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{{Starport|name= Knak|Starport= A}}
 
{{Starport|name= Knak|Starport= A}}
 
* The world is host to a [[Vargr]] [[Naval Base]].
 
* The world is host to a [[Vargr]] [[Naval Base]].
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* Vargr starports reflect the variety of Vargr architecture, with many disparate styles of building, each having their own unique ornamentation and gaudy colour scheme, and all competing for the attention of the onlooker. Emblems for the major shipping lines and port facilities abound.
  
 
=== World Population (P) ===
 
=== World Population (P) ===
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=== World Government (G) ===
 
=== World Government (G) ===
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{{WorldGov|name= Knak|Government= A}}
  
 
=== World Law (L) ===
 
=== World Law (L) ===
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{{WorldLaw|name= Knak|Law= 9}}
  
 
=== Trade Data ===
 
=== Trade Data ===
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* [[Ancients|ca -250,000]]: The [[Ancient]]s were active within the region, transplanting the [[Vargr]] onto [[Lair (world)|Lair]].
 
* [[Ancients|ca -250,000]]: The [[Ancient]]s were active within the region, transplanting the [[Vargr]] onto [[Lair (world)|Lair]].
 
* [[-9235]]: the [[Vilani]] discover [[Jump Drive|jump technology]]. A few explorers and settlers begin to pioneer the region.
 
* [[-9235]]: the [[Vilani]] discover [[Jump Drive|jump technology]]. A few explorers and settlers begin to pioneer the region.
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] claims a few [[rimward]] worlds and establishes a firm border. The [[Windhorn Rift]] and the absence of any significant [[Main]]s discourages large-scale [[Vilani]] expansion into the region.
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] claims a few [[rimward]] worlds within the sector and establishes a firm border. The [[Windhorn Rift]] and the absence of any significant [[Main]]s discourages large-scale [[Vilani]] expansion into the region.
 
* [[-3810]]: the [[Vargr]] discover [[Jump Drive|jump technology]] and begin [[First Vargr Diaspora|an era of expansion]].
 
* [[-3810]]: the [[Vargr]] discover [[Jump Drive|jump technology]] and begin [[First Vargr Diaspora|an era of expansion]].
 
* [[-2400s]]: [[Vargr]] raiding into human-dominated areas significantly increases. This becomes known as the [[Second Vargr Diaspora|Vargr Pillaging]].
 
* [[-2400s]]: [[Vargr]] raiding into human-dominated areas significantly increases. This becomes known as the [[Second Vargr Diaspora|Vargr Pillaging]].
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: to [[rimward]]-[[trailing]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
 
* [[0|The Year 0]]: to [[rimward]]-[[trailing]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
 
* [[26|circa 26]]: the [[Empire of Varroerth]] is founded.
 
* [[26|circa 26]]: the [[Empire of Varroerth]] is founded.
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* [[100s|early 100s]]: the [[Contract of Taarskoerzn]] is founded.
 
 
* [[300]]-[[420]]: the {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the system.
 
* [[300]]-[[420]]: the {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the system.
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* [[400s|early 400s]]: the [[Irrgh Manifest]] is founded: it absorbs the [[Contract of Taarskoerzn]].
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* [[777]]: the [[Lair Protectorate]] is established.
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* [[500s|mid 500s]]: the [[Knokseng Confederation]] is founded.
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* [[900s|early 900s]]: the [[Llaegharrgh-Vorvoun Jump Bridges]] are constructed.
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* [[869]]: the [[Glory of Taarskoerzn]] is founded. It splits the [[Irrgh Manifest]].
 
 
* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] charts the system.
 
* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] charts the system.
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* [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the system becomes widely available.
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* [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the [[Calibration Point|jump bridges]] becomes widely available.
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* [[1080s]]: the [[Knokseng Confederation]] is dissolved.
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* [[1095]]: [[Faarzgaen]] extremists capture a number of worlds and secede from the [[Empire of Varroerth]]. They declare a Jihad against neighbouring worlds.
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* [[1090]]: the [[Dzarrgh Federate]] is formed.
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* [[1096]]: the Province of Llaeghskath secedes from the [[Empire of Varroerth]], becoming the [[Llaeghskath Interacterate]].
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* [[1100]]: The political situation in the [[Jihad of Faarzgaen]] closes the [[spinward]] of the two [[Llaegharrgh-Vorvoun Jump Bridges]].
  
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==

Latest revision as of 16:26, 12 November 2024

Knak/Vorvoun (Provence 1304)
Classic Era (1116)
A3009A9-D
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size3 Small (4,800 km, 0.24g - 0.34g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics0 Desert World 0%
Population9 High (9 billion)
GovernmentA Charismatic Dictator
Law9 High Law (no weapons out of home)
Tech LevelD Average Stellar (holo data)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary A5 IV G4 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 4
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Jump map from Travellermap.com [1]

Knak is a high-population, non-agricultural and industrial vacuum world, with a billion or more sophonts in population size, warranting hazardous environment precautions.

  • As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
  • It is unable to produce quality foodstuffs and must import them.
  • It is a member of the Empire of Varroerth in the Vorvoun Subsector of Provence Sector, which is part of the Vargr Extents.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Knak is a binary star system.

  • The primary is a turbulent blue-white subgiant.
  • The secondary is a yellow main sequence.

Binary Subgiant A Type G Type.jpg

Knak has two stars in the star system.
Knak
Solitary Subgiant A Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
A5 IV Subgiant 4 8000 - 8500 37
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.02512 0.50453 4.84 - 7.88 2.512 25.12
Orbit #  * 1 6 5 8
Remarks None
Knak
Solitary G Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
G4 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.985 5660 - 5680 0.94848
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0092 0.0808 0.93 - 1.65 0.92 9.2
Orbit #  *  * 3 3 7
Remarks None

System Data[edit]

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

Mainworld Data[edit]

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Knak is a Small World between 4,000km and 5,600km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.24G and 0.34G. The horizon will appear about 3km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Knak has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres which requires the use of a Vacc Suit. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)[edit]

Knak has no free-standing water or ice on the surface. Wilderness refueling isn't possible on this world. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds are classified Desert World or a Hell World depending on their atmosphere.

Mainworld Geography and Topography[edit]

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

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(Blank map, vacuum world.)

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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World Starport (St)[edit]

Knak has a Class A Starport, an excellent 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 other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

  • The world is host to a Vargr Naval Base.
  • Vargr starports reflect the variety of Vargr architecture, with many disparate styles of building, each having their own unique ornamentation and gaudy colour scheme, and all competing for the attention of the onlooker. Emblems for the major shipping lines and port facilities abound.

World Population (P)[edit]

Knak has a population of 9,000,000,000 sophonts (billions).

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Knak possesses a Technology Level of TL–13 or TL-D in Hexadecimal Notation.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovideo recorders.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, prototype collectors, advanced fusion plants.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:

World Government (G)[edit]

Knak 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.

World Law (L)[edit]

Knak 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 objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (outside private residences or visiting starships).

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 4 (important)

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: G (extremely abundant)
  • Labor: 8 (hundreds of millions)
  • Infrastructure: G (very comprehensive)
  • Efficiency: +5 (very advanced)

World Culture[edit]

  • Heterogenity: A (discordant)
  • Acceptance: D (very xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 6 (very distinct)
  • Symbols: E (extremely abstract)

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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