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| − | {{UWP|name={{World|MacBeth|Reaver's Deep|Caledon|1717}}| | + | {{UWP |
| − | + | |name= {{World|MacBeth|Reaver's Deep|Caledon|1717}} | |
| − | ' | + | |uc = B573733-A |
| + | |popc = 3 | ||
| + | |zonec = green | ||
| + | |uf= | ||
| + | |alg = CaPr | ||
| + | |class = Pi | ||
| + | |trade = pi | ||
| + | |nblty = - | ||
| + | |bases = KM | ||
| + | |primary = K4 V | ||
| + | |belts = 2 | ||
| + | |GGcount = 2 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{World summary |name= MacBeth |trade=Pi}} | ||
| + | * It is a member of the [[Principality of Caledon]] in the [[Caledon Subsector]] of [[Reaver's Deep Sector]]. | ||
| + | * This world has a nearby [[Naval Base]], usually associated with military starships. | ||
| + | * This world has a nearby [[Military Base]], usually associated with ground forces. | ||
| − | + | == Description (Astrography & Planetology) == | |
| + | This [[system]] is part of [[Rob Roy's Run]]. | ||
| + | {{MonostellarSystem | ||
| + | |name = MacBeth | ||
| + | |primary = K4 V | ||
| + | |PrimaryNotes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | === System Data === | |
| + | * Two gas giants in system | ||
| + | * Two planetoid belts in system. | ||
| − | ' | + | === Mainworld Data === |
| + | * Mean orbital radius: 47.87 million kilometers (.32 AU). | ||
| + | * Period: 93.0 days. | ||
| + | * No satellites. | ||
| + | * Diameter: 8350 kilometers. | ||
| + | * Density: .98 standard. | ||
| + | * Mass: 0.239 standard. | ||
| + | * Mean surface gravity: .61G. | ||
| + | * Rotation period: 4.2 hours, 17 minutes, 16 seconds. | ||
| + | * Axial inclination: 19°15'20.8". | ||
| + | * Albedo: . 11. | ||
| + | * Surface atmospheric pressure: 1.0 atm. Composition, oxygen-nitrogen mix with volcanic sulfur taint; filter masks required to breathe atmosphere). | ||
| + | * Hydrographic percentage: 38%; composition, water and frozen water-ice. | ||
| + | * Mean surface temperature: 10°C. | ||
| − | MacBeth is a geologically active world, with tidal stresses contributing enormously to seismic and volcanic activity across the surface of the planet. Diamonds are generally associated with volcanic activity, and that is certainly the case on this world | + | === Mainworld Topography and Geography === |
| + | ''MacBeth'' is a geologically active world, with tidal stresses contributing enormously to seismic and volcanic activity across the surface of the planet. Diamonds are generally associated with volcanic activity, and that is certainly the case on this world. Of course, not all of the planetary surface is inhospitable, though volcanic outgassing has tainted the atmosphere with sulfur and sulfur compounds, making filter masks essential when breathing the outside air. | ||
| + | |||
| + | However, the colony -- comprised of several cities including Duncinae, Birnham and Scone -- is fairly secure from the worst seismic disturbances. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| + | MacBeth was originally settled (in [[-177]]) for one purpose and one purpose only -- industrial grade diamonds, which occur in great quantities on the planet. The bulk of the gems used in laser-optic computer systems manufactured in the [[Principality of Caledon]] are blue diamonds from MacBeth. | ||
Diamond mines, however, are more risky propositions. Small camps are set up to explore and exploit regions where diamonds might be found; the discovery of a worthwhile producing site leads to a more permanent settlement. Often these sites are in the shadow of an active volcano and, given the generally unstable conditions of MacBeth, the work can be hazardous in the extreme. | Diamond mines, however, are more risky propositions. Small camps are set up to explore and exploit regions where diamonds might be found; the discovery of a worthwhile producing site leads to a more permanent settlement. Often these sites are in the shadow of an active volcano and, given the generally unstable conditions of MacBeth, the work can be hazardous in the extreme. | ||
| − | MacBeth's diamond producing areas attract attention from outside the Principality as well as from within. Miners from the Imperial megacorporation [[Sternmetal Horizons]], LIC, have obtained a license to explore and exploit sites and ship the proceeds back to the {{Imperium}}. It is also reasonably certain that ships from {{WorldS|Germaine|Reaver's Deep|2019}}, a hostile world outside the Principality, pay occasional clandestine visits to search for gems or to make contact with local miners willing to deal with them. The naval base at MacBeth has hindered, but not entirely eliminated, the success of such illegal ventures. | + | MacBeth's diamond producing areas attract attention from outside the Principality as well as from within. Miners from the Imperial megacorporation ''[[Sternmetal Horizons]]'', LIC, have obtained a license to explore and exploit sites and ship the proceeds back to the {{Imperium}}. It is also reasonably certain that ships from {{WorldS|Germaine|Reaver's Deep|2019}}, a hostile world outside the Principality, pay occasional clandestine visits to search for gems or to make contact with local miners willing to deal with them. The naval base at MacBeth has hindered, but not entirely eliminated, the success of such illegal ventures. |
| + | |||
| + | ==== World Languages ==== | ||
| + | * [[Anglic]]: The official language of the Principality of Caledon; specifically a group of dialects known simply as Caledonian Anglic. | ||
| + | ** Speakers with higher education and backgrounds from the upper middle class and higher speak a dialect very close to classical Anglic with a thin accent; heavier accents and different vocabulary occur the further afield from the nobility, and from Caledon itself, the speaker hails. | ||
| + | * ''[[Gheldaght]]'': A descendant of the antiquarian Caledonian ethnic language, found among ardent cultural nationalists and the highly-educated. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === World Economy === | ||
| + | The Principality of Caledon issues a state currency, the Pound, but does not run a monopoly on legal tender. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Imperial credits are also accepted. Paying with "Imperials" incurs a 3% exchange fee planetside (1% at the Starport) -- except at times when the Pound is weak. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | {{Intermediate}} | ||
| + | {{Detail}} | ||
| + | {{Sources | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Atlas of the Imperium |version=Classic Traveller|page=27}} (dot map) | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Vilani & Vargr |version=MegaTraveller|page=11}} (dot map) | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Solomani & Aslan |version=MegaTraveller|page=11,50}} (dot map) | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Reaver's Deep Sector Sourcebook |version=Classic Traveller|page=22}} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| − | + | [[Category: Celtic Dialect Worlds]] | |
| − | {{LEN|Principality of Caledon worlds}} | + | [[Category: Sternmetal Horizons worlds]] |
| + | [[Category: Rob Roy's Run worlds]] | ||
| + | {{LEN|Principality of Caledon worlds|T5 Second Survey worlds}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 2 March 2025
| MacBeth/Caledon (Reaver's Deep 1717) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classic Era (1116) | B573733-A
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| See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Primary | K4 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planetoid Belts | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Giants | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MacBeth is a preindustrial world.
- As a preindustrial world, this planet cannot yet manufacture enough high-technology resources to support a modern, star-faring society. Having to import most manufactured and high tech goods drives the price up for these items at this world.
- This world hopes to one day be one of the subsector's industrial powerhouses, but hasn't yet realized that dream. The leaders of this world are regularly embarking on trade missions to attract more investment capital, worker-immigrants, and other necessary stepping stones to achieve this goal.
- It is a member of the Principality of Caledon in the Caledon Subsector of Reaver's Deep Sector.
- This world has a nearby Naval Base, usually associated with military starships.
- This world has a nearby Military Base, usually associated with ground forces.
Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]
This system is part of Rob Roy's Run.
MacBeth has a solitary primary star. MacBeth 
Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity K4 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.73 4440 - 4600 0.33238 Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0066 0.0478 0.58 - 1.07 0.66 6.6 Orbit # * * 2 2 6 Remarks
System Data[edit]
- Two gas giants in system
- Two planetoid belts in system.
Mainworld Data[edit]
- Mean orbital radius: 47.87 million kilometers (.32 AU).
- Period: 93.0 days.
- No satellites.
- Diameter: 8350 kilometers.
- Density: .98 standard.
- Mass: 0.239 standard.
- Mean surface gravity: .61G.
- Rotation period: 4.2 hours, 17 minutes, 16 seconds.
- Axial inclination: 19°15'20.8".
- Albedo: . 11.
- Surface atmospheric pressure: 1.0 atm. Composition, oxygen-nitrogen mix with volcanic sulfur taint; filter masks required to breathe atmosphere).
- Hydrographic percentage: 38%; composition, water and frozen water-ice.
- Mean surface temperature: 10°C.
Mainworld Topography and Geography[edit]
MacBeth is a geologically active world, with tidal stresses contributing enormously to seismic and volcanic activity across the surface of the planet. Diamonds are generally associated with volcanic activity, and that is certainly the case on this world. Of course, not all of the planetary surface is inhospitable, though volcanic outgassing has tainted the atmosphere with sulfur and sulfur compounds, making filter masks essential when breathing the outside air.
However, the colony -- comprised of several cities including Duncinae, Birnham and Scone -- is fairly secure from the worst seismic disturbances.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
MacBeth was originally settled (in -177) for one purpose and one purpose only -- industrial grade diamonds, which occur in great quantities on the planet. The bulk of the gems used in laser-optic computer systems manufactured in the Principality of Caledon are blue diamonds from MacBeth.
Diamond mines, however, are more risky propositions. Small camps are set up to explore and exploit regions where diamonds might be found; the discovery of a worthwhile producing site leads to a more permanent settlement. Often these sites are in the shadow of an active volcano and, given the generally unstable conditions of MacBeth, the work can be hazardous in the extreme.
MacBeth's diamond producing areas attract attention from outside the Principality as well as from within. Miners from the Imperial megacorporation Sternmetal Horizons, LIC, have obtained a license to explore and exploit sites and ship the proceeds back to the Imperium. It is also reasonably certain that ships from Germaine (Reaver's Deep 2019), a hostile world outside the Principality, pay occasional clandestine visits to search for gems or to make contact with local miners willing to deal with them. The naval base at MacBeth has hindered, but not entirely eliminated, the success of such illegal ventures.
World Languages[edit]
- Anglic: The official language of the Principality of Caledon; specifically a group of dialects known simply as Caledonian Anglic.
- Speakers with higher education and backgrounds from the upper middle class and higher speak a dialect very close to classical Anglic with a thin accent; heavier accents and different vocabulary occur the further afield from the nobility, and from Caledon itself, the speaker hails.
- Gheldaght: A descendant of the antiquarian Caledonian ethnic language, found among ardent cultural nationalists and the highly-educated.
World Economy[edit]
The Principality of Caledon issues a state currency, the Pound, but does not run a monopoly on legal tender.
Imperial credits are also accepted. Paying with "Imperials" incurs a 3% exchange fee planetside (1% at the Starport) -- except at times when the Pound is weak.
References[edit]
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- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), 27. (dot map)
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), 11. (dot map)
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 11,50. (dot map)
- Paul Sanders, J. Andrew Keith. Reaver's Deep Sector Sourcebook (Cargonaut Press, 1998), 22.
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com