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[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani state]] and its interests.
 
[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani state]] and its interests.
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=== [[Starport|World Starport]] (St) ===
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{{Starport|name= Simonides|Starport= B}}
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=== [[Population|World Population]] (P) ===
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{{WorldPop|name= Simonides|multiplier= 2|Population= 9}}
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* The population almost entirely consists of [[Solomani]] humans.
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==== Linguistic Topography ====
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The most commonly heard [[language]]s are:
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* [[Latin (language)|Latin]], an ancient [[Terran]] language used by the [[Church of Quesada]].
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* [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
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=== [[Technology Level|World Technology Level]] (T) ===
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{{WorldTech|name= Simonides|WorldTech= D}}
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=== [[Government|World Government]] (G) ===
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{{WorldGov|name= Simonides|Government= 8}}
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=== [[Law Level|World Law]] (L) ===
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{{WorldLaw|name= Simonides|Law= 6}}
  
 
=== Trade Data ===
 
=== Trade Data ===

Revision as of 22:09, 14 March 2025

Simonides/Sephi Hydra (Aldebaran 1314)
Classic Era (1116)
B6A8986–D
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g)
AtmosphereA Exotic
Hydrographics8 Wet World 80%
Population9 High (2 billion)
Government8 Civil Service Bureaucracy
Law6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech LevelD Average Stellar (holo data)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V M3 V
Planetoid Belts 3
Gas Giants 3
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Simonides is an industrial, high-population fluidic world with a billion or more sophonts.

  • A fluid world has an oceanic geography consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.
  • As an industrial world, this planet has well-developed manufacturing and processing industries. Manufactured goods are a major export item.
  • The world serves as the subsector capital with the significant extra trade and prestige associated with that role.
  • This is a frozen world, with a climate of extremely low temperatures.
  • It is a member of the Solomani Confederation in the Sephi Hydra Subsector of Aldebaran Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stellar Data

Simonides is a binary star system.

  • Both are red main sequence stars.
Simonides has two stars in the star system.
Primary
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
Secondary
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M3 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.37 3270 - 3430 0.03081
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0034 0.0146 0.18 - 0.35 0.34 3.4
Orbit #  *  * 0 1 5
Remarks

System Data

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

Mainworld Data

Simonides is a small-standard world orbiting well outside the life-zone of its small, M-class primary. It is cold, with oceans of liquid methane-ethane. The atmosphere is a dense mixture of nitrogen and methane. A respirator, air supply, and heavy clothing are required outside.

Mainworld Geography & Topography

There is a single large continent of rock and frozen water-ice.

World Demographics

Humaniti 100%

History & Background (Dossier)

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Simonides is a member of (and the namesake of) the Simonides Run, a cluster and locally important trade route.

Solomani Maschinenbau AG, a large corporation involved in the manufacture of starships and military equipment for the Confederation, was founded on the world.

The population follows the Church of Quesada. The Quesadan Inquisition has no authority on the world.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone could be a SolSec informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the Solomani state and its interests.

World Starport (St)

Simonides has a Class B Starport, a good 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 most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Population (P)

Simonides has a population of 2,000,000,000 sophonts (billions).

Linguistic Topography

The most commonly heard languages are:

World Technology Level (T)

Simonides 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)

Simonides is governed by a Civil Service Bureaucracy. The leadership of the government takes another form (democracy, dictatorship, oligarchy), but the bureaucracy leadership influences policy. The government leadership may select the bureaucracy leadership, but not its membership. Usually the governmental leadership is divided, or incapable of setting policy, and the bureaucracy provides a stabilizing influence. This ruling bureaucracy may be the full government bureaucractic apparatus or a section with limited jurisdiction but considerable influence, like the military.

World Law (L)

Simonides has a moderate 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 except shotguns, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Trade Data

World Economy

World Culture

World Timeline

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

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