Mesartim

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nearby systems (Map Legend)
System Information
X:Y Coordinates	102.876 : -54.593
Spectral class	G6V
Recharge station(s)	None
Planet(s)	3

System Description

Mesartim is located near the Mira and Almach systems.

Political Affiliation

• 2300 - Independent system
• 2302 - 2306 - Marlette Association
• 2308 - Tikonov Grand Union
• 2344 - Federated Suns
• 2345 – Federated Suns
• 2366–2367 - Federated Suns
• 2571 - Capellan Confederation
• 2596 - Capellan Confederation
• 2750 - Capellan Confederation
• 2765 - Capellan Confederation
• 2786 - Capellan Confederation
• 2797 - Capellan Confederation
• 2822 - Capellan Confederation
• 2830 - Federated Suns
• 2864 - Federated Suns
• 2978 - Capellan Confederation
• 3023 - Federated Suns
• 3025 - Federated Suns
• 3030 - Federated Suns
• 3067 - Federated Suns
• 3130 - Federated Suns
• 3135 - Federated Suns
• 3145 - Capellan Confederation

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Mesartim III

Mesartim III
Astrophysical
System position	Third
Jump Point distance	7 days
Geophysical
Highest native life	Reptile (20%)
History and Culture
Population	2,471,000,000 (3025)
Government and Infrastructure
HPG Class	B
HPG Representative	Helmut Knopf (3025)

Planetary History

Pre–Star League

Mesartim was originally an independent world that became swept up in conflicts between the newly-formed Tikonov Grand Union and the Marlette Association in the late twenty-third and early twenty-fourth centuries. Although Mesartim was claimed by both states at the end of the twenty-third century, the Marlette Association was the first to forcibly annex Mesartim, taking the planet along with several others between 2302 and 2306.

With the election of General Diana Chinn to the Tikonov Tetrarchy in 2307, the Tikonov Grand Union began an ambitious gamble against the Marlette Association, and a number of Marlette Association worlds were invaded and annexed in short order. Tikonov Grand Union forces commanded by Diana Chinn conquered Mesartim in December 2308; the world remained in Tikonov Grand Union control until 2344, when the Federated Suns occupied several Tikonov worlds including Mesartim (which was referred to as Conway by the Federated Suns).

In 2345, the Tikonov Grand Union was forced to sign the Almach Accords, which ceded Mesartim and a number of other worlds to the Federated Suns. Reynard recognized Mesartim as an independent member world within the Federated Suns - giving Mesartim a higher standing than it had enjoyed as a member of the Chesterton Trade Worlds under the Grand Union - and founded a number of settlements there.

The Tikonov Grand Union later renounced the Almach Accords in 2363 and attacked a number of Federated Suns worlds, although the Federated Suns was still in control of the Mesartim system when the Tikonov Grand Union joined the Capellan Confederation in July 2367.

By the end of the Age of War, the Capellan Confederation had recaptured Mesartim along with several other systems, and Mesartim was one of the six systems that formed the Chesterton Commonality in fact, although nine worlds were claimed to be a part of the Chesterton Commonality in name by the Confederation.

Succession Wars Era

The Capellan Confederation retained control of Mesartim during the First Succession War despite the protracted conflicts between the Confederation and the Federated Suns around the Chesterton worlds, but lost control of the system during the Second Succession War, either to Federated Suns conquest or the concessions of Dainmar Liao. Sung's Cuirassiers recaptured Mesartim for the Capellan Confederation in 2978, attempting to relieve some of the pressure from the Federated Suns on Tikonov, but the Federated Suns recaptured Mesartim at some point prior to 3023. It was in 3023 that Mesartim is described as a Davion stronghold and was raided by McCarron's Armored Cavalry during their infamous deep raid into Federated Suns space.

Geography

The original settlers of Mesartim found a world perfectly suited for growing grapes, and many vineyards were located here. These wines were shipped to the most powerful citizens and enjoyed by those who loved the luxurious life. The fact that it's under the control of the Federated Suns has long been a sore point for the inhabitants of Tikonov. In fact in early 3025 the Prefect of Tikonov, Waldemar Teng, vowed that he would retake the planet from the Federated Suns specifically to return the vineyards to the Confederation. Unfortunately for Prefect Teng the Fourth Succession War put an end to that plan.

Military Deployment

2765

• Chesterton Guardians
• Eighth Chesterton Cavalry

2786

• Eighth Chesterton Cavalry

2821

• Second Confederation Reserve Cavalry

Nearby Systems

Closest 72 systems (69 within 60 light-years) Distance in light years, closest systems first:
Mira	2.6	Almach	7.3	Tikonov	12.4	Demeter	18.8
New Hessen	19.0	Alrescha	19.1	Chesterton	20.8	Angol	21.8
Tedibyhr	23.6	Sonnia	24.2	Caselton	25.3	Rio	26.9
Mirach	28.3	Yangtze	29.4	Tianamon	29.5	Conwy	30.3
Ulan Batar	30.9	Tawas	32.9	Algot	32.9	Alpha Eridani	33.9
Valexa	34.0	Kansu	35.5	Buchlau	35.8	Tybalt	36.5
Schedar	36.6	Edwards	36.7	Halloran	37.4	Tigress	37.7
Jonathan	38.6	New Rhodes	38.8	Menkar	39.4	Hamal	39.6
Angelsey	39.8	Algol	40.2	Goderich	41.9	Logandale	44.4
New Florence	44.7	Sanilac	44.7	Basalt	44.8	Slocum	44.8
Foochow	45.1	Farwell	45.3	Bharat	45.8	New Aragon	47.3
Ashkum	47.4	Poznan	48.3	Hean	49.0	Listowel	49.0
Azha	49.2	Waycross	49.7	Ningpo	50.1	Nopah	50.3
Goshen	51.1	Hunan	52.1	Elbar	52.3	Ronel	52.5
Marlette	52.7	Ankaa	53.3	Westphalia	54.0	Kawich	55.1
Bell	55.3	Ruchbah	55.5	Foot Fall	55.9	Deneb Kaitos	56.5
Pleione	57.2	Cartago	57.8	St. Andre	59.2	Everett	59.6
Arboris	59.8	Ozawa	60.2	Shipka	60.5	Mallory's World	61.1

Bibliography

• Era Report: 2750
• Era Report: 3145
• Field Report 2765: CCAF
• First Succession War
• Handbook: House Davion
• Handbook: House Liao
• Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 1
• Historical: Reunification War
• House Davion (The Federated Suns)
• House Liao (The Capellan Confederation)
• Second Succession War