Cronin (world)

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Cronin/Kerr (Massilia 0502)
Milieu 0
C552000-0
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population0 Barren (0)
Government0 No Government structure
Law0 No Law
Tech Level0 Pre-Industrial (primitive)
Classic Era (1116)
B55255A-A
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population5 Moderate (900 thousand)
Government5 Feudal Technocracy
LawA Extreme Law (no weapons)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
New Era (1200)
C5525B5-8
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population5 Moderate (800 thousand)
GovernmentB Non-Charismatic Dictator
Law5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons)
Tech Level8 Pre-Stellar (superconductors)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K6 V M2 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 3

Cronin is a poor, nonindustrial world.

  • As a nonindustrial world, it requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. The need to import most manufactured and high technology goods drives the price of these goods up in the open market.
  • This world has few prospects for economic development.
  • This is a hot world, with a climate of high temperatures.
  • It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Kerr Subsector of Massilia Sector in the Domain of Sylea.
  • This world has a nearby Imperial Naval Base, capable of handling warships.
  • During the Long Night this world was named Iirkhaen.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Cronin is a hot, and dry, world with poor soils, and most of the locals efforts have concentrated on growing enough food for their survival.

Binary Solar System[edit]

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

K6 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.69 4100 - 4300 0.27288
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0031 0.0433 0.53 - 0.99 0.31 3.1
Orbit #  *  * 2 1 5
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Cronin

M2 V

Secondary Main Sequence 0.44 3470 - 3560 0.0565
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0021 0.0197 0.25 - 0.48 0.21 2.1
Orbit #  *  * 1 0 4

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

A poor, non-industrial world in the Kerr Subsector of Massilia Sector.

Cronin attracted little attention from the colonists and corporations of three imperiums. The lack of potable water, the locked interior position of Massilia, and scarce resources discouraged development. The sole party interested was the Navy of the Third Imperium, which made the world a naval reserve in 952.

Imperial High (Landed) Nobility[edit]

Cronin, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Nobility overseeing the world.

History-Era: Rebellion[edit]

In 1127 several TankRons serving with Lucan's forces deserted from what remained of the Dagudashaag sector fleet, and fled to Cronin, hoping to take advantage of the large stockpiles of supplies stored here. In 1129 their dependents were evacuated from their worlds and brought here, including a large number from nearby Ralton (Massilia 0303).

  • Most of the tankers were grounded, and converted into housing for the population. A few smaller ships were saved and used to defend the world against Virus and Vampire Fleets; most of these were destroyed, and a break down in local technology and the drawing down of local supply stockpiles eventually caused the locals to withdraw permanently to the surface. The starport is the main settlement, and few buildings exist beyond the grounded ships and the old naval storage facilities. Many of these facilities are off limits, being used by the local military command or jointly with the Hub Worlds Navy. The rest of the world is mostly howling desert and saltwater lakes laced with heavy metals and poisonous alkaline levels.
  • Imperial Naval regulations are the main law and order on the world, with shore police enforcing them to the letter. Local life is severely regimented, with every adult over the age of 18 receiving military training and a billet. People of talent and ability are made officers, with everyone else considered enlisted personnel. All people are expected to obey their superior officers at all times, and severe punitive regulations exist for just about every aspect of life. In return there is free medical care, compulsory education, plentiful jobs and subsidized housing. A large percentage of the population either serves directly in the Hub Worlds military or as reservists.

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