Difference between revisions of "Desirability"
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | + | Numerous properties combine to form a life-sustaining [[environment]]. [[Conventional Life]] requires a planet large enough to retain an atmosphere, an adequate geomagnetic field to protect against excessively harmful radiation, the presence of water or a similar liquid solvent, a pleasant climate, the right [[Goldilocks Zone]], and an unoppressive gravity. | |
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| + | === Selected Desirable Planetological Properties === | ||
| + | * [[Planetary Size]] (S) | ||
| + | * [[Atmosphere]] (A) | ||
| + | * [[Hydrosphere]] (H) | ||
| + | * [[Climate]] (C) | ||
| + | * [[Orbit]] (O) | ||
| + | * [[Gravity]] (G) | ||
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
[[Space]] is full of [[void]]s and [[rift]]s, large areas bereft of [[planet]]s, [[star]]s, or anything short of micro amounts of interstellar substances (...dust). In such areas of nearly complete emptiness, a habitable world is a hugely valued commodity. The more empty an area is, the more value a habitable world possesses. Imperial society is served by the [[IISS]], an [[institution]] that serves exploratory and paramilitary functions, most other [[polities]] have an [[Explorer Service]], dedicated to creating accurate [[star chart]]s and searching out [[inhabitable world]]s and rich sources of desirable [[resource]]s. | [[Space]] is full of [[void]]s and [[rift]]s, large areas bereft of [[planet]]s, [[star]]s, or anything short of micro amounts of interstellar substances (...dust). In such areas of nearly complete emptiness, a habitable world is a hugely valued commodity. The more empty an area is, the more value a habitable world possesses. Imperial society is served by the [[IISS]], an [[institution]] that serves exploratory and paramilitary functions, most other [[polities]] have an [[Explorer Service]], dedicated to creating accurate [[star chart]]s and searching out [[inhabitable world]]s and rich sources of desirable [[resource]]s. | ||
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
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|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:57, 8 May 2019
Desirability, or Planetological Desirability is a generalized measure of a planet's ability to sustain Life, and more specifically Conventional Life.
- It is part of the Importance Extension.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Numerous properties combine to form a life-sustaining environment. Conventional Life requires a planet large enough to retain an atmosphere, an adequate geomagnetic field to protect against excessively harmful radiation, the presence of water or a similar liquid solvent, a pleasant climate, the right Goldilocks Zone, and an unoppressive gravity.
Selected Desirable Planetological Properties[edit]
- Planetary Size (S)
- Atmosphere (A)
- Hydrosphere (H)
- Climate (C)
- Orbit (O)
- Gravity (G)
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Space is full of voids and rifts, large areas bereft of planets, stars, or anything short of micro amounts of interstellar substances (...dust). In such areas of nearly complete emptiness, a habitable world is a hugely valued commodity. The more empty an area is, the more value a habitable world possesses. Imperial society is served by the IISS, an institution that serves exploratory and paramilitary functions, most other polities have an Explorer Service, dedicated to creating accurate star charts and searching out inhabitable worlds and rich sources of desirable resources.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science