Planet Tangier

Planet Tangier

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Owner

Sirius Coalition

Location

E-3/2, Omega-48

DIAMETER: 9,260 km

MASS: 4.52 x 10e24 kg

TERRAIN: Terrestrial/Volcanic

TEMPERATURE: -36°C to 10°C

ESCAPE VELOCITY: 7.73 km/sec

Planet Tangier is a young, terrestrial planet orbiting its sun at a considerable distance. It is a dark world with barely enough atmosphere to support life, and still largely burning under its moderately thin crust. The planet has hundreds of active volcanoes and massive earthquakes that frequently decimate areas along the planet's faultlines. The main attraction of Tangier lies in the deposits of Iron, Aluminum and Magnesium made easy to mine by the planet's actvie geology.

Tangier was originally surveyed by the Corsairs before falling under Red Hessian control after the Casablanca offensive of 811 AS. In 816 AS multiple small expeditions were launched to the planet in order to occupy existing and construct new mining facilities, while the initial phases of the docking ring project began.

By 824 AS, after eight years of difficult work, the docking ring of planet Tangier became active, easing the supply of food and water and also drastically expanding the transer of minerals for processing at Viernheim, the planet's orbital processing facility. The population of the small outpost grew as living conditions improved, and colonization of the planet continued in the areas of the planet confirmed most geolitically stable.

In 827 AS, Corsair forces overwhelmed the Red Hessian garrison at Viernheim, only to be driven back by the Coalition Carrier Alvin Katz. The loss of Viernheim left Tangier a much less valuable outpost, and Hessian economic calculus decided against rebuilding the orbital processor at the edge of their supply lines. By mutual agreement the Hessians left administration of the planet to the Coalition, though Hessians still come and go from the outpost, and some of the minerals dug from the planet still fuel the Hessian war machine. For its part, the Coalition intends to capitalize on the sacrifice of the Alvin Katz by expanding colonization of the planet.

Bribes & Missions Offered

Bribes

Red Hessians Sirius Coalition

Missions

Sirius Coalition Red Hessians

Commodities

Imports

Commodity Price Gin 43$ Rheinbier 50$ Rum 37$ Vodka 18$ Whiskey 24$ Oxygen 9$ Water 9$ Food Rations 42$ H-Fuel 182$ MOX 48$ Mining Machinery 49$ Pharmaceuticals 39$ Consumer Goods 47$ Synth Paste 39$ HazMat Canisters 46$ Xeno Relics 226$

Exports

Commodity Price Deployable Mining Container 50,000$ Toxic Waste 18$

Ships sold

Ship	Class	Price
Mule	Freighter	22,586$
Pirate Transport	Transport	426,006$
Pirate Train	Train	906,126$

News

[832 AS] War Returns to Omicron Theta!

FREEPORT 9 -- 832 AS -- Omicron Theta was the site of clashes between the Outcasts and Corsairs for many years, with the Zoners of Freeport 9 surviving in the middle of this uneasy equilibrium. Everything would change late last year when the Outcasts withdrew from the system, and the Corsairs boarded and occupied Freeport 9. Now, the Outcasts have returned in force and the fighting is fiercer than ever as they look to win back lost ground; early clashes saw the loss of the Corsair Battleship Fes and Outcast Destroyer Bella. The Outcasts have been open about their intent to destroy Freeport 9 so long as it remains in Corsair hands, to the dismay of the expelled Zoners who hope to regain the station through diplomatic means. The Core have also been spotted operating in the system, intervening to precisely strike valuable targets and seemingly prevent either side from gaining a decisive edge. Extreme caution is recommended when travelling through the region.

[831 AS] Corsairs Pillage Freeport 9!

CORFU -- 831 AS -- The Corsair occupation of Freeport 9 has sent shockwaves through the Zoner community. The Corsairs had accused the station of allowing their enemies to launch raids into Omicron Gamma, with violent rhetoric escalating after the death of an Elder's son. As Crete demanded the Zoners of Theta turn over any Hunters aboard their stations and surrender docking control, the Freeport 9 administrators were confident that some kind of compromise could be found. A delegation from Gran Canaria was requested to assist with negotiations, due to the close ties between Zoner and Corsair communities on the planet. Tragically, the Corsairs interpreted this delay as refusal, and launched a surprise attack while the delegation was en-route. Many of Freeport 9's crew are now being held as hostages while the Corsairs pillage the station. An urgent conclave has been called on Gran Canaria to discuss the Zoner response, while militias on Pygar have taken up arms in case the violence spreads.

[831 AS] Jump Hole Upheaval Causes Chaos

HEISENBERG -- 831 AS -- Jump holes across Sirius have become increasingly volatile and chaotic over the last year, with Professor Sophia Nagel from the Heisenberg Research Station linking the unusual phenomena to the Pulse. The Pulse was an unprecedented blast of hyperspace energy that was detected immediately prior to last year's jump gate Blackout. Professor Nagel and her team are certain the Pulse originated from outside Sirius, but are otherwise no closer to identifying its source or mitigating a future Blackout event. "Following the Blackout, we began to see immediate signs of jump hole destabilization in multiple different regions, with many ultimately falling out of phase alignment altogether", she commented. The dramatic upending of Sirius' jump hole network has already prompted many groups to abandon stations and withdraw from systems that appear to risk being cut off. While months-long trips between the stars are possible thanks to the Liberty Engine and many centuries of innovation, few ships are designed or provisioned to make such arduous journeys. Those who were displaced by Sirius' redrawn map hope that system connections will return, while adventurers and explorers rush to discover new routes.

[830 AS] Tempers Flare over Pygar Colony!

PYGAR -- 830 AS -- The Zoners have seen many trials over recent years, with the Bretonian invasion of Gran Canaria being one among many. It was this occupation that forced many settlers off-world, with some braving the deadly storms of Pygar to eke out a difficult existence under the barren planet's surface. The arrival of Zoner colonists in Omicron Theta has not been met with warmth by all, however. The Corsairs see the Pygar colony as a direct competitor for the region's scarce resources, with Elder Garcia warning that there would be "dire consequences" should Freeport 9's biodomes reduce or divert their exports to Planet Crete. Whispers of alien ruins and Artifacts discovered below Pygar's surface may also antagonize the Corsairs, who rely on the Artifact trade as a source of wealth. The hardship of Pygar's extreme conditions and the uneasy relationship with the Corsairs has already led many colonists to consider a return to the now liberated Gran Canaria.

[826 AS] Justice on Two Fronts

HAMBURG -- 826 -- The Unioners have long been suspected of treachery, however it was only recently that fate delivered an influential Unioner Artifact smuggler into Hessian hands. Cracking under persuasive interrogation, the pilot spilled dirty secrets about cooperation with the Corsairs. Fortuitously, The Unioners have approached us with a plan to seize Vierlande Prison, and have asked for our assistance in persuading the Coalition to contribute. Little do they know they have sprung the perfect trap for themselves. We shall wait for the collaborators to exhaust themselves in the battle, then launch an attack of our own.

[825 AS] Ronneburg reports Omega-5 situation ""critical""

RONNEBURG -- 825 -- Hessian commanders in Omega-5 have reported the heaviest losses in decades, amid a severe supply crunch. Vital material from Dresden has been disrupted by recent combat operations there, and the need to take a far longer and more hazardous route following the loss of Omega-11 to solar storms. As a result, Hessian fighters are suffering from munitions shortages and must ration the use of missiles, mines and weapons platforms. Now Dresden has been fully secured, it is hoped this will allow for material production to be significantly ramped up in the coming months. The Corsairs have sensed this narrow window of opportunity and are pushing us hard. In the meantime, The Coalition have committed its own reserves and industrial support to staunch the bleeding.

[822 AS] Freital lost to solar storms

FREITAL BASE -- 822 -- Omega-11's star has continued to grow more and more violent - we have lost almost a dozen ships trying to cross the system in recent weeks. Of even greater concern, the vicious solar storms have begun to impact local Jump Holes. The connection to Omega-5 recently fell out of phase alignment for nearly 16 hours, while the Dresden Jump Hole also shows signs of instability. Daumann has already fled, abandoning Solaris Station and ending local Diamond mining. As a result, commanders have issued the order to withdraw until conditions improve. Our supply chains between Dresden and Omega-5 are being urgently rerouted to compensate.

[803 AS] Rheinland deserters ravage Omegas

FREEPORT 5 -- 803 -- There is a new menace prowling the Omegas, killing without remorse or restraint. Rheinland Colony War defectors have been sighted indiscriminately attacking trade ships in Omega-5 and 41. These Rheinland marauders are known by the Hessians as the “Wild Hunt”, for the way they appear using cloaking devices, kill or kidnap pilots, and vanish as quickly as they arrived. No Wild ship has ever responded to hails or expressed a motive, nor has there ever been a ransom demand for those taken. If you come across a Wild ship, we recommend you dump your cargo to shed weight, and run as fast as you can.

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