Zurich

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(References to Zurich)

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

X: 20.13 Y: -63.57[e]


Planetary Data[1]

  • Star Type: K5V
  • Position in System: 4
  • Time to Jump Point: 6 days
  • Recharging Station: None
  • ComStar Facility Class: B
  • Percentage and Level of Native Life: 20%, Mammal

Era Specific Data

3025[1]

  • Planetary Diem: Syovo Kebodushi
  • Com Star Representative: Precentor Albion Chengsan
  • Population: 1,841,000,000

Planetary Garrison

3025

3059

3061

3067

3079

- At this point in time Marshigama's Legionnaires operating at 70% of full strength, with 85% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.
- Devon's Armored Infantry operating at 70% of full strength, with 80% of their equipment featuring upgraded technology.

Owner History

Planetary Info

Early History

A contemporary of the nearby world of Liao, by 2202 Zurich was importing considerable quantities of cattle, sheep, thoroughbred horses and cattle from Liao, or, as it was known until the death of Elias Liao, Cynthiana.[8] As one of the worlds outside the boundary of the Terran Alliance following the Demarcation Declaration issued in 2240 Zurich became an independent world.[9] Between 2310 and 2320 Zurich was one of several worlds that all applied to Emile Liao for Protectorate status, after forces from Liao had successfully defended the world of Arboris when it seceded from the Capellan Hegemony. Zurich joined Emile Liao's nation at the same level as that enjoyed by Arboris, and helped bring about the rise of the Duchy of Liao, a realm that would survive intact until the formation of the Capellan Confederation.[12][10]

Succession Wars

Zurich was one of Maximilian Liao's favorite worlds. The planet's leaders took advantage of that by capitalizing on favored trade agreements and tax breaks they received. Though it lacks economic resources and strategic position, the presence of a Star League era DropShip with three unique BattleMechs aboard increased the tourist trade to the world.[1]

Zurich was conquered by the Federated Suns in the Fourth Succession War. It remained part of the Federated Commonwealth until the Word of Blake Jihad. Zurich was liberated by the CCAF in December 3077 according to the Capellan government, after a two-month military campaign. However, the publication Is This Freedom? distributed via the Zurich Underground presented a different picture, indicating that while the major military battles appeared to now be over with, Blakist agents were still active among the population. The article cited footage of Word of Blake BattleMechs attacking a Capellan garrison in the city of Kuanchan, as well as the deaths of hundreds of civilians when Blakist sympathisers took over the People's Justice Center and went on a killing spree before being rooted out by security forces.[25]

Nearby Planets

Planets within 2 jumps (60 light-years). Closest planets first:

Planet Distance (LY) Jumps 2750 3025 3030 3040 3052 3057 3062 3079
Aldebaran 4.88 1 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
Nanking 11.77 1 TH CC TFR FC FC FC FC CC
Liao 14.77 1 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
New Canton 15.56 1 TH CC FS FC FC ST ST WoB
Saiph 16.41 1 TH CC FS FC FC ST ST WoB
Hsien 17.08 1 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Genoa 19.34 1 TH CC FS FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Tall Trees 19.90 1 TH CC FS FC FC ST ST WoB
Zion 20.93 1 TH FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL WoB
Menkalinan 21.70 1 TH CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL WoB
Elgin 22.43 1 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Capolla 25.11 1 TH CC TFR FC FC TCC TCC WoB
Arboris 26.01 1 TH CC FS FC FC CMD CMD CC
Gan Singh 27.34 1 TH CC FS FC FC SC SC CC
Terra Firma 29.83 1 TH CC TFR FC FC TCC TCC WoB
Acamar 31.57 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Ningpo 34.62 2 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
Berenson 35.10 2 TH FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL WoB
Pleione 35.70 2 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
Azha 35.88 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Woodstock 36.01 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Outreach 37.07 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Hall 39.34 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Slocum 39.88 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Styk 41.16 2 TH CC FS FC FC SC SC CC
Wasat 41.33 2 TH FWL TFR FC FC FWL FWL WoB
Asuncion 41.69 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL WoB
Epsilon Eridani 42.29 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Bharat 44.71 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Shensi 44.75 2 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
Algol 45.36 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Poznan 46.50 2 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
Sheratan 46.89 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Nopah 47.70 2 TH FS FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Kawich 47.96 2 TH FS FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Fletcher (FWL) 48.11 2 TH FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL WoB
Kansu 48.11 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Epsilon Indi 48.85 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Hamal 49.29 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Carver V 49.97 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Buchlau 50.67 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Bryant 50.83 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Suzano 51.04 2 CC FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
Bernardo 52.16 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
New Home 52.51 2 TH CC TFR FC FC LA LA WoB
Ingress 53.82 2 TH CC TFR FC FC DS DS WoB
Halloran V 54.91 2 CC FS FS FC FC FC FC CC
Second Try 55.10 2 TH CC FS FC FC CC CC CC
Ruchbah 55.38 2 TH FS FS FC FC FC FC WoB
New Aragon 55.87 2 CC FS FS FC FC FC FC CC
Tsitsang 56.00 2 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC
Keid 56.17 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Van Diemen IV 57.68 2 TH FWL TFR FC FC FWL FWL WoB
Basalt 57.79 2 TH FS FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Procyon 58.92 2 TH CC TFR FC FC CMD CMD WoB
Yangtze 59.23 2 TH CC FS FC FC FC FC WoB
Hamilton (FWL) 59.24 2 FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL FWL
St. Andre 59.47 2 TH CC FS FC FC CMC CC CC

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 143, "Planet Guide"
  2. 2.0 2.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 105, "Unit Deployment Table"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: Mercenaries, p. 108, "Mercenary Deployment Table"
  4. 4.0 4.1 Shattered Sphere, p. 30, "FedCom Deployment Table"
  5. 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 98, "Com Guards Deployment Table"
  6. Field Report: CCAF, p. 17, "Capellan Brigade Regimental Status"
  7. Field Report: CCAF, p. 19, "St. Ives Sentinels Profile"
  8. 8.0 8.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 8, "New Beginnings"
  9. 9.0 9.1 Handbook: House Marik, p. 16, "Free Worlds League Founding (2271)"
  10. 10.0 10.1 House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 17, "Loosening Up"
  11. Handbook: House Liao, p. 17, "Capellan Confederation Founding, 2366"
  12. 12.0 12.1 Handbook: House Liao, p. 13, "Timeline: Capellan Zone 2367"
  13. Handbook: House Liao, p. 25, "Capellan Confederation after Age of War [2571]"
  14. Historical: Reunification War, p. 159, "Inner Sphere - 2596"
  15. Era Report: 2750, p. 37, "Inner Sphere - 2750"
  16. Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1, p. 11, "Inner Sphere - 2765"
  17. Handbook: House Liao, p. 31, "Capellan Confederation after First Succession War [2822]"
  18. Handbook: House Liao, p. 39, "Capellan Confederation after Second Succession War [2864]"
  19. Handbook: House Liao, p. 40, "Capellan Confederation after Third Succession War [3025]"
  20. Handbook: House Liao, p. 49, "Capellan Confederation after Fourth Succession War [3030]"
  21. Handbook: House Liao, p. 60, "Capellan Confederation after Operation Guerrero [3058]"
  22. Handbook: House Liao, p. 68, "Capellan Confederation after FedCom Civil War [3067]"
  23. Field Report: CCAF, p. 21, "Capellan Confederation Deployment Map"
  24. Map of the Inner Sphere 3130
  25. Jihad Hot Spots: Terra, p. 55, "Free?"

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