Theton (world)
Theton/Theton (Vland 3107) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classic Era (1116) | BABA653-C
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See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Primary | K1 V M0 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Planetoid Belts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Giants | 0 |
Theton is a nonindustrial fluid world.
- A fluid world has an oceanic geography of a liquid other than water such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids.
- It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. Having to import most 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 Theton Subsector of Vland Sector in the Domain of Vland.
- This world orbits the system's secondary star.
- 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 has a nearby Imperial Naval Base, capable of handling warships.
Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]
Theton is a binary star system.
- The primary is an orange main sequence named Naflame.
- The secondary is a red main sequence named Flame.
Binary Solar System[edit]
Theton Binary Star System Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Naflame K1 V
Primary Main Sequence 0.86 5100 - 5170 0.58985 Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0037 0.0637 0.76 - 1.36 0.37 3.7 Orbit # * * 3 1 5 Remarks None Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Flame M0 V
Secondary 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 Remarks Approximately 150 AU from the primary.
System Data[edit]
Theton consists of two separate star systems lying approximately 150 AU apart:
Dariun System
Naflame is the primary star of the Naflame-Flame binary system. A single world orbits around it:
- Dariun, a large, cold, very thin atmosphere ice-covered world lying within the outer system.
Theton System
Flame, the system primary, is the secondary star of the Naflame-Flame binary system. Its system of worlds consists of:
- Theton, a corrosive atmosphere superterran world designated the mainworld and orbiting within the habitable zone.
- Phostin, a small vacuum world orbiting within the outer system.
- The Even Belt, a narrow icy planetoid belt that marks the outer edge of the system.
- A chart depicting the Theton system, based on data provided in "The Flaming Eye"
Mainworld Data[edit]
Mainworld Size (S)[edit]
Theton is a Big World between 15,200km and 16,800km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 1.1G and 1.5G. The horizon will appear about 5.7km away. Vessels with only 1G of thrust should avoid landing on this world.
Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]
Theton has a Corrosive Atmosphere and possesses a concentrated gas mix or unusual temperature which requires the use of a Hostile Environment Suit or Vacc Suit. TL–9 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.
Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]
Theton has 95-1005% of its surface covered by a fluid other than water. Wilderness refueling is not possible. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds may be Hell Worlds.
- This surface fluid may be ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids depending on the local temperature and environment.
Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]
A map of Theton, the nominated mainworld of the system, showing the chemical world-ocean, the chem-sludge ice caps, and the few islands and archipelagos that jut above the waves.
- Far more detailed maps are available locally.
- Verified updated charts are constantly sought.
- Detailed survey data commands premium prices.
- A map of Theton based on data provided in "The Flaming Eye".
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
World Starport (St)[edit]
Theton 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.
- The world is host to an Imperial Naval Base.
World Population (P)[edit]
Theton has a population of 5,000,000 sophonts (millions).
- This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.
World Technology Level (T)[edit]
Theton possesses a Technology Level of TL–12 or TL-C in Hexadecimal Notation.
- Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovision, Personal Global Communications, and advanced Translators.
- Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Increasingly advanced fusion plants and advanced fuel cells.
- 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-3.
World Government (G)[edit]
Theton 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)[edit]
Theton has a low law level. There are few laws, covering only important areas. There may be few or no law enforcement officers, the expectation is citizens will bring law breakers to the attention of the Judicial system. Legal proceedings will be fast, with few people involved. For interactions outside of the framework of the laws, cultural norms dominate. Machine guns, other automatic weapons, portable energy weapons, and other military weapons, body pistols, explosives, and poison gas are typically regulated or prohibited.
Imperial High (Landed) Nobility[edit]
Theton, as a member world of the Third Imperium, holds the estates of two 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 subsector duke.
Trade Data[edit]
- Importance: 1 (ordinary)
World Economy[edit]
- Resources: 9 (moderate)
- Labor: 5 (hundreds of thousands)
- Infrastructure: 5 (limited)
- Efficiency: -2 (fair)
World Culture[edit]
- Heterogenity: 3 (monolithic)
- Acceptance: 7 (aloof)
- Strangeness: 2 (typical)
- Symbols: 9 (somewhat abstract)
World Timeline[edit]
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 and some worlds become barren.
- The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded.
- 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.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), 7.
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), 11, 98-104. (Ziru Sirka worlds: dot map provided. Full Sector details)
- Marc Miller. First Survey (Imperium Games, 1996), 46-53.
- Paul Drye, Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Interstellar Wars (Steve Jackson Games, 2006), 75-79.
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), page 7.
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Travellers' Digest No. 4, 1986, in Article: "The Vland Sector"
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 98-104. (Ziru Sirka worlds: dot map provided. Full Sector details)
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Challenge 43, 1990, in Article: "TNS"
- TNE Survival Margin, 1993, in Article: "Traveller News Service"
- Marc Miller. First Survey (Imperium Games, 1996), pages 46-53.
- Paul Drye, Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Interstellar Wars (Steve Jackson Games, 2006), pages 75-79.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This article is missing content for one or more detailed sections. Additional details are required to complete the article. You can help the Traveller Wiki by expanding it. |
- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), page 7.
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Travellers' Digest No. 4, 1986, in Article: "The Vland Sector"
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 98-104. (Ziru Sirka worlds: dot map provided. Full Sector details)
- Thom Gressman, J. Andrew Keith, Joe Fugate, Nancy Parker, Bill Hezeltine. The Flaming Eye (Digest Group Publications, 1990), page 44. (Details on Theton)
- Marc Miller. First Survey (Imperium Games, 1996), pages 46-53.
- Paul Drye, Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Interstellar Wars (Steve Jackson Games, 2006), pages 75-79.