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== Astrography and Planetology ==  
 
== Astrography and Planetology ==  
 
The Orishada system is a backwater, lying on the edge of the [[Demon's Eye Rift]].  
 
The Orishada system is a backwater, lying on the edge of the [[Demon's Eye Rift]].  
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* The supergiant primary star of the [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] system and the huge [[Demon's Eye Nebula]] that surrounds it, lying 6 parsecs to rimward, are clearly visible in the sky.
  
 
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=== System data ===
 
The primary is Chalos, an ordinary orange main sequence star. It has a luminosity of 0.42 Sols, a mass of 0.825 Sols and a diameter of 1.263 million km. The inner system consists of (I, II) two small vacuum worlds. (III) Orishada orbits within the [[habitable zone]] and is designated the [[mainworld]]. (IV) a large gas giant forms the starward part of the outer system. Orbital positions (V) through (X) are unavailable due to the presence of the companion star and its worlds. (XI) a sparse icy planetoid belt, lying beyond the companion star, forms the spaceward part of its outer system. Orishada and the gas giant retain satellites.
 
  
The companion is Manar, an ordinary red main sequence star that orbits Shalos at a mean distance of 20.2 AU (orbital position (IX), 3.021 billion km). It has a luminosity of 0.04 Sols, a mass of 0.489 Sols and a diameter of 356,000 km. (I) a small standard atmosphere world orbits orbits within its [[habitable zone]]. (II, III) two small gas giants form the outer system. Both of the gas giants retain satellites.
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=== System Data ===
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==== Chalos-Orishada System ====
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The primary is Chalos, an ordinary orange main sequence [[star]]. It has a luminosity of 0.42 Sols, a mass of 0.825 Sols and a diameter of 1.263 million km. The inner system consists of (I) a [[vacuum]] [[worldlet]], (II) a [[trace atmosphere]] [[worldlet]]. (III) Orishada orbits within the [[habitable zone]] and is designated the [[mainworld]]. (IV) a [[large gas giant]] forms the inner part of the outer system. Orbital positions (V) through (X) are unavailable due to the presence of the companion [[star]]. (XI) a sparse icy [[planetoid belt]], lying beyond the companion [[star]], forms the outer part of its outer system. Orishada and the gas giant retain satellites.
  
=== (III) Orishada ===
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==== Manar Subsystem ====
(III) Orishada orbits within the [[habitable zone]] is designated the [[mainworld]]. It orbits Chalos at a mean distance of 0.71 AU (106 million km) and an orbital period of 240 days 14 hours and a rotation period of 33 hours. The axial tilt is 15 degrees. Orishada has a diameter of 7,816 km, a density of 4.87 g/cm³, and a surface gravity of 0.54 G. Its atmosphere is rated as Thin, Tainted, with a mean surface pressure of 0.44 bar and a composition of 87% nitrogen, 11% oxygen, 1% carbon dioxide, and 1% argon, neon and other trace gases: the taint is caused by the low percentage of atmospheric oxygen. Approximately 22% of the surface is covered in seas of liquid water: average tidal ranges exceed 0.25m. Mean surface temperature: 12°C. The atmosphere is sluggish and slow weather systems, driven by the star, crawl across the globe. The climate is seasonal and weather patterns follow regular cycles during the local year.
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The companion is Manar, an ordinary red main sequence star that orbits Shalos at a mean distance of 20.2 AU (orbital position (IX), 3.021 billion km). It has a luminosity of 0.04 Sols, a mass of 0.489 Sols and a diameter of 356,000 km. (I) a [[standard atmosphere]] [[hospitable world]] orbits within the [[habitable zone]]. (II) a [[small gas giant]], and (III) a [[ring]]ed small [[ice giant]] form the outer system. Both of the [[gas giants]] retain satellites.
  
==== Mainworld geography and topography ====
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=== Mainworld Data ===
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==== (III) Orishada ====
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(III) Orishada is designated the [[mainworld]]. It orbits Chalos at a mean distance of 0.71 AU (105.9 million km), within the [[habitable zone]]. It has an orbital period of 240 days 14 hours and a rotation period of 33 hours. The axial tilt is 15 degrees. Orishada has a diameter of 7,816 km, a density of 4.87 g/cm³, and a surface gravity of 0.54 G. The world is geologically active. Its atmosphere is rated as [[Thin atmosphere|Thin]], [[Tainted atmosphere|Tainted]], with a mean surface pressure of 0.44 bar and a composition of 87% nitrogen (N<sub><small>2</small></sub>), 11% oxygen (O<sub><small>2</small></sub>), 1% carbon dioxide (CO<sub><small>2</small></sub>), and 1% argon (Ar), water vapor (H<sub><small>2</small></sub>O), ozone (O<sub><small>3</small></sub>), neon (Ne) and other trace gases. The [[Tainted atmosphere|taint]] is caused by low percentage of atmospheric oxygen. Approximately 22% of the surface is covered in seas of liquid water: average tidal ranges exceed 0.25m. Mean surface temperature: 12°C. The atmosphere is sluggish and slow weather systems, driven by the star, crawl across the globe. The climate is [[seasonal]].
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==== Mainworld Geography and Topography ====
 
Total surface area: 192 million km², Land surface area: 150 million km², Water surface area: 42 million km². The northern tropics are covered by the Vardak range and the southern pole is dominated by the Heights of Pygar, barren mountain and highland regions surrounded by stony rubble-covered plains. The Plain of Sorrows and the Bowl of Dust, lying along the equator, are arid deserts. The Gorgon Sea, the largest body of water, lies in the southern hemisphere and is surrounded by lakes and marshy Damplands. The poles are ice-capped throughout the year, with glaciers and ice-fields extending into the temperate zones in some areas. Large areas of the northern temperate zone are lowland and are dotted with small lakes of glacial origin.
 
Total surface area: 192 million km², Land surface area: 150 million km², Water surface area: 42 million km². The northern tropics are covered by the Vardak range and the southern pole is dominated by the Heights of Pygar, barren mountain and highland regions surrounded by stony rubble-covered plains. The Plain of Sorrows and the Bowl of Dust, lying along the equator, are arid deserts. The Gorgon Sea, the largest body of water, lies in the southern hemisphere and is surrounded by lakes and marshy Damplands. The poles are ice-capped throughout the year, with glaciers and ice-fields extending into the temperate zones in some areas. Large areas of the northern temperate zone are lowland and are dotted with small lakes of glacial origin.
  
* The supergiant primary of the [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] system and the huge [[Demon's Eye Nebula]] that surrounds it, lying a few parsecs to rimward, are clearly visible in the sky.
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=== Native Lifeforms ===
  
=== Native lifeforms ===
 
 
Orishada has primitive native life, largely consisting of microscopic organisms that exist anywhere that they can find water. The most advanced lifeforms are simple worms measuring millimeters in length. Their metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal. A number of types of introduced flora survive and even thrive on the world.
 
Orishada has primitive native life, largely consisting of microscopic organisms that exist anywhere that they can find water. The most advanced lifeforms are simple worms measuring millimeters in length. Their metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal. A number of types of introduced flora survive and even thrive on the world.
  

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Orishada/Velous (Far Home 1615)
Classic Era (1116)
D542322-4
StarportD Poor: No Construction, Minor Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere4 Thin (tainted)
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population3 Low (7 thousand)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law2 Low Law (no energy weapons)
Tech Level4 Industrial (combustion)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K0 V M0 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 3

Orishada is a poor, low-population hellworld with a population less than 10,000 sophonts struggling to survive in an inhospitable environment.

Astrography and Planetology

The Orishada system is a backwater, lying on the edge of the Demon's Eye Rift.

  • The supergiant primary star of the Demon's Eye system and the huge Demon's Eye Nebula that surrounds it, lying 6 parsecs to rimward, are clearly visible in the sky.
Orishada has two stars in the star system.
Orishada
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.88 5170 - 5270 0.63928
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0076 0.0663 0.78 - 1.4 0.76 7.6
Orbit #  *  * 3 2 6
Remarks
Orishada
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.57 3770 - 3850 0.13982
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0055 0.031 0.39 - 0.74 0.55 5.5
Orbit #  *  * 2 1 6
Remarks 20.2 AU from primary

System Data

Chalos-Orishada System

The primary is Chalos, an ordinary orange main sequence star. It has a luminosity of 0.42 Sols, a mass of 0.825 Sols and a diameter of 1.263 million km. The inner system consists of (I) a vacuum worldlet, (II) a trace atmosphere worldlet. (III) Orishada orbits within the habitable zone and is designated the mainworld. (IV) a large gas giant forms the inner part of the outer system. Orbital positions (V) through (X) are unavailable due to the presence of the companion star. (XI) a sparse icy planetoid belt, lying beyond the companion star, forms the outer part of its outer system. Orishada and the gas giant retain satellites.

Manar Subsystem

The companion is Manar, an ordinary red main sequence star that orbits Shalos at a mean distance of 20.2 AU (orbital position (IX), 3.021 billion km). It has a luminosity of 0.04 Sols, a mass of 0.489 Sols and a diameter of 356,000 km. (I) a standard atmosphere hospitable world orbits within the habitable zone. (II) a small gas giant, and (III) a ringed small ice giant form the outer system. Both of the gas giants retain satellites.

Mainworld Data

(III) Orishada

(III) Orishada is designated the mainworld. It orbits Chalos at a mean distance of 0.71 AU (105.9 million km), within the habitable zone. It has an orbital period of 240 days 14 hours and a rotation period of 33 hours. The axial tilt is 15 degrees. Orishada has a diameter of 7,816 km, a density of 4.87 g/cm³, and a surface gravity of 0.54 G. The world is geologically active. Its atmosphere is rated as Thin, Tainted, with a mean surface pressure of 0.44 bar and a composition of 87% nitrogen (N2), 11% oxygen (O2), 1% carbon dioxide (CO2), and 1% argon (Ar), water vapor (H2O), ozone (O3), neon (Ne) and other trace gases. The taint is caused by low percentage of atmospheric oxygen. Approximately 22% of the surface is covered in seas of liquid water: average tidal ranges exceed 0.25m. Mean surface temperature: 12°C. The atmosphere is sluggish and slow weather systems, driven by the star, crawl across the globe. The climate is seasonal.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

Total surface area: 192 million km², Land surface area: 150 million km², Water surface area: 42 million km². The northern tropics are covered by the Vardak range and the southern pole is dominated by the Heights of Pygar, barren mountain and highland regions surrounded by stony rubble-covered plains. The Plain of Sorrows and the Bowl of Dust, lying along the equator, are arid deserts. The Gorgon Sea, the largest body of water, lies in the southern hemisphere and is surrounded by lakes and marshy Damplands. The poles are ice-capped throughout the year, with glaciers and ice-fields extending into the temperate zones in some areas. Large areas of the northern temperate zone are lowland and are dotted with small lakes of glacial origin.

Native Lifeforms

Orishada has primitive native life, largely consisting of microscopic organisms that exist anywhere that they can find water. The most advanced lifeforms are simple worms measuring millimeters in length. Their metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal. A number of types of introduced flora survive and even thrive on the world.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

World starport

Orishada has a Class D Starport, a poor quality installation which has few of the expected amenities. There is unrefined fuel for starships and a limited variety of ship provisions. There is no shipyard of any kind, but there may be parts and technical support for doing minor services and repair. Ports of this classification generally consist of only a downport, unless this is a trade port or system with an hostile environment mainworld.

World technology level

Orishada possesses a Technology Level of TL–4.

World government

Orishada is governed by a Participatory Democracy where eligible voters determine laws and policy. What determines an eligible voter varies. There may be smaller councils or regional bodies to draft the policies voted upon. Leadership of the government and all members of the bureaucracy are determined by the voting population.

World military

No information yet available.

World economy

  • Resources: 8 (Moderate)
  • Labor: 2 (Hundreds)
  • Infrastructure: 1 (Extremely limited)
  • Efficiency: +0

Trade data

No information yet available.

World demographics

Population: 7,300

World culture

  • Homogeneity: 4 (Harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 1 (Extremely xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 1
  • Symbols: 1

Historical data

No information yet available.

World timeline

No information yet available.

UWP listing

No information yet available.

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