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== Astrography & Planetology ==
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* Centry is located in the [[Ffudn Cluster]].  
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Centry is located in the [[Ffudn Cluster]].  
 
  
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Centry has a cool climate, with the atmosphere tainted by fungal spores. 
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== Description ([[Astrography]] & [[Planetology]]) ==
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=== Stars ===
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The surface is wracked by extensive and violent volcanic activity, which throws up valuable minerals but makes life very hazardous for the inhabitants. The smoking volcanic craters of Centry are heavily colonized by vast forests of fungi, whose spores form clouds thick enough to form low-lying weather patterns. These fungi are harvested for use in the chemical industry, but present a hazard to human lungs.{{Page cite|name=Behind the Claw|version=GURPS Traveller|page=98|citeName=BTC98}}
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'''Centry''' has a solitary primary star.
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* It is an orange main sequence.
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Century has indigenous race, referred to as the [[Crachi]]. The Crachi are on a similar evolutionary level to the smaller apes of Terra. They are built low to the ground and possess eight limbs like a crab. Their heavy carapace and shell protect them from the worst of Centry’s climate. Trained Crachi are used by the humans of the world to assist in harvesting fungi.{{Page cite|citeName=BTC98}}
 
  
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[[File:Solitary K Type.jpg|300 px]]
 
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|name          = Centry
 
|name          = Centry
 
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=== System Data ===
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The worlds of the [[system]] have been surveyed. They consist of:
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* The [[mainworld]].
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* x7 secondary [[world|rocky worlds]].
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* x2 [[planetoid belt]]s.
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=== Mainworld Data ===
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The surface of Centry is wracked by extensive and violent volcanic activity, which throws up valuable minerals but makes life very hazardous for the inhabitants. The smoking volcanic craters of Centry are heavily colonized by vast forests of fungi, whose spores form clouds thick enough to form low-lying weather patterns. These fungi are harvested for use in the chemical industry, but present a hazard to human lungs.{{Page cite|name=Behind the Claw|version=GURPS Traveller|page=98|citeName=BTC98}}
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==== [[Planetary Size|Mainworld Size]] (S) ====
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{{WorldSize|name= Centry|Size= 4}}
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[[File:Volcanic World 01.jpg|600 px]]
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==== [[Atmosphere|Mainworld Atmosphere]] (A) ====
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{{WorldAtmo|name= Centry|Atmosphere= 2}}
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* Centry has a cool climate and experiences [[Celsius|low to moderate temperatures]].
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* The atmosphere is tainted by fungal spores. 
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==== [[Hydrosphere|Mainworld Hydrosphere]] (H) ====
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{{WorldHydro|name= Centry|Hydrosphere= 2}}
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==== Mainworld Geography and Topography ====
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No centrally held map of the world exists within [[Argushiigi Admegulasha Bilanidin|AAB]] [[Library Data]] records.
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[[File:Blank World Map Arid.png|500 px]] <br> (''Blank map, predominantly dry world''.)
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==== Native Lifeforms ====
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Abundant [[Lifeform|native life]] occupying a wide variety of ecological niches. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.
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Century has indigenous race, referred to as the [[Crachi]]. The Crachi are on a similar evolutionary level to the smaller apes of Terra. They are built low to the ground and possess eight limbs like a crab. Their heavy carapace and shell protect them from the worst of Centry’s climate. Trained Crachi are used by the humans of the world to assist in harvesting fungi.{{Page cite|citeName=BTC98}}
  
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==

Revision as of 15:45, 25 July 2024

Centry/Glisten (Spinward Marches 2132)
Milieu 1116
E422447-7
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g)
Atmosphere2 Vacuum (very thin - tainted)
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population4 Moderate (20 thousand)
Government4 Representative Democracy
Law7 Moderate Law (no firearms)
Tech Level7 Pre-Stellar (electronics)
See also UWP
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Jump map from Travellermap.com [1]
System Details
Primary K3 V
Worlds 10
Gas Giants 0
Planetoid Belts 2
Cultural Details
Government Representative democracy
Law Level Moderate
Cultural Extension 4157
Army Size (BEs) 0
Economic Details
Technology Level 7
Economic Extension
631-3
Resources6Few
Labor3Low (2 thousand)
Infrastructure1 Extremely limited
Efficiency-3Poor
Importance Extension -3
Resource Units 13
GWP (BCr) 0
World Trade Number 2.5
Trade Volume (MCr/year) 0
Starport Details
Classification Class-E
Port Size 0
Building Capacity (Tons) 0
Port employees 0
Port passengers (annual) 0

Centry has a tainted unbreathably thin atmosphere and very little surface water. The system has a population between 10,000 and 10 million, lacking the industrial base to be completely self-supporting. It is a member of Third Imperium in the Glisten Subsector of Spinward Marches Sector and in the Domain of Deneb. Centry, as a member world of the Third Imperium, holds the estate of an Imperial knight, a member of the Imperial Landed Nobility who acts as an Imperial representative to the world.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stars

Centry has a solitary primary star.

  • It is an orange main sequence.

Solitary K Type.jpg

Centry has a solitary primary star.
Centry
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K3 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.78 4600 - 4830 0.41911
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.007 0.0537 0.65 - 1.18 0.7 7
Orbit #  *  * 3 2 6
Remarks None

System Data

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

Mainworld Data

The surface of Centry is wracked by extensive and violent volcanic activity, which throws up valuable minerals but makes life very hazardous for the inhabitants. The smoking volcanic craters of Centry are heavily colonized by vast forests of fungi, whose spores form clouds thick enough to form low-lying weather patterns. These fungi are harvested for use in the chemical industry, but present a hazard to human lungs.[2]

Mainworld Size (S)

Centry is a Meso World between 5,600km and 7,200km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.32G and 0.46G. The horizon will appear about 3.6km away.

Volcanic World 01.jpg

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Centry has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. The very thin pressures require a respirator or Oxygen Mask. This atmosphere also contains an unusual taint such as disease, a hazardous gas mix, pollutants, or sulfur compounds, which requires the use of a Filter Respirator Combination Mask. Some taints may require more protective equipment. TL–5 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Centry has 15-25% of its surface covered by liquid water or ice. There may be a few small seas. Wilderness refueling is possible. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds are Hell Worlds or Poor Worlds depending on their atmosphere.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

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

Blank World Map Arid.png
(Blank map, predominantly dry world.)

Native Lifeforms

Abundant native life occupying a wide variety of ecological niches. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

Century has indigenous race, referred to as the Crachi. The Crachi are on a similar evolutionary level to the smaller apes of Terra. They are built low to the ground and possess eight limbs like a crab. Their heavy carapace and shell protect them from the worst of Centry’s climate. Trained Crachi are used by the humans of the world to assist in harvesting fungi.[2]

History & Background (Dossier)

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World Starport (St)

Centry has a Class E Starport, a frontier quality installation with few 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 a downport.

World Population (P)

Centry has a population of 20,000 sophonts (tens of thousands).

  • This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.

Linguistic Topography

The following languages are most commonly heard:

World Technology Level (T)

Centry possesses a Technology Level of TL–7.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Early video and early satellite communication networks.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fuel cells, solar energy, and geothermal power sources.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Improved automobiles, hovercraft, and bullet trains.
    • Water: Hydrofoils and early triphibians.
    • Air: Hang gliders and supersonic jets.
    • Space: Deep space probes and interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).

World Government (G)

Centry is governed by a Representative Democracy where government leadership is by representatives elected by eligible voters. What determines an eligible voter varies. The representatives determine policy, including selecting members of the bureaucracy. There can be referenda, votes by eligible voters on specific subjects.

World Law (L)

Centry has a moderate law level with laws covering many areas of government and interaction. These laws are simple enough that most people can act as their own advocate, though for serious issues a professional is recommended. Law enforcement officials will be present, but not in great numbers. All firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Imperial Landed Nobility

Centry, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Landed Nobility who acts as an Imperial representative to the world.

Trade Data

  • Importance: -3 (very unimportant)

World Economy

  • Resources: 6 (few)
  • Labor: 3 (thousands)
  • Infrastructure: 1 (extremely limited)
  • Efficiency: -3 (poor)

World Culture

  • Heterogenity: 4 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 1 (extremely xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 5 (distinct)
  • Symbols: 7 (somewhat concrete)

World Timeline

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

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
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