Abban (world)

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Abban/Galaxa (Mavuzog 1605)
Classic Era (1116)
C445746-4
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g)
Atmosphere4 Thin (tainted)
Hydrographics5 Wet World 50%
Population7 Moderate (90 million)
Government4 Representative Democracy
Law6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech Level4 Industrial (combustion)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M1 V BD
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 2

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

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Abban is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a red main sequence.
  • The secondary is a brown dwarf substellar object.
Abban has two stars in the star system.
Primary
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M1 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.5 3620 - 3660 0.08839
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0047 0.0247 0.31 - 0.59 0.47 4.7
Orbit #  *  * 1 1 6
Remarks Flare Star.
Secondary
Solitary BD Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
BD Brown Dwarf 0.0276 950 - 1250 0
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.00092 0.00038 0 - 0.01 0.092 0.92
Orbit #  *  *  *  * 3
Remarks None

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Abban is tidally locked to its primary star.

  • The star is always high in the sky on the bright face, it hangs on horizon in the twilight zone, while the cold dark face is in permanent darkness.
  • The world experiences libration - a regular wobble - as it orbits, causing the star to move in the sky.

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It orbits within the prime region of its star's habitable zone.

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Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Abban is a Meso World between 5,600km and 7,200km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.32G and 0.46G. The horizon will appear about 3.6km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Abban has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. While the thin atmosphere does not require survival gear this atmosphere also contains an unusual taint 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.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

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

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

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

  • Locally, detailed maps may be available.

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(Blank map, predominantly dry world.)

Native Lifeforms[edit]

Extensive primitive native life, largely consisting of cyanobacteria-parallels, ocean-dwelling single- and multi-celled organisms, and photosynthetic slimes. Their metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

  • A large variety of imported flora and fauna thrive on the world.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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World Starport (St)[edit]

Abban has a Class C Starport, an average quality installation which features 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.

World Population (P)[edit]

Abban has a population of 90,000,000 sophonts (tens of millions).

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Abban possesses a Technology Level of TL–4.

World Government (G)[edit]

Abban is governed by a Representative Democracy where government leadership is by representatives elected by eligible voters. What determines an eligible voter varies. The representatives determine policy, including selecting members of the bureaucracy. There can be referenda, votes by eligible voters on specific subjects.

World Law (L)[edit]

Abban has a moderate 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. All firearms except shotguns, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Trade Data[edit]

Importance: +0 (unimportant)

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: 7 (few)
  • Labor: 6 (millions)
  • Infrastructure: 5 (limited)
  • Efficiency: +3 (improved)

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: A (discordant)
  • Acceptance: 7 (aloof)
  • Strangeness: 5 (distinct)
  • Symbols: 6 (somewhat concrete)

World Timeline[edit]

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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