Troy: the mining world of Helios Beta
Troy was the innermost planet of the star Helios Beta in the Cyrannus Star System. Rich in metal, it was extensively mined by Virgon and Leonis until its mining colony was destroyed in a methane explosion that left no survivors.
Troy was a kobolstrial planet in the Cyrannus Star System orbiting the star Helios Beta. As the first planet of its sun, it had an exceptionally rich metal composition, and from the founding of Virgon and Leonis it was extensively mined by both colonies.
Description and history#
Troy was the first planet of the star Helios Beta and possessed an exceptionally rich metal composition. From the time Virgon and Leonis were founded, Troy was extensively mined by both colonies, and the two powers fought a number of conflicts over control of the world.
Troy's mining colony was eventually wiped out in a disaster caused by a methane explosion that ruptured its biodome. There were reportedly no survivors. The planet was also the reported birthplace of Lieutenant Sharon Valerii.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Troy?
- Troy was a kobolstrial planet in the Cyrannus Star System orbiting the star Helios Beta. As the first planet of its sun, it had an exceptionally rich metal composition and was used as a mining world.
- Who mined Troy?
- From the time of the founding of Virgon and Leonis, Troy was extensively mined by both colonies. The two powers fought a number of conflicts over control of the world along with several other contested planets.
- How was Troy's mining colony destroyed?
- Troy's mining colony was wiped out in a disaster caused by a methane explosion that ruptured its biodome. There were reportedly no survivors.
- Who was born on Troy?
- Troy was the reported birthplace of Lieutenant Sharon Valerii, the humanoid Cylon whose cover identity held that she had come from the world.
Sources
- WikiTroy (Planet) — Battlestar Wiki entry
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