Ovan

Ovan
Ovan 3151.svg
System Information
X:Y Coordinates30.493 : -205.809[e]
Star namesEmber
Spectral classM6V[1]
Recharge time207 hours[1]
Recharge station(s)Nadir[1]

System Description[edit]

Ovan is located near the Glasgow and New Crete systems.

Political Affiliation[edit]


Ovan II[edit]

Ovan II
Ovan in orbit.jpg
Astrophysical
System position2nd[1]
Jump Point distance2.34 days[1]
MoonsNone[1]
Geophysical
Surface gravity0.91[1]
Atmospheric pressureHigh (Breathable)[1]
Equatorial temperature33° C (Temperate)[1]
Surface water24%[1]
Highest native lifeReptile[1]
History and Culture
Colonized2228
Population5,187,000,000 (3076)[1]
Government and Infrastructure
Noble RulerLord Chao Liao (3076)[1]
HPG ClassB[1]

Planetary History[edit]

Settled in 2228, the Ovan system is named for its primary inhabited planet; the sun is called Ember by locals. It is a dim red dwarf star.

Ovan is a world orbiting an old, dying star. The terrain is mostly rough and broken, with the equator surrounded by the "World River" that has formed due to the extremely regular rainfall pattern. This river is up to fifty kilometers wide and encircles the entire planet. The star, Ember, provides a great deal of heat and light to Ovan, but the depletion of the atmosphere and water have driven the food sources to near extinction.[1]

Furthermore, Ovan used to have a thriving industrial economy and merchant trading fleet. Most of these were destroyed in the first two Succession Wars, but the real problem is the kleptocracy that came to power after the Second Succession War. These thieves have controlled the world's resources for nearly two centuries, and have little interest in improving life for most of Ovan.[1]

Local Flora and Fauna[edit]

Map Gallery[edit]

Nearby Systems[edit]

Closest 68 systems (66 within 60 light-years)
Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Glasgow 10.0 New Crete 10.7 Kohlman 12.4 Overton 15.9
Cordiagr 16.0 Preston 19.2 Aldertaine 20.5 Geifer 20.8
Rhodos 21.6 Harbin 21.7 Harloc 21.8 Kurragin 27.3
Hexare 27.4 Gei-Fu 28.0 Aer 30.6 Kashilla 32.4
Sharpe 33.2 Bandora 33.3 Sian 33.4 Milos 33.4
Masterson 34.2 Imalda 34.4 Capella 34.5 Lamu 34.8
Chitwan 35.4 New Westin 37.0 Vestallas 37.3 Haerhbin 37.8
No Return 38.4 Ilmar 39.7 Krin 41.3 Randar 43.4
Mumbai 43.4 Relevow 43.5 Exedor 43.7 Boardwalk 45.0
Java 45.5 Bhykov 45.5 Lesalles 45.8 Bentley 46.8
Hustaing 46.8 Decus 47.9 Sarmaxa 48.1 Propus 48.2
Denbar 48.5 Bora 48.8 Raballa 48.9 Brighton 48.9
Ingersoll 49.0 Castrovia 49.7 Eom 50.5 Florarda 51.1
Calpaca 51.5 Kittery 54.8 Klayne 55.7 Quemoy 56.1
Bithinia 56.4 Sarna 56.5 New Sagan 56.8 Chamdo 57.2
Taga 58.4 Fronde 58.5 Minnacora 58.5 Carmen 58.7
Campertown 58.7 Scituate 59.1 Indicass 60.2 Claxton 60.3

References[edit]

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 A Time of War, p. 378: "Planetary Profile"
  2. A Time of War, p. 377
  3. Handbook: House Marik, p. 16
  4. Handbook: House Liao, p. 17
  5. Handbook: House Liao, p. 13
  6. Handbook: House Liao, p. 25
  7. Historical: Reunification War, p. 159
  8. Era Report: 2750, p. 37
  9. Field Manual: SLDF, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [2764] Map"
  10. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11
  11. First Succession War, pp. 24–25
  12. Handbook: House Liao, p. 31
  13. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2, pp. 122–123
  14. First Succession War, pp. 112–113
  15. Handbook: House Liao, p. 39
  16. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. vii: "Capellan Confederation Map - [3025]"
  17. Handbook: House Liao, p. 40
  18. Handbook: House Liao, p. 49
  19. Historical: War of 3039, p. 132
  20. Era Report: 3052, p. 10
  21. Era Report: 3052, p. 22
  22. Era Report: 3062, p. 10
  23. Handbook: House Liao, p. 60
  24. Era Report: 3062, p. 29
  25. Handbook: House Liao, p. 68
  26. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 43
  27. Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64
  28. Field Report: CCAF, p. 21
  29. Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 63
  30. Field Manual: 3085, p. vii: "Inner Sphere - [3085] Map"
  31. Era Report: 3145, p. 11
  32. Era Report: 3145, p. 38
  33. Field Manual: 3145, p. VI: "Inner Sphere - [3145] Map"
  34. A Time of War, p. 244: "Ovan Slyack"

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