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* [[Shuada (world)|Shuada]] is a member of the {{Imperium}}.
 
* [[Shuada (world)|Shuada]] is a member of the {{Imperium}}.
  
A recent [[Zuchai Crystal]] find has catapulted ''Shuada'' from an uninhabited rock into a bustling, thriving mining center. The majority of the mining rights are held by [[Sternmetal Horizons]], with smaller stakes held by [[Metallurgias Generales SA]] and various independents. The aggressive tactics used by Sternmetal to buy out the lesser stockholders and deny others gaining a larger share has led to increasingly more violent acts of sabotage against the [[megacorporation]]. As a consequence, there is a heavy Sternmetal security presence, operating under the pretense of the official planetary police force. Sternmetal has installed a sympathetic puppet government. The tensions have created a market for mercenary forces.  
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=== Background Event: ''Shuadan Goldrush'' ===
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A recent [[Zuchai Crystal]] find has catapulted ''Shuada'' from an uninhabited rock into a bustling, thriving mining center. The majority of the mining rights are held by [[Sternmetal Horizons]], with smaller stakes held by [[Metallurgias Generales SA]] and various independents. The aggressive tactics used by Sternmetal to buy out the lesser stockholders and deny others gaining a larger share has led to increasingly more violent acts of sabotage against the [[megacorporation]]. As a consequence, there is a heavy Sternmetal security presence, operating under the pretense of the official planetary police force. Sternmetal has installed a sympathetic puppet government. The tensions have created a market for mercenary forces.
  
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==

Revision as of 18:33, 4 November 2015

Shuada/Khandi (Dagudashaag 1718)
Classic Era (1116)
B100634-D
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size1 Small (1,600 km, 0.05g - 0.09g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics0 Desert World 0%
Population6 Moderate (4 million)
Government3 Self-Perpetuating Oligarchy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech LevelD Average Stellar (holo data)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K9 IV M9 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 1

Shuada is a non-agricultural and nonindustrial vacuum world, which warrants hazardous environment precautions.

  • Life in a vacuum requires great discipline. After all, it only takes one forgotten seal on a vacuum suit to spell death. Those who survive tend to be very methodically-minded and attentive to small detail.
  • It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.
  • It is unable to produce quality foodstuffs and must import them.
  • It has few prospects for economic development.
  • It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Khandi Subsector of Dagudashaag Sector in the Domain of Vland.

Description (Planetology)

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Shuada has two stars in the star system.
Shuada
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M9 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.079 2350 - 2380 0.00014
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0009 0.001 0.01 - 0.03 0.09 0.9
Orbit #  *  *  *  * 3
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History & Background (Dossier)

A non-industrial, non-agricultural vacuum world located in the Khandi Subsector of Dagudashaag Sector.

Background Event: Shuadan Goldrush

A recent Zuchai Crystal find has catapulted Shuada from an uninhabited rock into a bustling, thriving mining center. The majority of the mining rights are held by Sternmetal Horizons, with smaller stakes held by Metallurgias Generales SA and various independents. The aggressive tactics used by Sternmetal to buy out the lesser stockholders and deny others gaining a larger share has led to increasingly more violent acts of sabotage against the megacorporation. As a consequence, there is a heavy Sternmetal security presence, operating under the pretense of the official planetary police force. Sternmetal has installed a sympathetic puppet government. The tensions have created a market for mercenary forces.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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