Barrow (world)

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Barrow/Star Bridge (Aldebaran 0616)
Classic Era (1116)
C102324–A
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size1 Small (1,600 km, 0.05g - 0.09g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population3 Low (2 thousand)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V M1 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 1

Barrow is an icy, low-population vacuum world, with a population of less than 10,000 sophonts, warranting hazardous environment precautions.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Barrow is a binary star system.

  • Both are red main sequence stars.
    • They are close companions.
Barrow has two stars in the star system.
Primary
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.57 3770 - 3850 0.13982
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0055 0.031 0.39 - 0.74 0.55 5.5
Orbit #  *  * 2 1 6
Remarks
Secondary
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 Approximately 0.02 AU from the primary.

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Barrow orbits within the outer system.

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Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Barrow is a Small World between 900km and 2,400km in diameter. The world has very low gravity between 0.05G and 0.09G. The horizon will appear about 2km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Barrow has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres which requires the use of a Vacc Suit. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Barrow has 15-25% of its surface covered by liquid water or ice heavily tainted with other substances, which makes it dangerous, corrosive, or toxic. Wilderness refueling will be difficult. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds may be Hell Worlds.

  • The water on the surface may be unsuitable for use or consumption without extensive filtering and purification.
  • Refining for fuel may cause issues with shipboard purification plants.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

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

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(Blank map, vacuum world.)

History & Background / Dossier[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport[edit]

Barrow 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.

Barrowport is located 10km south of the northern ice pack. It has a hostel and an actual "art deco" style hotel. There are a handful of restaurants with varying fare.

World Technology Level[edit]

Barrow possesses a Technology Level of TL–10 or TL-A in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government[edit]

Barrow is governed by a Participatory Democracy where eligible voters determine laws and policy. What determines an eligible voter varies. There may be smaller councils or regional bodies to draft the policies voted upon. Leadership of the government and all members of the bureaucracy are determined by the voting population.

World Law Level[edit]

Barrow has a moderate law 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. Light assault weapons, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Military[edit]

Much of the populace regularly carries autopistols. The state police wear cloth armor, and carry autopistols, shotguns, and autorifles.

World Economy[edit]

Mining of waterice and some metals.

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics[edit]

Humaniti 100%

World Culture[edit]

Xenophobic and not interested in conversation.

Urbanization[edit]

Barrowtown exists as a T-10 structure both outside and within the northern ice cap.

Apparently, travellers are only welcome there if they are invited. Scouts are not invited.

Historical Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

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