Alfheim

## System Info

Alfheim is the 4th planet closest to the star and has 3 moons that orbit in that have a significant effect on the oceans on Alfheim, making the turbulent and almost impossible for any surface craft. Most of the settlements found on Alfheim have been located on the cliffs high above the sea level or inland away from the coasts and from the dangers of flooding.

## History

SLDF Medical Research Station 331 was built to help research cures to some of the deadliest and most contagious diseases and viruses known to the Inner Sphere. The decision was made to use a world in the deep periphery and to leave it off SLDF records in order to protect its research from enemy organizations. The only ones with knowledge of the facility were SLDF officials with high level security clearance.

The planet was chosen for its remoteness and earth-like conditions and for being a mostly arboreal planet, with very little fauna to worry about. However, during the survey, SLDF teams discovered the wreckage of several jumpships. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that a small fleet of settlers from the First Exodus had miss-jumped and crashed here. Survey teams were quickly pulled and replaced to with SLDF Recon in case the settlers were hostile. After several missions, it was determined that the settlers were still on the planet. They had not only adapted to the planet's higher gravity, but had regressed. They were now organized into primitive tribes with small villages scattered all across the planet. Feeling that the population should be left alone, the decision was made to put a station in orbit instead.

A prototype of the ***Oppenheimer***-Class station was put in orbit around the world, and a several SLDF ships were placed at it's disposal. These ships were to help with protecting the station should the need aside and to assist with whatever projects were needed. It was even equipped with a small HPG for emergency use. Only once a year would a cargo ship arrive from the Inner Sphere with supplies. The station have to learn be self sufficient and over time developed its own food, water, and repair facilities in order to lessen the amount of supplies needed.

The station would be in operation until contact was lost during the Reunification War in 2589. A final communication was sent, but in the chaos of the Amaris Coup, the records of that last contact would be lost and the station's fate not learned of until the system was rediscovered by ComStar ships in 3044. A virus had breached containment and a conflict had erupted before protocols had been enacted. (See *The Containment War - WIP)*

After prolonged clean up efforts, ComStar was able to occupy the station and recover some of the research. It remained secure in ComStar's hands until the Schism. In 3079, contact with the system was once again lost. However, because of the events of the Jihad, it was only after the Word of Blake was defeated that the Eye was able to focus on establishing contact. This involved retaking the system from Word of Blake forces that had managed to seize the system to use its research for biological terrorism on the Inner Sphere and Clans. ( See *The God* War - WIP)

## Planetary Info

### Geography

The extreme temperatures are only found on the desert islands near the equator and the polar regions near the poles. Otherwise, most of the planet falls into a moderate climate range.

Recently a survey team has discovered that a few meters below the surface, there appears to be a planet-wide network of tunnels. Plans are currently underway to map and explore them.

### Locations

Alfheim is currently being used to allow Comstar Remnants to regroup away from the Republic of the Sphere's reach. Under Precentor Hera Locksley's management, Station 331 has been retooled to act once again as a medical research facility and hospital, Comstar has also settled the planet in a few places. Still opting for a light touch, they maintain only a few small outposts. Survey missions move across the planet looking for resources, new flora and fauna, and unexploded munitions from the conflict with the Word of Blake.

These outposts also serve as trade posts to nearby tribes, helping them with medicine, and clean water. Most of the tribes are still wary, remembering how they were treated under the previous occupants. However a few tribes have started allowing for aid programs and other direct partnerships to begin.

### Flora/Fauna

Alfheim is covered in dense forests comprised of giant tower-like trees (50m +) with light green leaves. In addition to the human tribes, there are semi intelligent light green pentapods living in the forests. Known for releasing a noxious fluid when threatened, so both groups stay away from each other.