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Line 108: ===Planetary History=== ===Planetary History=== ====Star League Era==== ====Star League Era==== − During the Star League era, Far Reach was one of the corporate hubs of the Rim Worlds Republic, and numerous interstellar companies and corporations had large underwater habitats and facilities established on the planet.<ref name=ISP3p39/> + During the Star League era Far Reach was one of the corporate hubs of the Rim Worlds Republic, and numerous interstellar companies and corporations had large underwater habitats and facilities established on the planet.<ref name=ISP3p39/> ====Succession Wars==== ====Succession Wars==== Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the [[Amaris Civil War]], Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late [[twenty-ninth century]] the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of [[General Dynamics]] during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of survival—both against pirates and the more dangerous forms of ocean wildlife.<ref name=ISP3p39/> Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the [[Amaris Civil War]], Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late [[twenty-ninth century]] the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of [[General Dynamics]] during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of survival—both against pirates and the more dangerous forms of ocean wildlife.<ref name=ISP3p39/> − By the beginning of the [[thirtieth century]], the population of Far Reach had managed to regain something resembling a normal life, but the steady population growth on Dynamic Island forced the inhabitants to launch efforts to recolonize other islands; with no operational spacecraft, the population was confined to Far Reach, unable to reach the other planets in the system, but a number of the surviving corporate enclaves on Far Reach formed functional conglomerates or collectives. These groups then began skirmishing with each other, seeking resources or slaves.<ref name=ISP3p39/> + By the beginning of the [[thirtieth century]] the population of Far Reach had managed to regain something resembling a normal life, but the steady population growth on Dynamic Island forced the inhabitants to launch efforts to recolonize other islands; with no operational spacecraft, the population was confined to Far Reach, unable to reach the other planets in the system, but a number of the surviving corporate enclaves on Far Reach formed functional conglomerates or collectives. These groups then began skirmishing with each other, seeking resources or slaves.<ref name=ISP3p39/> When an intact sealed facility containing three [[KR-61]] shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the ''Capitol''-class space station at the system zenith jump point was both still inhabited and under occupation. The space station had been in use by forces belonging to the [[Empire of the Stars]] for some time, who used it as a way station for raiding vessels. The station was equipped with modest defenses, but the Reachers launched an attack in an attempt to gain control of it. Much to the surprise of the Empire's forces, the Reachers' attempt was successful, even though it cost them half their marines and two of their three shuttles... and the Reachers then proceeded to successfully ambush and capture an Imperial raiding force within a month.<ref name=ISP3p39/> When an intact sealed facility containing three [[KR-61]] shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the ''Capitol''-class space station at the system zenith jump point was both still inhabited and under occupation. The space station had been in use by forces belonging to the [[Empire of the Stars]] for some time, who used it as a way station for raiding vessels. The station was equipped with modest defenses, but the Reachers launched an attack in an attempt to gain control of it. Much to the surprise of the Empire's forces, the Reachers' attempt was successful, even though it cost them half their marines and two of their three shuttles... and the Reachers then proceeded to successfully ambush and capture an Imperial raiding force within a month.<ref name=ISP3p39/> Line 119:
Line 119: This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the Collective was able to infiltrate neighboring powers, gather information and then use that intelligence to form beneficial pacts and treaties.<ref name=ISP3p39/> This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the Collective was able to infiltrate neighboring powers, gather information and then use that intelligence to form beneficial pacts and treaties.<ref name=ISP3p39/> − In [[3047]], the Empire of the Stars returned to the Far Reach system in strength, as part of an attempt to expand beyond their home in the nearby Chaine Cluster. The Collective was able to repel the invasion using a combination of the relatively isolated nature of the various island enclaves on Far Reach and the expertise of their highly trained zero-G marines based on the Dynasty. The abortive invasion prompted the Collective to step up its efforts at gathering intelligence, as well as leading to a number of operations in systems outside the Chainelane Isles.<ref name=ISP3p39/> + In [[3047]] the Empire of the Stars returned to the Far Reach system in strength, as part of an attempt to expand beyond their home in the nearby Chaine Cluster. The Collective was able to repel the invasion using a combination of the relatively isolated nature of the various island enclaves on Far Reach and the expertise of their highly trained zero-G marines based on the Dynasty. The abortive invasion prompted the Collective to step up its efforts at gathering intelligence, as well as leading to a number of operations in systems outside the Chainelane Isles.<ref name=ISP3p39/> ====The Jihad==== ====The Jihad==== Line 125:
Line 125: ====The Dark Age==== ====The Dark Age==== − In [[3083]], the Empire of the Stars petitioned to join the Far Reach Collective; the petition was accepted, giving the Collective access to a number of small Imperial holdings throughout the region, as well as access to an intelligence network that could rival - and possibly even better - that of the Diamond Sharks.<ref name=ISP3p39/> + In [[3083]] the Empire of the Stars petitioned to join the Far Reach Collective; the petition was accepted, giving the Collective access to a number of small Imperial holdings throughout the region, as well as access to an intelligence network that could rival - and possibly even better - that of the Diamond Sharks.<ref name=ISP3p39/> ===Military Deployment=== ===Military Deployment=== ====2765==== ====2765==== − * [[Fifth Amaris Regulars]] (shared with [[Fredotto]], [[Apsalar]], and [[Skiland]])<ref name=FR:2765Pp20>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 20: "Amaris Regulars - Divisional Status"</ref> + * [[Fifth Amaris Regulars]] (shared with [[Fredotto]], [[Apsalar]] and [[Skiland]])<ref name=FR:2765Pp20>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 20: "Amaris Regulars - Divisional Status"</ref> ===Geography=== ===Geography===
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===Planetary History=== | ===Planetary History=== | ||
====Star League Era==== | ====Star League Era==== | ||
| − | During the Star League era | + | During the Star League era Far Reach was one of the corporate hubs of the Rim Worlds Republic, and numerous interstellar companies and corporations had large underwater habitats and facilities established on the planet.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
====Succession Wars==== | ====Succession Wars==== | ||
Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the [[Amaris Civil War]], Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late [[twenty-ninth century]] the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of [[General Dynamics]] during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of survival—both against pirates and the more dangerous forms of ocean wildlife.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | Following the collapse of the Republic in the aftermath of the [[Amaris Civil War]], Far Reach quickly lapsed into obscurity. A lack of maintenance caused the underwater habitats to fail over time, and by the late [[twenty-ninth century]] the only major settlement left on Far Reach was General City. Covering the majority of Dynamic Island, General City had been the headquarters of the Republic Division of [[General Dynamics]] during the Star League era, and while the majority of the underwater facilities were out of reach, a number of minor manufacturing centers and a single small arms factory located underneath General City managed to provide the remaining population with some means of survival—both against pirates and the more dangerous forms of ocean wildlife.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| − | By the beginning of the [[thirtieth century]] | + | By the beginning of the [[thirtieth century]] the population of Far Reach had managed to regain something resembling a normal life, but the steady population growth on Dynamic Island forced the inhabitants to launch efforts to recolonize other islands; with no operational spacecraft, the population was confined to Far Reach, unable to reach the other planets in the system, but a number of the surviving corporate enclaves on Far Reach formed functional conglomerates or collectives. These groups then began skirmishing with each other, seeking resources or slaves.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
When an intact sealed facility containing three [[KR-61]] shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the ''Capitol''-class space station at the system zenith jump point was both still inhabited and under occupation. The space station had been in use by forces belonging to the [[Empire of the Stars]] for some time, who used it as a way station for raiding vessels. The station was equipped with modest defenses, but the Reachers launched an attack in an attempt to gain control of it. Much to the surprise of the Empire's forces, the Reachers' attempt was successful, even though it cost them half their marines and two of their three shuttles... and the Reachers then proceeded to successfully ambush and capture an Imperial raiding force within a month.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | When an intact sealed facility containing three [[KR-61]] shuttles was discovered, the inhabitants of Far Reach were able to begin exploring their local solar system again, discovering that the outpost on Near Reach had been abandoned long before, but that the ''Capitol''-class space station at the system zenith jump point was both still inhabited and under occupation. The space station had been in use by forces belonging to the [[Empire of the Stars]] for some time, who used it as a way station for raiding vessels. The station was equipped with modest defenses, but the Reachers launched an attack in an attempt to gain control of it. Much to the surprise of the Empire's forces, the Reachers' attempt was successful, even though it cost them half their marines and two of their three shuttles... and the Reachers then proceeded to successfully ambush and capture an Imperial raiding force within a month.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
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This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the Collective was able to infiltrate neighboring powers, gather information and then use that intelligence to form beneficial pacts and treaties.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | This turning point prompted the Reachers to form the Far Reach Collective and begin reaching out to nearby systems. Corporate espionage was considered a high art form on Far Reach, and by leveraging that particular strength, the Collective was able to infiltrate neighboring powers, gather information and then use that intelligence to form beneficial pacts and treaties.<ref name=ISP3p39/> | ||
| − | In [[3047]] | + | In [[3047]] the Empire of the Stars returned to the Far Reach system in strength, as part of an attempt to expand beyond their home in the nearby Chaine Cluster. The Collective was able to repel the invasion using a combination of the relatively isolated nature of the various island enclaves on Far Reach and the expertise of their highly trained zero-G marines based on the Dynasty. The abortive invasion prompted the Collective to step up its efforts at gathering intelligence, as well as leading to a number of operations in systems outside the Chainelane Isles.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
====The Jihad==== | ====The Jihad==== | ||
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====The Dark Age==== | ====The Dark Age==== | ||
| − | In [[3083]] | + | In [[3083]] the Empire of the Stars petitioned to join the Far Reach Collective; the petition was accepted, giving the Collective access to a number of small Imperial holdings throughout the region, as well as access to an intelligence network that could rival - and possibly even better - that of the Diamond Sharks.<ref name=ISP3p39/> |
===Military Deployment=== | ===Military Deployment=== | ||
====2765==== | ====2765==== | ||
| − | * [[Fifth Amaris Regulars]] (shared with [[Fredotto]], [[Apsalar]] | + | * [[Fifth Amaris Regulars]] (shared with [[Fredotto]], [[Apsalar]] and [[Skiland]])<ref name=FR:2765Pp20>''Field Report 2765: Periphery'', p. 20: "Amaris Regulars - Divisional Status"</ref> |
===Geography=== | ===Geography=== | ||