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 ====== The Black Moon ====== ====== The Black Moon ======
-{{:planet:black_moon_-_surface.png?350 |Amelia Stroud and Crash McKill on the surface of the Black Moon }}+{{places:planet:black_moon_-_surface.png?350 |Amelia Stroud and Crash McKill on the surface of the Black Moon }}
  
 Orbiting the first planet of the [[system:halna]] system, this large moon orbits its parent planet approximately once every nine standard days, and itself rotates three times every standard day.  It has a highly eccentric orbit, whipping it quite close to the planet every four to five days before slingshotting it back out to it apogee.  Its extremely rapid rotation has given rise to several theories that the moon is actually a captured planetoid or aggregation of matter from the asteroid belt, ensnared by Graveyard's gravity relatively recently (in cosmic terms). Orbiting the first planet of the [[system:halna]] system, this large moon orbits its parent planet approximately once every nine standard days, and itself rotates three times every standard day.  It has a highly eccentric orbit, whipping it quite close to the planet every four to five days before slingshotting it back out to it apogee.  Its extremely rapid rotation has given rise to several theories that the moon is actually a captured planetoid or aggregation of matter from the asteroid belt, ensnared by Graveyard's gravity relatively recently (in cosmic terms).
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 ====Landing Shafts==== ====Landing Shafts====
  
-{{ :planet:scenes:black_moon_-_eta_shaft.png|Concordia Veil docked in Eta Shaft, 7-C}}+{{ places:planet:scenes:black_moon_-_eta_shaft.png|Concordia Veil docked in Eta Shaft, 7-C}}
  
  
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 =====Common Independently Contracted Jobs===== =====Common Independently Contracted Jobs=====
  
-  * **Orbital Courier:**  Shuttle pilots that ferry cargo between the surface spaceport and large freighters in orbit, and occasionally change out the crews staffing Freethinker Station. +  * Orbital Courier:  Shuttle pilots that ferry cargo between the surface spaceport and large freighters in orbit, and occasionally change out the crews staffing Freethinker Station. 
-  * **Gas Miner:**  Pilots that make regular trips to the gas giant Agatha and scoop its upper atmosphere for volatiles such as hydrogen and helium as well as antimatter for use on the colony, usually in the reactors that power it.  These tend to be types of people who are either daring thrill seekers, are desperate to make some quick cash, or simply are too stupid to know better. +  * Gas Miner:  Pilots that make regular trips to the gas giant Agatha and scoop its upper atmosphere for volatiles such as hydrogen and helium as well as antimatter for use on the colony, usually in the reactors that power it.  These tend to be types of people who are either daring thrill seekers, are desperate to make some quick cash, or simply are too stupid to know better. 
-  * **Scout:**  Pilots are occasionally paid to make systematic sweeps of the local area of the system and gather intelligence on interplanetary traffic, as well as reports on any anomalous activity on nearby worlds.+  * Scout:  Pilots are occasionally paid to make systematic sweeps of the local area of the system and gather intelligence on interplanetary traffic, as well as reports on any anomalous activity on nearby worlds.
  
  
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 =====Areas of Interest===== =====Areas of Interest=====
  
-**The Red Slavegirl**+The Red Slavegirl
  
 A two-story well-maintained former machinery tunnel reputed for its Nepleslian brandy and heavily-armed staff. Inside there is an old man telling some war stories and the bar is covered in ancient coins. The bartender is a disgusting-looking male Nepleslian with cybernetic eyes and brown hair. Near the barkeep is a Godwin Armories AM27 Anti-Material Weapon. A two-story well-maintained former machinery tunnel reputed for its Nepleslian brandy and heavily-armed staff. Inside there is an old man telling some war stories and the bar is covered in ancient coins. The bartender is a disgusting-looking male Nepleslian with cybernetic eyes and brown hair. Near the barkeep is a Godwin Armories AM27 Anti-Material Weapon.
  
-**Ye Olde Den**+Ye Olde Den
  
-A mid-size red-carpeted energy generator station famous for its Nepleslian whiskey and dancing bar girls. Inside there is often a dude selling Kaserine pills. The bartender is a creepy Freespacer with golden eyes and red hair and an extra set of robotic arms. Near the barkeep is a minigun (PDR 5).  In YE 36, a simple bar brawl spiralled out of control, erupting into an all-out gun battle that ended with dozens of patrons dead or wounded and caused extensive damage to the establishment. While rumors and "eyewitness" accounts of what exactly happened vary wildly, with some being downright ridiculous, the most common consensus is that what started as a minor altercation spiralled out of control when a pistol wielding Iromakuanhe attempted to restore order by firing a warning shot at the brawlers, hoping to intimidate them into settling down.+A mid-size red-carpeted energy generator station famous for its Nepleslian whiskey and dancing bar girls. Inside there is often a dude selling Kaserine pills. The bartender is a creepy Freespacer with golden eyes and red hair and an extra set of robotic arms. Near the barkeep is a minigun (Tier 3, Heavy Anti-Personnel).  In YE 36, a simple bar brawl spiralled out of control, erupting into an all-out gun battle that ended with dozens of patrons dead or wounded and caused extensive damage to the establishment. While rumors and "eyewitness" accounts of what exactly happened vary wildly, with some being downright ridiculous, the most common consensus is that what started as a minor altercation spiralled out of control when a pistol wielding Iromakuanhe attempted to restore order by firing a warning shot at the brawlers, hoping to intimidate them into settling down.
  
-**The Pit**+The Pit
  
 One of the deepest known tunnel systems located near the collapsed Zeta Shaft, The Pit is a labyrinth of excavated areas lit only by trash barrels and portable lamps that have been taped to crumbling supports, many of which are powered by splicing into exposed power cables.  The most desperate denizens of the Black Moon reside here in shanty towns cobbled together with scrap metal and plastic sheets.  The local population consists mostly of beggars, scavengers, and other "untouchables" unable to make themselves useful elsewhere on the colony, and is largely ignored by the rest of the moon's population.  Disease and hunger are rampant here, as is crime such as murder and theft. One of the deepest known tunnel systems located near the collapsed Zeta Shaft, The Pit is a labyrinth of excavated areas lit only by trash barrels and portable lamps that have been taped to crumbling supports, many of which are powered by splicing into exposed power cables.  The most desperate denizens of the Black Moon reside here in shanty towns cobbled together with scrap metal and plastic sheets.  The local population consists mostly of beggars, scavengers, and other "untouchables" unable to make themselves useful elsewhere on the colony, and is largely ignored by the rest of the moon's population.  Disease and hunger are rampant here, as is crime such as murder and theft.
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 ====The Genocide at Halna==== ====The Genocide at Halna====
-However, it seemed many of these criminals had connections with the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire|Yamataian]] government. Not long after the takeover was completed a [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai|SAoY]] battle fleet jumped in, and proceeded to shoot down vessels in orbit without warning or a chance for them to surrender. Due to the high firing prejudice demonstrated by Yamataian ships, a large number of neutral vessels were promptly destroyed in the attack. After space superiority was achieved by the SAoY they then proceeded to breach multiple city blocks by means of aether bombardment, destroying a number of automatons and killing noncombatants. In support of this effort, power armor ground troops were also sent down to the surface to flush out and execute any remaining survivors. +However, it seemed many of these criminals had connections with the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire|Yamataian]] government. Not long after the takeover was completed a [[stararmy:start|SAoY]] battle fleet jumped in, and proceeded to shoot down vessels in orbit without warning or a chance for them to surrender. Due to the high firing prejudice demonstrated by Yamataian ships, a large number of neutral vessels were promptly destroyed in the attack. After space superiority was achieved by the SAoY they then proceeded to breach multiple city blocks by means of aether bombardment, destroying a number of automatons and killing noncombatants. In support of this effort, power armor ground troops were also sent down to the surface to flush out and execute any remaining survivors. 
  
 A number of ship crews on shore leave realized what was happening and retaliated with nuclear demolitions, annihilating SAoY landing parties once a given sector was either evacuated or purged of survivors. Between the aether bombardment and nuclear devices, the main city was reduced almost completely to rubble and ground forces on both sides all but defeated.  A number of ship crews on shore leave realized what was happening and retaliated with nuclear demolitions, annihilating SAoY landing parties once a given sector was either evacuated or purged of survivors. Between the aether bombardment and nuclear devices, the main city was reduced almost completely to rubble and ground forces on both sides all but defeated. 
  
 ====Reconstruction and Response==== ====Reconstruction and Response====
-Once recording of the battle and the ruthless assault were broadcast Yamatai received considerable political fallout for its butchery. Corporate donations and messages of support flooded in to aid the surviving 'Spacers and local Halna inhabitants rebuild the city. A memorial, the //Tomb of the Libertarians// was erected to honor the fallen locals and [[faction:freespacers:freespacers|'Spacers]] alike, which fought and died side by side during the battle. In response to this Genocide, [[faction:the_free_state|The Free State]] mobilized in fear of further genocide. +Once recording of the battle and the ruthless assault were broadcast Yamatai received considerable political fallout for its butchery. Corporate donations and messages of support flooded in to aid the surviving 'Spacers and local Halna inhabitants rebuild the city. A memorial, the //Tomb of the Libertarians// was erected to honor the fallen locals and [[species:freespacers|'Spacers]] alike, which fought and died side by side during the battle. In response to this Genocide, [[faction:the_free_state|The Free State]] mobilized in fear of further genocide. 
  
 ====The Second Invasion==== ====The Second Invasion====
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 ====The Aftermath==== ====The Aftermath====
-By the end of YE 30, Halna was a seemingly abandoned pile of rubble save for the memorial.  Construction vehicles were the only sign of life after the battle, preserved perfectly in the void waiting for orders to rebuild that would never come.  For months, hundreds of [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai]] starships stood guard, poised to strike at anyone who would dare challenge their most recent conquest. Meanwhile, the [[faction:reds]] built a small supply base in the ruins.+By the end of YE 30, Halna was a seemingly abandoned pile of rubble save for the memorial.  Construction vehicles were the only sign of life after the battle, preserved perfectly in the void waiting for orders to rebuild that would never come.  For months, hundreds of [[stararmy:start]] starships stood guard, poised to strike at anyone who would dare challenge their most recent conquest. Meanwhile, the [[faction:reds]] built a small supply base in the ruins.
  
 ====Reconstruction (As of YE 36)==== ====Reconstruction (As of YE 36)====
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 Artwork by [[user:Foxtrot813]] Artwork by [[user:Foxtrot813]]
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 +places.place_name    : The Black Moon
 +places.place_opened  : 
 +places.place_cat     : moon
 +places.place_image   : 
 +places.place_flag    : 
 +places.place_faction : Independent
 +places.parent_place  : Halna
 +places.place_description : 
 +places.place_pop     : 
 +places.place_grid    : 
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