System: Elidere IV

Elidere IV was a gift from Hanse Davion to his brother-in-law, Michael Hasek-Davion, in 3022. The previous Dukes of Elidere were members of the Miklos family and had died to a man in a tragic DropShip accident a year before. This had left the planet, which sits on the border with the Draconis Combine, in a state of uncertainty.

The public reason Prince Davion gave for bestowing Elidere IV on Duke Michael Hasek-Davion was to "keep this vital world in the hand of a strong and trusted aIly. There is considerable private speculation that Davion gave Duke Michael the planet in an effort to dilute his growing military strength. There may be some truth to this view, for we have learned that House Davion has asked that Elidere IV be defended by some of Duke Hasek-Davion's elite troops. Whether the Duke will allow a regiment of his Syrtis Fusiliers to go clear across the realm is uncertain.

Geographically, Elidere is a rather small and drabworld, with little to make it the focus of so much political maneuvering. Several modest deposits of oil and metals are responsible for the planet's meager metals industry. The largest manufacturer on the planet produces agricultural vehicles for Elidere's farming industry. The capital city of Elidere IV is Jasos City.

There are no functional factories located on this planet.