Pippin (world)

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Pippin/Miruu (Verge 2919)
Classic Era (1116)
A6377BB-D
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g)
Atmosphere3 Vacuum (very thin)
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population7 Moderate (50 million)
GovernmentB Non-Charismatic Dictator
LawB Extreme Law (control of movement)
Tech LevelD Average Stellar (holo data)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V M8 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 4

Pippin does not meet the criteria for any standard classification.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Pippin is a binary star system.

  • Both are red main sequence stars.

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Binary Solar System

Pippin Binary Star System
Pippin
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M0 V Main Sequence 0.57 3770 - 3850 0.13982
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0055 0.031 0.39 - 0.74 0.55 5.5
Orbit #  *  * 2 1 6
Remarks None
Pippin
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M8 V Main Sequence 0.085 2420 - 2570 0.00018
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0011 0.0011 0.01 - 0.03 0.11 1.1
Orbit #  *  *  * 0 3
Remarks None

System Data[edit]

The worlds of the system have been surveyed. They consist of:

Mainworld Data[edit]

Pippin is tidally locked to its primary star.

  • It experiences libration - a regular wobble - as it orbits, causing the star to move in the sky.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Pippin is a Meso World between 8,800km and 10,400km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.6G and 0.8G. The horizon will appear about 4.4km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Pippin 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)[edit]

Pippin has 65-75% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has significant large liquid bodies. Wilderness refueling is possible.

  • The twilight zone regularly sees pack ice and icebergs.
  • The dark side of the world is covered in an unstable crust of frost and fractured ice.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.

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(Blank map, predominantly watery world.)

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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Pippin is a Puzzle World and is designated as an Amber Zone. It presents particular risks and dangers due to the environment or native life forms, laws or customs, or other conditions that are not well understood.

  • Visitors are advised to act with caution.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Pippin has a Class A Starport, an excellent 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 other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Population (P)[edit]

Pippin has a population of 50,000,000 sophonts (tens of millions).

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Pippin possesses a Technology Level of TL–13 or TL-D in Hexadecimal Notation.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovideo recorders.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, prototype collectors, advanced fusion plants.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:

World Government (G)[edit]

Pippin is governed by a Non-charismatic Dictatorship. A continuation of the charismatic dictatorship, where the original leadership has died or retired and replaced by allies or protégés. The reasons for the change in government remain as well as the assertion of rights to rule.

World Law (L)[edit]

Pippin 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. A few worlds with this law level may be a Red Zone and others will be an Amber 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). Civilian movement is rigidly controlled. Travel documents are frequently checked, and destinations must often be declared when traveling substantial distances across the world.

Imperial High (Landed) Nobility[edit]

Pippin, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Nobility overseeing the world.

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 2 (ordinary)

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: D (very abundant)
  • Labor: 6 (millions)
  • Infrastructure: D (comprehensive)
  • Efficiency: +4 (advanced)

World Culture[edit]

  • Heterogenity: 9 (discordant)
  • Acceptance: 9 (friendly)
  • Strangeness: 7 (confusing)
  • Symbols: F (extremely abstract)

World Timeline[edit]

Major events that have affected this world and the wider region that it lies within:

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