LV-325 Atorva

== Description ==
At the edge of human development in the Tartarus Sector of UA-controlled space lies Patroclus, a gas giant named after the Macedonian General Hephastionn. Orbiting this beast is LV-325, also known as Atorva. The planet contains a breathable atmosphere and its surface is comprised of 98% liquid water. Atorva is also known as a valuable ore mining prospect, rich with an extremely rare raw material known as Atorvite. This material was found to have the ideal molecular structure for supporting the heat and conductivity requirements of state-of-the-art hyperdrive engines, making quicker and more expansive space travel feasible.
As a desolate ocean world, Atorva is inundated with multiple craggy archipelagos supporting abundant hostile flora and fauna. Constantly bombarded with tropical storms and destructive waves, these islands host the most inhospitable conditions that a colonist unfortunate enough to stay here could ask for. As if this wasn't bad enough, in the winter months snowfall on this planet releases an abundant amount of carbon dioxide, rendering the air un-breathable unless a proper air filtration mask is utilized. As of 2194, atmospheric processors that have been recently added to the planet have ended this concern. 
== Base History ==
Originally named the Forward Operating Base, this facility was constructed by Commandant ImperialBlood in 2013 to serve as a replacement for CoderQwerty's Installation Otion. The facility was constructed around a linear progression style raid system, in which the raider team needs to progress through several defensive points until breaching into the USCM base to begin lowering the capture point influence. Once the point is captured, the spawns swap and the Marines had until the raider influence bar was full to re-secure the base. 
Most notably, this is the first USCM base to utilize complete combined-arms warfare. Up to this point, there had never been tanks, aircraft, artillery, and other support systems combined for use in one facility. 
The FOB was eventually slated for decommissioning in 2014 and was replaced by Arachthos v1, made by Fox6095. The final event at the FOB revolved around escaping a nuclear detonation, nicknamed the Atorva Cataclysm. 
In late 2023 the base design was rehashed into terrain form by Cravitus as an experimental map. Following the same general design as the FOB with some minor adjustments, Atorva was put back into service as a dedicated patrol map. 
== Lore ==
With Earth's desire to acquire the material Atorvite, miners along with a garrison of Colonial Marines were sent to extract and defend the mining interests on the planet. A Forward Operating Base was established on the planet in mid 2183. 
Not only do the United Americas wish to acquire the Atorvite, but several other hostile organizations as well, such as the Colonial Liberation Front and other secessionist militias backed by the UPP. 
=== Destruction of the FOB ===
Many years ago, after months of mining the FOB installation of Atorva was destroyed by an enormous and unexpected nuclear blast. All hands stationed on the FOB were announced dead or Killed in Action. The cause of this blast remains undetermined to this day, although several conspiracies have been proposed. The environment was left irradiated and desolate, rendering the area uninhabitable. 
Following the blast, attempts at re-settling the planet were abandoned due to cost concerns and a lack of interest from Earth Headquarters in the planet's strategic value amid the Korari & Arachthos campaigns.
=== Return to Atorva ===
In late 2193 an effort was made to recolonize the planet and establish a Marine garrison following the mass production and refinement of Baja Blast fuel for hyperdrive engines. 
Seeking to once again mine for Atorvite to build engines for this newly tapped and highly efficient fuel source, UA leadership partnered with several private mining firms to determine the feasibility of re-settling the irradiated island. After months of intense work to dispose of contaminated topsoil and develop infrastructure, the island was deemed habitable enough to support a colony and new Marine base. 
Looking to counter further expansion and deny resources from the UA Military Industrial Complex, the UPP swiftly deployed a garrison to the planet to counter this, creating another deadlocked front on the edge of space. 
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