Cowboy (world)

Cowboy/Malmori (Ruthless Veil 0709)
Classic Era (1116)	E8A9969-5 Starport E Frontier - no facilities Size 8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g) Atmosphere A Exotic Hydrographics 9 Wet World 90% Population 9 High (5 billion) Government 6 Captive Government/Colony Law 9 High Law (no weapons out of home) Tech Level 5 Industrial (mass production)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	K0 V
Planetoid Belts	1
Gas Giants	3

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Cowboy is an industrial, high-population fluidic world with a billion or more sophonts in size.

• A fluid world has an oceanic geography consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.
• As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
• It is a member of the Mining Protectorate in the Malmori Subsector of Ruthless Veil Sector.

• This is a cold world with an overall climate that is at the lower temperature range of human-congruous sophont endurance.
• This world toils under the control of a military government with conditions reflecting that situation including curtailed civil rights and limited freedoms.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Cowboy has a solitary primary star.

• It is an orange main sequence.

Cowboy has a solitary primary star.

Cowboy Primary
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	K0 V	Main Sequence		0.88	5170 - 5270	0.63928
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0076	0.0663	0.78 - 1.4	0.76	7.6
	Orbit #	*	*	3	2	6
	Remarks		None

System Data

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

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

Mainworld Data

The mainworld orbits within the star's Habitable Zone.

• It lies within the zones colder outer H- region.
• It receives lower levels of stellar energy.

• The world orbits beyond the stars Jump Shadow.

Mainworld Size (S)

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)

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

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

This world has 85-95% of its surface covered by liquid water with a few small continents, and a number of islands and archipelagos. Dry land is limited. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Satellites:

No information yet available.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

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.

(Placeholder chart, exotic world.)

Native Lifeforms

Exotic native life occupying a few specialist ecological niches. Its metabolic functions help drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)

Cowboy 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

Port facilities within the system include:

• No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)

Cowboy possesses a Technology Level of TL–5.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Telephone, radio, and television.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Electricity, hydrocarbon internal combustion, and the most fundamental atomic energy.
• Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
  • Land: Ground cars or automobiles and tracked vehicles.
  • Water: Large ships and submersibles with steel hulls.
  • Air: Early aircraft including seaplanes and very early unmanned rockets.

World Government (G)

Cowboy has a Captive Government or Colony. The world is ruled by an external government, there is no self-rule. A colony or conquered area. The local government is an oligarchy appointed by, and answerable only to, the external government.

World Military

No information yet available.

World Law (L)

Cowboy has a high law level with laws covering many areas of interactions of people, corporations, and the government. A few worlds with this law level may be Amber Zones. Any interaction with the judicial system requires an Advocate trained in the local legal system. Law enforcement is present almost everywhere, either as people or via technology. Legal proceedings can take weeks to months to resolve and involve a dozen or more people. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (outside private residences or visiting starships).

World Economy

• Resources: 7 (Few)
• Labor: 8 (Hundreds of Millions)
• Infrastructure: 5 (Limited)
• Efficiency: +2 (Good)

Trade Data

No information yet available.

World Demographics (P)

Cowboy has a population of 5,000,000,000.

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Solomani (Major Race)

Urbanization

No information yet available.

World Culture

• Homogeneity: 6 (Harmonious)
• Acceptance: 9 (Friendly)
• Strangeness: 5 (Distinct)
• Symbols: 7 (Somewhat Concrete)

World Timeline

No information yet available.

UWP Listing

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Author & Contributor: Miles A. Maria
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS