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| − | + | Certain carnivorous lifeforms -- and the habitats supporting them -- are protected due to their important role in predation of [[Hiver]] larvae. Hiver intelligence is the product of environmental stresses in infancy; avoiding these perils triggers the larva's capacity for consciousness. | |
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
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=== World Starport === | === World Starport === | ||
{{Starport|name= Mehlang|Starport=C}} | {{Starport|name= Mehlang|Starport=C}} | ||
| + | * A small, unobtrusive security force is drawn from the most suitable members of the local militia and stiffened with navy regulars. | ||
| + | * The density of ancillary buildings around the [[downport]] means that it is not a good place to build [[Hiver]] nests; settlement near a Hive Federation port favours a world's non-Hivers. These communities are difficult to build into predictable social models. | ||
| + | * Ships are subject to mandatory anti-larval fumigation before leaving, to kill any infant Hivers that might have gotten aboard. Hivers are distressed by the notion that a larva might find itself achieving sapience in an environment absent adult Hivers and suitable nests. | ||
==== [[Language|World Languages]] ==== | ==== [[Language|World Languages]] ==== | ||
* [[Hiver Sign Language]] | * [[Hiver Sign Language]] | ||
* ''[[Gurvin (language)|Gurvin]]'' | * ''[[Gurvin (language)|Gurvin]]'' | ||
| + | ** Non-Hiver locals will often speak ''Gurvin'' augmented with a pidgin of local languages and ''[[Ithklur|Ithkluri]]'', to provide ambiguity and metaphor lacking from the standard ''Gurvin'' vocabulary. | ||
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| + | ==== Urbanization ==== | ||
| + | Hivers are fond of rounded shapes, domes, spheres and non-Euclidian architecture. This is ironic in that many schools of Hiver starship construction are focused around the opposite -- extremely square, boxy ships. | ||
| + | * Hivers like small, cramped domiciles with defined spaces and solid walls. Much of a Hiver nest is subterranean. | ||
| + | * Pet ''[[Snohl]]'' may be found in the deeper nests. | ||
=== World Technology Level === | === World Technology Level === | ||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 28 May 2025
| Mehlang/Kurfane (Spica 2231) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classic Era (1116) | C655952-B
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| See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| System Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Primary | M0 V M5 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Planetoid Belts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gas Giants | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mehlang is a high-population garden world with a billion or more sophonts in population size and a near-ideal utopian environment conducive to most sophonts.
- Its economy and population are rapidly growing and living conditions are expected to quickly rise barring outside forces.
- It is a member of the Hive Federation in the Kurfane Subsector of Spica Sector.
Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]
No information yet available.
| Mehlang | ||||||
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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 | ||||||
| Mehlang | ||||||
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Type | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temperature (K) | Luminosity | |
| M5 V | Main Sequence (Dwarf) | 0.162 | 2930 - 3060 | 0.00171 | ||
| Unit | Diameter | Safe Distance | Habitable Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit | |
| AU | 0.0018 | 0.0034 | 0.04 - 0.09 | 0.18 | 1.8 | |
| Orbit # | * | * | * | 0 | 4 | |
| Remarks | ||||||
System Data[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Data[edit]
No information yet available.
Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]
No information yet available.
Native Lifeforms[edit]
Certain carnivorous lifeforms -- and the habitats supporting them -- are protected due to their important role in predation of Hiver larvae. Hiver intelligence is the product of environmental stresses in infancy; avoiding these perils triggers the larva's capacity for consciousness.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
World Starport[edit]
Mehlang 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.
- A small, unobtrusive security force is drawn from the most suitable members of the local militia and stiffened with navy regulars.
- The density of ancillary buildings around the downport means that it is not a good place to build Hiver nests; settlement near a Hive Federation port favours a world's non-Hivers. These communities are difficult to build into predictable social models.
- Ships are subject to mandatory anti-larval fumigation before leaving, to kill any infant Hivers that might have gotten aboard. Hivers are distressed by the notion that a larva might find itself achieving sapience in an environment absent adult Hivers and suitable nests.
World Languages[edit]
- Hiver Sign Language
- Gurvin
- Non-Hiver locals will often speak Gurvin augmented with a pidgin of local languages and Ithkluri, to provide ambiguity and metaphor lacking from the standard Gurvin vocabulary.
Urbanization[edit]
Hivers are fond of rounded shapes, domes, spheres and non-Euclidian architecture. This is ironic in that many schools of Hiver starship construction are focused around the opposite -- extremely square, boxy ships.
- Hivers like small, cramped domiciles with defined spaces and solid walls. Much of a Hiver nest is subterranean.
- Pet Snohl may be found in the deeper nests.
World Technology Level[edit]
Mehlang possesses a Technology Level of TL–11 or TL-B in Hexadecimal Notation.
- Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Holovision, Personal Global Communications, and advanced Translators.
- Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Increasingly advanced fusion plants and advanced fuel cells.
- Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land, Water & Air: Personal G-Tubes and advanced gravcraft.
- Space: Advanced interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).
- FTL: Jump Drive-2.
World Government[edit]
Mehlang is governed by a Feudal Technocracy. Society divides itself based on the technical requirements of the society. Each of these functions are granted as a fief to an individual or group. Leadership of these fiefs determines the head of the government.
World Military[edit]
No information yet available.
World Economy[edit]
The Hive Federation currency (or closest equivalent) is the Biyzihn.
Trade Data[edit]
No information yet available.
World Demographics[edit]
No information yet available.
World Culture[edit]
No information yet available.
Historical Data[edit]
No information yet available.
World Timeline[edit]
No information yet available.
UWP Listing[edit]
No information yet available.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Loren Wiseman. Hivers (Game Designers Workshop, 1986), IBC. (named but no further data)
- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), . (basic data provided only)
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), . (dot map provided)
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), . (dot map provided)
- External Link: Federation Development Agency - Leroy W.L. Guatney
- Author & Contributor: Leroy W.L. Guatney (generated data)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com