Colony Five (world)
| Colony Five/Vestus (Reft 0707) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classic Era (1116) | B5759A5-B
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| See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Primary | G9 IV M1 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planetoid Belts | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Giants | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colony Five is a high-population, industrial world with a billion or more sophonts in population size.
- As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
- Its economy is rapidly growing and living conditions are expected to rapidly improve barring outside forces.
- The world serves as the subsector capital with the significant extra trade and prestige associated with that role.
- It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Vestus Subsector of Reft Sector in the Domain of Deneb.
- This world has a colony at Igualada.
Description (Planetology)[edit]
The origins of the name Colony Five are unclear, but are generally thought to relate to the designation of the settlement that rose to dominance during the early years of human habitation. It is known that several 'seeder colonies' were settled on-planet at about the same time, some of which prospered and some of which failed.
Stellar Data[edit]
| Colony Five | ||||||
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Type | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temperature (K) | Luminosity | |
| G9 IV | Subgiant | 2.24 | 4100 - 5100 | 4.716 | ||
| Unit | Diameter | Safe Distance | Habitable Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit | |
| AU | 0.02978 | 0.18012 | 1.73 - 2.81 | 2.978 | 29.78 | |
| Orbit # | * | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
| Remarks | ||||||
| Colony Five | ||||||
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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 | |
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Mainworld Data[edit]
Mainworld Size (S)[edit]
Colony Five is a Meso World between 7,200km and 8,800km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.4G and 0.57G. The horizon will appear about 4km away.
Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]
Colony Five has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. While a Standard 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]
Colony Five has 45-55% of its surface covered by liquid water. Wilderness refueling is possible.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
With advanced farming techniques, the world is capable of supporting a much larger population, and living standards are high on average. The world's high technological level and large population allow considerable industrial output, much of which is exported. This in turn brings in offworld revenue and contributes to general prosperity. Despite these advantages, Colony Five has had a troubled political history.
World Starport[edit]
Colony Five 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)[edit]
Colony Five has a population of 4,000,000,000 sophonts (billions).
- High Population Worlds like this tend to have huge consumer markets.
World Technology Level (T)[edit]
Colony Five possesses a Technology Level of TL–11 or TL-B 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 & Air: Personal G-Tubes and advanced gravcraft.
- Space: Advanced interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).
- FTL: Jump Drive-2.
World Government (G)[edit]
Colony Five is governed by a Charismatic Dictatorship. Charismatic governments justify their ability to rule by simply asserting their right to rule. Charismatic dictatorships are typically young governments, coming as a recent change, and rely on the leader(s) to supply head of government.
World Law (L)[edit]
Colony Five 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. Personal concealable firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.
World Timeline[edit]
- 850: Colony Five is wracked by a period of internal conflict that stops a little short of civil war. Regions and cities break away from the central government.
- Circa mid 900s: Colony Five is thoroughly Balkanised, with dozens of small nations and city-states. Alliances gradually stabilise.
- 1070s: A move toward political unification begins.
- 1089: A World Republic is declared, creating the first true world government on Colony Five in two centuries.
- 1092: Political crisis is considered over; the populace are generally appeased by seeing 'their' policies put into action. The government now enjoys strong popular support, but had been given dictatorial powers it didn't previously possess.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com