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== Description / Astrography & Planetology == | == Description / Astrography & Planetology == | ||
| − | ''Pagliacci'' is a backwater [[agricultural planet]], most of which is uninhabited and unexplored. It is occasionally used as a stopover by ships heading toward [[Solomani Confederation]] or [[Hiver]] territory, but it otherwise plays little role in the subsector economy | + | ''Pagliacci'' is a backwater [[agricultural planet]], most of which is uninhabited and unexplored. It is occasionally used as a stopover by ships heading toward [[Solomani Confederation]] or [[Hiver]] territory, but it otherwise plays little role in the subsector economy. |
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=== Mainworld Data === | === Mainworld Data === | ||
| − | + | The year on Pagliacci is 532 Imperial days in length and has four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each of these seasons is approximately 133 days long, or 19 weeks. Its surface gravity is .98 G and it has a maximum axial tilt of 18°. | |
==== Mainworld Geography & Topography ==== | ==== Mainworld Geography & Topography ==== | ||
| − | + | ''Pagliacci'' is a medium-sized (11,200 km dia.) [[world]] with a thin [[atmosphere]] and water over 40% of its surface. | |
==== Mainworld Map ==== | ==== Mainworld Map ==== | ||
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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
''Pagliacci'' is an {{Imperial}} world located on the [[Rim Main]], just inside the Imperium border, within [[Harlequin Subsector]] of the [[Solomani Rim Sector|Solomani Rim]]. | ''Pagliacci'' is an {{Imperial}} world located on the [[Rim Main]], just inside the Imperium border, within [[Harlequin Subsector]] of the [[Solomani Rim Sector|Solomani Rim]]. | ||
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=== World Starport === | === World Starport === | ||
{{Starport|name= Pagliacci|Starport=C}} | {{Starport|name= Pagliacci|Starport=C}} | ||
| + | * The only reason for the existence of Dion starport on Pagliacci is the planet's location on one of the main trade routes from the [[Solomani Rim]] to the [[rimward]] worlds of the [[Hive Federation]]. | ||
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=== World Economy === | === World Economy === | ||
| − | + | Pagliacci has little in the way of mineral wealth or readily exploitable resources (at least none that have been discovered) and has never been the subject of any great colonization efforts, either by the Imperial government, by [[:Category:Megacorporations|Megacorporations]], or by private interests. | |
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| + | Most of the manufacturing and industry which takes place on the planet is clustered within a few hundred kilometers of Dion starport. The remainder is scattered in small farming settlements throughout the region. Agriculture is limited mostly to subsistence farming, with a moderate surplus, all of which is sold to the industrial towns around the starport. The planet is largely self-sufficient, and off planet trade is minimal. | ||
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=== World Demographics === | === World Demographics === | ||
| − | + | Pagliacci has a population of about 65 million, most of which is concentrated in farming settlements within a few hundred kilometers of Dion, the [[starport]], largest city, and seat of government. | |
=== World Culture === | === World Culture === | ||
| − | + | A small portion of the population has found the confines of [[civilization]] too restrictive, and made off into the outback. Some of these are seeking their fortunes, hoping to be the discoverer of some valuable mineralogical treasure which was overlooked by the initial planetary survey. Others are part of that small portion of humanity that feel that a neighbor is too close if you can see the smoke of his cooking fire. | |
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Revision as of 21:17, 23 September 2017
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Pagliacci is an agricultural world.
- 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.
- It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Harlequin Subsector of Solomani Rim Sector in the Domain of Sol.
Description / Astrography & Planetology
Pagliacci is a backwater agricultural planet, most of which is uninhabited and unexplored. It is occasionally used as a stopover by ships heading toward Solomani Confederation or Hiver territory, but it otherwise plays little role in the subsector economy.
Binary Solar System
Pagliacci Binary Star System Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Pagliacci 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 Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Pagliacci 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
IISS GURPS Astrographics Survey
3209 Pagliacci (Imperial)
Starport: Class III (Dion).
Diameter: 7,000 miles (11,200 km). Gravity: 0.98g.
Atmosphere: Thin oxygen-nitrogen.
Hydrographics: 41%.
Climate: Chilly.
Population: 65 million.
Government: Oligarchy.
Control Level: 2.
Tech Level: 6.
World Trade Number: 4.
System Data
No information yet available.
Mainworld Data
The year on Pagliacci is 532 Imperial days in length and has four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Each of these seasons is approximately 133 days long, or 19 weeks. Its surface gravity is .98 G and it has a maximum axial tilt of 18°.
Mainworld Geography & Topography
Pagliacci is a medium-sized (11,200 km dia.) world with a thin atmosphere and water over 40% of its surface.
Mainworld Map
No information yet available.
Native Lifeforms
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)
Pagliacci is an Imperial world located on the Rim Main, just inside the Imperium border, within Harlequin Subsector of the Solomani Rim.
Imperial High / Landed Nobility
Pagliacci, 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.
World Starport
Pagliacci 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.
- The only reason for the existence of Dion starport on Pagliacci is the planet's location on one of the main trade routes from the Solomani Rim to the rimward worlds of the Hive Federation.
World Technology Level
Pagliacci possesses a Technology Level of TL–6.
- Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Telephone, radio, and television.
- Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fission power generation, advanced water and wind generation of electricity.
- Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land: Improved automobiles, early ATV's, and dedicated AFV's.
- Water: Amphibious vehicles, improved submersibles, and early SCUBA gear.
- Air: Early jet aircraft and rotorcraft VTOL's.
- Space: Early unmanned rocket delivery systems and early manned orbital rockets.
World Government
Pagliacci is governed by Self-Perpetuating Oligarchy. A single family or small group provides the leadership and important positions in the government. These positions are inherited by member of the group or their family members. The organization may be monarchy, with titles passed to family members. Or a plutocracy where inheritance of the family fortune includes government position. Or the organization may be more typical organization with positions of power inherited.
World Law Level
No information yet available.
World Military
No information yet available.
World Economy
Pagliacci has little in the way of mineral wealth or readily exploitable resources (at least none that have been discovered) and has never been the subject of any great colonization efforts, either by the Imperial government, by Megacorporations, or by private interests.
Most of the manufacturing and industry which takes place on the planet is clustered within a few hundred kilometers of Dion starport. The remainder is scattered in small farming settlements throughout the region. Agriculture is limited mostly to subsistence farming, with a moderate surplus, all of which is sold to the industrial towns around the starport. The planet is largely self-sufficient, and off planet trade is minimal.
Trade Data
No information yet available.
World Demographics
Pagliacci has a population of about 65 million, most of which is concentrated in farming settlements within a few hundred kilometers of Dion, the starport, largest city, and seat of government.
World Culture
A small portion of the population has found the confines of civilization too restrictive, and made off into the outback. Some of these are seeking their fortunes, hoping to be the discoverer of some valuable mineralogical treasure which was overlooked by the initial planetary survey. Others are part of that small portion of humanity that feel that a neighbor is too close if you can see the smoke of his cooking fire.
Urbanization
No information yet available.
Historical Data
No information yet available.
World Timeline
No information yet available.
UWP Listing
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Classic Traveller Double Adventure 4 Marooned/Marooned Alone
- Classic Traveller Solomani (Alien Module)
- GURPS Traveller: Rim of Fire
- Mongoose Traveller: Solomani Rim
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com