Bindar (world)

Bindar/Taemerlyk (Far Frontiers 1923)
Classic Era (1116)	B6A3654-A Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g) Atmosphere A Exotic Hydrographics 3 Wet World 30% Population 6 Moderate (6 million) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons) Tech Level A Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	F4 III
Planetoid Belts	1
Gas Giants	0

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Bindar is a nonindustrial fluid world.

• A fluid world has an oceanic geography consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.
• 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 Protectorate in the Taemerlyk Subsector of Far Frontiers Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stellar Data

Bindar has a solitary primary star.

• It is a turbulent white giant, named Rollaron.

Bindar has a solitary primary star.

Rollaron
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	F4 III	Giant		5.6	6300 - 6900	45
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.04746	0.55641	5.33 - 8.69	4.746	47.46
	Orbit #	*	2	6	6	9
	Remarks		Unstable pulsating star. It produces high levels of EM noise.

System Data

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

• The mainworld.
• x3 secondary rocky worlds.
• x1 planetoid belt.

Mainworld Data

Mainworld Size (S)

Bindar is a Meso World between 8,800km and 10,400km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.6G and 0.8G. The horizon will appear about 4.4km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Bindar has an Exotic Atmosphere and possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of oxygen tanks. Additionally, protective suits, while not necessary, are recommended. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

• The atmosphere is principally nitrogen (N₂) and ammonia (NH₃), with trace amounts of hydrogen and other gases.
• High altitude gases including bromine (Br) stain the upper atmosphere a brownish color.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Bindar has 25-35% 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 is composed of aqua ammonia (NH₄OH).
• Refining for fuel may cause issues with shipboard purification plants.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

A basic map of Bindar showing the seas (blue-green), mountain ranges (brown), and plains (shades of yellow-tan).

• Urban centers are marked in red: see Urbanization for additional details.
• The starport is marked by a red cross.

(Based on world map of Bindar, page 21 GURPS Atlas of Charted Space 3)

History & Background (Dossier)

The system's huge primary star causes interference, strange tones and noises, and heavy static on commo and sensors.

World Starport (St)

Bindar 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.

World Population (P)

Bindar has a population of 6,000,000 sophonts (millions).

• This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.
• The population has Zhodani, Imperial, and Vlazhdumecta heritage.
• Many families can trace their ancestry to pre-Long Night Vilani colonists.

Urbanization

Domed cities are dotted across the surface of the world:

• (1) Dome Darmath, (2) Dome Tolöl, (3) Dome Janos, (4) Dome Logon, (5) Dome Mollöl, (6) Dome Kolot, (7) ruins of Dome Hecatus.

Linguistic Topography

• Descar, a local language with Vlazhdumecta and Vilani origins.
• Local languages descended from Vlazhdumecta.
  • These include Danatic, Kitalla, and Thetric (a trade language).
• Riftian Anglic, a dialect of one of the two principal languages of the Imperium.
• Zdetl, the language of the Zhodani and the Zhodani Consulate.

World Technology Level (T)

Bindar possesses a Technology Level of TL–10 or TL-A 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: Grav belts and maturing gravcraft.
  • Air: Greatly improved hybrid grav-aircraft.
  • Space: Improved interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).
  • FTL: Jump Drive-1.

World Government (G)

Bindar 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)

Bindar 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.

Trade Data

• Importance: 1 (ordinary)

World Economy

• Resources: 9 (moderate)
• Labor: 5 (hundreds of thousands)
• Infrastructure: 5 (limited)
• Efficiency: -1 (average)

World Culture

The world lies within the Zhodani Shadow, a region strongly influenced by the society and culture of the Zhodani Consulate.

• Heterogenity: 4 (harmonious)
• Acceptance: 7 (aloof)
• Strangeness: 3 (somewhat typical)
• Symbols: 8 (somewhat abstract)

World Timeline

• 300-420: the First Survey charts the system.
• 995-1065: the Second Survey charts the system.
• 1065: the Second Survey is published.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Jordan Weisman. Classic Traveller Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 (FASA, 1982), Page 4. (description, Freedonian Condor class SDB) (Inverness Subsector)
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