Igla (world)

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Igla/Saregon (Core 2837)
Classic Era (1116)
B414ADG-E
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g)
Atmosphere1 Vacuum (trace)
Hydrographics4 Wet World 40%
PopulationA High (80 billion)
GovernmentD Religious Dictatorship
LawG Extreme Law (severe punishment)
Tech LevelE High Stellar (anti-grav cities)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M2 V M9 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 4

Igla is a high-population, industrial and icy world with a billion or more sophonts in population size.

  • The surface of this world is ice-capped with nearly all of its water frozen.
  • As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
  • It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Saregon Subsector of Core Sector in the Domain of Sylea.

Description (Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Igla has two stars in the star system.
Igla
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M2 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.44 3470 - 3560 0.0565
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0041 0.0197 0.25 - 0.48 0.41 4.1
Orbit #  *  * 1 1 6
Remarks
Igla
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M9 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.079 2350 - 2380 0.00014
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0009 0.001 0.01 - 0.03 0.09 0.9
Orbit #  *  *  *  * 3
Remarks

Mainworld Data[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Igla 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]

Igla has a pressure of less than 0.1 atmospheres which requires the use of a Vacc Suit. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Igla has 35-45% of its surface covered by liquid water. There will be a number of small seas or one larger body of water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Igla is governed by the Church of Preservation, which emphasises that resources are finite and places restrictions on the use of technology. These doctrines are a holdover from the struggles of the Long Night.

  • Adherents to the religion -- including all native-born Iglans by church decree -- thank God for the continued operation of technological devices with daily prayers.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Igla 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.

World Population (P)[edit]

Igla has a population of 80,000,000,000 sophonts (tens of billions).

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The most commonly heard languages are:

World Government (G)[edit]

Igla is governed by a Religious Dictatorship. The leadership of the government is another form (democracy, dictatorship, oligarchy). There is a powerful independent organization, the state religion, which has influence or direct control of the government. Like the bureaucratic governments this may simply be a strong influence with a secular government, be direct influence by virtue of controlling who may be in the leadership, or be a direct theocracy where the church leadership and bureaucracy is the government.

  • The Church of Preservation is the governmental as well as spiritual authority.

World Military[edit]

The Order of Fusion are the guardians of Igla. The order pledges fealty to the Imperial Army and is known for discipline, selflessness, and overzealous maintenance practices.

World Law Level (L)[edit]

Igla has an extreme law level which covers every area of interaction. Laws are complex, detailed, and difficult to understand. Every interaction with the government requires an Advocate. Law enforcement is omnipresent and strict. Legal proceeding can take months to years to resolve and may involve dozens of people. Most worlds with this law level may be an Amber Zone or Red Zone. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors). All aspects of life rigidly controlled with disproportionate punishments for even minor legal infractions.There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. Oppression is legalized, though not routine.

World Technology Level (TL)[edit]

Igla possesses a Technology Level of TL–14 or TL-E in Hexadecimal Notation.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Early meson communicators.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, early collectors, and advanced fusion plants.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:

World Culture[edit]

Iglan society has multiple castes, each of which has access to different levels of technology.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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