Thuringia

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# Areas of Interest

A nebula of concentrated gas veils the entire north-eastern periphery of the Thuringia system. The main component of the cloud is a mixture of elemental hydrogen, sulfides and alkanes, along with faint traces of noble gases. No attempts at extraction have been made so far, as it would require extensive refining of the gas, making its use as fuel rather unprofitable currently. The nebula also contains large crystalline structures which are presumed to be the remains of ancient xeno-algae colonies that died out when they ran out of nutrients millions of years ago. These structures represent a unique opportunity for the xenobiologists of the MND to study the objects and extant organisms on site, in search of possible military, industrial, or terraforming uses for the algae.

The Federal Rheinland Military and MND chose this location with good reason. Thuringia's nature makes coordinated assaults rather difficult, with the Hohenfeld being an easily defended location and the only known entrance to this system blocked by the military's reserve fleet. The Military and MND also established a combat training ground for special forces here - often seen performing live fire drills, flight maneuvers or experimental weapons tests. Security in the area is maintained by frequent patrols of the Federalists elite forces and an autonomous defence flotilla.

### Salzungenebel

**>>>WARNING: RESTRICTED AREA<<<**

A grey colored, yellow to green shimmery nebula, whose composition is a toxic cocktail of carbonaceous gases and halogens mixed with metal dust particles.

Caution is advised when passing through the area without shields. Electromagnetic fields emitted by board electronics attract iron particles from the nebula and can result in damage to crucial ship components. The MND has imposed a quarantine upon the nebula due to an unspecified threat within.

### Suhl Anomaly

**>>>WARNING: NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD<<<**

The Suhl expanse is a naturally occurring, though only recently expanding phenomenon surrounding the system. Nothing is as mysterious as the Suhl, which is almost invisible to the human eye and unique in Sirius. Its quantum fields and electromagnetic interference are responsible for Thuringia's infamous system-wide disturbances that heavily disrupt scanners and communication systems. Nastrand apparently disrupts all kinds of radio signals, and throws back fragments that result in false scanner readings. Patrol wings occasionally report shrill background noises emanating from the anomaly, typically described as a "metallic howl" or "grinding". Other incidents have demonstrated the enormous shearing forces within the expanse, inexorably tearing apart every object that makes direct contact.

According to rumors, the MND experimented with the artificial generation and stabilisation of quantum fields for military jump technology. However, the anomaly began to expand after an accident occurred in the year 820 AS, during various field tests in close orbit of Planet Gotha. It is believed the original research station is still intact and currently taking measures to prevent the expansion of the anomaly. Researchers fear the Nastrand could expand into colonized systems with catastrophic consequences.

The MND advises pilots not to rely on sensors and to avoid all contact with quantum singularities, since these are still unexplored and extremely dangerous. Dozens of wrecks trapped within the anomaly are a testament to the destructive forces of the Suhl, a warning to all pilots attempting to pass through open space in Thuringia without up to date nav maps or extensive personal knowledge of the area.

## Asteroid Fields

### Nordhausen Fragments

**>>>CAUTION<<<**

A huge asteroid belt of planetary fragments and radioactive debris orbiting Thuringia's star, most of which are the remains of Planet Gotha that broke apart due to unknown circumstances in 820 AS. Nordhausen features moderate deposits of metal ores and radioactive elements. However, its distance and threats elsewhere in the system have rendered exploitation infeasible. The area is currently used as a weapons testing site by the Rheinland Military and MND. Closer analysis of the planetary fragments reveal signatures of nuclear and antimatter explosions, as well as traces of unidentified matter.

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### Unstrut-Minesektor

**>>>WARNING: RESTRICTED AREA<<<**

A high-security perimeter surrounding a gigantic arsenal of the Rheinland Military hidden deep within the Hohenfeld cloud. The mines were laid in hurry and show irregularities in their distribution. Some gaps are large enough for small vessels to pass through from outside. There are three main passages through the minefield, all large enough for an entire fleet to pass through within a short period of time.

### Salzungegraben

**>>>CAUTION<<<**

Once the mothballed Imperal Reserve Fleet during the 80-Years War, today a ship graveyard of historical significance that serves as a reminder of the Empire's war efforts. These are the last existing remnants of the Imperial Navy's elite fleet, all lined up and waiting for the final battle that never came. All of the construction and war machinery abandoned here is no longer functional and has slowly decayed over the past centuries from continuous exposure to the hostile environment of the Folkwangnebel.

In recent years the field has caught the attention of unknown groups who have been dismantling the wrecks to obtain useful materials. Debris and scavenged hulks also reveal numerous attempts to reactivate some of the derelict warships here, attempts which are apparently still ongoing. Many pilots have entered the graveyard to see wrecks of the legendary Imperial Rheinland fleet -- often disappearing without a trace.

## Wrecks

### Karl Speer - C/D-7

The remains of the personal fighter of Admiral Karl Speer of the Rheinland Military. He fought in several battles against Liberty, the Hessians and Corsairs with great success, until the Suhl Anomaly sealed his fate. Due to the dangers posed by entering the Anomaly, the Military has made no attempts to salvage the wreck as of yet.

Contains:

* 1x CERBERUS

### Munin - B-4

An autonomous combat drone of the MND, cause of destruction unknown. Its frame is unusually warped and partially molten, making reactivation impossible. The equipment on board appears to be notably more advanced than standard Rheinland technology. Based on the shape and armament of this craft, it is advised to avoid a fight with functional drones.

Contains:

* 1x DEFILER

### Hugin - G-4

An autonomous combat drone of the MND, cause of destruction unknown. Its frame is unusually warped and partially molten, making reactivation impossible. The equipment on board appears to be notably more advanced than standard Rheinland technology. Based on the shape and armament of this craft, it is advised to avoid a fight with functional drones.

Contains:

* 1x JADE

# Jump Gates/Holes

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