Fiction:Twelve Worlds



"The center of history, culture and tourism of the Republic, twelve beautiful worlds standing against the void of space."


 * Empress Ramashe

The Twelve Colonies were once the most important worlds in the United Republic of Cyrannus, however they were recently brought to their knees due to the Intergalactic War, the evil Cognatus almost completely destroyed the twelve lovely worlds.

The colonies are the still the centre and heart of Libertus history, culture and understanding. Located in the Coruannus System, a vast and complex system, comprised of four stars: Heran Alpha, Heran Beta, Heran Gamma, and Heran Delta. The stars come together to form two binary systems, which orbit each other around a central barycenter every 550,000 years. Both of these systems are located approximately .19 light years away.

'Battlestar Galactica inspires this system and the Twelve Colonies themselves. While the Milky Way’s four quadrants in Star Trek inspire its layout.'

Heran Alpha
Heran Alpha is known as the capital of the Coruannus System, as it houses the capital of the Twelve Colonies, Caprica, the planet on which the Libertus developed. Much later in the history of the Libertus, did they discover they have twelve closely linked species, the chances of this happening are astronomical, some have even suggested that a divine hand is at work…

Heran Alpha itself is a main sequence star, much like Earth’s own sun and it’s system is filled with astronomical wonders such as minor nebulae, etc. The system’s main stellar objects are:


 * Styx – Styx is a world of molten lava, it is located much too close to Heran Alpha in order to support life. However, recently Republic scientists have researched it, and have built a base on its northern pole.


 * Caprica and Picona – These two colonies are often considered the most important. They share a common orbit. Caprica is a lush and fertile planet, and Picona is a turquoise aquatic paradise. They are often seen as twins in old Libertus stories.


 * Lunasa – Lunasa is the tiny moon of Caprica, it has been teraformed into a lush and life-baring moon by URC scientists.


 * Orpheus – Orpheus is the largest gas giant in the Coruannus System, it is 159,000 km at its equator and has over 89 moons, most captured asteroids. A giant storm has been raging across its surface for over 90,000 years.


 * Ixion Asteroid Field – This asteroid field in often used by miners. Scientists believe that it was once a planet pulled apart by the gas giant of Orpheus.


 * Tauronsa – A major colony, Tauronsa is located beyond the Ixion Asteriod Field and yet it can still support life. The people of Tauronsa are generally distrustful of the Republic government.


 * Gemenoan – A highly religious colony, Gemenoan is known for its literal translations of the sacred scrolls of the Libertus.


 * Aeneas – A tiny and desolite moon, home to a small Republic Navy base. Believed to be an escaped moon of Orpheus.

Heran Beta
Heran Beta was the first system in Coruannus to become spacefaring, and its most important planet; Virgon has long been assiocated with imperial might. However, after the Inter-colonial Wars and the unification of the colonies, its might died down. Beta is home to many colonies that have an independent culture and way of life.


 * Troy – Sometimes considered important enough to be one of the colonies, Troy is rich in materials and natural resources and has been heavily exploited by Virgon and Leonaisa.


 * Virgon – Once the center of the Twelve Colonies, Virgon influence once spread across the four systems, however it began to decline with the rise of Caprica.


 * Hibernia – Home to an ethic group of Libertus who where once violently opposed to Virgon rule (Its home planet), now it is a vibrant and prosperous moon.


 * Leonaisa – A rich and important colony, Leonaisa has a long history of conflict with Virgon, however now they are relatively friendly.


 * Iris Asteroid Belt – Used for pilot training exercises.


 * Athena – The second largest planet in the four systems. Athena is a striking planet with lovely rings and clouds of all shades of red. It has forty-nine moons.


 * Nephele – A tiny planet with a barely habitable surface.

Heran Gamma
Heran Gamma is the least inhabited and understood system in the Four Systems. The star itself is a main sequence star, slightly smaller then Heran Alpha, and as such it has planets that can support life.


 * Thanatos – A molten shell that many Libertus believe is the closest thing to hell in the entire systems.


 * Scorpia – Once a great colony, Scorpia lost much during the Intergalactic War, being destroyed. However, in the aftermath, it has recovered significantly, the planet now solely produces the Twelve Colonies’ new fleet.


 * Librana – Librana is an important center for the law and the courts of the entire Republic. A lush planet, it is often considered to be the birthplace of democratic freedoms.


 * Pandrossos - The sole moon of Librana, Pandrossos is a biologists'paradise, home to many different aliens.


 * Sagittaria – Sagittaria is a rather unimportant colony. Its inhabitants are strong believers in religion and many dislike modern technology.


 * Pelion – A large, almost green gas giant, it is extremely cold, and houses over 30 moons, all of which are frozen and uninhabitable.

Heran Delta
Heran Delta is a reddish main sequence star that has many planets and astronomical objects orbiting it. It is home to three colonies, Canceron, Aerilona and Aquaria, and in recent years it has become a center of trade and commerce, and the home of many intergalactic companies.

Deltan citizens (Anyone from Heran Delta) have little respect for the citizens of Heran Alpha, and the rivalry is still strong to this day.


 * Lethe – Lethe is a sulphoric world which a high temperature and low oxygen.


 * Aeolus Asteroid Belt – The Aeolus Asteriod Belt has a long history of exploitation and mining from Aerilona and Canceron.


 * Aerilona and Canceron – Twin planets that were badly affect by Cognatus assaults, the two colonies are now prosperous once more.


 * Aquaria – An icy world that is home to small villages and towns. However, it has a rich and vibrant culture.


 * Hestia – A small gas giant, Hestia has ten moons, one of which is populated.


 * Janea – A small temperate moon that is home to many animal and plant life.

Other

 * Ragnar – Ragnar is a huge gas giant which orbits the entire four systems at the central barycenter. Ragnar is 138,000 km across, but only has one moon. The planet houses an important Republic base in orbit.

Aerilona

 * Population – 1.1 billion
 * Capital – Promethea
 * Attractions – Promethean Academy, Countryside, farms.
 * Patron God - Zeu'naí

Aerilona is a primary agricultural planet, which is the second planet from Heran Delta. The planet shares an orbit with the planet, Canceron. The colony of Aerilona is probably most known for its great farms, which during the time of the Inter-Colonial Wars was the primary food provider to the colonies.

The planet hosts few large cities, with the exception of the city of Promethea, which is home to only 3 million people, most of whom live in small low rise apartments. The people of Aerilona have a strong dislike for Capricans and Virgonians, the two most cosmopolitan colonies, which conflicts with the Aerilonians traditional ways.

During the, Aerilona came under heavy attack from the Cognatus. After a lengthy battle between the Allies, made up of the and the, and the Cognatus, the allies emerged victorious in space, but not before the Cognatus unleashed a deadly bioweapon, killing all of Aerolona’s crops. Luckily, however, the damage has since been reversed.

Aquaria

 * Population – 670,000
 * Capital – None
 * Attractions – Oceans, lakes, ice fields, Healia
 * Patron God - Poseió-dío

Aquaria is the least population colony in the four systems, with only 670,000 people calling it home. This is probably due to the frequent ice storms that the planet receives from both the north and south pole.

Aquaria is not home to many cities, in fact, the majority of the settlements are mere town and villages, something that off worlders often find amazing. The colony does not even have a capital city, however in recent years, a small parliament has been formed with its own prime minister in order to deal with the small colonies internal matters.

The small population found on the planet however, has a vibrant culture and history, and are known across Cyrannus for being kind and caring.

Canceron

 * Population – 8.9 billion
 * Capital – Illumiana
 * Attractions – Beaches, sunny weather, Illumiana Tower
 * Patron God - Her'aiá

Canceron is the largest colony in all the four systems, both in terms of size and population. During the times of the Intercolonial Wars, Canceron was largely overcrowded and slums polluted even the capital city of Illumiana. However, over time, the colony vastly improved, gleaming skyscrapers replaced the slums. The planet became very important to the Twelve Colonies, and as such was invaded three times by an alien power.

The first attack occurred during the early stages of the Trucinex War, when the Imperium invaded the planet in full force after the assault on Caprica. Luckily, the allies prevailed. The next attack occurred during the Second Galactic War, when the Imperial Alliance attacked the colony, with the aid of their new members, the Mortalitas. Quickly laying siege, the Imperials successfully attacked and took control of the planet, only to be repelled by Admiral Cretacea’s fleet. The most extreme attack occurred during the Intergalactic War, when the Cognatus glassed ¾ of the planet.

Luckily, it has since recovered.

Caprica

 * Population – 4.5 billion
 * Capital– Caprica City
 * Official Language – Caprican
 * Patron God - Apol’lao
 * Attractions - Caprica City, Delphi, Oldale, Presidential Pyramid, Caprica City Hall, Pantheon Bridge, Atlas Arena, Apol'laoi Building, Old Caprica

is known as the capital of the Twelve Colonies. Being the original world the Caprican Libertus evolved on, Caprica holds deep significance to them. Caprica itself is a verdant green, blue world when seen from orbit and is generally considered to be one of the richest planets in the entire, as well as the most important.

The huge capital of Caprica City is home to over 8 million people and is an ocean front metropolis, in the planets temperate regions. Caprica is often seen as the center of the Twelve Colonies, as it is the center of science, arts, culture and learning.

After the Treaty of Corulus, the Twelve Colonies once again became an independent nation within the URC, with its own government and military of large battlestars. Both a Colonial Fleet and a Republic Fleet in orbit protect Caprica from alien invasion. Long a supporter of the and later, the, Caprica has seen a transition in recent times, becoming one of the key worlds within the Empire.

Gemenoan

 * Population – 2.7 billion
 * Capital - Gemini City
 * Patron God – Isi-sía
 * Attractions – Gemenese Columns of Hope, Apol’lao Cathedral, Grand Mountains

Gemenoan is located in the Heran Alpha system, a system that includes Caprica and Picon. Gemenon is much more extreme then its two sister worlds, its climate is varied and inconsistent. The majority of the planet is incredible warm, with scorching hot deserts, and yet, large regions of the planet’s surface are freezing cold.

During the Intercolonial Wars, Gemenoan was a fierce enemy of Caprica and Virgon, and many battles occurred between the two sides, however in the end, Gemenoan was defeated by the two larger colonies, which resulted in the inhabitants turning bitter and even zealous in their literal beliefs in the Sacred Scrolls. Because of this, the colony is often secretive, even to this day.

attacked Gemenoan during the final battle of the. A Cognatus armada lead by Shipmaster Nata'Liemee layed siege to the planet, but was ultimately spared heavy casualties thanks to the timely arrival of a joint Republic- fleet.

Leonaisa

 * Population – 3.2 billion
 * Capital – Lumiereano
 * Patron God – Arte’ollam
 * Attractions – Leonese University, Royal Palace, Leonese Parliament
 * Official Language – Leonese

Leonaisa is a planet in the Heran Beta system, and is one of the most important planets in the four systems. The planet is probably known most for its savannas and its open plains, where famous Leonese wildlife live their lifes in harmony with nature. The planet is a major hub of the Imperial Navy, as it was for the Republic Navy before it. The majority of the cities on Leonaisa have offices for the Fleet to recruit new members.

Leonaisa is also a prime enforcer in democracy and education, despite the fact that is it was once a monarchy. Historically, Leonaisa was known for its wars with Virgon, which are believed to have been the fire that started the Intercolonial Wars, before the unification and the formation of the in 49 BNE.

Leonaisa came under heavy Cognatus attack during the final battle of the, and was nearly destroyed by the genocidal alien armada. The joint Gjiantrox and URC Fleet that liberated Gemenoan quickly evacuated the burning colony which was left almost lifeless. After the war, the Republic was left with the task of cleaning up the devastated wasteland, a task they rose to admirably.

Librana

 * Population – 4.5 billion
 * Capital – Themis
 * Patron God – Athe-naí
 * Attractions – Supreme Hall of Justice, Four Courts of Librana, Democracy Square

Librana is a planet in the Heran Gamma System, Librana is known mostly for the home of the Republic’s main intergalactic justice system, found in its capital city of Themis. The planet was and continues to be, largely neutral in galactic affairs, which means that it is the home of many treaties, for example, the was formed on Librana.

Librans are known to be a very intelligent, but quiet people who are secretly quite posh. Despite being considered a rich colony, it is not considered a desirable place to live due to the large police forces that patrol the planet.

Librana was the site of the initial skirmishes during the Battle of the Coruannus System, or the final battle of the, when all the leaders involved in the allied faction met and discussed a possible solution to the problem that was the Cognatus, however, in a surprise attack, the Cognatus landed and invaded the planet, however, most of the fighting happened in space, which spared the planet the doom that occurred on its sisters.

Picona

 * Population – 3.5 billion
 * Capital – Pailyn
 * Patron God – Herm-ai
 * Attractions – Crystal Seas, Tropical Islands, Ionian Island, Queenstown

Picona is a bright blue tropical world that shares its orbit with, the two colonies are often considered neighbors, and so they are, often being called the twins of the Twelve Colonies. Picona is often called Caprica Junior, because of their similarities; however, Caprica always seems to come out on top.

Picona, despite its importance was hardly ever invaded by a foreign power, with the exception of battles during the Inter-colonial Wars and some small skirmishes during the. In the latter, the aided the URC in the defense of Picona, and defeated the Cognatus forces.

Picona is home to Picona Fleet Headquarters, one of the primary bases of the Imperial Navy, where many cadets go to become an officer in the Navy. The Atlantican, the flagship of the Twelve Colonies fleet, defends the planet from invasion.

Sagittaria

 * Population – 970,000
 * Capital – Athane
 * Patron God – Are’ai
 * Attractions – Athanen Cathedral of the Colonies

Sagittaria is often considered to be the least important colony in the entire four systems that make up Coruannus. The planet is quite poor, and its people are generally considered religious fundamentalists, who are violently opposed to any form of modern technology and prepare to live by the land. However, this is not always the case, and many Sagittarians are members of modern society like anyone else in the system.

Before and during the Inter-Colonial War, many had an almost racist attitude to the Sagittarians and their strange ways. It is for this reason that the colony is considered the polar opposite of, a colony that is modern, liberal and cosmopolitan.

Still, in recent years, the colony has undergone many changes, its people are now more open to new ideas, and are very friendly toward others. Still, many other Libertus still have disdain for them.

Scorpia

 * Population – 1.9 billion (Repopulation)
 * Capital – Celestes
 * Patron God – Deme-at
 * Attractions – Scorpian Fleet Shipyards, Cliffs of Moh-erí

Scorpia was once one of the greatest colonies, its hot climate and lush rainforests made it the perfect environment for the, however this all changed when the Cognatus unleashed their plasma weapons on the surface, burning it and turning it to glass. A massive allied fleet was sent to protect the vital shipyards, however the unstoppable Cognatus armada defeated it with ease.

After the, the planet slowly began to recover under the aid of the URC’s terraformers. The planet returned to its former glory, however, by this time, the Shipyards of were completed, which are much larger than Scorpian Fleet Shipyards.

However, luckily, the URC became more of a multinational government, and the Twelve Colonies became a nation within the URC, with Scorpia as the primary fleet provider, creating the colonies famous battlestars. The capital city of Celeste was also rebuilt to rival its former self.

Tauronsa

 * Population – 1.9 billion
 * Capital – Tauronsopolis
 * Patron God – Lu-onth
 * Attractions – Hall of Honor, the red fields

Tauronsa is a planet in the Heran Alpha Minor System in the Coruannus System. The planet is located quite close to and Picona, and like its neighbors, the planet is rich, and yet it is different in a profound way. For one, the planet has no flowering plants, which make it seem rather lifeless from space; however, the most important difference is the demeanor of the citizens.

Tauronsans are very honorable, and never back away from a fight, they are also rather stubborn in the face of danger, which makes them very brave. Many have quite a dislike for Capricans, who they see as materialistic fools. Still, during the Intercolonial Wars, Tauronsa and Caprica were allies, and due to the planet at the time being rather poor, Caprica saw a large intake of Tauronsans immigrating to the more successful colony.

The famous admiral, came from a Tauronsan family, despite being born and raised as a Caprican. As a result, also has roots in the planet, a fact that many Tauronsans are eager to mention to others. During the, Tauronsa was badly affected by the Cognatus, but it has since recovered.

Virgon

 * Population – 5.4 billion
 * Capital – Dvott
 * Patron God – Eru-anaí
 * Attractions – Houses of the Virgon Parliament, Tower of Virgon, DCP Embassy, Royal Palace of Virgo, Dvottie Fields

Virgon is often considered to be 's major rival in basically everything. Despite the two similar worlds being close allies, they are often at odds due to the history of Virgon’s imperialisation. There was a time, before the Intercolonial Wars, that the Virgon Empire was known across the systems as the sole superpower, a nation that none could compare to. However, this all ended with the rise of Caprica as the capital of the colonies. A small war erupted between the colonies, which ultimately ended in an armistice.

In the aftermath, the Virgon Empire’s power dwindled, and its royal family lost power to the democratic parliament. After the Intercolonial War, the Virgon Empire was dissolved and it joined the new unified government. Still, conflicts remained quite close to home; the moon of Hibernia was a thorn in the side of the Virgons. The Hibernians wanted to be free of the Virgons are set up an independent nation, the Virgons refused and a small civil war began, only to be ended by a treaty proposed by the Capricans. Both parties accepted, and Hibernia became an independent nation. Despite initial tension, the two nations, Hibernia and Virgon began to get along famously. The two are now close allies.

Virgon is perhaps most famous nowadays intergalactically for being the homeworld of the, a species famed throughout the Gigaquadrant for their cute appearance. During the, Virgon was attacked lightly; luckily was able to repel the invaders, during which he first came in contact with a mysterious messenger known as Sonja. Virgon also hosts many foreign visits, for example, Ramashe, the Supreme Empress of has visited the world on occasion.

Military
The Twelve Colonies have long been the source of Intercolonial Wars, and as such, most of them have large naval forces in space and large ground forces for planetary assaults. During the majority of its history, Caprica has spent the most on colonial defence and was often considered the most powerful colony, with large fleets of battlestars.

Nowadays however, all the colonies are protected by a fleet of battlestars.