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|name= {{World|Barrow|Aldebaran|Star Bridge|0616}}
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|name   = {{World|Barrow|Aldebaran|Star Bridge|0616}}
|uc   = C102324–A
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|era    = Milieu 1116
|popc = 2
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|uc     = C102324–A
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|zonec   = green
 
|alg    = SoCf
 
|alg    = SoCf
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|class  = Ic Lo Va
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|trade  = ic
|climate = TBD
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|climate = Va
|gravity = TBD
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|gravity = -
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{{World summary |name= Barrow |trade=Ic Lo Va}}
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{{World summary |name= Barrow|trade= Ic Lo Va}}
{{World summary SoCf|sector= Aldebaran |subsector=Star Bridge}}
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{{World summary SoCf|sector= Aldebaran|subsector= Star Bridge}}
 
 
 
== Description ([[Astrography]] & [[Planetology]]) ==  
 
== Description ([[Astrography]] & [[Planetology]]) ==  
 
=== Stellar Data ===
 
=== Stellar Data ===
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=== Mainworld Data ===
 
=== Mainworld Data ===
Barrow is the largest of 6 very small rocky worlds in orbit around the M0 star, and the only one within its life zone.
 
It is essentially a large airless moon with icecaps.
 
  
==== Mainworld Geography & Topography ====
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==== [[Planetary Size|Mainworld Size]] (S) ====
There are substantial ice caps at either pole. The exposed surface has extensive cratering, much of it very large.
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{{WorldSize|name= Barrow|Size= 1}}
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==== [[Atmosphere|Mainworld Atmosphere]] (A) ====
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{{WorldAtmo|name= Barrow|Atmosphere= 0}}
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==== [[Hydrosphere|Mainworld Hydrosphere]] (H) ====
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'''Barrow''' has 15-25% of its surface covered by liquid water or ice heavily tainted with other substances, which makes it dangerous, corrosive, or toxic. Wilderness refueling will be difficult. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds may be [[Hell World]]s.
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* The water on the surface may be unsuitable for use or consumption without extensive filtering and purification.
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* Refining for fuel may cause issues with shipboard [[Fuel Treatment Plant|purification plants]].
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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 Gray.png|500 px]] <br> (''Blank map, vacuum world''.)
  
==== Mainworld Map ====
 
No information yet available.
 
  
=== Native Lifeforms ===
 
None.  It's a rock.
 
  
 
== History & Background / Dossier ==
 
== History & Background / Dossier ==

Revision as of 09:18, 21 March 2025

Barrow/Star Bridge (Aldebaran 0616)
Classic Era (1116)
C102324–A
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size1 Small (1,600 km, 0.05g - 0.09g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population3 Low (2 thousand)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V M1 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 1

Barrow is an icy, low-population vacuum world, with a population of less than 10,000 sophonts, warranting hazardous environment precautions.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stellar Data

Barrow is a binary star system.

  • Both are red main sequence stars.
    • They are close companions.
Barrow 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
M1 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.5 3620 - 3660 0.08839
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0047 0.0247 0.31 - 0.59 0.47 4.7
Orbit #  *  * 1 1 6
Remarks Approximately 0.02 AU from the primary.

System Data

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

Mainworld Data

Mainworld Size (S)

Barrow is a Small World between 900km and 2,400km in diameter. The world has very low gravity between 0.05G and 0.09G. The horizon will appear about 2km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Barrow 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)

Barrow has 15-25% of its surface covered by liquid water or ice heavily tainted with other substances, which makes it dangerous, corrosive, or toxic. Wilderness refueling will be difficult. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds may be Hell Worlds.

  • The water on the surface may be unsuitable for use or consumption without extensive filtering and purification.
  • Refining for fuel may cause issues with shipboard purification plants.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

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

Blank World Map Gray.png
(Blank map, vacuum world.)


History & Background / Dossier

No information yet available.

World Starport

Barrow has a Class C Starport, an average quality installation which features amenities including unrefined fuel for starships, some brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing maintenance and other kinds of repair. Ports of this classification generally have only a downport, unless this is a trade port or system with an hostile environment mainworld.

Barrowport is located 10km south of the northern ice pack. It has a hostel and an actual "art deco" style hotel. There are a handful of restaurants with varying fare.

World Technology Level

Barrow possesses a Technology Level of TL–10 or TL-A in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government

Barrow is governed by a Participatory Democracy where eligible voters determine laws and policy. What determines an eligible voter varies. There may be smaller councils or regional bodies to draft the policies voted upon. Leadership of the government and all members of the bureaucracy are determined by the voting population.

World Law Level

Barrow 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. Light assault weapons, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Military

Much of the populace regularly carries autopistols. The state police wear cloth armor, and carry autopistols, shotguns, and autorifles.

World Economy

Mining of waterice and some metals.

Trade Data

No information yet available.

World Demographics

Humaniti 100%

World Culture

Xenophobic and not interested in conversation.

Urbanization

Barrowtown exists as a T-10 structure both outside and within the northern ice cap.

Apparently, travellers are only welcome there if they are invited. Scouts are not invited.

Historical Data

No information yet available.

World Timeline

No information yet available.

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