elements of Group III executed a combat drop behind the Protectorate Militia forces and proceeded to savage the Blakist forces with a combined attack, [[Clan Nova Cat|Clan Nova Cat's]] [[Delta Galaxy (Clan Nova Cat)|Delta Galaxy]] and the [[Seventeenth Benjamin Regulars]] harrying the Militia with ranged fire before the [[Fifth Lyran Guards]] made a devastating assault. Having broken the Blakists, Group III found itself faced with demands to withdraw from Nanking issued by the Capellans. When Group III pointed out that there were still Blakists active on Nanking and cited that as a reason to remain on the planet, House Fujita launched nuclear strikes against the Fifth Lyran Guards; it was at this point that the coalition forces elected to withdraw.<ref name="JHS:Tp39"/> | ||
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====Dark Age==== | ====Dark Age==== | ||
| − | In [[3137]] | + | In [[3137]] a mercenary unit named [[Los Chupacabras]] was dispatched by the Senate Alliance to raid the Kallon Industries facilities on Nanking. The mercenaries landed a number of ''[[Union]]'' and ''[[Mule]]''-class DropShips close to the main Kallon facility and began deploying, but ran afoul of concealed forces and then arriving garrison forces. Los Chupacabras were caught in the open, taking heavy losses from the defending forces, with artillery fire inflicting a particularly heavy toll, to the extent that one of the mercenary DropShips was damaged badly enough it couldn't escape when the fleeing mercenaries lifted offworld.<ref name="TRO:3145Mp8">''Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries'', p. 8: "Gun Trailers"</ref> |
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* [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]]<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136: "Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[Fifth Deneb Light Cavalry]] [[RCT]]<ref>''Historical: War of 3039'', p. 136: "Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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* Nanking Sarna March Militia<ref name=SS30>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 30: "FedCom Deployment Table"</ref> | * Nanking Sarna March Militia<ref name=SS30>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 30: "FedCom Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
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* [[First FedCom RCT]]<ref name=SS30/> | * [[First FedCom RCT]]<ref name=SS30/> | ||
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* [[First Crucis Lancers]]<ref name=FMU137>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref> | * [[First Crucis Lancers]]<ref name=FMU137>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 137: "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"</ref> | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====3071 - 3077==== |
* [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]]<ref name="TCp235"/> | * [[Nanking Protectorate Militia]]<ref name="TCp235"/> | ||
| − | + | ||
====3079==== | ====3079==== | ||
* [[Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 15: "McCarron's Armored Cavalry Regimental Status"</ref> | * [[Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry]]<ref>''Field Report: CCAF'', p. 15: "McCarron's Armored Cavalry Regimental Status"</ref> | ||
| − | :- | + | :- At this point in time, the Second McCarron's Armored Cavalry were deployed across Nanking, and [[Arboris]]. The Second where at 75% of full strength, with 95% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology. |
====3145==== | ====3145==== | ||
* [[Second Liao Guards]]<ref name=FM3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> | * [[Second Liao Guards]]<ref name=FM3145p47>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 47: "Capellan Confederation Armed Forces Deployment Table - 3145"</ref> | ||
| − | :- | + | :- At this point in time, the unit was at 80% of full strength with a "B" equipment rating. The garrison was deployed across the [[Hsien]] and Nanking systems. |
| − | |||
===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||
| − | Nanking is a tropical world with three major continents: Jianye, Shanlu | + | Nanking is a tropical world with three major continents: Jianye, Shanlu and Yangtze.<ref name=O:CCp11/> |
===Planetary Locations=== | ===Planetary Locations=== | ||
| − | * Han River<ref name=DS>''Dog Soldiers''</ref> | + | {{scrollbox| |
| + | * Han River:<ref name=DS>''Dog Soldiers''</ref> | ||
*Ningpo Mountain Range<ref name=DS/> | *Ningpo Mountain Range<ref name=DS/> | ||
**Gladston Hill Training Base<ref name=DS/> | **Gladston Hill Training Base<ref name=DS/> | ||
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**Lingyin Temple<ref name=DS/> | **Lingyin Temple<ref name=DS/> | ||
*Yang-ku: Capital city located on the continent of Yangtze<ref name=DS/> | *Yang-ku: Capital city located on the continent of Yangtze<ref name=DS/> | ||
| − | **Camp Allard<ref name=DS/> | + | **Camp Allard:<ref name=DS/> |
| − | **Kallon Industries: major manufacturing facility within the capital city<ref name=O:CCp11/> | + | **Kallon Industries: major manufacturing facility within the capital city.<ref name=O:CCp11/> |
****Kallontown: a small city built around the Kallon Industries factory<ref name=DS/> | ****Kallontown: a small city built around the Kallon Industries factory<ref name=DS/> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Manufacturing Centers=== |
| − | * [[Kallon Industries]] | + | * [[Kallon Industries]] |
| − | * [[Rivverson Technologies]] | + | * [[Rivverson Technologies]] |
| − | ==Notes== | + | ===Notes=== |
| − | ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' gives the distance between Nanking and the jump point as 8 days, whilst ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' gives the distance as being 9.75 days. As ''Handbook: House Davion'' is the most recent source | + | ''[[House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)]]'' gives the distance between Nanking and the jump point as 8 days, whilst ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' gives the distance as being 9.75 days. As ''Handbook: House Davion'' is the most recent source the distance quoted in that publication is used in this article. |
==Map Gallery== | ==Map Gallery== | ||
<div class="system-map-gallery"></div> | <div class="system-map-gallery"></div> | ||
| − | ==Nearby Systems== | + | == Nearby Systems == |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | |
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Dog Soldiers]]'' (short story) | * ''[[Dog Soldiers]]'' (short story) | ||
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | * ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]'' | ||
* ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | * ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[First Succession War (sourcebook)]]'' |
* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' | ||
* ''[[Total Chaos]]'' | * ''[[Total Chaos]]'' | ||
| − | + | </div> | |
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[[Category:Systems|Nanking]] | [[Category:Systems|Nanking]] | ||