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(References to Slocum)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: 58.68 Y: -52.68
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: G7III
- Position in System: 5 (of 10)
- Number of Moons: 1 (Stanza)
- Days to Jump Point: 7
- Surface Water: 66%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.0
- Equatorial Temp: 53°C
- Highest Native Life: Mammals
Era Specific Data
3130[1]
- Governor: Sheldon Pagano
- Planetary Legate: Pat Halvorson
- Population: 1,219,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3025
Owner History
- 2366 - Tikonov Grand Union [3]
- 2367 - Capellan Confederation [4]
- 2571 - Capellan Confederation [5]
- 2822 - Capellan Confederation [6]
- 2864 - Capellan Confederation [7]
- 3025 - Capellan Confederation [2][8]
- 3030 - Federated Suns [9]
- 3058 - Federated Commonwealth [10]
- 3067 - Federated Suns [11]
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere [1][12]
Planetary Info
Slocum has had a violent history. After it was settled, an attack force from the Tikonov Grand Union attacked the world and massacred many of the world's inhabitants. Because of its position as a border world, raids and battles between nations frequently occurred on the world. It wasn't until Slocum became part of the Terran Hegemony and the Star League that Slocum started to prosper.[1]
Jointly administered by the Star League and the Capellan Confederation, Slocum received a Castle Brian on each of the four continents. During the Amaris Civil War, however, these fortresses were destroyed and half the population had died of starvation before being liberated by the SLDF in 2774.[1] At the same time, the continent of Carnocial became a nuclear wasteland unable to support life. Even after the Jihad, radiation prevents anyone from settling on that continent.[1]
The Capellan Confederation tried to rebuild the world during the course of the Succession Wars, but frequent raids made that difficult. After the Federated Suns took the world in the Fourth Succession War they continued the rebuilding efforts, taking advantage of the booming economy created by the Federated Commonwealth alliance.
During the Jihad the Word of Blake simply performed orbital bombardments on the world to destroy it's defenders. Then they landed their attack forces. In a horrific echo of previous events, when the Coalition forces liberated the world they found that once again half the population had been killed. As the world entered the care of The Republic most of the inhabitants were leaving the world permanently, seeking a better life on other worlds as soon as their finances allowed them to leave.[1]
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 114 - "World Profile"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 106 - "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding, 2366"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 13, "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War [2571]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War [2822]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War [2864]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War [3025]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War [3030]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
- ↑ Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
- ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
Bibliography
- Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)
- Handbook: House Liao
- House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
- Map of the Inner Sphere 3130