Pesacce (world)

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Pesacce/Vald (Alpha Crucis 2129)
Classic Era (1116)
B578721-A
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere7 Standard (tainted)
Hydrographics8 Wet World 80%
Population7 Moderate (50 million)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law1 Low Law (no explosives, poison gas)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K4 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 4

Pesacce is an agricultural world with the potential to become an industrial power.

  • This world-system hosts a Naval Base, usually associated with military starships, which may be located on or off-world.
  • 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]

No information yet available.


Monostellar System[edit]

Pesacce Monostellar System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Pesacce

K4 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.73 4440 - 4600 0.33238
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0033 0.0478 0.58 - 1.07 0.33 3.3
Orbit #  *  * 2 1 5

System Data[edit]

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Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

This world is a Meso World between 7,200km and 8,800km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.4G and 0.57G. The horizon will appear about 4km away.

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.

Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Map[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Pesacce is an agricultural world located in Vald Subsector of Alpha Crucis Sector.

World Starport (Sp)[edit]

This world 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 10,000,000 sophonts (tens of millions).

World Government[edit]

This world is governed by a Participatory Democracy where eligible voters determine laws and policy. What determines an eligible voter varies. There may be smaller councils or regional bodies to write the policies voted on. Leadership of the government and all members of the bureaucracy are determined by voting population.

World Law Level (L)[edit]

This world has a low law level. There are few laws, covering only important areas. There may be few or no law enforcement officers, the expectation is citizens will bring law breakers to the attention of the Judicial system. Legal proceedings will be fast, with few people involved. For interactions outside of the framework of the laws, cultural norms dominate. Body pistols, explosives, and poison gas are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Technology Level (TL)[edit]

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

World Military[edit]

Pesacce is the home of the largest Confederation Navy base in the Alpha Crucis sector.

World Economy[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics[edit]

Pesacce has an entirely pure Solomani population.

World Culture[edit]

The inhabitants of Pesacce are noted for their optimistic frontier spirit, disdain for bureaucracy, and their entrepreneurial zeal.

Historical Data[edit]

Established in 942, Pesacce is the one of more successful recent Solomani colony worlds in Alpha Crucis. It is an important administrative centre for the Confederation and home of the largest naval base in the sector.

Prior to the establishment of a full colony Pescacce was chosen as the location of the Maria-Varda Timer's Club. The club was founded in 757 as a secure mountaintop resort where chrononauts can pay a fee to be placed in cryogenic suspension.

World Timeline[edit]

  • 757 - Maria-Varda Timer's Club establishes resort
  • 946 - Pesacce colonize

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