Blechstein

Blechstein (also known as People's Republic of Blechstein)

(HD 13167)

Alliance of Independent Settlements

Distance from Sol 488 ly

System civilian population 478,514

Ascension 02 08 14 Declination -24 41 43

Stars in system (single-star system)

HD 13167, 1.35 solar masses, 2.39 solar radii, metallicity unknown, spectral class G3 V

Non-CHZ planets (none)

Non-CHZ moons (none)

CHZ planets

Blechstein Prime (Blechstein 1), 1052 Earth masses, unknown Earth radii, orbital period 2613 days, semi-major axis 4.1 AU, orbital eccentricity 0.56, equilibrium temperature unknown, uninhabited

CHZ moons

Blechstein (Blechstein 1 b), 1.4 Earth masses, 1.23 Earth radii, equilibrium temperature 277 K, population 470,514

## History

### Colonization Period

Blechstein was first colonized by the Union of Human Workers in 3549. In 3560 the colonists rebelled against the UHW government, and became independent, although the Blechstein system was still technically at war with the UHW (and its ally, the Bandorian Protectorate), until an agreement was reached in 4235.

### UHW Period

The People's Republic of Blechstein, with an initial force of 50,000 colonists, was established in 3549. The local UHW government, which marked the first time the UHW had colonized a star system on its own, was overthrown in the Blechstein Revolution, which lasted from 2 February 3560 to the government's surrender on 5 October 3560. The new government of Blechstein declared war on the UHW and the Bandorian Protectorate, which had deployed some auxiliary forces to Blechstein in an attempt to assist the local government in quelling the revolution.

### Independent Period

From 3560 to 3624 the People's Republic of Blechstein was an independent star system, not part of any major faction. However, due to many low-level hit-and-run attacks by the UHW Navy and Protectorate Navy, the system was constantly on a state of high military alert, with at least a minor skirmish taking place in the system on almost a monthly basis. This resulted in the People's Republic failing to develop much industry outside of military industrial manufacturing, and falling below the levels of other comparable systems even in this respect, since the main focus of the manufacturing industry was starships. There was only one starship manufacturer, PRB Shipyards, and it produced several well-known designs, which began to give the system some notoriety. However, the system began to fall into financial decline by the 3610's, and applied to join the AIS in 3617; their request was accepted in 3624, after some negotiation over the degree of independence the system would be allowed to maintain, and the fact that it was still involved in an active war against the UHW and Bandorian Protectorate.

### AIS Period

Starting in 3624, the People's Republic of Blechstein was a member in the Alliance of Independent Settlements. It was known for being quite troublesome when it came to alliance-wide decision making, with its representatives constantly objecting to various proposals over the most trivial of reasons. In 3785 a jump gate was finally constructed in the system, opening it up to interstellar trade and bringing a new era of prosperity. In 3798 a factory of UAP Shipyards was opened in Blechstein.

### 4025 Guide to the Universe

Blechstein is one of the oddball members of the Alliance of Independent Settlements. Its local government is an extremely tyrannical communist dictatorship, and it is fiercely independent, even having its own starship manufacturer. Many citizens are executed for questioning local government policies, or saying that other star systems have better quality of life, or a larger industrial base, a more powerful navy and so on. This keeps the population at a very low level compared to other colonies that have been established for similar amounts of time. In addition, immigration rates for Blechstein are the lowest of any system in the AIS. It is also technically at war with the UHW and the Bandorian Protectorate, so if you come to this system, be wary of the occasional battle between local naval forces and Protectorate Navy or UHW Navy forces. The UEO has virtually no presence in Blechstein, and the People's Liberation Navy of Blechstein quickly destroys UEO squadrons once they are detected in the system.