Skalo (world)

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Skalo/Lumine (Wraith 1536)
Classic Era (1116)
?6A3???-?
Starport? Error in Starport Decode
Size6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g)
AtmosphereA Exotic
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population? Error in Population Decode
Government? Error in Government Decode
Law? Error in Law Decode
Tech Level? Error in Tech Decode
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M2 V M4 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 0

Skalo is a barren fluid world with oceans of a liquid other than water such as ammonia, methane, or hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids.

  • This world has no overt population, government, or law level.
  • This world could be populated if anyone had an inclination to do so...
  • It is an unclaimed Non-Aligned world located in the Lumine Subsector of Wraith Sector.
  • This world is a "Twilight Zone World", a planet that is tidally-locked to its star. It has a hot side that permanently faces the star, a cold side that permanently faces away, and a narrow twilight zone in-between.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

The Skalo system was officially surveyed by the University of Tal Varisa Deep Sky Program.

  • The results of the survey are available as the DSP Listing, a comprehensive star catalog first published in 5550AD.

Binary Solar System[edit]

Skalo Binary Star System
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Skalo

M2 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.44 3470 - 3560 0.0565
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0021 0.0197 0.25 - 0.48 0.21 2.1
Orbit #  *  * 1 0 4
Remarks
Flare Star
Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol)
Skalo

M4 V

Secondary Main Sequence 0.23 3110 - 3210 0.00584
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0013 0.0063 0.08 - 0.16 0.13 1.3
Orbit #  *  * 0 0 3
Remarks
Flare Star. 5 AU distant

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Limited data is available about the body nominated as the mainworld. All of the data has been gathered over centuries of remote observation.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

This world 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]

This world has an Exotic Atmosphere and possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of oxygen tanks, but protective suits not necessary, but are recommended. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

This world has 25-35% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has a few small seas. Wilderness refueling is possible. Water for the inhabitants will be recycled.

Satellites:[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Detailed information about the astrographic and orbital aspects of the system became available following the publication of the DSP Listing.

World Starport (St)[edit]

The presence or nature of any port facilities within the Skalo system are currently unknown.

Facilities[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

The degree of technological advancement within the Skalo system is currently unknown.

World Government (G)[edit]

The nature of the governing authority within the Skalo system is currently unknown.

World Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

The status of local law within the Skalo system is unknown.

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: Unknown
  • Labor: Unknown
  • Infrastructure: Unknown
  • Efficiency: Unknown

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics (P)[edit]

The current population of the Skalo system is unknown.

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: Unknown
  • Acceptance: Unknown
  • Strangeness: Unknown
  • Symbols: Unknown

World Timeline[edit]

ca. 5550AD: Detailed information about the system is published in the DSP Listing.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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