[3063] Seen from orbit, Rukbat is a wonderful expanse of endless oceans, tropical islands and small continents,
with woodlands and green valleys aplenty. The majestic mountains, capped with only the slightest dusting of snow
and ice, are treasure troves of minerals, and the seas are full of life. It therefore came as a surprise when the first
colonists to set foot on Rukbat discovered their newfound paradise was thoroughly poisonous. The air, containing
only slightly more nitrogen than Terran standard, was not a problem, but everything else, from the waters and
soils to the native flora and fauna, was.
Scientists quickly realized that the alien biochemistry of Rukbat's diverse ecosystem was completely incompatible
with humans, creating a serious problem for the settlers. Moreover, this incompatibility extended to the water and
soil. Though purifiers could help negate the more nauseating effects of Rukbat's freshwater table, the soil,
saturated with the byproducts of the native life forms, could not sustain the colonists' crops. To support the mining
communities that sprang up around the extensive mountain chains, the inhabitants of Rukbat had to import all of
their foodstuffs and obtain a healthy number of water purifiers.
Under the Terran Hegemony, during the height of the Star League, efforts were made to introduce genetically
altered crops and livestock to Rukbat, but they met with only limited success. The altered crops, a bit more
sustainable than the expensive, high-maintenance altered cattle, helped lessen Rukbat's nutritional woes, but the
planet remained dependent on offworld meats and produce. Meanwhile, the mineral mining industry continued to
grow, the basis for the large cities of New Glasgow and Korbensberg on the primary island continent of
Schender Prime.
During the Amaris crisis, the Usurper's troops resorted to scorched-earth tactics, destroying Rukbat's few viable
farms as they retreated from the liberating SLDF troops. The fall of the Star League and the onset of the
Succession Wars worsened the situation, throwing the planet's precarious agricultural system into ruin once again.
Never able to recover, Rukbat remains dependent on its neighbor worlds for the basics of life.
[3132] Never able to recover, Rukbat remained dependent on its neighbor worlds for the basics of life until the
rise of the Republic. Now, thanks to the relocation of several members of Clans Wolf and Nova Cat—and with
them, their valuable scientists, whose experience in genetics far exceeds even that of the Star League in its glory
days—Rukbat’s agricultural worries may soon be over.
The capital city of Oskart is located on Schender Minor, Rukbat’s second largest island continent, located just
south of Schender Prime. The planet’s other major island continent, Melrin, lies mostly south of the equator and is
home to the Kolivar Enclave, an experimental agricultural commune managed by Clan scientists in an effort to
restore Rukbat’s food economy.
[3132] Rukbat was originally part of the Draconis Combine until the creation of The Republic. Rukbat became
part of Prefecture II under the control of The Republic. After the fall of the HPG Network Fortress Republic was
created and many of the worlds under its control were set free.
[3135] Rukbat was released from the control of The Republic.
After being released from The Republic, Rukbat fell under the influence of the Vega territory.
with woodlands and green valleys aplenty. The majestic mountains, capped with only the slightest dusting of snow
and ice, are treasure troves of minerals, and the seas are full of life. It therefore came as a surprise when the first
colonists to set foot on Rukbat discovered their newfound paradise was thoroughly poisonous. The air, containing
only slightly more nitrogen than Terran standard, was not a problem, but everything else, from the waters and
soils to the native flora and fauna, was.
Scientists quickly realized that the alien biochemistry of Rukbat's diverse ecosystem was completely incompatible
with humans, creating a serious problem for the settlers. Moreover, this incompatibility extended to the water and
soil. Though purifiers could help negate the more nauseating effects of Rukbat's freshwater table, the soil,
saturated with the byproducts of the native life forms, could not sustain the colonists' crops. To support the mining
communities that sprang up around the extensive mountain chains, the inhabitants of Rukbat had to import all of
their foodstuffs and obtain a healthy number of water purifiers.
Under the Terran Hegemony, during the height of the Star League, efforts were made to introduce genetically
altered crops and livestock to Rukbat, but they met with only limited success. The altered crops, a bit more
sustainable than the expensive, high-maintenance altered cattle, helped lessen Rukbat's nutritional woes, but the
planet remained dependent on offworld meats and produce. Meanwhile, the mineral mining industry continued to
grow, the basis for the large cities of New Glasgow and Korbensberg on the primary island continent of
Schender Prime.
During the Amaris crisis, the Usurper's troops resorted to scorched-earth tactics, destroying Rukbat's few viable
farms as they retreated from the liberating SLDF troops. The fall of the Star League and the onset of the
Succession Wars worsened the situation, throwing the planet's precarious agricultural system into ruin once again.
Never able to recover, Rukbat remains dependent on its neighbor worlds for the basics of life.
[3132] Never able to recover, Rukbat remained dependent on its neighbor worlds for the basics of life until the
rise of the Republic. Now, thanks to the relocation of several members of Clans Wolf and Nova Cat—and with
them, their valuable scientists, whose experience in genetics far exceeds even that of the Star League in its glory
days—Rukbat’s agricultural worries may soon be over.
The capital city of Oskart is located on Schender Minor, Rukbat’s second largest island continent, located just
south of Schender Prime. The planet’s other major island continent, Melrin, lies mostly south of the equator and is
home to the Kolivar Enclave, an experimental agricultural commune managed by Clan scientists in an effort to
restore Rukbat’s food economy.
[3132] Rukbat was originally part of the Draconis Combine until the creation of The Republic. Rukbat became
part of Prefecture II under the control of The Republic. After the fall of the HPG Network Fortress Republic was
created and many of the worlds under its control were set free.
[3135] Rukbat was released from the control of The Republic.
After being released from The Republic, Rukbat fell under the influence of the Vega territory.
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Rukbat
Star Type: K9IV
Position in System: 2 (of 8)
Number of Moons: 1 (Aladanna)
Days to Jump Point: 5
Surface Water: 89%
Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
Surface Gravity: 1.12
Equatorial Temp: 38° C
Highest Native Life: Mammal
Population: 1,451,000,000
Capital: Oskart
Governor: Harawe Akino
Planetary Legate: Alysson Niitaka
Continents: Melrin, Schender Minor,
Schender Prime
Star Type: K9IV
Position in System: 2 (of 8)
Number of Moons: 1 (Aladanna)
Days to Jump Point: 5
Surface Water: 89%
Atm. Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
Surface Gravity: 1.12
Equatorial Temp: 38° C
Highest Native Life: Mammal
Population: 1,451,000,000
Capital: Oskart
Governor: Harawe Akino
Planetary Legate: Alysson Niitaka
Continents: Melrin, Schender Minor,
Schender Prime
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