Zhang (world)

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Zhang/The Barrens (Aldebaran 0527)
Classic Era (1116)
B8545A8–B
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics4 Wet World 40%
Population5 Moderate (100 thousand)
GovernmentA Charismatic Dictator
Law8 High Law (controlled blades)
Tech LevelB Average Stellar (large starships)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F0 V F4 V
Planetoid Belts 3
Gas Giants 4
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Zhang is an agricultural, nonindustrial world still lacking adequate means to expand its economy.

  • As an agricultural world, this world is a near-ideal environment for producing quality foodstuffs of plant, animal, and other forms. Quality foodstuffs are a major export commodity for this world.
  • 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.
  • It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the Barrens Subsector of Aldebaran Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Zhang is a binary star system.

  • Both are white main sequence stars.
Zhang has two stars in the star system.
Primary
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.61 7020 - 7220 5.2953
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0161 0.1909 2.02 - 3.48 1.61 16.1
Orbit #  * 0 5 4 8
Remarks
Secondary
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F4 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.38 6550 - 6670 3.08729
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0143 0.1457 1.58 - 2.75 1.43 14.3
Orbit #  * 0 4 4 7
Remarks

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Zhang 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]

Zhang has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. The Thin Atmosphere does not require survival gear although it may be hard on sophonts not accustomed to it.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Zhang 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.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.

The Zhang mainworld has 3 large interconnected seas with mountain-anchored river systems. Sand deserts exist outside the humid zones.

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(Blank map, predominantly dry world.)

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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Zhang has a subsistence-level economy, based on large- and small-scale agriculture, with most of the bioengineered crop plants being imported from nearby Ivraie.

The world is controlled by an isolationist authoritarian hereditary dictatorship that actively suppresses opposition to its rule. It enjoys broad support among the population.

  • Those guilty of non-capital crimes are exiled to work camps on Busiris, or sentenced to do hard labor to pay for their deeds.

Although it lies within the territory of the Confederation, the world is not officially a member of that state, choosing instead to remain as a technically neutral world. Despite its neutral status, it relies on the Confederation for trade and defense and actively cooperates with Solomani interests.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone could be a SolSec informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the Solomani state and its interests.

World Starport (St)[edit]

Zhang has a Class B Starport, a good quality installation which includes all the expected amenities including refined fuel for starships, brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing annual maintenance, overhauls and most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Population (P)[edit]

Zhang has a population of 100,000 sophonts (hundreds of thousands).

  • This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.
  • The population almost entirely consists of Solomani humans.

Urbanization[edit]

The Capitol, Pyongzhang, is located 5 km inland from a large coastal estuary near the largest sea, named Beauty. The main Downport is located on a small plateau around 100 km further inland. A network of roads and rail links service the transportation needs of the farming communities surrounding the seas. Small port cities are dotted along the coastlines and among the islands and archipelagos.

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The most commonly heard languages are:

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Zhang possesses a Technology Level of TL–11 or TL-B in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government (G)[edit]

Zhang is governed by a Charismatic Dictatorship. Charismatic governments justify their ability to rule by simply asserting their right to rule. Charismatic dictatorships are typically young governments, coming as a recent change, and rely on the leader(s) to supply head of government.

The current planetary governor is Catherine Zhang, 3rd of her line from the founder, Jonathan Zhang. Though part of a family dynasty, Catherine Zhang nonetheless is widely revered for her intelligence, education, and general good judgement; attributes that are a hallmark of her family line.

The governor rules primarily by choosing who to appoint to important positions. The Zhangs are respected for their ability to accurately assess potential candidates for positions. As a result, the government runs very efficiently and agilely.

World Military[edit]

A professional military force of 10,000 soldiers is available for handling emergencies of all kinds.

The Zhang family are protected by a highly skilled bodyguard unit called the State Guard.

World Law (L)[edit]

Zhang has a high law level with laws covering many areas of interactions of people, corporations, and the government. A few worlds with this law level may be Amber Zones. Any interaction with the judicial system requires an Advocate trained in the local legal system. Law enforcement is present almost everywhere, either as people or via technology. Legal proceedings can take weeks to months to resolve and involve a dozen or more people. All blade weapons and firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Trade Data[edit]

World Economy[edit]

World Culture[edit]

World Timeline[edit]

Major events that have affected this world and the wider region that it lies within:

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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