Brangwen (world)

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Brangwen/Imaka (Fornast 0527)
Classic Era (1116)
A563856-D
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population8 Moderate (300 million)
Government5 Feudal Technocracy
Law6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech LevelD Average Stellar (holo data)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K6 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 0

Brangwen is a rich world with a moderate population of over a hundred million, but not yet a billion sophonts in size.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

This world is part of the eponymous Brangwen Loop.

Stellar Data[edit]

Brangwen has a solitary primary star.
Brangwen
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K6 V Main Sequence 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

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The Esset religion is mainstream on Brangwen.

Imperial High (Landed) Nobility[edit]

Brangwen, as a member world of the Third Imperium, holds the estates of four members of the Imperial Nobility, who are charged with overseeing the world.

World Starport (Sp)[edit]

Brangwen has a Class A Starport, an excellent 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 other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Population (P)[edit]

Brangwen has a population of 300,000,000 sophonts (hundreds of millions).

World Languages[edit]

World Government (G)[edit]

Brangwen 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 Level (L)[edit]

Brangwen 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.

World Technology Level (TL)[edit]

Brangwen possesses a Technology Level of TL–13 or TL-D in Hexadecimal Notation.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovideo recorders.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, prototype collectors, advanced fusion plants.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:

Economy[edit]

A pharmaceutical treatment has been developed on Brangwen which enables users to cultivate animal empathy. Users can customise the treatment to alter their nervous system and that of an associated animal so the two species develop an emotional connection. The treatment has become popular on Ushba Sind.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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