Jyhala (world)

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Jyhala/Festab (Theta Borealis 1406)
Classic Era (1116)
E300654-7
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size3 Small (4,800 km, 0.24g - 0.34g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics0 Desert World 0%
Population6 Moderate (5 million)
Government5 Feudal Technocracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech Level7 Pre-Stellar (electronics)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F1 V
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 0

Jyhala is a non-agricultural and nonindustrial vacuum world, which warrants hazardous environment precautions.

  • Life in a vacuum requires great discipline. After all, it only takes one forgotten seal on a vacuum suit to spell death. Those who survive tend to be very methodically-minded and attentive to small detail.
  • It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.
  • It is unable to produce quality foodstuffs and must import them.
  • It has few prospects for economic development.
  • It is a member of the Trooles Confederation in the Festab Subsector of Theta Borealis Sector.


Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

This world lies on the Korsumug Main.

Stellar Data[edit]

Jyhala has a solitary primary star.

  • It is a white main sequence.
Jyhala has a solitary primary star.
Jyhala
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F1 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.5 6820 - 7020 4.13351
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0156 0.1686 1.8 - 3.11 1.56 15.6
Orbit #  * 0 5 4 8
Remarks None

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Jyhala is a Small World between 4,000km and 5,600km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.24G and 0.34G. The horizon will appear about 3km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Jyhala has a pressure of less than 0.001 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]

Jyhala has no free-standing water or ice on the surface. Wilderness refueling isn't possible on this world. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds are classified Desert World or a Hell World depending on their atmosphere.

Satellites:[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

No native life.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Jyhala 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.

Facilities[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Jyhala possesses a Technology Level of TL–7.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Early video and early satellite communication networks.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fuel cells, solar energy, and geothermal power sources.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Improved automobiles, hovercraft, and bullet trains.
    • Water: Hydrofoils and early triphibians.
    • Air: Hang gliders and supersonic jets.
    • Space: Deep space probes and interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).

World Government (G)[edit]

Government structure of the Trooles Confederation.

Jyhala is governed by a Feudal Technocracy. Society divides itself based on the technical requirements of the society. Each of these functions are granted as a fief to an individual or group. Leadership of these fiefs determines the head of the government.

This world is a member of the Trooles Confederation.

World Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

Jyhala has a moderate law 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. Light assault weapons, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: 8 (moderate)
  • Labor: 5 (hundreds of thousands)
  • Infrastructure: 1 (extremely limited)
  • Efficiency: -5 (extremely poor)

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: -3 (very unimportant)

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Jyhala has a population of 5,000,000

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 4 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 3 (xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 3 (somewhat typical)
  • Symbols: 5 (concrete)

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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