LV–187, also known as Chara IV, was a mineral and oil–rich planet located in the Beta Canum Venaticorum System, which in turn was located in the Weyland Isles Sector. It was under Independent Core System Colonies control, and was the site of a TotalEnergies drilling facility and colony of the same name.
History[]
A member world of the Independent Core System Colonies, LV–187 was the site of LV-187 Colony, a French oil–drilling outpost owned by TotalEnergies. The base was attacked by Xenomorphs unleashed by the New Albion Protectorate in 2186 following the departure of its headquarters New Albion from the Three World Empire, and was subsequently annexed by NAPRO. As forces from the Independent Core System Colonies, the United States Colonial Marine Corps, and the Union of Progressive Peoples engaged each other on the world, Xenomorphs attacked all sides. Following the chaos, LV–187 was quarantined.
Description[]
LV–187 was a rocky and windswept planet located in the Beta Canum Venaticorum System of the Frontier's Weyland Isles Sector.
Climate and terrain[]
Having been terraformed prior to 2186, LV–187's atmosphere was breathable, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The planet was wracked by frequent thunderstorms and strong gales, which brought with them the dual problems of flooding and wind damage. As a result, LV–187's surface, which consisted of barren rock formations and lowlands, was perennially plastered in mud. Despite its parent star Beta Canum Venaticorum being a main sequence star, persistent and heavy cloud cover on LV–187 kept the world in a state of dusk.
Flora and fauna[]
LV–187 hosted a considerable rat population.
Economy[]
LV–187's sole export was crude oil.
Population[]
Two hundred members of personnel resided at LV–187 Colony; as of 2186, all were presumed dead.
Points of interest[]
LV–187 Colony was situated on LV–187.
Behind the scenes[]
In both of its appearances—the novel Alien: Colony War and its Alien: The Roleplaying Game tie–in scenario Fallout—LV–187 is repeatedly and variously classified as either a planet or a moon. Building Better Worlds states that LV–187 is, in fact, a planet.