Jotunheim

## System Info

SLSC A7III.396654 was charted during exploration efforts funded by Star League Intelligence after the Reunification Wars. SLI began a clandestine program of Deep Periphery exploration in order to root out any hidden bases or resistance movements that might be lingering.

SLSC A7III.396654 can be found near the Aquila Rift, past what was the Rim Worlds Republic and well beyond Lyran Commonwealth borders. It has 9 planets in system all, with one massive gas giant dominating the system. This gas giant, Jotunheim (or J-II) has a total of 8 planet sized moons and was selected for establishing science colony/outpost. Various colonies and stations were set up, but it is on one of the largest moons, Jotunheim II-F, that SLDF-6654 was established.

J-I is the world closest to the White Giant at the center covered in blackened lava plains and has a small station orbiting above it. A Hammer-hab that not only monitors the star's condition, but controls the various energy collection satellites in orbit around it.

The moons Svipdagr (J-II A) and Mengloo (J-II C) are arid with breathable atmospheres. Small settlements dot the landscape of both, housing over 40 million people between the two.

J-III, V, VII are terrestrial worlds that have huge impact craters, all of which have been converted over time into domed cities housing more ComStar refugees. Each of these cities were formerly part of the SLDF facility that was never finished, The Eye having to turned them into housing after the Battle of Tukayyid.

J-VI and IX are both frozen worlds with super canyons exposing various ores. The canyon on IX going to depths far enough to expose the planet's mantle. Various mining and science operations are active on both.

Bylgja (J-VIII) is a frozen planet that has a unique feature; a supermassive cryo-volcano named Kólga. This volcano has made the planet a hazard to study since it is very active and capable of spewing frozen ammonia at incredible velocity into the upper atmosphere, sometimes reaching escape velocity.

Out of all the planets in the system that is a cause for concern, J-IV is the most puzzling. Having only 0.4 gravity and a world spanning canyon that resembles more of a crack, ComStar scientists theorize that it is only a matter of time before something strikes this body causing it to fall apart. Various plans to both prevent and prepare for this event have been put into motion. It is unknown exactly how much this event would affect the system as a whole.

### Locations

* **Iðunn Station**: a large Stanford Torus found orbiting J-IX. It houses 12,000 personnel and is the system's only recharging station.
* **Thrymheim Refinery Complex**: this Star League Era megastructure can be found in the atmosphere of J-II. In addition to harvesting the various gasses from the planet's atmosphere, it is home to an additional 250,000 ComStar technicians and scientists.
* **Gastropnir Defense Station**: another Star League era project. An Aldrin Cycler that moves between J-II and J-VIII converted into a defense platform for ComGuard forces. The *CV Arethusa Navis* and *CV Ismene Navis* (a **Nightwing**-class and **Tracker**-class warship respectively) both use this station as a base of operations.
* **Vimur**: the smallest moon of J-II. This moon was a massive mining operation but is now the systems' main trade and habitat facility for the 5.5 million civilians living there.

## History

Star League Outpost 6654 was just supposed to be a temporary assignment. It was originally established to be a supply depot for SLI efforts in the area. However over time, it grew in capacity and became more of a base, with various facilities to support itself between contact with the Inner Sphere. SL-6654 became a minor hub for "off books" missions being run in that area of the Deep Periphery.

Outpost 6654 had survived the initial stages of the Amaris Coup by virtue of not being listed in any official SLDF rosters. SLI agents had managed to destroy any information on Terra that would lead the Rim Worlds Republicans' forces to them or other bases in the area. Once news of the coup reached SL-6654, they proceeded to lock themselves down, taking in SLDF refugees as they appeared.

During the ten years of the war, the outpost expanded and became more self-sufficient becoming a permanent colony. It managed to stay hidden from the RWR forces by observing a complete blackout with regards to communications with the rest of the SLDF. When the war ended, the outpost had been forgotten about by the surviving SLDF forces, with Kerensky leaving the Inner Sphere on his Exodus having missed the base's existence entirely.

ComStar took over the facility shortly after being put in charge of the HPG Network. They were able track the station's location with access to the transmission logs from other HPG in the vicinity. Once the situation was explained to the remaining personnel on SL-6654, they joined with ComStar and the movement to stockpile SLDF supplies and arms began.

For years, Jotunheim only visited once a year for the occasional resupply. It had become a self sustaining colony. Communication was only via jumpships, the planet's HPG being turned off to keep it secret. Because of it's remote location and these strict security protocols, the Word of Blake was unable to gain a foothold when the Schism occurred. Those agents that had belonged with the Word that rose up were quickly and quietly dealt with by ROM.

When Grey Monday happened and the various powers of the Inner Sphere and Clans became clear, all records of Jotunheim was scrubbed from ComStar records. The colony once again went into isolation. ROM agents belonging to the ultra secret Eye of Providence cabal ruthlessly hunted down any that knew about Jotunheim's existence. Sacrificing themselves if it meant keeping the secret safe.

## Planetary Info

### Geography

The landscape on Jotunheim is a frozen one, with many craters from its early formation. The horizon is dominated by the gas giant that it orbits and the other moons are often visible to the naked eye as well. There are two massive canyons that cross the surface, several kilometers wide and at least 1 to 2 kilometers deep in places. It is at the deepest points that liquid water can be found during the daylight, but it is unknown how far deep this goes below the surface. J-II's surface is covered in blue-green fissures that allude to possible plant-life in the form of algae living in the water below the frozen surface.

### Locations

The Armory is an underground storage and maintenance facility. It has recently expanded to hold an entire division and in the past held mechs belonging to the 282nd Division. It was emptied out during for the Battle of Tukayyid and never restocked. Now, it houses ComStar refugees from the inner sphere.

The Eye - A small city-sized communication hub and listening outpost. Capable of monitoring traffic of the HPG Network. Partially disabled by the Grey Monday virus. This complex holds a vast amount of records and is only accessible to acolytes that have been cleared by the Precentor.

The Forge - Having been left on it's own for the 10 years of the Amaris Civil War, the SLDF personnel and scientists began working on ways to create and manufacturer the replacement parts they would need. This involved the creation of a series of factories that could be very quickly retooled and changed to make similar but slightly different parts. This allowed them to custom make the parts needed to repair actuators, gyros, and other such equipment. This series of factories is located underground and is kept secret with only a few able to access it.

The Gardens - Large domed habitats that with the aid of advanced farming techniques and Star League era robotics, is able to produce more than enough food to feed the entire system. The Gardens are often able to restock any vessels easily, including giving them excess cargo pods to take with for either emergencies or trade. The Gardens also include a massive water treatment plant that takes frozen ice from the planet's surface, purifies it, and makes it available for the entire planetary facility as drinking water.

### Notes

Precentor Astrid Cleve is a loyal member of ComStar and believes in its mission. Currently, she is doing her best to take in as many ComStar refugees from the Inner Sphere as she can while making sure to keep her facility safe. She is trying to rebuild the defenses and rearm in case, what she feels might be an inevitable conflict comes. Precentor Cleve has surrounded herself with like minded people that understand the position she's in and will do everything they can to support her, making sure her orders are unquestioned by those outside Jotunheim.