Etch Varu (world)
| Etch Varu/Varu (Gakghang 0431) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classic Era (1116) | X8B2000-0
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| See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| System Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary | M6 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planetoid Belts | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Giants | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Etch Varu is a barren fluid world with oceans consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.
- This world has no overt population, government, or law level.
- This world could be populated if anyone had an inclination to do so...
- This die back world was once settled and developed, but the inhabitants have either died off or left leaving behind the ruins and remnants of their civilization.
- It is a member of the Pirian Domain in the Varu Subsector of Gakghang Sector.
Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]
No information yet available.
Etch Varu has a solitary primary star. Etch Varu 
Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity M6 V Main Sequence 0.102 2740 - 2810 0.00034 Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0013 0.0015 0.02 - 0.04 0.13 1.3 Orbit # * * * 0 3 Remarks None
System Data[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Data[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Size (S)[edit]
Etch Varu 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]
Etch Varu has a Corrosive Atmosphere and possesses a concentrated gas mix or unusual temperature which requires the use of a Hostile Environment Suit or Vacc Suit. TL–9 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.
Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]
Etch Varu has 15-25% of its surface covered by liquid water or ice. There may be a few small seas. Wilderness refueling is possible. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds are Hell Worlds or Poor Worlds depending on their atmosphere.
Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Map[edit]
No information yet available.
Native Lifeforms[edit]
No information yet available.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
World Starport (Sp)[edit]
Etch Varu does not have a starport. The Class X Starport is an indication that no starport exists in the system. There are no facilities or services available, and no site marked for landing.
World Population (P)[edit]
Etch Varu is a Barren World with no sophont population. It may still possess lifeforms.
World Demographics[edit]
None.
World Government (G)[edit]
Etch Varu has no central government for the world, an Anarchy. The largest governmental structure would be a family, tribe, or single clan. The largest group will be between 50 and 100 individuals, and there may be dozens to hundreds of them. This governmental structure can be stable over long periods of time if the population remains small or geographically separated.
World Law Level (L)[edit]
Etch Varu has no law in practice. It is an Anarchy. On many worlds, this by itself justifies an Amber Zone advisory. There are few laws, covering only important areas. There may be few or no law enforcement officers, the expectation is citizens will bring law breakers to the attention of the Judicial system. Legal proceedings will be fast, with few people involved. For interactions outside of the framework of the laws, cultural norms dominate.
World Technology Level (TL)[edit]
Etch Varu possesses a Technology Level of TL–0.
- These worlds often contain a Proto-Sophont species beginning to establish a nascent civilization and society.
- This world is in its Alpha Period and has not yet been interfered with by a higher technology civilization.
- Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Bodily communicative apparati, courier-runners, and smoke signals.
- Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Bodily muscle.
- Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land: Bodily locomotion, riding beasts, and litters or sedan chairs.
- Water: Swimming, rafts, and canoes.
- Air: Typically not available unless a bodily ability.
World Military[edit]
None.
World Economy[edit]
None.
Trade Data[edit]
None.
World Culture[edit]
None.
World Language/s[edit]
None
Urbanization[edit]
None.
World Infrastructure[edit]
No information yet available.
Historical Data[edit]
No information yet available.
World Timeline[edit]
No information yet available.
UWP Listing[edit]
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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