Butterfield (world)

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Butterfield/Malmori (Ruthless Veil 0401)
Classic Era (1116)
E867777-5
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population7 Moderate (10 million)
Government7 Balkanization
Law7 Moderate Law (no firearms)
Tech Level5 Industrial (mass production)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V D
Planetoid Belts 4
Gas Giants 5

Butterfield is a rich, agricultural garden world with a near-ideal, utopian environment conducive to most sophonts.

  • This world is a "Twilight Zone World", a planet that is tidally-locked to its star. It has a hot side that permanently faces the star, a cold side that permanently faces away, and a narrow twilight zone in-between.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Butterfield is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a red main sequence.
  • The secondary is a tiny white dwarf stellar remnant.

Binary M Type D Type.jpg

Binary Solar System[edit]

Butterfield Binary Star System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Butterfield Primary

M0 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.57 3770 - 3850 0.13982
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0027 0.031 0.39 - 0.74 0.27 2.7
Orbit #  *  * 2 0 5
Remarks
None
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Butterfield Companion

DM

Secondary White Dwarf 1.11 2700 - 2700 0
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.00006 0.00045 0 - 0.01 0.006 0.06
Orbit #  *  *  *  *  *
Remarks
None

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Butterfield is a Twilight Zone World.

  • One side of the world permanently faces towards the star and one side permanently faces away.
  • In the narrow region between permanent night and permanent day, the primary star eternally hangs on the horizon.

Twilight Zone World Horizon 8a.jpg

The mainworld orbits within the star's Habitable Zone.

  • It lies within the zones prime H region.
  • It receives moderate levels of stellar energy.

Chart H Region Mw.png

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

This world 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]

This world has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. A Standard Atmosphere does not require survival gear and will likely be easy for most sophonts to breathe.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

This world has 65-75% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has significant large liquid bodies. 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.
  • Verified updated charts are constantly sought.
  • Detailed survey data commands premium prices.

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(Placeholder chart, predominantly watery world.)

Native Lifeforms[edit]

Abundant native life occupying every available ecological niche. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Butterfield has a Class E Starport, a frontier quality installation with few expected amenities. There is unrefined fuel for starships and a limited variety of ship provisions. There is no shipyard of any kind, but there may be parts and technical support for doing minor services and repair. Ports of this classification generally consist of a downport.

Facilities[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Butterfield possesses a Technology Level of TL–5.

World Government (G)[edit]

Butterfield has a Balkanized Government. There is no central world government. The world has several governments competing for control of the world. These may be allies, cooperating, competitors, or at war with each other.

World Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

Butterfield 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. All firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: 8 (Moderate)
  • Labor: 6 (Millions)
  • Infrastructure: 4 (Very Limited)
  • Efficiency: +5 (Very Advanced)

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Butterfield has a population of 10,000,000.

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 4 (Harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 7 (Aloof)
  • Strangeness: A (Incomprehensible)
  • Symbols: 4 (Concrete)

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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