Ikhtakheaha (world)

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Ikhtakheaha/Shillelagh (Iphigenaia 2610)
Classic Era (1116)
B654585-B
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics4 Wet World 40%
Population5 Moderate (900 thousand)
Government8 Civil Service Bureaucracy
Law5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons)
Tech LevelB Average Stellar (large starships)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary G0 V M2 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 4

Ikhtakheaha is an agricultural, nonindustrial world still lacking adequate means to expand its economy.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Ikhtakheaha is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a yellow main sequence.
  • The secondary is a red main sequence.
Ikhtakheaha has two stars in the star system.
Ikhtakheaha
Solitary G Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
G0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.06 5860 - 5930 1.22623
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0102 0.0918 1.04 - 1.83 1.02 10.2
Orbit #  *  * 4 3 7
Remarks None
Ikhtakheaha
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 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 just within the zone's colder outer H- region.
  • It receives relatively low levels of stellar energy.

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Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Ikhtakheaha 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]

Ikhtakheaha 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]

Ikhtakheaha 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.

  • The world experiences low temperatures.
  • Much of the surface is a frigid, hostile environment.

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Satellites:[edit]

Ikhtakheaha retains two very thin atmosphere 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]

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

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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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Ikhtakheaha is a member of the Aslan Hierate Kyatulyare Vassal.

Aslan settlement began during the 1060s.

  • Construction is ongoing in many areas.
  • The resources of the system are being exploited.

The system is busy. Private groups and business interests are engaged in a range of activities.

  • Commercial traffic is fairly frequent: ships regularly visit the system.
  • Commo picks up constant signals and transmissions. Communications are in Trokh.
  • A number of commercial navigation beacons will be active.
  • A number of vessels may be operating among the other worlds and moons that make up the system.
  • Naval vessels may be active in the system.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Ikhtakheaha 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 Technology Level (T)[edit]

Ikhtakheaha possesses a Technology Level of TL–11 or TL-B in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government (G)[edit]

Ikhtakheaha is governed by a single Aslan Clan as part of a multi-world polity or pocket empire. Members of ruling clan are present to effect government leadership.

World Military[edit]

Approximately 5000 professional warriors, in service to the clan authorities.

World Law (L)[edit]

Ikhtakheaha 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: B (abundant)
  • Labor: 4 (tens of thousands)
  • Infrastructure: 6 (limited)
  • Efficiency: +1 (average)

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 2 (ordinary)

Agriculture on the world is centered on raising and herding Icewalkers, large native beasts that produce meat, fur, and hides.

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Ikhtakheaha has a population of 900,000 Aslan.

Urbanization[edit]

A few large urban centers are surrounded by smaller satellite communities.

  • The population are concentrated into a single relatively densely populated region.
  • Much of the surface of the world remains as wilderness.

All buildings are constructed in the distinctive curved style of the Aslan.

  • The oldest structures on the world are no more than 50 years old.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 4 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 5 (aloof)
  • Strangeness: 7 (distinct)
  • Symbols: B (abstract)

World Timeline[edit]

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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