Fortress worlds

That could just mean a thick low level fog of chlorine or ammonia, the pressure would be low because you wouldn't need miles of atmosphere for it to be dense

And fortress worlds have to be self sufficient, nasty atmospheres would prevent that, also 70% of its surface is covered by something that isn't water. I would suggest changing the atmosphere, I know thats not a popular suggestion to make but it would give us a really nice fortress world.

Thank you for updating these worlds in the Systems of the Castellan Subsector thread CELS.

FW1 that you generated has turned out as a very interesting planet CELS (Prezzie for your copy of H&E!)

Concept for FW1 -

Largely Terran-like planet (of current day), it has a large population compared with other systems in the sub. It is located behind many worlds in the Castellan Line - a secondary line planet if you will.

It may have been the centre of light industry and processing for the agriworlds in the subsector. It could have also provided a great deal of manpower to the agriworlds across the subsector. In this way the agriworlds are 'colony' worlds of FW1, not completely under control but relying on the homeworld for manpower, finances and heavy machinery.

At present FW1 is a source of many IG regiments that are garrisoned on the other fortress worlds. In particular, Kolkhoz, Saylonia and Apoc, will recieve large numbers of regiments from FW1. It has the resources to supply much of the sub with military hardware, both personal and vehicles. Despite its distance (relative) from the front lines it is still heavily militarised (think WWII Terra).

Why hasn't FW1 supplanted Massil as sub-sector capital?

Massil was founded as the capital system in M31; FW1 at a similar time but as a more agricultural world. Following the First Invasion, the 1st LMP established the new command centre for the defence of Castellan on Massil. FW1 soon under went a 'industrialisation' driven by the Munitorium. Populations boomed and many industries were established to supply the war effort. The LMP kept control of the sub on Massil due to its location and more important history in the fight against the orks.

Comments?

I wouldn't call FW1 a second-line Fortress world. Just look at the planets that are closer to the Ork empire. One star, one asteroid field, two barren worlds, a listening post and Kolkhoz. It seems to me that FW1 would have its hands full, and will be unable to send any troops to Saylonia.

That is, unless we expand the Castellan subsector, but I assume that's not being done since I haven't heard anything about that.

I think FW1 would be a vital component in holding off the Orks. It has a large population and lots of resources, so it would be able to support a large fleet, and to launch counter-attacks against the orks. Considering its likely importance to the navy, it will probably have seen some ground invasions by the orks, as they try to take over the space docks, and then the planet.

A good reason why it didn't become the capital of the subsector could be that it is more often engaged in war than Massil. And you generally don't want your capital near the frontline.

CELS sorry for the confusion, I have just realised that you have replaced the UWP for Saylonia with FW1. FW2 is in the location that I though FW1 was in!

Could you change them around if possible?

I.e have FW1 in location 12,37,5 and return Saylonia to normal. Let me know if you think otherwise.

Updated Subsector Star Chart - CELS please remove the larger and annoying link to the older chart.

EDIT - sorry I can't change the picture size, any help?



Ork attacks will come from the back left face of the cube.

Kolkhoz is the frontier world

Massil, Apoc and Horp's Station are closest towards Anargo

This shows the direction of attacks from the Ork Empire, sorry for the swiftly drawn chart.

F1 is beautiful, nice terran atmosphere, 60% water, nice and big so the gravity will be just right, loads of resources, and oooh K-V star, its paradise and if no one else takes it I will.


To be honest all I was getting at was that I would have to change its designation from civilised to fortress, the fact I wont have to change what I have written is a bonus. I've also upped the population significantly, as i'm drawing in replacement people from two hive worlds. So that will automatically increase the army and again I don't have to change anything.

Do fortress worlds manufacture their own system defense ships, just sublight ships mind, not warp ships.