Cowboy (world)

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Cowboy/Malmori (Ruthless Veil 0709)
Classic Era (1116)
E8A9969-5
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
AtmosphereA Exotic
Hydrographics9 Wet World 90%
Population9 High (5 billion)
Government6 Captive Government/Colony
Law9 High Law (no weapons out of home)
Tech Level5 Industrial (mass production)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K0 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 3

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

  • A fluid world has an oceanic geography of a liquid other than water such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids.
  • 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)[edit]

Cowboy has a solitary primary star.

  • It is a blue-white main sequence.

Solitary F Type.jpg

Monostellar System[edit]

Cowboy Monostellar System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Cowboy Primary

F0 V

Primary Main Sequence 1.61 7020 - 7220 5.2953
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.008 0.1909 2.02 - 3.48 0.8 8
Orbit #  * 0 5 2 7
Remarks
None

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

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.

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 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)[edit]

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:[edit]

No information yet available.

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.

Blank World Map Exotic.png
(Placeholder chart, exotic world.)

Native Lifeforms[edit]

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

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)[edit]

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[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Cowboy possesses a Technology Level of TL–5.

World Government (G)[edit]

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[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

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[edit]

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

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics (P)[edit]

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

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

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

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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