Larissa (world)

Larissa/Gaalorn (Daibei 0531)
Classic Era (1116)	B436457-E Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g) Atmosphere 3 Vacuum (very thin) Hydrographics 6 Wet World 60% Population 4 Moderate (60 thousand) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 7 Moderate Law (no firearms) Tech Level E High Stellar (anti-grav cities)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	K4 V M5 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	0

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Larissa is a nonindustrial world, that requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.

• In a technological universe, societies without industrial capability generally suffer as nearly all manufactured and high tech goods must be brought in at significant cost.
• 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.
• This is a "high technology" world with technology achievements at, near, or above the standard for Charted Space.
• It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Gaalorn Subsector of Daibei Sector in the Domain of Ilelish.
• This world is also known as Brantome.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

This world is part of the Daibei Rimward Corridor.

Stellar Data

Larissa has two stars in the star system.

Larissa
	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		None
Larissa
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	M5 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		0.162	2930 - 3060	0.00171
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0018	0.0034	0.04 - 0.09	0.18	1.8
	Orbit #	*	*	*	0	4
	Remarks		None

System Data

System:

• x0 Gas Giants
• x0 Planetoid Belts
• x7 Other Worlds

System Importance (Ix)

This world has an Importance Extension (Ix): of 1 (Ordinary).

• (The Importance Extension (Ix) ranks worlds within a region. It governs the locations of capitals and trade routes.)

Mainworld Data

Mainworld Size (S)

Larissa is a Meso World between 5,600km and 7,200km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.32G and 0.46G. The horizon will appear about 3.6km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Larissa has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. The very thin pressures require a respirator or Oxygen Mask. TL–5 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Larissa has 55-65% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has significant large liquid bodies. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Geography & Topography

No information yet available.

Mainworld Map

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)

Imperial Landed Nobility (N)

Larissa, 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.

• It holds the estate of an Imperial knight.

World Starport (Sp)

Larissa 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.

• The Starport Authority employee population is approximately 20 sophonts.

World Population (P)

Larissa has a population of 60,000 sophonts (tens of thousands).

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

World Demographics

• Humaniti, population >= 95%
• Other sophonts <= 5%

Linguistic Topography

The following languages are among the most commonly used here:

• Core Anglic: A major dialect of one of the two official languages of the Third Imperium.
  • Daibei Anglic is also influenced by Rim Anglic.
• Vilani: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium.

World Government (G)

Larissa 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.

World Law Level (L)

Larissa 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.

World Technology Level (TL)

Larissa possesses a Technology Level of TL–14 or TL-E in Hexadecimal Notation.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Early meson communicators.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, early collectors, and advanced fusion plants.
• Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
  • Land, Water & Air: Personal G-Tubes and advanced gravcraft.
  • Space: Advanced interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).
  • FTL: Jump Drive-5.

World Military

This world has a Battalion Equivalent figure of 0.

• There are no organized ground forces on this world.

World Economy (Ex)

The world's economic measurements are: ( 6 3 4 +1 )

• Resources: 6 (Few)
• Labor: 3 (Thousands)
• Infrastructure: 4 (Very limited)
• Efficiency: 1 (Average)
• Economic Extension: 14
• Resource Units: 72

Trade Data

Trade Classifications for this world:

• Ni-Non-Industrial World
• Ht-High Technology World

Trade Lines with other worlds:

• This world has a red line minor route with the nearby world of Byers World.

World Culture (Cx)

The world's cultural characteristics are: [ 4 5 5 E ]

• Homogeneity: 4 (Harmonious)
• Acceptance: 5 (Very aloof)
• Strangeness: 5 (Distinct)
• Symbols: E (Extremely abstract)

Urbanization

No information yet available.

World Infrastructure

Larissa possesses very limited infrastructure.

Historical Data

No information yet available.

World Timeline

No information yet available.

UWP Listing

UWP: B436457-E

• Starport: B Good
• Size 4 6,400km
• Atmosphere: 3 Very thin atmosphere
• Hydrosphere: 6 60%
• Population: 4 Tens of thousands
• Government: 5 Feudal Technocracy
• Law Level: 7 Shotguns prohibited
• Technology Level: E Above Average Imperial

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips