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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Mathilde is an asteroid in a high [[Mars|Martian]] orbit, 150,000km above the planet. It was placed in the orbit by [[Bryn Shander]], and is used as a military base by the nation. Mathilde is also the seat of government for the [[Mathilde (Principality)|Principality of Mathilde]]. Because of it's size, defensability, and strategic location, Mathilde is [[Bryn Shander|Bryn Shander's]] third largest military base behind [[A Baoa Qu]] and [[Axis]], and is the | + | Mathilde is an asteroid in a high [[Mars|Martian]] orbit, 150,000km above the planet. It was placed in the orbit by [[Bryn Shander]], and is used as a military base by the nation. Mathilde is also the seat of government for the [[Mathilde (Principality)|Principality of Mathilde]]. Because of it's size, defensability, and strategic location, Mathilde is [[Bryn Shander|Bryn Shander's]] third largest military base behind [[A Baoa Qu]] and [[Axis]], and is the site for the [[Hermes Alliance|Hermes Alliance's]] [[Mars|Martian]] [[Project Hermes]] [[hyperspace gate]]. |
Mathilde was accompanied in it's orbit by [[New Haven|New Haven's]] asteroid base [[Orion]] at it's [[Wikipedia:Lagrange point#L3|L3]] point. | Mathilde was accompanied in it's orbit by [[New Haven|New Haven's]] asteroid base [[Orion]] at it's [[Wikipedia:Lagrange point#L3|L3]] point. | ||
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==Shipyards== | ==Shipyards== | ||
| − | Mathilde has some of [[Bryn Shander|Bryn Shander's]] largest and busiest shipyards, with the nation's first [[Inverse Class]] super-dreadnought produced in the largest of the asteroid's yards, and a second | + | Mathilde has some of [[Bryn Shander|Bryn Shander's]] largest and busiest shipyards, with the nation's first [[Inverse Class]] super-dreadnought produced in the largest of the asteroid's yards, and a second produced later at the same yard. Many of Bryn Shander's other ships were produced at Mathilde, and nearly a quarter of the nation's ships stationed at the base. |
==Military== | ==Military== | ||
| − | Because it is designed to protect Bryn Shander's [[Wikipedia:O'Neill cylinder|colonies]], Mathilde is heavilly armed, with nearly a quarter of the nation's space fleet stationed at the asteroid, and extensive point defenses. In addition, a colony laser is | + | Because it is designed to protect Bryn Shander's [[Wikipedia:O'Neill cylinder|colonies]], Mathilde is heavilly armed, with nearly a quarter of the nation's space fleet stationed at the asteroid, and extensive point defenses. In addition, a colony laser is in orbit around the asteroid to further add to the Mathilde's defensive capabilities. |
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| + | Most recently, Mathilde has been outfitted with a number of heavy [[Mjolnir gun]] batteries for primarily anti-starship use. | ||
[[Category:Astronomical objects]] | [[Category:Astronomical objects]] | ||
[[Category:Bryn Shander]] | [[Category:Bryn Shander]] | ||
Revision as of 22:24, 16 July 2006
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Overview
Mathilde is an asteroid in a high Martian orbit, 150,000km above the planet. It was placed in the orbit by Bryn Shander, and is used as a military base by the nation. Mathilde is also the seat of government for the Principality of Mathilde. Because of it's size, defensability, and strategic location, Mathilde is Bryn Shander's third largest military base behind A Baoa Qu and Axis, and is the site for the Hermes Alliance's Martian Project Hermes hyperspace gate.
Mathilde was accompanied in it's orbit by New Haven's asteroid base Orion at it's L3 point.
Trade
In addition to being a military hub, Mathilde is Bryn Shander's primary economic hub in the Mars system, with 90% of the nation's Martian trade passing through the asteroid at one point or another.
Shipyards
Mathilde has some of Bryn Shander's largest and busiest shipyards, with the nation's first Inverse Class super-dreadnought produced in the largest of the asteroid's yards, and a second produced later at the same yard. Many of Bryn Shander's other ships were produced at Mathilde, and nearly a quarter of the nation's ships stationed at the base.
Military
Because it is designed to protect Bryn Shander's colonies, Mathilde is heavilly armed, with nearly a quarter of the nation's space fleet stationed at the asteroid, and extensive point defenses. In addition, a colony laser is in orbit around the asteroid to further add to the Mathilde's defensive capabilities.
Most recently, Mathilde has been outfitted with a number of heavy Mjolnir gun batteries for primarily anti-starship use.
