Girkiras (world)

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Girkiras/Faraeng (Amdukan 3003)
Classic Era (1116)
E6439A9-5
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g)
Atmosphere4 Thin (tainted)
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population9 High (3 billion)
GovernmentA Charismatic Dictator
Law9 High Law (no weapons out of home)
Tech Level5 Industrial (mass production)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F4 V M8 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 2

Girkiras is a poor, high-population, industrial world with a billion or more sophonts in population size.

  • As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
  • Its economy is barely growing and living conditions are not expected to improve in the near future.
  • It is an independent member of the Julian Protectorate in the Faraeng Subsector of Amdukan Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

This world is part of the Afoul Cluster.

Stellar Data[edit]

Girkiras has two stars in the star system.
Girkiras
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F4 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.38 6550 - 6670 3.08729
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0143 0.1457 1.58 - 2.75 1.43 14.3
Orbit #  * 0 4 4 7
Remarks
Girkiras
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M8 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.085 2420 - 2570 0.00018
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0011 0.0011 0.01 - 0.03 0.11 1.1
Orbit #  *  *  * 0 3
Remarks

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Girkiras is a Meso World between 8,800km and 10,400km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.6G and 0.8G. The horizon will appear about 4.4km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Girkiras has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. While the thin atmosphere does not require survival gear this atmosphere also contains an unusual taint such as disease, a hazardous gas mix, pollutants, or sulfur compounds which requires the use of a Filter Mask. Some taints may require more protective equipment. TL–3 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Girkiras 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.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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World Starport (St)[edit]

Girkiras 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 Population (P)[edit]

Girkiras has a population of 3,000,000,000 sophonts (billions).

Linguistic Topography[edit]

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Girkiras possesses a Technology Level of TL–5.

World Government (G)[edit]

Girkiras is governed by a Charismatic Dictatorship. Charismatic governments justify their ability to rule by simply asserting their right to rule. Charismatic dictatorships are typically young governments, coming as a recent change, and rely on the leader(s) to supply head of government.

Julian Protectorate[edit]

This world is part of the Julian Protectorate, a confederation whose primary purpose is mutual protection of its members. Individual members conduct their own foreign policy and trade; mediation between member states and region-wide communications services are provided by the Protectorate, as is consistent interstellar law. The Protectorate also defines standards for equipment and protocols to ensure interoperability and coordination.

World Law (L)[edit]

Girkiras 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]

Currency is the Julian Star.

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