Dinloc (world)

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Dinloc/Banderhue (Theta Borealis 3007)
Classic Era (1116)
B437875-C
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g)
Atmosphere3 Vacuum (very thin)
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population8 Moderate (300 million)
Government7 Balkanization
Law5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons)
Tech LevelC Average Stellar (robots)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K0 III M2 V
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 2

Dinloc is a moderate population world with over a hundred million, but not yet at a billion sophonts in population size.

  • It orbits the systems secondary star.
  • This world is a "Twilight Zone World", a planet that is tidally-locked to its star. It has a hot side that permanently faces the star, a cold side that permanently faces away, and a narrow twilight zone in-between.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Dinloc is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a huge orange giant named Pareeko.
  • The secondary is a red main sequence.

Binary Giant K Type M Type 2.jpg

Binary Solar System[edit]

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

K0 III

Primary Giant 4 4000 - 5000 95
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.14888 0.80844 7.75 - 12.63 14.888 148.88
Orbit # 0 2 7 7 11
Remarks
It produces high levels of EM noise.
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Dinloc

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
Remarks
Unusually stable red star, with little stellar activity. 700 AU distant from the primary.

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Dinloc is a Twilight Zone World.

  • In the narrow region between permanent night and permanent day, the primary star eternally hangs on the horizon.

Twilight Zone World Watery 01b.jpg

The mainworld orbits within the secondary star's Habitable Zone.

  • It lies within the zones prime H region.
  • It receives moderate levels of stellar energy.

Chart H Region Mw.png

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Dinloc is a Meso World between 5,600km and 7,200km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.32G and 0.46G. The horizon will appear about 3.6km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Dinloc has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. The very thin pressures require a respirator or Oxygen Mask. TL–5 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Dinloc has 65-75% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has significant large liquid bodies. Wilderness refueling is possible.

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 Watery.png
(Placeholder chart, predominantly watery world.)

Native Lifeforms[edit]

Primitive native life. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Dinloc has a Class B Starport, a good 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 most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

Facilities[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Dinloc possesses a Technology Level of TL–12 or TL-C in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government (G)[edit]

Dinloc has a Balkanized Government. There is no central world government. The world has several governments competing for control of the world. These may be allies, cooperating, competitors, or at war with each other.

World Military[edit]

  • No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

Dinloc 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: E (extremely abundant)
  • Labor: 7 (tens of millions)
  • Infrastructure: C (very extensive)
  • Efficiency: +1 (average)

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 2 (ordinary)

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Dinloc has a population of 300 million.

Urbanization[edit]

Multiple large urban centers are surrounded by smaller satellite communities.

  • Inhabited areas are dotted across the world.
  • Structures and facilities are sealed against local environmental conditions.
  • Large regions of the surface of the world remain as wilderness.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 6 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: A (very friendly)
  • Strangeness: 3 (somewhat typical)
  • Symbols: A (abstract)

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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