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''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Thorin | Thorin]])'' | ''(References to [[Special:Whatlinkshere/Thorin | Thorin]])'' | ||
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| − | ==Planetary Data<ref name=FCCW202>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 202 | + | ==Planetary Data<ref name=FCCW202>''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 202, "Planet Profile"</ref>== |
* Star Type: G7V (188 hours) | * Star Type: G7V (188 hours) | ||
* Position in System: 5th (of 8) | * Position in System: 5th (of 8) | ||
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* Ecol City - Planetary Capital of Thorin. | * Ecol City - Planetary Capital of Thorin. | ||
| − | *[[Flight Academy of Thorin|The Flight Academy of Thorin]] - The Flight Academy is a [[First Succession War]] school established by House Steiner. The school during time in service would serve train DropShip crews and Aerospace Fighter pilots.<ref>''House Steiner'', p. 125 Military Academies - Flight Academy of Thorin info.</ref> During 3060s, Lyran Alliance need for pilots would over tax the school capacities. Few years later, the school would end up being closed in [[3063]].<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 108 Major Training Centers & ALARION NAVAL ACADEMY (ANA) | + | *[[Flight Academy of Thorin|The Flight Academy of Thorin]] - The Flight Academy is a [[First Succession War]] school established by House Steiner. The school during time in service would serve train DropShip crews and Aerospace Fighter pilots.<ref>''House Steiner'', p. 125 Military Academies - Flight Academy of Thorin info.</ref> During 3060s, Lyran Alliance need for pilots would over tax the school capacities. Few years later, the school would end up being closed in [[3063]].<ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 108, "Major Training Centers & ALARION NAVAL ACADEMY (ANA)": The Flight Academy's closing by Lyran Alliance noted and when.</ref> |
| − | *[[Krester's Ship Construction]] - Branch company of a [[Star League era]] DropShip manufactured.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 165 | + | *[[Krester's Ship Construction]] - Branch company of a [[Star League era]] DropShip manufactured.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 165, "Company branch out of Thorin mention in Star League sourcebook".</ref> |
| − | *University of Thorin - One of the [[Terran Hegemony]]'s golden colleges, the school specialized economics. During the [[Amaris Coup]] the school would be heavily damaged and later abandoned.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 167 | + | *University of Thorin - One of the [[Terran Hegemony]]'s golden colleges, the school specialized economics. During the [[Amaris Coup]] the school would be heavily damaged and later abandoned.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 167, "University of Thorin": Famous lost Thorin school.</ref> |
| − | *Hegemony Library on Thorin - Star League era library, noted for being largest of its time with extensive priceless knowledge. However, it was destroyed by Amaris troops during the Amaris Coup.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 168 | + | *Hegemony Library on Thorin - Star League era library, noted for being largest of its time with extensive priceless knowledge. However, it was destroyed by Amaris troops during the Amaris Coup.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 168, "Hegemony Library of Thorin info".</ref> |
==Planetary History== | ==Planetary History== | ||
===Colonization=== | ===Colonization=== | ||
| − | Thorin was among earliest worlds colonized by the [[Terran Alliance]]. However, early efforts to settle the planet result in disaster. Some the Alliance's early colony efforts would be destroyed by bull-sized predators.<ref>''House Steiner (Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 9 Dawn of A New Age | + | Thorin was among earliest worlds colonized by the [[Terran Alliance]]. However, early efforts to settle the planet result in disaster. Some the Alliance's early colony efforts would be destroyed by bull-sized predators.<ref>''House Steiner (Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 9, "Dawn of A New Age": Early colony effort on Thorin mentioned.</ref> |
===Outer Reaches Rebellion=== | ===Outer Reaches Rebellion=== | ||
| − | During the [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]], THS ''Monitor'', ''Essex Class'' Destroyer commanded by Captain [[Michael Cameron]] was ambushed by rebels forces while the ''Monitor'' investigating Thorin's mining facilities.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 16 | + | During the [[Outer Reaches Rebellion]], THS ''Monitor'', ''Essex Class'' Destroyer commanded by Captain [[Michael Cameron]] was ambushed by rebels forces while the ''Monitor'' investigating Thorin's mining facilities.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 16, "Battle of Thorin's Shores": Recounting of Captain Michael Cameron's Monitor fighting Outreaches biograph of his encounter with the rebels.</ref> |
===The Star League Era=== | ===The Star League Era=== | ||
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Thorin thrived during the [[Star League era]], where schools and libraries would be established on world being renowned. In [[2711]], Hindu faithful would riot in streets of city of Ramallah due to rare case of religious intolerance. | Thorin thrived during the [[Star League era]], where schools and libraries would be established on world being renowned. In [[2711]], Hindu faithful would riot in streets of city of Ramallah due to rare case of religious intolerance. | ||
| − | However, the [[Amaris Coup]] would bring destruction to Thorin, where [[2nd Amaris Dragoons]] would destroy the Hegemony Library on Thorin.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 166, 168 | + | However, the [[Amaris Coup]] would bring destruction to Thorin, where [[2nd Amaris Dragoons]] would destroy the Hegemony Library on Thorin.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 166, 168, "Riots in 2711 and Hegemony Library of Thorin destroyed by the 2nd Amaris Dragoons".</ref> |
===Early Succession Wars=== | ===Early Succession Wars=== | ||
| − | Thorin is briefly occupied by House Davion troops, but are soon ran off planet by former Amaris regiment, [[23rd Republic Light Lancers|The Stealths]] in [[2789]]. However brutality of the fighting on planet, would destroy much of planet.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 49 Tigers and Stealths | + | Thorin is briefly occupied by House Davion troops, but are soon ran off planet by former Amaris regiment, [[23rd Republic Light Lancers|The Stealths]] in [[2789]]. However brutality of the fighting on planet, would destroy much of planet.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 49, "Tigers and Stealths": former 23rd Republic Light Lancers, would be employed to help fight off the House Davion force occupying Thorin after the fall of the Terran Hegemony.</ref><ref>''Handbook: House Steiner'', Timeline Comonwealth and The First Succession War - 2789 - recounts clashes for claims attempts by AFFS and House Steiner forces for Thorin.</ref> |
===FedCom Era and its Civil War=== | ===FedCom Era and its Civil War=== | ||
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===The Jihad=== | ===The Jihad=== | ||
| − | In October [[3068]], the Thorin had been lightly defended due to forces garrisoning the planet being called in to fight [[Free Worlds League]] in [[Operation Broken Fist|Skye/Bolan Conflict]]. Lack of significate protection would allow the Dawn of Truth III from the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] [[6th Division (Word of Blake)|6th Division]] arrived offer protection nearly ungarrison world. The [[Level III]] utilized tactical nuclear weaponry to force the planet's government to surrender and join the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. The Word of Blake propaganda would publicly make it appear the Division's force was restoring order to the planet.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 19, 29-30 Terran Corridor in Crisis | + | In October [[3068]], the Thorin had been lightly defended due to forces garrisoning the planet being called in to fight [[Free Worlds League]] in [[Operation Broken Fist|Skye/Bolan Conflict]]. Lack of significate protection would allow the Dawn of Truth III from the [[Word of Blake|Word of Blake's]] [[6th Division (Word of Blake)|6th Division]] arrived offer protection nearly ungarrison world. The [[Level III]] utilized tactical nuclear weaponry to force the planet's government to surrender and join the [[Word of Blake Protectorate]]. The Word of Blake propaganda would publicly make it appear the Division's force was restoring order to the planet.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 19, 29-30, "Terran Corridor in Crisis": Thorin captured by confirmed through properganda news. Timeline shows the planet captured and rumor of nukes were used.</ref><ref>''Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents'', pp. 21-22, "Operation: Überschatten/Broken Fist": 4th Lyran Regulars called up to fight in the League / Bolan offensive.</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 10 Timeline of the Jihad (7th October) - Time Line in late [[3068]] that Tactical Nuclear weaponry was used on Thorin to bring it into the Word of Blake Protectorate.</ref> |
| − | In [[3074]] Hachiman Taro Electronics's compound on planet would be destroyed by the Word of Blake's Shadow Hunters.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 15 | + | In [[3074]] Hachiman Taro Electronics's compound on planet would be destroyed by the Word of Blake's Shadow Hunters.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3076'', p. 15, "StarCorps Facilities Suffer Crippling Damage": HTC complex owned by Chandrasa Kurita was destroyed.</ref> |
==Era Specific Data== | ==Era Specific Data== | ||
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===3130=== | ===3130=== | ||
| − | * Governor: Alfredo Sakuma<ref name=DARW250>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 250 | + | * Governor: Alfredo Sakuma<ref name=DARW250>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 250, "World Profile"</ref> |
* Planetary Legate: Theodore Igota | * Planetary Legate: Theodore Igota | ||
* Population: 160,000,000 | * Population: 160,000,000 | ||
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==Garrisoning Military Force== | ==Garrisoning Military Force== | ||
===3025=== | ===3025=== | ||
| − | * [[5th Lyran Regulars]]<ref name=HS117>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 117 | + | * [[5th Lyran Regulars]]<ref name=HS117>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', p. 117, "Unit Deployment Table"</ref> |
===3067=== | ===3067=== | ||
| − | * [[4th Alliance Guards|4th Alliance Guards RCT]]<ref name=FMU177>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 177 | + | * [[4th Alliance Guards|4th Alliance Guards RCT]]<ref name=FMU177>''Field Manual: Updates'', p. 177, "Lyran Alliance Deploment Table"</ref> |
* [[15th Arcturan Guards]]<ref name=FMU177/> | * [[15th Arcturan Guards]]<ref name=FMU177/> | ||
* [[4th Lyran Regulars]]<ref name=FMU177/> | * [[4th Lyran Regulars]]<ref name=FMU177/> | ||
== Owner History == | == Owner History == | ||
| − | * 2750 - [[Terran Hegemony]] | + | * [[2750]] - [[Terran Hegemony]] |
| − | * 3025 - [[Lyran Commonwealth]] | + | * [[3025]] - [[Lyran Commonwealth]] |
| − | * 3030 - [[Lyran Commonwealth]] | + | * [[3030]] - [[Lyran Commonwealth]] |
| − | * 3040 - [[Federated Commonwealth]] | + | * [[3040]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]] |
| − | * 3052 - [[Federated Commonwealth]] | + | * [[3052]] - [[Federated Commonwealth]] |
| − | * 3057 - [[Lyran Alliance]] | + | * [[3057]] - [[Lyran Alliance]] |
| − | * 3062 - [[Lyran Alliance]] | + | * [[3062]] - [[Lyran Alliance]] |
| − | * 3067 - [[Lyran Alliance]]<ref name=FMU177/> | + | * [[3067]] - [[Lyran Alliance]]<ref name=FMU177/> |
| − | * 3070 - [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] | + | * [[3070]] - [[Word of Blake Protectorate]] |
| − | * 3130 - [[Republic of the Sphere]]<ref name=DARW250/> | + | * [[3130]] - [[Republic of the Sphere]]<ref name=DARW250/> |
== Nearby Planets == | == Nearby Planets == | ||
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[[Category: Federated Commonwealth Planets]] | [[Category: Federated Commonwealth Planets]] | ||
[[Category: Lyran Alliance Planets]] | [[Category: Lyran Alliance Planets]] | ||
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Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type: G7V (188 hours)
- Position in System: 5th (of 8)
- Number of Moons: 1 (Thorin's Twin)
- Days to Jump Point: 7
- Surface Water: 74%
- Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Surface Gravity: 1.02
- Equatorial Temp: 40°C (Warm-Temperate)
- Highest Native Life: Birds
- Recharging Station: Zenith
- HPG Class Type: A
Planet Description
Notable Locations
- Ecol City - Planetary Capital of Thorin.
- The Flight Academy of Thorin - The Flight Academy is a First Succession War school established by House Steiner. The school during time in service would serve train DropShip crews and Aerospace Fighter pilots.[2] During 3060s, Lyran Alliance need for pilots would over tax the school capacities. Few years later, the school would end up being closed in 3063.[3]
- Krester's Ship Construction - Branch company of a Star League era DropShip manufactured.[4]
- University of Thorin - One of the Terran Hegemony's golden colleges, the school specialized economics. During the Amaris Coup the school would be heavily damaged and later abandoned.[5]
- Hegemony Library on Thorin - Star League era library, noted for being largest of its time with extensive priceless knowledge. However, it was destroyed by Amaris troops during the Amaris Coup.[6]
Planetary History
Colonization
Thorin was among earliest worlds colonized by the Terran Alliance. However, early efforts to settle the planet result in disaster. Some the Alliance's early colony efforts would be destroyed by bull-sized predators.[7]
Outer Reaches Rebellion
During the Outer Reaches Rebellion, THS Monitor, Essex Class Destroyer commanded by Captain Michael Cameron was ambushed by rebels forces while the Monitor investigating Thorin's mining facilities.[8]
The Star League Era
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Thorin thrived during the Star League era, where schools and libraries would be established on world being renowned. In 2711, Hindu faithful would riot in streets of city of Ramallah due to rare case of religious intolerance.
However, the Amaris Coup would bring destruction to Thorin, where 2nd Amaris Dragoons would destroy the Hegemony Library on Thorin.[9]
Early Succession Wars
Thorin is briefly occupied by House Davion troops, but are soon ran off planet by former Amaris regiment, The Stealths in 2789. However brutality of the fighting on planet, would destroy much of planet.[10][11]
FedCom Era and its Civil War
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The Jihad
In October 3068, the Thorin had been lightly defended due to forces garrisoning the planet being called in to fight Free Worlds League in Skye/Bolan Conflict. Lack of significate protection would allow the Dawn of Truth III from the Word of Blake's 6th Division arrived offer protection nearly ungarrison world. The Level III utilized tactical nuclear weaponry to force the planet's government to surrender and join the Word of Blake Protectorate. The Word of Blake propaganda would publicly make it appear the Division's force was restoring order to the planet.[12][13][14]
In 3074 Hachiman Taro Electronics's compound on planet would be destroyed by the Word of Blake's Shadow Hunters.[15]
Era Specific Data
3067
- Noble Ruler: Duke Alfredo Sakuma[1]
- Population: 2,159,975,000
- Socio-Indurstrial Levels/USIIR: A-A-B-B-B
3130
- Governor: Alfredo Sakuma[16]
- Planetary Legate: Theodore Igota
- Population: 160,000,000
Garrisoning Military Force
3025
3067
Owner History
- 2750 - Terran Hegemony
- 3025 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3030 - Lyran Commonwealth
- 3040 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3052 - Federated Commonwealth
- 3057 - Lyran Alliance
- 3062 - Lyran Alliance
- 3067 - Lyran Alliance[18]
- 3070 - Word of Blake Protectorate
- 3130 - Republic of the Sphere[16]
Nearby Planets
Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 202, "Planet Profile"
- ↑ House Steiner, p. 125 Military Academies - Flight Academy of Thorin info.
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 108, "Major Training Centers & ALARION NAVAL ACADEMY (ANA)": The Flight Academy's closing by Lyran Alliance noted and when.
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 165, "Company branch out of Thorin mention in Star League sourcebook".
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 167, "University of Thorin": Famous lost Thorin school.
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 168, "Hegemony Library of Thorin info".
- ↑ House Steiner (Lyran Commonwealth), p. 9, "Dawn of A New Age": Early colony effort on Thorin mentioned.
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 16, "Battle of Thorin's Shores": Recounting of Captain Michael Cameron's Monitor fighting Outreaches biograph of his encounter with the rebels.
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 166, 168, "Riots in 2711 and Hegemony Library of Thorin destroyed by the 2nd Amaris Dragoons".
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 49, "Tigers and Stealths": former 23rd Republic Light Lancers, would be employed to help fight off the House Davion force occupying Thorin after the fall of the Terran Hegemony.
- ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, Timeline Comonwealth and The First Succession War - 2789 - recounts clashes for claims attempts by AFFS and House Steiner forces for Thorin.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 19, 29-30, "Terran Corridor in Crisis": Thorin captured by confirmed through properganda news. Timeline shows the planet captured and rumor of nukes were used.
- ↑ Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents, pp. 21-22, "Operation: Überschatten/Broken Fist": 4th Lyran Regulars called up to fight in the League / Bolan offensive.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 10 Timeline of the Jihad (7th October) - Time Line in late 3068 that Tactical Nuclear weaponry was used on Thorin to bring it into the Word of Blake Protectorate.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076, p. 15, "StarCorps Facilities Suffer Crippling Damage": HTC complex owned by Chandrasa Kurita was destroyed.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 250, "World Profile"
- ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), p. 117, "Unit Deployment Table"
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 Field Manual: Updates, p. 177, "Lyran Alliance Deploment Table"