K'Ning (world)

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K'Ning/Steppe (Ilelish 0520)
Classic Era (1116)
B310677-A
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size3 Small (4,800 km, 0.24g - 0.34g)
Atmosphere1 Vacuum (trace)
Hydrographics0 Desert World 0%
Population6 Moderate (3 million)
Government7 Balkanization
Law7 Moderate Law (no firearms)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F9 III M3 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 4

K'Ning is a non-agricultural and nonindustrial world.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

K'Ning is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a turbulent white giant.
  • The secondary is a red main sequence.

Binary Solar System

K'Ning Binary Star System
Primary
Solitary Giant F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F9 III Giant 3 5500 - 6200 48.6
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.06253 0.57823 5.54 - 9.03 6.253 62.53
Orbit #  * 2 6 6 10
Remarks
Secondary
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M3 V Main Sequence 0.37 3270 - 3430 0.03081
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0034 0.0146 0.18 - 0.35 0.34 3.4
Orbit #  *  * 0 1 5
Remarks

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

K'Ning 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]

K'Ning 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]

K'Ning 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.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.

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(Blank map, trace atmosphere world.)

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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World Starport (St)[edit]

K'Ning 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]

K'Ning has a population of 3,000,000 sophonts (millions).

  • This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

K'Ning possesses a Technology Level of TL–10 or TL-A in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government (G)[edit]

K'Ning has a Balkanized Government. There is no central world government. The world has several governments competing for control of the world. These may be allies, cooperating, competitors, or at war with each other.

World Law (L)[edit]

K'Ning 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. All firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Imperial Landed Nobility[edit]

K'Ning, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Nobility overseeing the world.

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 2 (ordinary)

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: D (very abundant)
  • Labor: 5 (hundreds of thousands)
  • Infrastructure: 6 (limited)
  • Efficiency: +2 (good)

World Culture[edit]

  • Heterogenity: 6 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 8 (friendly)
  • Strangeness: 5 (distinct)
  • Symbols: A (abstract)

World Timeline[edit]

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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