Wildwood

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(References to Wildwood)

Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)

X: -217.47 Y: -443.14[e]


Planetary Data[1]

  • Star Type: G4
  • Position in System: 2
  • Time to Jump Point: 7.98 days
  • Recharging Station: Zenith
  • ComStar Facility Class: None
  • ComStar Representative: None
  • Percentage and Level of Native Life: 40% Avian

Era Specific Data

3025[1]

Garrisoning Military Force

2587

Owner History

Planetary History

Wildwood was a member of the Magistracy of Canopus when a Star League Defense Force task force under the command of Captain-General Marion Marik was assigned to conquer the Magistracy in 2577. Wildwood was targeted by the SLDF in the closing stages of the war after the capture of Canopus IV in 2584.[5]

Wildwood was defended by the 2nd Canopian Light Horse and Buquoy's Bandits; the SLDF landed the VII Corps' 59th Brigade and 401st Independent Regiment on Wildwood in 2587 with the 2nd Oriente Hussars in support. Despite being outnumbered almost three to one the MAF regiments contested the invasion, but were forced to retreat to the world of Kossandra's Memory; with the capture of Cate's Hold and the defeat of the garrison there in April 2587, the 2nd Light Horse and Buquoy's Bandits were the only major units from the Magistracy Armed Forces still active within the remains of the Magistracy.[5][12][2]

In the 31st century Wildwood is a lush and very sparsely populated planet nearing the outer edge of the Magistracy of Canopus. In spite of a small population Wildwood is the largest producer of wine and other agricultural products in the Magistracy. The planet is essentially demilitarized with the only defenses being a series of automated orbital platforms. Wildwood also fosters a huge tourism industry, especially popular for its tremendous avian population. The demilitarization along with the lack of heavy industry has led to Wildwood being largely spared the strife most of humanity has suffered in the post Star League era. [13]

As of 3068 the economy on the planet was booming though a slowing in Taurian visitors was encountered due to the upheaval in the Concordat at the time. The lush western continent with its unspoiled ancient forests and abundant game[14] has become a very well known adventure and vacation destination. [15] The early 3060's brought Bio-Edge to Wildwood. This ultra high tech pharmaceutical manufacturer managed to become the number two pharmaceutical developer and distributor for the entire inner sphere within six years of establishment on Wildwood. Bio Edge is also purported to be very close to several different profitable ventures in the bio-sciences.[14]

Wildwood's Dolphin Island has become the home of the Whatever Commune, founded by freethinker Connor Henry in 3053. This colony is inhabited by a group of relaxed folk who consider loafing to literally be a sacrament. For this they receive a small stipend from the Canopian government for what has been wryly described as "amusement value". In the agricultural heartland of the planet representations of the Greek goddess of abundance, Demeter, is a common sight. [16]

Interesting to note is the a question of how a planet with only some thousands of permanent population in 3025 has done so much. This tiny permanent population is able to be the "major" agricultural producer for billions of Canopians, home to the second largest producer of pharmaceuticals for several trillion people across the inner sphere, boast a significant tourism industry and yet still have significant portion of the population to be a devoted set of idlers.

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years)
Closest planets first:
Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2750 3025 3030 3040 3052 3057 3062
Techne's Revenge 20.96 1 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Candiear 25.10 1 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Harminous 32.24 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Kossandra's Memory 37.98 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Hardcore 38.76 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Palladix 39.21 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Tarol IV 42.74 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Royal Foxx 49.89 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Megarez 54.13 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Krimari 55.88 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Lindenmarle 57.28 2 MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC
Ballad II 58.32 2 N MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC MoC

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Periphery (sourcebook), p. 104, "Planet Profile"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Historical: Reunification War, p. 151, "Magistracy Of Canopus Front (2583-2588)"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 93, "Magistracy of Canopus after Age of War [2571] and fall of the Star League [2750]"
  4. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 94, "Reunification War: Magistracy of Canopus Front Deployments (2577)"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Historical: Reunification War, p. 105, "Mopping Up (2584-2588)"
  6. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 158, "Inner Sphere - 2596"
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 96, Magistracy of Canopus after Age of War, p. 96, "Magistracy of Canopus after Third Succession War [3025] and after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
  8. ↑ The Periphery (sourcebook), p. 157, "Map of the Periphery"
  9. ↑ Objective Raids, p. 46, "Magistracy of Canopus"
  10. ↑ The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 112, "Magistracy of Canopus & Tortuga Dominions"
  11. ↑ Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
  12. ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 149, "Magistracy Of Canopus Front (2583-2588)"
  13. ↑ The Periphery Sourcebook, p. 102, "A Brief Atlas: Wildwood"
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 90, "Society and Culture" Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "PHB94" defined multiple times with different content
  15. ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 90, "National Economy"
  16. ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 95, "Arts and Entertainment"

Bibliography

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