Biinersa (world)

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Biinersa/Strand (Corridor 1111)
Classic Era (1116)
B849401-B
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
Atmosphere4 Thin (tainted)
Hydrographics9 Wet World 90%
Population4 Moderate (80 thousand)
Government0 No Government structure
Law1 Low Law (no explosives, poison gas)
Tech LevelB Average Stellar (large starships)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K6 V
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 2

Biinersa is a nonindustrial world, that requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.

  • In a technological universe, societies without industrial capability generally suffer as nearly all manufactured and high tech goods must be brought in at significant cost.
  • As a nonindustrial world, it requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. The need to import most manufactured and high technology goods drives the price of these goods up in the open market.
  • It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Strand Subsector of Corridor Sector in the Domain of Vland.
  • During the time of the First Imperium, this world was known as Mariir.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Biinersa has a solitary primary star.
Biinersa
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K6 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.69 4100 - 4300 0.27288
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0062 0.0433 0.53 - 0.99 0.62 6.2
Orbit #  *  * 2 2 6
Remarks None

Mainworld Data[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Biinersa 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)[edit]

Biinersa 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]

Biinersa has 85-95% of its surface covered by liquid water with a few small continents, and a number of islands and archipelagos. Dry land is limited. Wilderness refueling is possible.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

During the time of the late Ziru Sirka, this world was a member of the Karkasha Surake Danim Zirunek.

Imperial Landed Nobility[edit]

Biinersa, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Landed Nobility who acts as an Imperial representative to the world.

World Starport[edit]

Biinersa 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.

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