BG-195 'Korari'

BG-195, otherwise known as Korari, was a major Marine garrison and former Yautja colony discovered by Weyland-Yutani in the late 2180s. Due to its strategic location directly at the border of UPP-controlled space and its function as an outpost in the outer rim, Korari saw frequent action throughout the course of its time as a Marine stronghold. Korari was utilized by USCM as its primary base from 2016-2017, until it was replaced by BG-223 'Arachthos'. 
== Lore ==
A lush and humid jungle world at the edge of the Outer Rim, Korari was discovered by Weyland scientists and prospectors in 2186. BG-195 was immediately settled by a small team of colonists determined to further study the Yautja culture and history. Ruins of once great Yautja temples and pyramids dotted the landscape, leading scientific camps to be built around them for future expeditions. Aside from its immense scientific value, Korari was situated a galactic stone's-throw away from UPP space, serving as a forward base of operations in the event of a full-scale war.
Interest in potentially discovering Yautja technology to further the galactic arms race fueled UA intrigue into the planet, who established a long-term Marine garrison to protect the Weyland research teams and prevent the UPP from pushing past their boundaries and capturing BG-195. As a result, several skirmishes occurred over the years as the UPP attempted to seize the planet through proxies and small-scale attacks. 
Unfortunately for the Weyland scientific effort, the Yautja had left behind droves of Xenomorph specimens rather than advanced technology as they had hoped. The planet was discovered to be a hunting ground for the un-blooded, with sprawling underground sacrificial chambers and brooding chambers for unhatched eggs. This led to an extensive extermination campaign to clear out the Yautja temples for preservation, which ultimately failed and led to the withdrawal of UA forces and Weyland-Yutani from the planet. Manpower was redirected to Arachthos amid the push to retake the Beta-6 Pictoris system in 2187.
== Design & History ==
Korari was built by Cravitus in one week, being published in June of 2016 following the release of the Haven Archipelago. Seeking to replace the original brick terrain Arachthos V1 map built by Fox6095 utilized from 2014-2015, Korari was created as a stopgap base with an emphasis on atmosphere and smaller, infantry-focused engagements. 
The map has a series of tunnels leading into various Yautja chambers and pyramids, along with Xenomorph-infested caverns and hive structures. The map was linear in nature, with each team fighting over several capturable points. The first team to capture the Landing Pad point gained access to the SA-2 tiltrotor helicopter. 
 
Korari served a very prosperous service life until its retirement in 2017. The map is most famously remembered for the Battle of Korari.
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