Shila (world)

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Shila/Mycocona (Arzul 0334)
Classic Era (1116)
A561844-8
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics1 Dry World 10%
Population8 Moderate (100 million)
Government4 Representative Democracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech Level8 Pre-Stellar (superconductors)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F7 V M9 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 2

Shila is a rich world with a moderate population of over a hundred million, but not yet a billion sophonts in size.

  • This world has high-grade living conditions with a good climate and a non-harmful environment. As such, this world is much sought after with large queues for immigration here.
  • This world has a prosperous and thriving world economy.
  • Most observers think that the planet's economy and population will prosper further in the near future barring outside forces.
  • It is a member of the Hegemony of Lorean in the Mycocona Subsector of Arzul Sector.
  • This world-system has a Naval Base, usually associated with military starships, which may be located on or off-world.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

This world is part of the Uerzksasnoeth Cluster.

Stellar Data[edit]

Shila has two stars in the star system.
Shila
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F7 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.21 6180 - 6280 1.94872
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0123 0.1158 1.29 - 2.24 1.23 12.3
Orbit #  * 0 4 3 7
Remarks
Shila
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M9 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.079 2350 - 2380 0.00014
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0009 0.001 0.01 - 0.03 0.09 0.9
Orbit #  *  *  *  * 3
Remarks

System Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

World Starport[edit]

Shila 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]

Shila has a population of 100,000,000 sophonts (hundreds of millions).

World Demographics[edit]

World Languages[edit]

  • Arzulan (Arzula-C, others)
    • Various local languages may be heard, but have no support from the Lorean government.
  • Irilitok: The language family of the most populous Vargr phenotype and ethnic culture within the Julian Protectorate.
    • Tenirruet: A widespread Irilitok trade language within the Hegemony of Lorean.

World Technology Level (TL)[edit]

Shila possesses a Technology Level of TL–8.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Fiber optics, improved telephones, and satellite communication and data networks.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Improved geothermal and improved batteries.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Advanced automobiles.
    • Water: Triphibians and early artificial gills.
    • Air: Improved helicopters and hypersonic jets.
    • Space: Space shuttles, early space stations, and improved interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).

World Government (G)[edit]

Shila is governed by a Representative Democracy where government leadership is by representatives elected by eligible voters. What determines an eligible voter varies. The representatives determine policy, including selecting members of the bureaucracy. There can be referenda, votes by eligible voters on specific subjects.

World Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law Level (L)[edit]

Shila 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. Light assault weapons, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy[edit]

No information yet available.

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

Culturally, Arzula are best described as a blend of

  • A Vilani conformity and caution,
  • A Solomani taste for relentless expansionism and racial supremacy, and
  • A very old-school political messianic authoritarianism.

Historical Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

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