Barrow (world)

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Barrow/Star Bridge (Aldebaran 0616)
Classic Era (1116)
C102324–A
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size1 Small (1,600 km, 0.05g - 0.09g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population3 Low (2 thousand)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V M1 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 1

Barrow is an icy, low-population vacuum world, with a population less than 10,000 sophonts in population size, warranting hazardous environment precautions.


Description / Astrography & Planetology[edit]

No information yet available.

Binary Solar System[edit]

Barrow Binary Star System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Barrow

M0 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.57 3770 - 3850 0.13982
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0027 0.031 0.39 - 0.74 0.27 2.7
Orbit #  *  * 2 0 5
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Barrow

M1 V

Secondary Main Sequence 0.5 3620 - 3660 0.08839
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0023 0.0247 0.31 - 0.59 0.23 2.3
Orbit #  *  * 1 0 5

System Data[edit]

1 Gas Giants — 1 Planetoid Belts — 5 Other Worlds 

Mainworld Data[edit]

Barrow is the largest of 6 very small rocky worlds in orbit around the M0 star, and the only one within its life zone. It is essentially a large airless moon with icecaps.

Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]

There are substantial ice caps at either pole. The exposed surface has extensive cratering, much of it very large.

Mainworld Map[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

None. It's a rock.

History & Background / Dossier[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport[edit]

Barrow has a Class C Starport, an average quality installation which includes amenities including unrefined fuel for starships, some brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing maintenance and other kinds of repair. Ports of this classification generally have only a downport, unless this is a trade port or system with an hostile environment mainworld.

Barrowport is located 10km south of the northern ice pack. It has a hostel and an actual "art deco" style hotel. There are a handful of restaurants with varying fare.

World Technology Level[edit]

Barrow possesses a Technology Level of TL–10 or TL-A in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government[edit]

Barrow is governed by a Participatory Democracy where eligible voters determine laws and policy. What determines an eligible voter varies. There may be smaller councils or regional bodies to write the policies voted on. Leadership of the government and all members of the bureaucracy are determined by voting population.

World Law Level[edit]

Barrow has a moderate law level with laws covering many areas of government and interaction. These laws are simple enough that most people can act as their own advocate, though for serious issues a professional is recommended. Law enforcement officials will be present, but not in great numbers. Light assault weapons, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Military[edit]

Much of the populace regularly carries autopistols. The state police wear cloth armor, and carry autopistols, shotguns, and autorifles.

World Economy[edit]

Mining of waterice and some metals.

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics[edit]

Humaniti 100%

World Culture[edit]

Xenophobic and not interested in conversation.

Urbanization[edit]

Barrowtown exists as a T-10 structure both outside and within the northern ice cap.

Apparently, travellers are only welcome there if they are invited. Scouts are not invited.

Historical Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

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