Utapau (world)

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Utapau/Asogainz (Ruthless Veil 3207)
Classic Era (1116)
XAC4524-0
StarportX No Starport
SizeA Large (16,000 km, 1.14g - 1.48g)
AtmosphereC Exotic (insidious)
Hydrographics4 Wet World 40%
Population5 Moderate (200 thousand)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech Level0 Pre-Industrial (primitive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K0 V
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 2

Utapau is a nonindustrial fluid world.

  • A fluid world has an oceanic geography of a liquid other than water such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids.
  • It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. Having to import most manufactured and high tech goods drives the price up for these items at this world.
  • This a "forbidden" world designated as a Red Zone with an environment, laws, customs, life forms, or other conditions that make it extremely dangerous to visitors. Everyone is forbidden to travel here.
  • It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the Asogainz Subsector of Ruthless Veil Sector.


Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

No information yet available.


Monostellar System[edit]

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

K0 V

Primary Main Sequence 0.88 5170 - 5270 0.63928
Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0038 0.0663 0.78 - 1.4 0.38 3.8
Orbit #  *  * 3 1 5
Remarks
None

System Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

This world is a Big World between 15,200km and 16,800km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 1.1G and 1.5G. The horizon will appear about 5.7km away. Vessels with only 1G of thrust should avoid landing on this world.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

This world has an Insidious Atmosphere which requires the use of a Hostile Environment Suit or Vacc Suit, but extreme conditions cause the corrosive effects to defeat any personal protective measures in a few hours. TL–10 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

This world has 35-45% of its surface covered by liquid water. There will be a number of small seas or one larger body of water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

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]

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Utapau does not have a starport. The Class X Starport is an indication that no starport exists in the system. There are no facilities or services available, and no site marked for landing.

Facilities[edit]

Port facilities within the system include:

  • No information yet available.

Facilities[edit]

There are no port facilities within the system.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Utapau possesses a Technology Level of TL–0.

  • These worlds often contain a Proto-Sophont species beginning to establish a nascent civilization and society.
  • This world is in its Alpha Period and has not yet been interfered with by a higher technology civilization.
  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Bodily communicative apparati, courier-runners, and smoke signals.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Bodily muscle.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Bodily locomotion, riding beasts, and litters or sedan chairs.
    • Water: Swimming, rafts, and canoes.
    • Air: Typically not available unless a bodily ability.

World Government (G)[edit]

Utapau 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 Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

Utapau 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]

  • Resources: A (Abundant)
  • Labor: 4 (Tens of Thousands)
  • Infrastructure: 0 (Non-existent)
  • Efficiency: -3 (Poor)

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics (P)[edit]

Utapau has a population of 200,000.

Urbanization[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 5 (Harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 2 (Very Xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 4 (Somewhat Distinct)
  • Symbols: 3 (Very Concrete)

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

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