Nephele
| Nephele | |
|---|---|
| Sector | Vega Sector |
| Quadrant | Downing Quadrant |
| Locations | Nephele II, Nephele Prime |
| Jump Links | Loki, Alcor, Tyr, H'rekkah, K'n'Rek |
Nephele is a star system in the Vega Sector. As of 2673, it remains a territory of the Terran Confederation.
Nephele is the home system of famed Terran pilot Christopher Blair, as he as born on Nephele II to Pilgrim parents in 2630. Nephele hosts at least two planets. Nephele II is a desert world where agricultural is the main economy. It also hosts offices for the Terran Space Academy. The Confederation Space Navy has a fairly strong presence in the sector.
It is unknown what role played during the Terran-Kilrathi War, other than the fact that its local citizen Colonel Blair rose to become the most admired pilot in the entire war. He ultimately ended the war with the Kilrathi Empire in 2669.
After the war, Nephele, like dozens of other systems, suffered from the reestablishment of a civilian economy, since the last 35 years of warfare had seen the Confederation pour all of its resources towards fighting the war. Many farms failed due to bankruptcy and economic troubles, among them being Blair's. During the year 2673, the Border Worlds Conflict broke out, threatening nearby systems such as Nephele. While at a local bar, Blair was recalled to active service by Major Todd Marshall. Blair subsequently defected to the Union of Border Worlds and prevented a war between it and Confed after discovering a conspiracy within Confed that sought to re-militarize the Confederation.
Blair continued to serve the Terran Confederation up until the outbreak of the Nephilim War in 2681. Blair was lost in combat against the Nephilim and presumed dead. Memorials dedicated to Blair's memory were held all across the Nephele System.
