Latu (world)
| Latu/Khukish (Corridor 1210) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classic Era (1116) | B87A46B-D
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| See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Primary | M2 V K4 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planetoid Belts | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Giants | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latu is a nonindustrial water world, which has 90% or more of its surface covered in an ocean of water.
- The inhabitants of this world live on the roughly 10% of exposed land mass, in underwater colonies, on city ships, or similar arrangements.
- As a nonindustrial world, it requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. The need to import most manufactured and high technology goods drives the price of these goods up in the open market.
- It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Khukish Subsector of Corridor Sector in the Domain of Vland.
- This world was colonized by and is controlled from Kaasu.
- During the time of the First Imperium, this world was known as Ker.
Description (Planetology)[edit]
This world is part of the Kaasu Cluster.
Stellar Data[edit]
| Latu | ||||||
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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 | ||||||
| Latu | ||||||
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Type | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temperature (K) | Luminosity | |
| K4 V | Main Sequence (Dwarf) | 0.73 | 4440 - 4600 | 0.33238 | ||
| Unit | Diameter | Safe Distance | Habitable Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit | |
| AU | 0.0066 | 0.0478 | 0.58 - 1.07 | 0.66 | 6.6 | |
| Orbit # | * | * | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Remarks | ||||||
Mainworld Data[edit]
Mainworld Size (S)[edit]
Latu is a Meso World between 12,000km and 13,500km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.8G and 1.1G. The horizon will appear about 5.1km away. Vessels with 1G of thrust should check with local starport authorities before attempting to land using emergency power.
Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]
Latu 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 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]
Latu has 95-100% of its surface covered by liquid water with only a few islands and archipelagos. Wilderness refueling is possible. Such worlds are Water Worlds or Ocean Worlds.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
During the time of the late Ziru Sirka, this world was a member of the Karkasha Surake Danim Zirunek.
Imperial Landed Nobility[edit]
Latu, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Landed Nobility who acts as an Imperial representative to the world.
World Starport (St)[edit]
Latu 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.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Classic Traveller Atlas of the Imperium
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Journal 2 in Article: 'Snapshots of the Occupation'
- Marc Miller's Traveller T4 First Survey
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com