Shitara
(References to Shitara)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: 41.58 Y: 88.21 [e]
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: K6VI
- Position in System: 2 (of 4)
- Number of Moons: 2 (Naramu, Tenga)
- Days to Jump Point: 4
- Surface Water: 63%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.19
- Equatorial Temp: 36°C
- Highest Native Life: Reptiles
- Capital: Hirotomi
- Continents: Agito, Hokaido, Niijo, Okasaki, Zumi
Era Specific Data
3130[1]
- Governor: Karl Uhlander
- Planetary Legate: Dharma Santiago
- Population: 1,674,000,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3050
3059
Owner History
- 2750 - Draconis Combine
- 3025 - Draconis Combine
- 3030 - Draconis Combine
- 3040 - Draconis Combine
- 3050 - Draconis Combine [4]
- 3052 - Draconis Combine [5]
- 3057 - Draconis Combine
- 3062 - Draconis Combine
- 3075 - Azami Brotherhood [6]
- 3079 - Azami Brotherhood [7]
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere [1][8]
Planetary Info
Shitara was originally settled not for agricultural or manufacturing reasons, but to serve as a regional transportation hub. With access to many star systems, Shitara was ideally placed to serve as a waystation and refueling point for expeditions into the further reaches of the Inner Sphere. With exploration and transportation in mind, a consortium of companies funded the initial exploration and colonization of the world. With arid grasslands and deserts covering most of its surface, and fresh water a rare commodity, these early colonies faced a tough challenge. Fortunately they were able to survive, and even thrive-quite an accomplishment considering several early colonies were nothing more than collections of warehouses.[1] As more immigrants and explorers pushed into what would become the Draconis Combine, Shitara's population grew. New cities and businesses, particularly in the service industries, flourished.
Protected by its distance from borders, Shitara was spared most of the horrors of the Amaris Civil War and Succession Wars. As a result, Shitara continued to grow and prosper, eventually hosting over 30 spaceports. In fact during Operation SCOUR Shitara served as a staging area for Coalition forces.[1]
Nearby Planets
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 40, "World Profile"
- ↑ 20 Year Update, p. 40, "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
- ↑ Field Manual: Draconis Combine, p. 132, "Draconis Combine Deployment Table"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 3050"
- ↑ Era Report: 3052, p. 23, "Inner Sphere - 3052"
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, p. 64, "Inner Sphere - 3075"
- ↑ Field Report: DCMS, p. 21, "Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery Deployment Map - August 3079"
- ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130