Orient (world)

Orient/Wovoka (Aldebaran 1808)
Classic Era (1116)	B7A68CH-B Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 7 Medium (11,200 km, 0.70g - 0.94g) Atmosphere A Exotic Hydrographics 6 Wet World 60% Population 8 Moderate (00 million) Government C Charismatic Oligarchy Law H Extreme Law (legalized oppressive) Tech Level B Average Stellar (large starships)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	G0 V M3 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	1

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Orient is a moderate population fluid world with over a hundred million, but not yet at a billion sophonts in population size.

• A fluid world has an oceanic geography of a liquid other than water such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids.
• This is a "Puzzle" world designated as an Amber Zone. Caution is advised since the world has an environment, laws, customs, life forms, or other conditions that are not well understood and might be a danger to a visitor.
• This is a cold world with an overall climate that is at the lower temperature range of human-congruous sophont endurance.
• It is a member of the Solomani Confederation in the Wovoka Subsector of Aldebaran Sector.

Description / Astrography & Planetology

The main points of interest in the Orient system are the warm-Jupiter-class gas giant with its collection of moons, the 2 small, rocky, independent planetoids, and the main world Orient, at the system's edge.

Binary Solar System

Orient Binary Star System

Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Orient G0 V	Primary	Main Sequence		1.06	5860 - 5930	1.22623
	Unit	Diameter	Min Distance	Hab Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0051	0.0918	1.04 - 1.83	0.51	5.1
	Orbit #	*	*	4	1	6
Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Orient M3 V	Secondary	Main Sequence		0.37	3270 - 3430	0.03081
	Unit	Diameter	Min Distance	Hab Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0017	0.0146	0.18 - 0.35	0.17	1.7
	Orbit #	*	*	0	0	4

Mainworld Data

Orient is the largest rocky planet in its system, but it lies well away from its G-class primary at around 25 AU. It has a heavy nitrogen-methane atmosphere, and liquid ethane-methane seas, which cover 60% of the surface.

Mainworld Geography & Topography

Orient is an older, cold world with little tectonic activity. There is exposed rock mountains, and also hills of solid water-ice that never melt.

Mainworld Map

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms

No information yet available.

History & Background / Dossier

No information yet available.

World Starport

Orient 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.

Orient has a single highport, Orient High, and all inbound traffic is required to dock and pass customs inspection, which can be very thorough. Beyond that, the high port provides a standard Solomani experience, and local legal requirements are only applied to permanent residents. Orient High is currently (possibly, continually) undergoing an extensive refit, with the intention to multiply its capacity, increase its automation, and its overall capacity to the class-A level.

Refined fuel is available at the high port at roughly half standard prices. Access to the inner planets is restricted to approved scientific missions.

Several trade downports are available, but all travel judged to be non-trade is restricted to the Downport Welcome, with the planetary Capitol acting as its startown.

World Technology Level

Orient possesses a Technology Level of TL–11 or TL-B in Hexadecimal Notation.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovision, Personal Global Communications, and advanced Translators.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Increasingly advanced fusion plants and advanced fuel cells.
• 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-2.

World Government

Orient is governed by a Charismatic Oligarchy, like a charismatic dictatorship in that a larger group has asserted their right to rule. The group will have better rules of succession and may last longer or may transition to a non-charismatic dictatorship.

Specifically, the ruling class is that of the Sages of Confucius, who apply an ancient Terran philosophy in incredible detail to every aspect of everyday life, with absolute power.

World Law Level

Orient has an extreme law level which covers every area of interaction. Laws are complex, detailed, and difficult to understand. Every interaction with the government requires an Advocate. Law enforcement is omnipresent and strict. Legal proceeding can take months to years to resolve and may involve dozens of people. Most worlds with this law level may be an Amber Zone or Red Zone. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors). All aspects of life rigidly controlled with disproportionate punishments for even minor legal infractions. There is no difference between the police and the military. This world is a full-fledged police state. Oppression is legalized and routine.

The Swords of Confucius ("Swords") have full access to every advanced technology for combat, observation, tracking, analysis, and prediction available for the explicit purpose of providing constant, perfect oversight according to the ancient laws and logics. Privacy does not exist in the face of this omnipresent judgement. The laws do seem to earnestly try to provide fair judgement, but there is continuous stress on all aspects of society. The Swords themselves are watched and judged by their own Judges of the Edge. The Judges are rumored to be watched in turn by their own supervisory group.

In each case, there is one pattern: the final judgement must be given by a human, in person.

World Military

The Swords are broken into mission-specific subgroups. There is a "wet" Navy equivalent. The Atmospheric Defense Sword is interesting in that their jets carry oxygen, and breathe atmospheric methane-ethane. System-wise, Orient boasts 3 heavy cruiser missile boats, and approximately 10 SDCs.

World Economy

Life on Orient is energy-intensive, but with an extensive grid of fusion reactors, it can be comfortable.

The natural organic resources make the creation of many products inexpensive.

Trade Data

Export of hydrocarbon fuels, advanced plastics, and finished organic products at reasonable prices bring in considerable cash and trade goods. Advanced, high-quality plastic habitation domes are produced here in quantity, and can be fabricated on a bespoke basis as well. These Orient domes are found across the sector in a variety of environments.

There is considerable traffic through this system, as it lies at a Jump-4 nexus for refueling.

World Demographics

Humaniti 100%

World Culture

Orient culture is Solomani, with considerable original influence from the ancient cultures of the Terran Eurasian continent.

Urbanization

Cities are domed, with key coded access controls at all doorways. It is said that it is the original inspiration for the domes of Hyperborea (Aldebaran 0305) and Trieumf (Aldebaran 1726).

Historical Data

No information yet available.

World Timeline

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References

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• Author & Contributor: Garnfellow
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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science