Zaran (world)
Zaran/Iyarl (Iphigenaia 3212) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classic Era (1116) | X7A2000-0
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See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
System Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Primary | G0 V M3 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Planetoid Belts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Giants | 3 |
Zaran is a barren fluid hellworld 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.
- Hellworlds often offer daily, and sometimes hourly, life-threatening situations to their inhabitants.
- This world could be populated if anyone had an inclination to do so...
- It is an unclaimed Non-Aligned world located in the Iyarl Subsector of Iphigenaia Sector.
Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]
Zaran is a binary star system.
- The primary is a yellow main sequence.
- The secondary is a red main sequence.
Binary Solar System[edit]
Zaran Binary Star System Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Zaran G0 V
Primary Main Sequence 1.06 5860 - 5930 1.22623 Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0051 0.0918 1.04 - 1.83 0.51 5.1 Orbit # * * 4 1 6 Remarks None Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Zaran M3 V
Secondary Main Sequence 0.37 3270 - 3430 0.03081 Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0017 0.0146 0.18 - 0.35 0.17 1.7 Orbit # * * 0 0 4 Remarks None
System Data[edit]
The worlds of the system have been surveyed. They consist of:
- The mainworld.
- x6 secondary rocky worlds.
- x1 planetoid belt.
- x3 gas giants.
Mainworld Data[edit]
The mainworld orbits within the star's Habitable Zone.
- It lies within the zones warmer inner H+ region
- It receives higher levels of stellar energy.
- The world orbits inside the stars Jump Shadow.
Mainworld Size (S)[edit]
Zaran is a Meso World between 10,400km and 12,000km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.7G and 0.9G. The horizon will appear about 4.7km away.
Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]
Zaran 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]
Zaran has 15-25% of its surface covered by a fluid other than water. Wilderness refueling is not possible. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds may be Hell Worlds.
- This surface fluid may be ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquids depending on the local temperature and environment.
Satellites:[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]
No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.
- Locally, detailed maps may be available.
- Verified updated charts are constantly sought.
- Detailed survey data commands premium prices.
(Placeholder chart, exotic world.)
Native Lifeforms[edit]
Primitive exotic native life. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The system is a desolate frontier. It is likely that very few intelligent beings have ever have set foot on its worlds.
- Commercial traffic is rare: the system sees very few visiting ships.
- Commo only picks up natural background noise and static.
- There are no active navigation beacons.
This world lies on the Aslan Ihatei migration route into the Kyatulyare Vassal.
- Large Aslan transport vessels and their escorts may occasionally be encountered within the system.
- They may be carrying settlers to coreward or returning to the Hierate, to rimward, laden with goods and commodities.
World Starport (St)[edit]
Zaran 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]
Zaran possesses a Tech Level of TL–0.
- The world has no technological base.
World Government (G)[edit]
Zaran has no government or ruling authority of any kind.
World Military[edit]
None.
World Law (L)[edit]
Zaran has no law level. No laws of any kind are enforced.
World Economy[edit]
- Resources: 8 (moderate)
- Labor: 0 (unpopulated)
- Infrastructure: 0 (non-existent)
- Efficiency: -5 (extremely poor)
Trade Data[edit]
- Importance: -3 (very unimportant)
World Demographics (P)[edit]
Zaran is unpopulated.
Urbanization[edit]
None.
World Culture[edit]
- Homogeneity: 0 (none)
- Acceptance: 0 (none)
- Strangeness: 0 (none)
- Symbols: 0 (none)
World Timeline[edit]
- 300-420: the First Survey charts the system.
- 995-1065: the Second Survey charts the system.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Mark Gelinas. Dark River (Tidewater Traveller Club, 1988), .
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50, 51. (sector named, dot map provided locating world)
- Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com