Ikhtar (world)

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Ikhtar/Ehfya (Ustral Quadrant 3233)
Classic Era (1116)
B8A49AC–9
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
AtmosphereA Exotic
Hydrographics4 Wet World 40%
Population9 High (9 billion)
GovernmentA Charismatic Dictator
LawC Extreme Law (no privacy)
Tech Level9 Early Stellar (fusion)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F0 V M9 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 0

Ikhtar is an industrial, high-population fluidic world with a billion or more sophonts in size.

  • A fluid world has an oceanic geography of a liquid other than water such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids.
  • As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
  • This is a "Puzzle" world designated as an Amber Zone. Caution is advised since the world has an environment, laws, customs, life forms, or other conditions that are not well understood and might be a danger to a visitor.
  • It is a member of the Oleaiy'fte, an interstellar Client State of the Aslan Hierate located in the Ehfya Subsector of Ustral Quadrant Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

No information yet available.

Binary Solar System[edit]

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

F0 V

Primary Main Sequence 1.61 7020 - 7220 5.2953
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.008 0.1909 2.02 - 3.48 0.8 8
Orbit #  * 0 5 2 7
Remarks
Dwarf
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Ikhtar

M9 V

Secondary Main Sequence 0.079 2350 - 2380 0.00014
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0005 0.001 0.01 - 0.03 0.05 0.5
Orbit #  *  *  *  * 1
Remarks
Dwarf

System Data[edit]

System:

System Importance (Ix)[edit]

This world has an Importance Extension (Ix): of 3 (Ordinary).

  • (The Importance Extension (Ix) ranks worlds within a region. It governs the locations of capitals and trade routes.)

Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

This world is a Meso World between 12,000km and 13,500km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.8G and 1.1G. The horizon will appear about 5.1km away. Vessels with 1G of thrust should check with local starport authorities before attempting to land using emergency power.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

This world has an Exotic Atmosphere and possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of oxygen tanks, but protective suits not necessary, but are recommended. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

This world has 35-45% of its surface covered by liquid water. There will be a number of small seas or one larger body of water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Map[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

Imperial Landed Nobility (N)[edit]

World Starport (Sp)[edit]

This world has a Class B Starport, a good quality installation which includes all the expected amenities including refined fuel for starships, brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing annual maintenance, overhauls and most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Population (P)[edit]

This world has a population of 1,000,000,000 sophonts (billions).

World Demographics[edit]

World Government (G)[edit]

This world is governed by a Charismatic Dictatorship. Charismatic governments justify their ability to rule by simply asserting their right to rule. Charismatic dictatorships are young governments, coming as a recent change and rely on the leader(s) to supply head of government.

World Law Level (L)[edit]

This world has an extreme law level which covers every area of interaction. Laws are complex, detailed, and difficult to understand. Every interaction with the government requires an Advocate. Law enforcement is omnipresent and strict. Legal proceeding can take months to years to resolve and may involve dozens of people. A world with this law level may be an Amber Zone or a Red Zone. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors). Civilian movement is rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked. There is no legal concept of privacy (save for those who can claim necessity for official government business). The police are free to inspect anyone and anything at any time.

World Technology Level (TL)[edit]

This world possesses a Technology Level of TL–9.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Fiber optics and satellite communication and data networks.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fusion power.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Ultra high-speed trains and early grav vehicles.
    • Water: High efficiency sailcraft, multihulled seacraft, improved artificial gills.
    • Air: Tiltrotorcraft, exotic VTOL's, PARWIG, and rocket-assisted suborbitals.
    • Space: SSTO spacecraft, early military spacecraft (System Craft), and interstellar STL starships
    • FTL: Prototype Jump Drive-1.

World Military[edit]

This world has a Battalion Equivalent figure of 1,500.

  • This equates to approximately 750,000 sophonts under arms in an active or reserve capacity.

World Economy (Ex)[edit]

This world's economic measurements are: B8D+5

Trade Data[edit]

Trade Classifications for this world:

Trade Lines with other worlds:

Express Boat Network:

World Culture (Cx)[edit]

This world's cultural characteristics are: CC8C

World Language/s[edit]

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Infrastructure[edit]

This world possesses comprehensive infrastructure.

Historical Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

UWP: B8A49AC-9

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