The Kingdom is the main focus of the Gaian's efforts. Bretonia has historically been ravaged by industrialization and ecological damage. Such has caused a deterioration in the quality of life for the common citizen. In recent decades, Bretonia has fought through major wars shaping the landscape of the region irreversibly.
Beyond Bretonia exists planetary systems that are of interest to the movement. It may be due to prior, planned, or current terraforming activites, ecological matters, or corrupt interest from various organizations to exploit a region.
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Bretonian Core Worlds Sytem: New London Terrain: Terrestrial Diameter: 10,723 km Mass: 4.90 x 10e24 kg Temperature: -46°C to 43°C Population: Overpopulated
¬ Overview
Colonized in 19 AS, New London is the seat of the government for the entirety of Bretonia. Being a terrestrial world, standard colonization practices occurred spreading across the globe. There is little unknown environmentally of the planet. During colonization the planet was perfect for human life.
Modern day New London is shrouded in an almost perpetual fog, not helped by the constant drizzling precipitation. Acid rains, not to mention the atmospheric pollutants from the unregulated heavy industry used extensively in the formative years of the colony, has greatly dampened the quality of life for the standard person. Nevertheless, New London is a considered to be a desirable place to live and attracts countless tourists and immigrants. Following bombardments from Royalist Gallia, infrastructure has deteriorated and overpopulation from Leeds refugees has become a major issue.
¬ Ecological State
Environmental damage from unregulated industry. Acid rain causes a high number of medical treatments of acidic burns and loss of sense of touch and smell with addition to damage to utilities, structures, and ecology. Polluted fog covers the planet causing the greenhouse effect in addition to major respiratory issues of citizens. Large amounts of waste and micro-material found within the planetary soils and waters.
• Early Unregulated Industry
• Acid Rain
• Polluted Atmosphere
• Waste Pollution
¬ Recommended Action
Heavy lobbying and spread of information for environmental repair efforts. Political actions towards sources of ecological damage. Political pressure towards environmental reforms.
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Bretonian Core Worlds Sytem: Cambridge Terrain: Terrestrial Diameter: 10,131 km Mass: 5.11 x 10e25 kg Temperature: -49°C to 73°C Population: Populated
¬ Overview
Settled in 89 AS Cambridge is a serene, beautiful planet covered in lush green plains and deep blue oceans. the planet has developed a significant agricultural industry. Heavy industries never developed since the planet lacks easily accessible mineral deposits, and were eventually prohibited to prevent pollution from damaging the planet's ecosystem, and the large farms that make up most of the settled surface. It is also home to the Cambridge Research Institute, a science academy that is devoted to pure scientific advancements. Many important scientific breakthroughs have occurred on Cambridge, including the Bretonian Super-Alloy manufacturing process. Cambridge is also the primary food producer for all of of Bretonia.
¬ Ecological State
Environmental stability is high. Restricted heavy industry and high focus on food production.
• Regulated Industry
• Agri-Focus
• Ideal Human-Nature Balance
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Bretonian Core Worlds Sytem: Leeds Terrain: Barren (Formally Ecumenopolis, Formally Terrestrial) Diameter: 14,723 km Mass: 5.11 x 10e25 kg Temperature: -90°C to 13°C Population: None
¬ Overview
Pre-826
Soon after settlement, Bretonia needed raw materials, and Leeds was quickly recognized as the most resource rich system under Bretonian control. Companies were formed and given royal charters -- near carte blanche -- to develop the system in any way they saw fit, while settlers were handed generous incentives to move to Leeds and serve as the workforce. Over the centuries, however, unchecked industrial progress has led to significant environmental pollution as exemplified by the omnipresent smog clouds. Bretonia Mining and Manufacturing (BMM) operates the bulk of the planetside mining, smelting, and manufacturing facilities, while Bowex handles transportation of finished goods throughout Bretonia.
Post-826
The ruins of Planet Leeds, once an ecumenopolis of industrial plants, smelters, and residential blocks tightly sealed against the toxic smog. Leeds was exploited, polluted, and eventually reached an unsustainable population during the 726 years it was held by Bretonia. The planet's population fell to under 6 billion as people fled before landfall of the Gallic invaders in 821 AS and to zero following the "Glassing of Leeds", a method of planetary devastation and cracking.
The Planet now suffers earthquakes and volcanic eruptions as it comes to terms with the damage to its topography. Electrical storms ravage the planet, and clouds of soot generated by the bombardment has created a veil so thick the light of the Leeds star fails to penetrate. Though the planet is cooling while under clouds, as those clear, It is expected the temperatures to climb due to greenhouse effects, and the average temperature is projected to rise by at least 25 degrees Celsius.
¬ Ecological State
Barren ruin. Colonization is unsuitable to human life. All forms of natural stability destroyed.
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Bretonian Core Worlds Sytem: Newcastle Terrain: Terrestrial Diameter: 12,642 km Mass: 6,11 x 10e24 kg Temperature: -8°C to 53°C Population: Sparse
¬ Overview
From orbit, planet Carlisle looks invitingly hospitable with deep oceans and vast continents, but in reality it is a tropical nightmare. Temperatures at the equator never drop below 60 Celsius. The oceans remain a pleasant 26C in temperature due to oceanic conducting and underwater currents. The lush greenery seen from orbit turns into dense, humid jungles and rain forest upon closer inspection, and there are several native creatures that consider humans as prey. The planet has significant deposits of aluminium, titanium and gold, and radium has been detected, although no mining operations have as yet been established planet-side.
For many years, scientists from Cambridge have been studying a particularly virulent form of bacteria native to the planet that has proven to successfully infect and kill humans. The bacterium quickly spreads throughout the body and dissolves every internal organ within a matter of hours. This has of course prevented the colonization of the planet until scientists from Cambridge successfully created a protein that targeted and eliminated the bacterium, which has paved the way for Carlisle's full colonization within the near future. The breakthrough came at an opportune time for Bretonia in the wake of the Gallic war, and significant refugee crisis.
¬ Ecological State
Stable humid world with vasts ecological biomes and diverse wildlife and flora. Introduction of foreign proteins has an unknown effect on the ecological makeup for the planet.
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Tau Border Worlds Sytem: Tau-31 Terrain: Desert (Formally Barren) Diameter: 23,118 km Mass: 8.76 x 10e24 kg Temperature: -35°C to 48°C Population: Very Sparse
¬ Overview
Previously a barren world, Harris was the object of one of the first large-scale terraforming efforts by Planetform. Initiated in 450 AS, the project was made easier by the abundance of pure water and oxygen ice in the system, while terraforming gases were easily transported from the Stokes Mining Station in nearby Leeds. The Harris Terraforming Project is almost complete, and the planet is able to support human life (albeit not comfortably). Kusari and Gallic invasions and raids from Gaian forces into Tau-31 made any kind of colonisation impossible until late 826.
The planet currently has land bids from various corporations, hosted by the Kingdom of Bretonia in an effort to recover from its economic devastation following two invasions.
¬ Ecological State
An artificial desert world. Rumour states the planet suffers from "outgassing". This process is the leaking of atmospheric gasses into space and will effectively revert terraforming practices. The cause of the outgassing is unknown. Speculation points to miscalculation of the planet's large size, having more mass yet an even larger diameter as compared to other planets. Possible culprits points towards the status of volcanic activity or the strength of the geomagnetic field. An additional possibility is unsuspected solar wind caused by the nearby star, though lack of atmospheric bulging or a comet-like tail puts this theory into question of its validity.
• Terraformed World
• Desert-World
• Supports Human Life (Uncomfortably)
• Outgassing
• Potential Unknowns
¬ Recommended Action
Continued disruption of Planetform's terraforming operations. Lobbying against colonization of the planet. Mount raids against Planetform and corporations investing in the planet.
Environmental Status: Almost Completely Terraformed Reversible State: Yes Combative Factors: Political, Militant, Corporate Priority: High
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Hebrides Worlds Sytem: Edinburgh Terrain: Terrestrial Diameter: 12,515 km Mass: 5.96 x 10e24 kg Temperature: -34°C to 52°C Population: None
¬ Overview
Gaia is a tropical paradise -- a rich, green world of plants and animals -- the likes of which have not been found anywhere else in the Sirius Sector. Its potential treasure trove of genetic material is not understood and was previously under control of the Cambridge Research Institute. Aside from a very limited number of tourist visas, only Institute researchers are allowed on the planet. Unfortunately, poaching had become prevalent. Rumors of the aphrodisiac qualities of certain animals has generated a tremendous demand among those who can afford to pay for the privilege of sampling.
Corporate greed from BMM to exploit Gaia as they had Planets New London and Leeds gave birth to the eco-terrorist movement, the Gaians. Initial plans of mining the surface or colonization were dropped from heavy lobbying and Gaian attacks. During the Gallic Invasion, Planet Gaia was briefly occupied by the Royalist Navy of Gallia and fleeing refugee nobles and serfs from Leeds. Following the end of the war, the population lowered to leftover Gallic forces and refugees.
Activity ramped up from Mollys attempting to recruit and take control of the planet. Additionally, remaining Gallic forces united claiming a new County of Gaia. A brief but fierce number of skirmishes occured around Gaia and on the surface of the planet. However, the Gaians wrangled control of the planet removing the Gallic remnants from the surface while also dispersing Molly activity. Gaian control now exists with the orbital Fort Monach as its protector.
The victory for Gaia came due to the use of weaponized bacteria from Planet Carlisle. Studied by Cambridge's brightest, the bacteria had been ravaging the population who decided to colonize the planet. The Gaians, who watched over Carlisle's settlement, considered a method to use it instead. Working with Cambridge scientists with ties with the Green Front, a strain was developed to work with Gaia's ecosystem.
Following a few tests, the first run was decided to start on the Green Jewel itself. After countless warnings were given to those inhabitants of Gaia to leave, the bacteria was dropped onto Gaia's primary settlements and surrounding areas. The bacteria killed the population of Gaia and now resides on the planet.
¬ Ecological State
Planet exists in a stable and "perfect" condition. A paradise world in all regards. Lush forests and numerous biomes, the planet is considered the most like Earth to have been discovered. Planet remains rich in ores, namely cobalt, aluminum and titanium.
• Paradise World
• Previously Settled
• Earth-Like
• =DATA RESTRICTED=Foreign Human Killing Bateria
¬ Recommended Action
Continued protection and monitoring of ecological developments.
Environmental Status: Stable Reversible State: N/A Combative Factors: Political Priority: Medium
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Omega Barrier Border Worlds Sytem: Omega-3 (Nottingham) Terrain: Desert Diameter: 7,053 km Mass: 10.98 x 10e23 kg Temperature: -71°C to 70°C Population: Populated
¬ Overview
Planet Sprague (Bretonia: Planet Nottingham) is an arid world that was marked for Bretonian exploitation in 663 AS. Orbital surveys initially indicated the presence valuable minerals, however early prospectors were stunned to discover that the detected "deposits" were actually ancient ruins.
In response to the impending loss of Leeds, Bretonia authorised the settlement of Nottingham in 818 AS. This was intended preserve as much of Leeds' war-critical heavy industry as possible, and rehouse refugees fleeing the warzone. Following the Glassing of Leeds, the colony must now permanently house a substantial population that is primarily concerned with mining, manufacturing and construction. Nottingham's hastily developed infrastructure has resulted in poor living standards, with many settlements comparable to previous slum zones on Planet Leeds.
While there is no shortage of employment to be found, BMM has been accused of corner cutting and unsafe practices in its management of the colony. Mollys have been quick to prey on these tensions. The BPA have struggled to control criminal and radical activity on the colony, and have resorted to the enlistment of local militias to try and keep the peace.
¬ Ecological State
A small desert world. In recent years the planet is undergoing similar heavy industrial damage as seen on Planet Leeds prior to its destruction. High yields of pollution and almost unregulated industry is steadily worsening life on the planet, which itself is already in poor living quality.
• Heavy Industry
• Desert World
• Small Size
• Unregulated Pollutants
• Xenological Remains
¬ Recommended Action
Lobbying and disruption of logistics from Cambridge.
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Hebrides Worlds Sytem: Edinburgh Terrain: Arid (Transitional) Diameter: 13,867 km Mass: 6.21 x 10e24 kg Temperature: -86°C to -32°C Population: None
¬ Overview
Ayr is an arid world with a thin atmosphere but an active volcanic system beneath its crust. Initial surveys showed that a considerable amount of water vapor, CO2, and other greenhouse gases remain locked in the polar ice caps, making Ayr a prime target for terraforming. Planetform initiated first stage terraforming in 752 AS but the operation came to an abrupt halt when the Gallic Navy forces invaded the system.
¬ Ecological State
A frozen arid world. Reversed terraforming has left minor ecological damage on the surface.
• Previously Terraformed
• Arid World
• Cold Climate
¬ Recommended Action
Continue active skirmishes with armed forces and disruption of corporate activity in the system to dissuade restart of terraforming project.
¬ Planetary Analysis Region: Bretonian Core Worlds Sytem: Manchester Terrain: Arctic Diameter: 12,220 km Mass: 5.66 x 10e24 kg Temperature: -92°C to -64°C Population: None
¬ Overview
A frozen planet locked in a deep crust of ice. Scientists theorize that Wight might once have supported life until its atmosphere was ripped away during an ancient catastrophe. Today, Birmingham Station orbits Wight, and due to the loss of the Ayr project in Edinburgh, and the closing of other Bretonian projects, the government has granted Planetform the contract to initiate terraforming on Wight. The planet is situated close to a high concentration of readily available ice from the Barrier, and logistically the project has advantages.
¬ Ecological State
A frozen, arctic world. Planet currently undergoing initial terraforming practices of introducing nearby ice into the planet to form an atmosphere.
• Current Terraforming
• Arctic World
• Cold Climate
¬ Recommended Action
Assault of terraforming gas transports and on Birmingham Station.