VF-221-X (world)

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VF-221-X/A Ekhyolyooul (Touchstone 0118)
Classic Era (1116)
X8B3000-0
StarportX No Starport
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
AtmosphereB Exotic (corrosive)
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population0 Barren (0)
Government0 No Government structure
Law0 No Law
Tech Level0 Pre-Industrial (primitive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary G6 V D
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 4

VF-221-X is a barren fluid world with oceans consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.


Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

This world borders the Great Rift.

Stellar Data[edit]

VF-221-X has two stars in the star system.
VF-221-X
Solitary G Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
G6 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.97 5550 - 5600 0.89888
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0088 0.0786 0.91 - 1.61 0.88 8.8
Orbit #  *  * 3 3 7
Remarks None
VF-221-X
Solitary D Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
DK White Dwarf 0.83 3500 - 3500 0
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.00008 0.00052 0.01 - 0.01 0.008 0.08
Orbit #  *  *  *  *  *
Remarks None

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

VF-221-X is a Meso World between 12,000km and 13,500km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.8G and 1.1G. The horizon will appear about 5.1km away. Vessels with 1G of thrust should check with local starport authorities before attempting to land using emergency power.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

VF-221-X has a Corrosive Atmosphere and possesses a concentrated gas mix or unusual temperature which requires the use of a Hostile Environment Suit or Vacc Suit. TL–9 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

VF-221-X 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]

Exotic native life. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

Alo'hei have been sighted in the system, congregating close to the inner gas giant.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

A mission to set up an exotic chemicals extraction plant here was lost under mysterious circumstances sometime between 1083 and 1098. It is known that a test plant was set up and a workforce at least a hundred strong began preliminary extraction. Samples were shipped out and the green light was given for a second phase of construction. The development never occurred, as the engineering team and all their equipment went missing.

World Starport (St)[edit]

VF-221-X 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.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

VF-221-X possesses a Tech Level of TL–0.

  • The world has no technological base.

World Government (G)[edit]

VF-221-X has no inhabitants and thus no government; nor is it claimed by any interstellar polity.

World Military[edit]

None; this world is unpopulated.

World Law (L)[edit]

VF-221-X is outside of any legal jurisdiction.

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: B (abundant)
  • Labor: 0 (unpopulated)
  • Infrastructure: 0 (non-existent)
  • Efficiency: -5 (extremely poor)

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: -3 (very unimportant)

World Demographics (P)[edit]

VF-221-X is unpopulated.

Urbanization[edit]

None.

World Culture[edit]

  • Homogeneity: 0 (none)
  • Acceptance: 0 (none)
  • Strangeness: 0 (none)
  • Symbols: 0 (none)

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

UWP Listing[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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