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| − | ''Suk II'' was a border | + | ''Suk II'' was a border world on the [[Steiner]]-[[Kurita]] frontier up until the creation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], and frequently raided by the [[Draconis Combine]]. Eventually conquered by [[Clan Wolf]] during the [[Clan Invasion]], it still presents a tempting target due to the valuable ores mined here. |
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| + | Although raids against ''Suk II'' typically aim to obtain the valuable ores, the water purification plants proved an additional target that had priority in defense. Many such plants are therefore camouflaged, or placed within military installations for protection. | ||
''Suk II'' was the long-time base for the famous mercenary unit [[Hansen's Roughriders]] while they worked for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. | ''Suk II'' was the long-time base for the famous mercenary unit [[Hansen's Roughriders]] while they worked for the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:26, 27 October 2007
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(References to Suk II)
As the name implies, Suk II is the second planet (of altogether five) of the Suk system. It is a mining world rich in rare and valuable resources.
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: -29.47 Y: -29.47
The Suk system features a recharging station at the Zenith Jump Point.
Geography
Suk II has a diameter of 8500km, a gravity of 0.93g and a breathable atmosphere. It has five continents.
The predominant climate on Suk II is humid and tropical. It would be a pleasant world if it were not for poisonous algae that contaminate around half of the world's water and make water purification plants a requirement at all settlements.
Political Structure
The smallest and least developed continent is named Alshaya, where rich platinum deposits were newly discovered between 3025 and 3030. Besides the highways connecting its main district and three mining districts, it is covered by extensive unexplored jungles and swamps. The largest city on Alshaya is Mach´beh.
Only one other city on the planet is known by name, Kevilston.
Suk II was granted to Duke Richard Irby in 3011. The world is ruled through parliamentary democracy, however, and Prime Minister Sharon Huyck was elected into office in 3025. Both Irby and Huyck retain their positions at least until 3031. During this time, the local Class B ComStar HPG station is led by Precentor Marcus Drobnek.
The predominant religion on Suk II is a liberal form of Islam.
Owner History
- 2750 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3052 - Clan Wolf
- 3057 - Clan Wolf
- 3062 - Clan Wolf
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:
Other
Suk II was a border world on the Steiner-Kurita frontier up until the creation of the Free Rasalhague Republic, and frequently raided by the Draconis Combine. Eventually conquered by Clan Wolf during the Clan Invasion, it still presents a tempting target due to the valuable ores mined here.
Although raids against Suk II typically aim to obtain the valuable ores, the water purification plants proved an additional target that had priority in defense. Many such plants are therefore camouflaged, or placed within military installations for protection.
Suk II was the long-time base for the famous mercenary unit Hansen's Roughriders while they worked for the Lyran Commonwealth.
A very detailed roleplaying campaign (named "Drachentrick") was published in the german fanzine "WunderWelten". Information from this campaign is ambigous canon. It depicts the defense of Alshaya by the player-run mercenaries (while Hansen's Roughriders look after the other continents) against a Kurita operation occuring between 3031 and 3034. Over the course of the campaign, Warlord Ivan Sorenson first has the Tooth of Ymir regiment stage a raid against Suk II and then secretly brings further troops onto the planet until a full suprise invasion can be launched. It is assumed that if the players fail to thwart the plan, Hansen's Roughriders will prevail and House Steiner will eventually reinforce (or retake) the planet.