Kashar (world)

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Kashar/Veesene (Halcyon 2228)
Classic Era (1116)
B9789A9-A
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size9 Large (14,400 km, 1.03g - 1.33g)
Atmosphere7 Standard (tainted)
Hydrographics8 Wet World 80%
Population9 High (3 billion)
GovernmentA Charismatic Dictator
Law9 High Law (no weapons out of home)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F2 V D
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 2

Kashar is a 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 rapidly growing and living conditions are expected to rapidly improve barring outside forces.
  • It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the Veesene Subsector of Halcyon Sector.
  • This world-system hosts a Military Base, usually associated with military ground forces, which may be located on or off-world.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

This star system is detailed using the Fringian Variant System Description.

Binary Solar System[edit]

Kashar Binary Star System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Kashar

F2 V

Primary Main Sequence 1.46 6750 - 6820 3.76041
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0075 0.1608 1.73 - 3 0.75 7.5
Orbit #  * 0 5 2 6
Remarks
None
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Kashar

DA

Secondary White Dwarf 0.36 14000 - 14000 0.005
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.00016 0.00587 0.06 - 0.09 0.016 0.16
Orbit #  *  *  *  * 0
Remarks
2300 AU from primary

System Data[edit]

Epilus-Kashar System[edit]

The primary is Epilus, an ordinary white main sequence star. It has a luminosity of 6.26 Sols, a mass of 1.54 Sols, and a diameter of 2.198 million km. The inner system consists of (II) a vacuum inner world, (III) a corrosive atmosphere inferno world, and (V) a thin atmosphere hospitable world – orbital positions (I) and (IV) are empty. (VI) Kashar orbits within the habitable zone and is designated the mainworld. (VII) a large gas giant, and (VIII) a ringed small gas giant form the outer system. Many of the worlds retain satellites.

Varmak Subsystem[edit]

The companion is Varmak, a dim dwarf star that lies approximately 2300 AU from Epilus. It has a luminosity of 0.00003 Sols, a mass of 1.11 Sols, and a diameter of 8,500 km. It retains no planetary bodies.

Mainworld Data[edit]

(VI) Kashar[edit]

(VI) Kashar is designated the mainworld. It orbits Epilus at a mean distance of 2.71 AU (405.4 million km), within the habitable zone. It has an orbital period of 3 years 217 days and a rotation period of 21.5 hours. The axial tilt is 14 degrees. Kashar has a diameter of 14,623 km, a density of 5.78 g/cm³, and a surface gravity of 1.20 G. The world is geologically active. Its atmosphere is rated as Standard, Tainted, with a mean surface pressure of 1.32 bar and a composition of 77% nitrogen, 22% oxygen, and 1% argon, water vapour, carbon dioxide, neon and other trace gases. The atmospheric taint is caused by allergenic spores and pollens of organic origin. Approximately 79% of the surface is covered in oceans of liquid water: average tidal ranges exceed 0.5m. Mean surface temperature: 23°C. The atmosphere is active and strong weather systems driven by the star and the oceans sweep across the globe. The climate is seasonal.

Satellite[edit]

Kashar retains a single natural satellite, a very thin atmosphere radworld named Supari:

(VIa) Supari (UWP Y322000-0, orbiting at 12 Diameters/180,000 km)

Mainworld geography and topography[edit]

Total surface area: 672 million km², Water surface area: 531 million km², Land surface area: 141 million km².

UWP Summary[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

This world is a Big World between 13,600km and 15,200km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 1G and 1.3G. The horizon will appear about 5.4km away. Vessels with only 1G of thrust should avoid landing on this world.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

This world has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. While a Standard Atmosphere does not require survival gear this atmosphere also contains an unusual taint such as 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]

This world has 75-85% of its surface covered by liquid water with a few large continents and extensive islands. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Native lifeforms[edit]

Kashar has extensive, abundant native life, with organisms inhabiting every ecological niche. Their metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal. Some of the heterotrophic consumers here use inflatable sacs and colorful neon pigmented epidermis for territorial threat displays.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

No information yet available.

World Starport (Sp)[edit]

Kashar 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]

This world has a population of 1,000,000,000 sophonts (billions).

World Demographics[edit]

Humaniti, population 95%

  • Other, population 5%

World Government (G)[edit]

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

Head of State[edit]

The First Equal, beneficent leader of the Kashari and the embodiment of power on Kashar.

Governmental Structure[edit]

The Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches operate under the direct oversight of the First Equal. She delegates most of her duties to trusted, hand-picked underlings, who in turn run what are effectively private feudal kingdoms. The branches of government maintain heavily armed paramilitary security forces to protect their interests.

World Law Level (L)[edit]

This world 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 Technology Level (TL)[edit]

Kashar possesses a Technology Level of TL–10 or TL-A in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Military[edit]

For the defense of the realm the emperor maintains the Kasharic Imperial Military Forces.

World Economy (Ex)[edit]

No information yet available.

Trade Data[edit]

Kashar is the location of the head offices of a large interstellar corporation:

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Infrastructure[edit]

This world possesses TBD infrastructure.

World Culture (Cx)[edit]

No information yet available.

World Language/s[edit]

Historical Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

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