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| − | [[Meso World]]s are [[world]]s that have a | + | [[Meso World]]s are [[world]]s that have a diameter of between [[Kilometer|5,600 km]] and [[Kilometer|13,600 km]]. |
| − | * The term specifically relates to solid (rocky) [[planet | + | * The term specifically relates to solid (rocky) [[planet]]s. |
* It describes a physical characteristic of the [[world]]. | * It describes a physical characteristic of the [[world]]. | ||
== Description / Specifications == | == Description / Specifications == | ||
| − | + | ''Meso World'' is a very broad term used to describe the general size of a world. A meso world is likely to have a [[Gravity|moderate surface gravity]], depending on its density and mass. | |
| + | * Meso means "middle" or "intermediate". | ||
General size code categories: | General size code categories: | ||
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* Size Code 9 or more: [[Big World]]. | * Size Code 9 or more: [[Big World]]. | ||
| − | === | + | === Planetary Characteristics === |
| − | + | General details for meso worlds are provided below: | |
| − | + | Worlds may be up to [[Kilometer|800 km]] smaller or [[Kilometer|800 km]] larger than the mean diameter and still qualify as the same [[Planetary Size|UWP size code]]. | |
| − | + | [[Terra]], the human [[homeworld]], has an average density of [[Gram|5.5 grams]] per cubic centimeter (abbreviated to 5.5 g/cm³). | |
| − | + | * Low density worlds largely consist of stony materials. They have relatively low quantities of heavier elements such as iron within their structure. | |
| + | * Average density worlds have moderate amounts of heavier elements within their structure. | ||
| + | * High density worlds have greater quantities of heavier elements within their structure. | ||
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| Mass: 0.260 Earths <br> Surface Gravity: [[Gravity|0.475 G]] | | Mass: 0.260 Earths <br> Surface Gravity: [[Gravity|0.475 G]] | ||
| Mass: 0.420 Earths <br> Surface Gravity: [[Gravity|0.750 G]] | | Mass: 0.420 Earths <br> Surface Gravity: [[Gravity|0.750 G]] | ||
| − | | Mass: 0. | + | | Mass: 0.573 Earths <br> Surface Gravity: [[Gravity|1.020 G]] |
| Approximately [[Kilometer|4.4 km]] | | Approximately [[Kilometer|4.4 km]] | ||
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| + | Note that different versions of the rules may have alternative definitions for [[Small World]]s, Meso Worlds, and [[Big World]]s. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == History & Background == | ||
| + | Meso Worlds retain a vast variety of atmospheres. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== Probable Orbits ==== | ||
| + | Meso worlds may be located within any region of a system. Meso worlds are occasionally [[Natural Satellite|moons]] of larger rocky worlds or [[gas giant]]s. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | {{Referral-Tree-Star-system}} | ||
== References & Contributors / Sources == | == References & Contributors / Sources == | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | |S1= [[Marc Miller]]. ''[[Worlds and Adventures]]'' ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1977). |
| − | | External Link: [http://www.mega-traveller.com/beowulf/ Beowolf's Libary Data Website] {{dead link}} (relevance pending, as site has not been archived) | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Scouts}} |
| − | | Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | + | |S3= [[Joe Fugate]], [[J. Andrew Keith]], [[Gary L. Thomas]]. ''[[World Builder's Handbook]]'' ([[Digest Group Publications]], 1989). |
| + | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook}} | ||
| + | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= A Guide to Star Systems |page=}} | ||
| + | |S6= [[Marc Miller]], [[Robert Eaglestone]], [[Don McKinney]]. ''[[Traveller 5: Worlds and Adventures|Worlds and Adventures]]'' ([[Far Future Enterprises]], 2019). | ||
| + | |S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society volume 2 | article=Gas Giants, Planetoid, and other bodies | page=80-85}} | ||
| + | |S8= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Handbook| version= Mongoose 2nd| page=83-84}} | ||
| + | |S9= Geir Lanesskog. ''[[Mongoose 2nd: World Builder's Handbook|World Builder's Handbook]]'' ([[Mongoose Publishing]], 2023). | ||
| + | |S10= External Link: [http://www.mega-traveller.com/beowulf/ Beowolf's Libary Data Website] {{dead link}} (relevance pending, as site has not been archived) | ||
| + | |S11= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] | ||
| + | |S12= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{LEN|Astrography|Planetology|Planets}} | {{LEN|Astrography|Planetology|Planets}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 26 June 2025
Meso Worlds are worlds that have a diameter of between 5,600 km and 13,600 km.
- The term specifically relates to solid (rocky) planets.
- It describes a physical characteristic of the world.
Description / Specifications[edit]
Meso World is a very broad term used to describe the general size of a world. A meso world is likely to have a moderate surface gravity, depending on its density and mass.
- Meso means "middle" or "intermediate".
General size code categories:
- Size Codes 0 or S: Planetoid.
- Size Codes 1-3: Small World.
- Size Codes 4-8: Meso World.
- Size Code 9 or more: Big World.
Planetary Characteristics[edit]
General details for meso worlds are provided below:
Worlds may be up to 800 km smaller or 800 km larger than the mean diameter and still qualify as the same UWP size code.
Terra, the human homeworld, has an average density of 5.5 grams per cubic centimeter (abbreviated to 5.5 g/cm³).
- Low density worlds largely consist of stony materials. They have relatively low quantities of heavier elements such as iron within their structure.
- Average density worlds have moderate amounts of heavier elements within their structure.
- High density worlds have greater quantities of heavier elements within their structure.
| Size Code |
Mean Diameter |
Low Density (3.5 g/cm³) |
Average Density (5.5 g/cm³) |
High Density (7.5 g/cm³) |
Distance to Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6,400 km | Mass: 0.080 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.315 G |
Mass: 0.125 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.500 G |
Mass: 0.170 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.685 G |
Approximately 3.6 km |
| 5 | 8,000 km | Mass: 0.150 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.395 G |
Mass: 0.245 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.625 G |
Mass: 0.335 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.855 G |
Approximately 4.0 km |
| 6 | 9,600 km | Mass: 0.260 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.475 G |
Mass: 0.420 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.750 G |
Mass: 0.573 Earths Surface Gravity: 1.020 G |
Approximately 4.4 km |
| 7 | 11,200 km | Mass: 0.315 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.570 G |
Mass: 0.670 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.875 G |
Mass: 0.915 Earths Surface Gravity: 1.195 G |
Approximately 4.7 km |
| 8 | 12,800 km | Mass: 0.620 Earths Surface Gravity: 0.630 G |
Mass: 1.000 Earths Surface Gravity: 1.000 G |
Mass: 1.350 Earths Surface Gravity: 1.360 G |
Approximately 5.1 km |
Note that different versions of the rules may have alternative definitions for Small Worlds, Meso Worlds, and Big Worlds.
History & Background[edit]
Meso Worlds retain a vast variety of atmospheres.
Probable Orbits[edit]
Meso worlds may be located within any region of a system. Meso worlds are occasionally moons of larger rocky worlds or gas giants.
See also[edit]
Star systems
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References & Contributors / Sources[edit]
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- Marc Miller. Worlds and Adventures (Game Designers Workshop, 1977).
- Marc Miller. Scouts (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), .
- Joe Fugate, J. Andrew Keith, Gary L. Thomas. World Builder's Handbook (Digest Group Publications, 1989).
- Terrance McInnes, Dave Nilsen. World Tamer's Handbook (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), .
- Martin Dougherty. A Guide to Star Systems (Mongoose Publishing, 2015), .
- Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Worlds and Adventures (Far Future Enterprises, 2019).
- Matthew Sprange. "Gas Giants, Planetoid, and other bodies." Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society volume 2 (2019): 80-85.
- Martin Dougherty. Referee's Handbook (Mongoose Publishing, 2021), 83-84.
- Geir Lanesskog. World Builder's Handbook (Mongoose Publishing, 2023).
- External Link: Beowolf's Libary Data Website dead link (relevance pending, as site has not been archived)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science