Gigash (world)

Gigash/Lode (Zarushagar 3005)
Classic Era (1116)	B425257-C Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 4 Small (6,400 km, 0.32g - 0.46g) Atmosphere 2 Vacuum (very thin - tainted) Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 2 Low (500) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 7 Moderate Law (no firearms) Tech Level C Average Stellar (robots)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	M1 V M7 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	4

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Gigash is a low-population world with a population of less than 10,000 sophonts in size.

• This world has yet to take off economically or otherwise and the population remains low for reasons largely unknown.
• It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Lode Subsector of Zarushagar Sector in the Domain of Ilelish.
• This is a "high technology" world with technology achievements at, near, or above the standard for Charted Space.
• It is part of the Urak-Talamein Arm region of the Sylean Main.
• It may sometimes be referred to as Cawod.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stellar Data

Gigash is a binary star system.

• Both are red main sequence stars. The primary is named Cawod.

Gigash has two stars in the star system.

Cawod
	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
Secondary
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	M7 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		0.09	2630 - 2680	0.00022
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0011	0.0012	0.02 - 0.03	0.11	1.1
	Orbit #	*	*	*	0	3
	Remarks

System Data

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

• The mainworld.
• x2 secondary rocky worlds.
• x4 gas giants.

Mainworld Data

Mainworld Size (S)

Gigash is a Meso World between 5,600km and 7,200km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.32G and 0.46G. The horizon will appear about 3.6km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Gigash has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. The very thin pressures require a respirator or Oxygen Mask. This atmosphere also contains an unusual taint such as disease, a hazardous gas mix, pollutants, or sulfur compounds, which requires the use of a Filter Respirator Combination Mask. Some taints may require more protective equipment. TL–5 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Gigash has 45-55% of its surface covered by liquid water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

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

(Blank map, predominantly dry world.)

History & Background (Dossier)

Gigash is a member of the Urak-Talamein Arm region of the Sylean Main, a major Main and important trade route crossing through parts of Core Sector, Dagudashaag Sector, Massilia Sector, and Zarushagar Sector.

World Starport (St)

Gigash 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)

Gigash has population of 500 sophonts (hundreds).

• This is a Low Population World and the population would be too low to sustain itself without moderate outside assistance. This may represent a large transient population such as the crew of a fleet of starships, the dwindling remnants of a dying colony, a construction team building a new colony, or an outpost that could evolve into a colony.

Linguistic Topography

The most commonly heard languages are:

• Anglic, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
• Vilani, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.

World Technology Level (T)

Gigash possesses a Technology Level of TL–12 or TL-C 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-3.

World Government (G)

Gigash 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 Law (L)

Gigash 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. All firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

Imperial Landed Nobility

Gigash, as a member world of the Third Imperium has a member of the Imperial Landed Nobility who acts as an Imperial representative to the world.

• It holds the estate of an Imperial knight.

Trade Data

• Importance: 1 (ordinary)

World Economy

• Resources: 8 (moderate)
• Labor: 1 (tens)
• Infrastructure: 1 (extremely limited)
• Efficiency: +1 (average)

World Culture

• Heterogenity: 2 (monolithic)
• Acceptance: 3 (xenophobic)
• Strangeness: 5 (distinct)
• Symbols: C (very abstract)

World Timeline

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

• circa -250,000: the Ancients are active within the sector.
• -9235: the Vilani discover jump drive technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across Charted Space.
• -5400 to -4015: the Vilani Consolidation Wars.
• -4045 to -2204: the Ziru Sirka claims and settles worlds across the region.
• -2404 to -2215: the Interstellar Wars.
• -2204 to -1776: the Rule of Man administers the worlds of the region.
• -1776 to 0: the Long Night.
• The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded.
• 76: the Ilelish Pacification Campaign.
• 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the system.
• 418-435: the Ilelish Revolt.
• 604-622: the Civil War.
• 624: the Express Boat Network is established.
• 800-820: the Psionics Suppressions.
• 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the system.
• 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the system becomes widely available.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), page 21. (charts locating the world)
• Joe Fugate, Gary L. Thomas. Referee's Gaming Kit (Digest Group Publications, 1989), various pages. (background for the sector)
• James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 48, 49. (dot maps and charts locating the world)
• Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 21 (Digest Group Publications, 1990), page 17. (background for the sector)
• Loren Wiseman. Challenge 75 (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), pages 6, 68. (background for the sector)
• Martin Dougherty. Bearers of the Flame (Avenger Enterprises, 2006), page 87. (the sector around the year 1248, including the world)
• Author & Contributor: Greg Videll of the HIWG (refinement of sector data)
• Author & Contributor: Martin J. Dougherty (development of sector data)
• Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips