Cherun System

Departmento Cartographicae pict-file of Cherun System

"*The Cherun system is a critical piece in the puzzle of the Imperium's strategic defense. It is a gateway to the sector and beyond, a vital hub for the flow of resources and troops to the frontlines. To lose it would be to jeopardize the safety of countless worlds and imperil the very heart of humanity's power. We will fight tooth and nail to hold this system and deny the enemy any chance of exploiting its strategic value.*"
—Unknown Cherun PDF Commander
In the Morningstar Sector, there is a small Imperial system known as the Cherun System. It is situated in the eastern part of Imperium Nihilius somewhere between the Ultima Segmentum and the Eastern Fringe, near the edge of the Imperium's territory, and its star is named Cherunova. The system has five planets, with Cherun being the third, and three moons orbiting around it. Despite its remote location, the Cherun System is of strategic importance to the Imperium, as it lies on the fringes of the Segmentum and serves as a buffer against potential incursions from the enemies of mankind.

## History

"*Cherun sits at a crossroads between Ultima Segmentum and the Eastern Fringe, making it a linchpin of our military presence in the region. It not only provides a crucial link for the rapid deployment of forces, but it also serves as a bulwark against the threats that lurk on both sides. We must ensure that our grip on Cherun remains firm, for it is not just a matter of defending a system, but safeguarding the entire Imperium's borders from the enemies that would seek to breach them.*"
—Unknkown
* **First Cherubic Crusade (697-700.M35)** - The **First Cherubic Crusade** was a joint effort by the Angels of Anguish, Carmine Angels, and Mourning Cherubim chapters of Adeptus Astartes to defeat an ork klan led by **Warlord Snaggrakka da Planet Krumpa** in the Imperial system of Cherun. After nearly three years of brutal fighting, the Astartes were able to turn the tide of battle with a desperate move by the Angels of Anguish, releasing their Death Company members onto the ork horde. In the end, the orks were defeated, but the cost of the battle was high, with many space marines losing their lives in the conflict. The **Cherubic Crusade** was declared a pyrrhic victory, but it showed the strength and determination of the Adeptus Astartes in the face of overwhelming odds.
* **Second Cherubic Crusade (233-235.M40)** - The **Second Cherubic Crusade** was sparked by a sudden and unexpected invasion by the brutal and massive Ork WAAAGH! into the **Cherun** system. The sector had enjoyed a period of relative peace and security after the last crusade, and the planetary defense forces had grown complacent, allowing the Orks to gain a foothold on the planet's surface. A desperate distress call was sent out, summoning reinforcements from the Angels of Anguish, Carmine Angels, Erelim, Immortals, Iron Wyverns, Lightning Wraiths, Mourning Cherubim, Nemean Lions, Omni-Legion, Imperial Navy and Imperial Guard forces. Led by their respective Chapter Masters and commanders, the defenders of the Cherun system mobilized to push back the Ork invasion and protect the system from falling into the hands of the savage xenos. The Crusade would be fought tooth and nail across Cherun's treacherous terrain, with the fate of the system hanging in the balance.

## Cherun

Departmento Cartographicae pict-capture of Cherun.

## Location

### Cherunova

A main-sequence star in the Cherun system that emits a yellow-white light. Cherunova is the primary source of energy for the planets in the Cherun system, and its warmth and light provide the conditions necessary for life to thrive on habitable worlds.

### Leomor

The closest planet to the system's sun, Leomor is a small rocky world with a thin atmosphere and intense radiation levels. Despite the harsh conditions, Leomor is home to a small mining colony, where workers extract rare minerals from deep within the planet's crust. Leomor has no moon.

### Tetramor

Tetramor is a uninhabitable rocky, desert planet in the Cherun system, with a surface that is covered in red sand and rocky terrain. The planet is smaller than Cherun and has a thinner atmosphere, resulting in less protection from solar radiation and a lower surface temperature. Tetramor has a surface that is pockmarked with craters, evidence of the planet's tumultuous past and history of asteroid impacts. The planet's thin atmosphere also means that dust storms are common and can last for weeks, enveloping the planet in a red haze. Despite its inhospitable environment, Tetramor has become a focus of scientific research and exploration. Scientists are interested in studying the planet's geology and searching for signs of past or present life. The planet's surface contains evidence of ancient riverbeds and channels, indicating that liquid water may have once flowed on its surface. In addition, Tetramor has several polar ice caps, made up of frozen carbon dioxide and water. Tetramor's harsh environment poses challenges for human exploration and colonization, but it also offers opportunities for resource extraction, such as minerals and water, that could be used to support future space missions. Tetramor has one moon named Halcyor.

**Moons**

* **Halcyor** - A small, rocky moon orbiting Tetramor, with thin atmosphere and a heavily cratered surface that is rich in resources.

### Cherun

Cherun itself is a desert planet, with vast barren deserts, rocky canyons, and mountains. The planet is home to a few large Imperial settlements, which were established to mine valuable minerals from its harsh terrain. The planet's atmosphere is thin, and its scorching sun makes the surface inhospitable to most forms of life.

* **Cherunith** (Capital - Hive City)
* **Cherunis** (Large City)

**Moons**

* **Cherun Primus** - A verdant world covered in lush forests and dotted with clear lakes and rivers. The moon has a breathable atmosphere, and its climate is mild and temperate. Cherun Primus is home to a sizeable Imperial Guard regiment tasked with defending the system from external threats. It is home to an important Imperial starbase in high orbit named Cherubim Falls. The starbase serves as a hub for Imperial Navy fleets patrolling the region and a stopover for traders and travelers passing through the system.
	+ **Chebar** (Capital - Hive City)
	+ **Fortis Chebar** (Fortress)
	+ **Cherundara** (Large City)
	+ **Chebarsian Range** (Mountain Range)
* **Cherun Secundus** - the planet's second moon,  the system's second moon, is a watery world, with a surface that is covered in vast oceans and seas, and only a few scattered islands and archipelagos. The atmosphere is composed mostly of nitrogen and oxygen, with traces of other gasses, creating a breathable environment for aquatic life forms.
* **Cherun Tertius** - the planet's third moon, is a small, barren rock with no atmosphere, and its surface is pitted with impact craters. The planet is uninhabitable and of little strategic value.

### Aquilalore

A gas giant with multiple moons, Aquilalore is a popular destination for spacefaring traders and researchers. The planet's upper atmosphere contains few small starbases and research stations, while its lower layers are home to exotic creatures and valuable resources. Aquilalore has 5 moons.

**Moons**

* **Karabu**
* **Karybis**
* **Karalore**
* **Karybun**
* **al-Karubiyyin**

### Bovisar

The outermost planet in the Cherun system, Bovisar is a frozen ice wasteland with a thin atmosphere and frequent meteor storms. Despite its inhospitable environment, Bovisar is occasionally visited by rogue traders and smugglers seeking to evade Imperial authorities. The planet's surface is dotted with abandoned research stations and mining outposts, left behind by those who failed to survive the planet's deadly conditions. Bosivar has no moon.