Iota star system

The **Iota star system** is a pre-charted primary star system and gate network in Evochron Legacy.

## Summary

A small system, isolated in the war and fiercely independent even among the Federation. There is little money to be made that a rich technology system wouldn't surpass. Yet, the people and their history are a love letter to self-determination and unwavering spirit. A love any mercenary or Federal pilot can share when they help the people repel any unjust invaders.

## Location

The **Iota star system** lies in the center of the Iota region.

## Attributes

* Nebula Prevalence: None
* Asteroid Prevalence: Low
* Local Ship Abilities: Medium
* Military Carriers: 0
* Economy Classes: I
	+ Fulcrum distance
* Control: Federation

## History

### During Legends/Mercenaries

Even though it is considered a Richton territory, Iota citizens consider themselves to be independent from any major government or military faction. Shortly after the system was colonized, the colonies asked for independence. Richton leadership initially denied the request, but due to their inability to enforce their rule as a result of the ongoing Federation war at the time, Iota was allowed to govern itself and has remained an independent system since that time. A strong economy and an advanced industrial manufacturing system provides one of the most high paying systems in the region where even raw metal ore is a valuable commodity.

Faction Details:

* Energy Companies - Strong presence, supports manufacturing.
* Navy/Military - Strong presence, well equipped.
* Rebels - Unknown presence, scattered, encounters are fairly rare.
* Guilds/Clans - Unknown presence, scattered, encounters are fairly rare.
* Miners - Moderate presence, metal ore is generally in high demand.

### After the Insanity War

After Richton dissolved and the system needed a new protector, Iota joined the Federation. Their fierce independent spirit never waned and grew among their free-spirited peers in the Federation.

When Thuban and the First Federation began to ultimately fall to the Alliance and the Empire of Sol, Iota enacted their final trump card. Instead of being conquered, Iota chose to destroy their own jump gate to remain free from Sol's imperial grasp.

Even though Sol tried to rebuild the gate in 2852 the plan ultimate stalled and partially failed due to sabotage and major losses. The most likely candidate for this sabotage and active denial are the people of Iota which managed to stall the gate effort long enough for the Federation to regroup and reform as the Second Federation and sent reinforcements before Sol was ready to send an invasion through the newly constructed gate.

Today Iota remains independent with no station to claim its airspace not of their own choice. The Federation itself manages the tactical fuel refinery and shipyard near the gas giant and asteroid field to protect the proud people of Iota right at the gate. There seldom was a system more deserving of this protection, yet likely less in need. Most Iotan people would rather die than surrender.

## Trade Routes

Iota is an isolated strategic base of the Federation in Alliance border territory with no gate to Emerald. Expect most trade to be done by weapon fire with only one industrial world available and a gas giant.

## Stellar Bodies

Local Stars: 1

* Iota A
	+ Coordinates: (-2498 0 -1498)

Local Planets: 2

* Iota 2 - Iota Minor
	+ Coordinates: (-2497 0 -1498)
	+ Distance: 1 Sector
	+ Economy: Industry
	+ Population: One capital, one settlement
	+ Terrain: Desert
	+ Conditions: No atmosphere
	+ Special Status: Ringless, Dead world

* Iota 1 - Iota Prime
	+ Coordinates: (-2500 0 -1500)
	+ Distance: 3 Sectors
	+ Gas Giant
	+ Special Status: Multiringed

Iota 1 (Iota Prime)Iota 2 (Iota Minor)
## Stations and Carriers

### Stations

* Iota Station (-2500 0 -1500)
	+ Federation

## Jump Gates

* Rigel (-2500 0 -1500)
	+ Destination: (-3195 0 -2495)

## Stellar Resources

### Asteroids

Grey

* Asteroid Mine: (-2500 0 -1500)
	+ Metal = Med / Diamond = Med / Platinum = Med

## Colonized Sectors

* Iota Prime Sector - Scanned / No Unknowns
* Iota Minor Sector - Scanned / No Unknowns

## Important Sectors

* Iota A Sector - Scanned / No Unknowns
* Vonari Hypergate Sector - Actually closer to another RNG system