Yernam (world)

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Yernam/Taskavar (Perfection 2707)
Classic Era (1116)
?8B1???-?
Starport? Error in Starport Decode
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
AtmosphereB Exotic (corrosive)
Hydrographics1 Dry World 10%
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 F3 IV
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 0

Yernam is a fluidic hellworld of sophonts struggling to survive in an inhospitable environment.

  • A fluid world has an oceanic geography consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.
  • Hellworlds often offer daily, and sometimes hourly, life-threatening situations to their inhabitants.
  • It is an unclaimed Non-Aligned world located in the Taskavar Subsector of Perfection Sector.


Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

The Yernam 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.
Yernam has a solitary primary star.
Yernam
Solitary Subgiant F Type 2.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F3 IV Subgiant 2.2 6500 - 7000 14.8
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.02457 0.31909 3.06 - 4.99 2.457 24.57
Orbit #  * 1 6 5 8
Remarks The star periodically displays bouts of extreme flare activity

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 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]

This world 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]

This world has 05-15% of its surface covered by liquid water or ice. Wilderness refueling will be difficult. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds are Hell Worlds or Poor Worlds depending on their atmosphere.

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 Yernam 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 Yernam system is currently unknown.

World Government (G)[edit]

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

World Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Law (L)[edit]

The status of local law within the Yernam 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 Yernam 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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