Khiniel (world)

Khiniel/Nuzuu (Verge 2808)
Classic Era (1116)	A89575A-D Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g) Atmosphere 9 Dense (tainted) Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 7 Moderate (50 million) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law A Extreme Law (no weapons) Tech Level D Average Stellar (holo data)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	M1 V M4 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	3

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Khiniel is an agricultural world with the potential to become an industrial power.

• As an agricultural world, this world is a near-ideal environment for producing quality foodstuffs of plant, animal, and other forms. Quality foodstuffs are a major export commodity for this world.
• As a preindustrial world, this planet cannot yet manufacture enough high-technology resources to support a modern, star-faring society. Having to import many manufactured and high tech goods drives the price up for these items at this world.
• It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Nuzuu Subsector of Verge Sector in the Domain of Ilelish.
• This is a "high technology" world with technology achievements at, near, or over technology standards for Charted Space.
• The world serves as the subsector capital with the significant extra trade and prestige associated with that role.
• This world lies on the Nuzuu Main.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Khiniel is a binary star system.

• Both are red main sequence stars.
• This world is part of the Nuzuu Main.

Binary Solar System

Khiniel Binary Star System

Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Khiniel M1 V	Primary	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
	Remarks
	None
Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Khiniel M4 V	Secondary	Main Sequence		0.23	3110 - 3210	0.00584
	Unit	Diameter	Min Distance	Hab Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0013	0.0063	0.08 - 0.16	0.13	1.3
	Orbit #	*	*	0	0	3
	Remarks
	None

System Data

The worlds of the system have been surveyed. They consist of:

• The mainworld.
• x6 secondary rocky worlds.
• x3 gas giants.

Mainworld Data

Khiniel has a very slow rotation period: one local day is equivalent to 4.3 standard weeks, or approximately (30 standard days).

Local flora hibernates during the cold dark 240-hour night, grows abundantly during the 120-hour dawn, ripens then withers over the course of the hot bright 240-hour day, and enters a reproductive phase over the course of the 120-hour evening.

Mainworld Size (S)

Khiniel 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)

Khiniel has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. While a Dense Atmosphere requires no survival gear this atmosphere also contains an unusual taint such as such as disease, a hazardous gas mix, pollutants, or sulfur compounds which requires the use of a Filter Mask. Some taints may require more protective equipment. TL–3 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

• The atmosphere is laden with pollens and spores that cause severe allergenic attacks.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Khiniel has 45-55% of its surface covered by liquid water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.

(Blank map, predominantly dry world.)

History & Background (Dossier)

During the Long Night, Khiniel was a member of the Old Verge Combine, a small polity claiming sovereignty over a number of worlds.

Ilelish Interstellar, the leading media corporation within Verge Sector, has offices and facilities on the world.

• It is known for its intrusive and sensationalist style of journalism.

World Starport (St)

Khiniel has a Class A Starport, an excellent 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 other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Population (P)

Khiniel has a population of 50,000,000 sophonts (tens of millions).

World Technology Level (T)

Khiniel possesses a Technology Level of TL–13 or TL-D in Hexadecimal Notation.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovideo recorders.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, prototype collectors, advanced fusion plants.
• Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
  • Land, Water & Air: Personal G-Tubes and advanced gravcraft.
  • Space: Advanced interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).
  • FTL: Jump Drive-4.

World Government (G)

Khiniel is governed by a Feudal Technocracy. Society divides itself based on the technical requirements of the society. Each of these functions are granted as a fief to an individual or group. Leadership of these fiefs determines the head of the government.

World Law (L)

Khiniel 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 few worlds with this law level may be a Red Zone and others will be an Amber 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).

Imperial High (Landed) Nobility

Khiniel, as a member world of the Third Imperium, holds the estates of four members of the Imperial Nobility, who are charged with overseeing the world.

• It holds the estate of an Imperial knight.
• It holds the fiefdom of an Imperial baron.
• It holds the fiefdom of an Imperial marquis.
• It holds the fiefdom of an Imperial subsector duke.

Trade Data

• Importance: 3 (ordinary)

World Economy

• Resources: C (very abundant)
• Labor: 6 (millions)
• Infrastructure: E (comprehensive)
• Efficiency: +5 (very advanced)

World Culture

• Heterogenity: 9 (discordant)
• Acceptance: A (very friendly)
• Strangeness: 7 (confusing)
• Symbols: F (extremely abstract)

World Timeline

Major events that have affected this world and the wider region that it lies within:

• -4045 to -2204: the Ziru Sirka claims and settles worlds across the region.
• -2404 to -2215: the Interstellar Wars.
• -2204 to -1776: the Rule of Man administers the worlds of the region.
• -1776 to 0: the Long Night. There is widespread regression within the area. Many worlds become barren.
• Late Long Night: The Old Verge Combine is founded and the world becomes a member.
• The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded.
• Prior to 100: the Old Verge Combine and the world are absorbed into the Imperium.
• 300-420: the First Survey charts the system.
• 604 to 622: the Imperial Civil War. The region suffers disruption and widespread economic issues.
• 624: the Express Boat Network is established, facilitating communications, trade, and economic growth within the area.
• 995-1065: the Second Survey charts the system.
• 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the system becomes widely available.

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