Cordan (world)

Cordan/The Borderland (Trojan Reach 2821)
Classic Era (1116)	A895347-9 Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g) Atmosphere 9 Dense (tainted) Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 3 Low (2 thousand) Government 4 Representative Democracy Law 7 Moderate Law (no firearms) Tech Level 9 Early Stellar (fusion)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	F4 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	3

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Cordan is a low-population world with a population of less than 10,000 sophonts in size.

• This world has yet to take off economically or otherwise and the population remains low for reasons largely unknown.
• It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the The Borderland Subsector of Trojan Reach Sector.

Description (Planetology)

The system is located on both the Hierate and Florian routes, two important trade connections between the Imperium and the Aslan Hierate and Florian League.

• It is part of the Wildeman Cluster.

Stellar Data

Cordan has a solitary primary star.

Accifine
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	F4 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		1.38	6550 - 6670	3.08729
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0143	0.1457	1.58 - 2.75	1.43	14.3
	Orbit #	*	0	4	4	7
	Remarks		None

Mainworld Data

Mainworld Size (S)

Cordan 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)

Cordan has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. While a Dense Atmosphere requires no 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)

Cordan has 45-55% of its surface covered by liquid water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

History & Background (Dossier)

Cordan was originally ruled from Arunisiir, whose leaders appointed regional barons to control the settlements. When Arunisiir was overrun by Aslan ihatei, the support received by its barons was largely cut off and Cordan had to chart its own path.

World Starport

Cordan 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

The official population is two thousand, but this only takes into account members of baronial households. These people are citizens, whereas the much larger population outside the households are referred to as subjects. These have a distinctly lower status.

World Government

Cordan is officially a representative democracy, though this listing is a rather creative interpretation of the situation. The people of Cordan elect representatives who form a parliament headed by whichever baron is in charge of their zone. Representatives are also sent from each barony to the world parliament at the starport. However, the power of these parliaments is very limited; the barons control all high-technology manufacturing facilities, and the world parliament is hamstrung by rivalries between them.

World Law Level (L)

Cordan 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 Technology Level (TL)

Cordan possesses a Technology Level of TL–9.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Fiber optics and satellite communication and data networks.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fusion power.
• Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
  • Land: Ultra high-speed trains and early grav vehicles.
  • Water: High efficiency sailcraft, multihulled seacraft, improved artificial gills.
  • Air: Tiltrotorcraft, exotic VTOL's, PARWIG, and rocket-assisted suborbitals.
  • Space: SSTO spacecraft, early military spacecraft (System Craft), and interstellar STL starships
  • FTL: Prototype Jump Drive-1.

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Mongoose Traveller: Aslan