Muspelheim - SLDF Smelting and Refinery Outpost 667

SLDF Smelting and Refinery Outpost 667

SLDF Smelting and Refinery Outpost 667 was an accident. The SLS Red Asteria had mis-jumped during a survey mission and found itself on the deep periphery side of the Aquila Rift. It was extremely lucky in that it was able to find navigation points to -reorient itself and work it's way back to the Inner Sphere.

Most of the jumps were into what would be empty space, however one jump was to an uncharted system, SLSC A7IV-M2V667. Initially, they were simply going to recharge then make the next jump for home, however the science team started saw things on their scans that warranted further exploration.

SLSC A7IV-M2V667 was a system around a massive white subgiant with a smaller red dwarf companion, a binary system. Several of the planets in orbit were just bare rock, while others were highly active volcanically. All of them were rich is ores rare in the Inner Sphere. On further inspection of samples taken, at purity levels unheard of.

Leaving navigational beacons to be able to find their way back, the SLS Red Asteria continued home. The SLDF immediately dispatched a mission to set up facilities on SLSC A7IV-M2V667. Due to the strategic value of this system, this was done in secret to keep the Houses from attempting sabotage.

The metals coming out of the Outpost would help the SLDF to in their ability to create Endo-Steel and significantly advance the development of Ferro-Fibrous armor.

In 2503, when the Lyran Civil War had begun, the security of the ore shipments became a top priority. SLDF assigned several small warships to the Outpost. An escort would always meet incoming shipments to ensure their safety.

When the Reunification War started, the Outpost was put on standby. With the Rim Worlds Republic being in turmoil and shipments have to move through space that both the RWR and LCAAF were actively fighting in, sending them was too much of a risk. Supply ships were still able to reach the Outpost, but because of the infrequency, the Outpost had to build out their ability to be self sufficient

When The Amaris Civil War broke out and the Outpost went on lockdown. They felt it was the safest course of action since few knew of their existence. Once Kerensky's Operation Liberation was announced, the Outpost would began smuggling metals to the Defense Forces. It was this activity that would bring the Civil War to SLSC A7IV-M2V667.

The RWS XXXX detected a small convoy of ships entering the space near SLSC A7IV-M2V667. Word of this was relayed to several nearby warships who gathered to hunt the convoy. Within a few days they were able to triangulate where the convoy had jumped to and proceeded assault the convoy in what they believed to be a small mining operation. Over the course of the next 3 days, Rim Worlds Republic and SLDF ships would fight in a deadly form of hide and seek in the systems asteroid fields and planetary moons. Eventually, the RWR ships retreated only to be hunted down by SLDF reinforcements.

When the war was over, the Outpost was expecting to have to go into overproduction in order to rebuild. The personnel were shocked when Kerensky was stripped of his rank, the council dissolved, and Star League disbanded. Expecting Kerensky to seize control, they were once again surprised to hear of his plan. When Operation Exodus became known to the Outpost, the CO let anyone who wanted to leave go. However he made it clear that he was not going to abandon what had become his home. When Comstar approached about use of the HPG, the Outpost joined with their cause. Over the last few centuries, Muspelheim has grown to a population of several million, living is various stations. habitats, and facilities located throughout the system. Hringhorni, a McKendree Cylinder, being the largest of these habitats. Since the fall of the HPG network, and the activation of Operation Vargavinter, Muspelheim has been receiving remnants of Comstar fleeing the forces of the Inner Sphere.

The outpost is administered by Precentor Jamy Robbins, a short and slightly overweight woman with blonde hair and green eyes. She wears current fashion out of the Magistry of Canopus and is seen carrying a tablet computer issuing orders to a entourage of assistants and advisors everywhere she goes. Jamy often uses unusual words incorrectly, a trait often attributed to her ADHD and how fast she can move from one topic to another, a skill that has served her well in her 30 years managing the system.

Under the guidance of Precentor Jamy Robbins, the system is more that ready for any that should come looking for the refugees she and her people have taken in.