Diadl (world)

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Diadl/Tiachtiebria (Fulani 2316)
Classic Era (1116)
E853245-3
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population2 Low (200)
Government4 Representative Democracy
Law5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons)
Tech Level3 Pre-Industrial (basic science)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F5 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 5

Diadl is a poor, low-population world with a population of less than 10,000 sophonts.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Diadl has a solitary primary star.

  • It is a white main sequence.

Solitary F Type.jpg

Diadl has a solitary primary star.
Diadl
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F5 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.33 6350 - 6550 2.71319
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0137 0.1366 1.49 - 2.6 1.37 13.7
Orbit #  * 0 4 4 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]

Diadl 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]

Diadl has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. The Thin Atmosphere does not require survival gear although it may be hard on sophonts not accustomed to it.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Diadl has 25-35% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has a few small seas. Wilderness refueling is possible. Water for the inhabitants will be recycled.

Satellites:[edit]

Diadl retains two small vacuum moons.

  • The worlds orbit once every few weeks.

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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.

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(Placeholder chart, predominantly dry world.)

Native Lifeforms[edit]

Abundant native life occupying every available ecological niche. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

  • Wetter lowland areas are covered with lush forests.

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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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Diadl is a backwater outpost with almost no development.

  • The resources of the system remain untapped.

There is little activity within the system.

  • Commercial traffic is very infrequent: ships rarely visit.
  • Commo only picks up natural background noise and static.
  • A single commercial navigation beacon may be active.
  • Vessels are unlikely be operating among the other worlds and moons that make up the system.

Note that social data, though only 40 years old, may be out of date.

  • Verified updated data is constantly sought.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Diadl 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.

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Diadl has a population of 200.

Urbanization[edit]

A single central facility, located a little way from the starport, with a few outlying structures and compounds.

  • Almost all of the surface of the world is wilderness.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Diadl possesses a Technology Level of TL–3.

World Government (G)[edit]

Diadl is governed by a Representative Democracy where government leadership is by representatives elected by eligible voters. What determines an eligible voter varies. The representatives determine policy, including selecting members of the bureaucracy. There can be referenda, votes by eligible voters on specific subjects.

World Military[edit]

Privately retained security personnel.

World Law (L)[edit]

Diadl 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 Economy[edit]

  • Resources: 6 (few)
  • Labor: 1 (tens)
  • Infrastructure: 0 (non-existent)
  • Efficiency: +3 (improved)

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: -3 (very unimportant)

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 6 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 1 (extremely xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: A (incomprehensible)
  • Symbols: 2 (very concrete)

World Timeline[edit]

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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