Zykorus

Part of the Korvar Empire

Zykorus is a Haldron Fortress World that serve as the primary command center for troops fighting in the Great War. Constructed only a few decades ago, it is the most up-to-date fortress available. Like all Fortresses, it was built to solidify Korvar military presence in a new region of space and to protect numerous important colonies, in this case Cetralkyus and Varhos, among others. Thanks to its location in a resource-rich system, Zykorus is also home to numerous starports and extra factories on nearby planets to supplement production.

Zykorus forms to cornerstone for Korvar forces operating with the Warlords. If the planet was lost, Korvar forces would become scattered and disorganized, simultaneously crippling their fronts. The empire would potentially be forced to pull out of the war for a time to consolidate their forces and reorganize.

Geography
Zykorus is a planet somewhat larger then the Kovas. Much of the planet was fairly flat, with mountain ranges not being incredibly common and many of the ones that do exist being short. Vast forest and steppes dominated much of the landscape of the planet. The planet had a fairly temperate climate, never reaching exceedingly high or low temperatures. Rivers and lakes were fairly common, though only 58% of the planet was covered in oceans.

Much of the wildlife on Zykorus consisted of mammal-like creatures and birds. The steppes were dominated by large herd animals, using their numbers and physical strength to ward off most predators. The forest possessed many predators, some of which were surprisingly intelligent pack hunters. Insects on the planet were fairly uncommon, but not unheard of. Most of them were active in the summer months w, but stayed underground during the winter to avoid the weather.

Today the planet has been radically changed. Terraforming and military industrialization has drastically altered the environment. It is much warmer now, with winters being brief and still fairly warm. The plains and steppes have long since been converted to military installations, and the mountains are now used as natural fortifications and hallowed out to build inside of. Little of the original fauna or plant life exist, and is considered extinct save for numerous samples saved for research. Many of the rivers and lakes have dried up, either because of the temperature shift or were drained by the Korvarians.

History
Before being captured by the Korvar, Zykorus belonged to a race called the Feldasi, who had named the planet Shaltus. Though by no means a metropolis, it was well developed and had a number of cities and military defenses on the surface. The colony was subject to occasional attacks by the Queldar, the race who controlled the nearby world of Varhos, but was otherwise a secure location.

In 502 AU, Korvar forces launced a large-scale offensive in the region, attacking Zykorus and numerous other planets simultaneously. Zykorus would be among the first planets to be attacked, and due to the defenders being unprepared and undermanned, the planet fell within weeks. It's cities were razed to the ground and its population was exterminated. The Feldasi made two separate attempts to reclaim the planet, both of which failed. Within a few more months the region was secure for development, the Feldasi and other races eliminated.

With nearby planets such as Varhos providing fuel for construction, the Korvar quickly began the process of converting the planet into a Haldron Fortress. Though it suffered from raiders who attempted as people attempted to steal resources, construction went mostly unhindered and after twelve years was completed.

Zykorus would undergo numerous upgrades once the Korvar entered the Great War to accomodate for the amount of troops and vessels being moved there as well as expanding the factory district to keep up with industrial demand. Valxelva Likaros herself as made the planet her base of operations, and has her personal army and fleet stationed there as they prepare for deployment.

Thus far in the war, Zykorus has been attacked once. The Golden Blade Dynasty of the Margan, seeking to test the Korvar's military capacity, launched an assault on the planet after taking over a small outpost world. Most of the attack force was destroyed before it landed, eliminated by the protecting fleets and orbital defenses. The forces that did manage to land were quickly repelled by ground forces. Though it temporarily disrupted the planet's activity, the attack caused minimal damage and has since been repaired.

Installations
To keep Zykorus organized and efficient, it is separated into sectors, each dedicated to a different task, such as manufacturing or training. Defenses for each sector are extensive. Shield generators, turrets, fortifications, bunkers, AI proxies, oceanic vessels, and even the option to self-destruct certain parts in emergencies as to prevent access somewhere.

Sector Two: Soldier Training and Garrisons
Sector Two is the place where most soldiers spend their time when not on a campaign. It is divided into two sub-sectors, 021 and 022. Sub-Sector 021 is a large training facility. Here, recruits from around the sector are moved here for training. Trainees stay here for several months, training in VR facilities that get them prepared for the environments they will be fighting in. Nearby the general training facility is an academy that trains new officers and commanders and prepares them for leading troops and logistics.

When a soldier is on break from deployment, they do not return home for time off. It is culturally unacceptable to return home until they have survived military service and return as an adult. This is where sub-sector 022 comes into play. Soldiers that are on leave live here for the duration of their leave. It is much like any typical city, though much more militarized. Some of the notable locations include religious shrines, sparring facilities, and a concert area.

Sector Three: Infantry/Vehicle Factories
Sector Three is the factory district. Comprised almost entirely of factories that stretch deep into the ground, these immense facilities help to fuel the war effort, producing weapons, vehicles, armor, and general military supplies. The construction is done by robots controlled by various AI networks. The personnel here consist of security guards and engineers who make sure the machinery keeps working. To beef up security, a large number of armed drones constantly patrol the facility.

Once something finishes production, it goes to one of three places: directly up to a stationed fleet, put in an underground storage area, or in the case of infantry equipment, is shipped over to Sector Two. Supplies from other factory worlds is also shipped here for the same reasons.

Sub-Sector 031: SuperHeavy Armor Factories
Sub-Sector 031 is a sector of massive factories dedicated to constructing and maintain the largest vehicles currently in production, such as the Gaulderog AAF and Dekaroth Support Walker. These machines are too massive for the normal factories, and oftentimes can't move around when on the planet. As such, these vehicles are generally made only when there is a demand for one, and they are always shipped directly to the fleet requesting them.

Sector Six: Orbital Shipyards/ Orbital Installations
The orbital shipyards above Zykorus are absurdly large installations set up around Zykorus and some of its moons. The shipyards hold multiple purposes, including ship construction, maintenance, fleet coordination, and stocking up on troops and supplies before heading off to their intended destination. The shipyards have an several point-defense turrets and the capability to deploy swarms of Tagorak fighters to ward off enemy ships, but have no defense against larger ships.

Along with the shipyards, numerous orbital defense facilities also surround the shipyards and Zykorus. These facilities pack a much larger punch than their shipyard counterpart. They contain high-powered railguns that can punch right through enemy ships. Numerous point defenses can also unleash a hail of lead at nearby enemy forces. Tagorak and Caltreon fighters can be deployed to ward off enemy ships.