Kersian (world)

Kersian/Sibigil (Theta Borealis 2619)
Classic Era (1116)	A695556-D Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 6 Medium (9,600 km, 0.60g - 0.81g) Atmosphere 9 Dense (tainted) Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 5 Moderate (300 thousand) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns) Tech Level D Average Stellar (holo data)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	G8 V M9 V
Planetoid Belts	1
Gas Giants	1

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Kersian is an agricultural, nonindustrial world still lacking adequate means to expand its economy.

• As an agricultural world, this world is a near-ideal environment for producing quality foodstuffs of plant, animal, and other forms. Quality foodstuffs are a major export commodity for this world.
• It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. Having to import most manufactured and high tech goods drives the price up for these items at this world.
• It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the Sibigil Subsector of Theta Borealis Sector.

• This is a temperate world, with a climate of pleasant, average temperatures, considered to be an ideal or near-ideal environment by many different sophont species.
• This is a "high technology" world with technology achievements at, near, or above the standard for Charted Space.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stellar Data

Kersian is a binary star system.

• The primary is a yellow main sequence.
• The secondary is a red main sequence.

Kersian has two stars in the star system.

Kersian
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	G8 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		0.94	5380 - 5480	0.80528
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0085	0.0744	0.87 - 1.54	0.85	8.5
	Orbit #	*	*	3	2	7
	Remarks		None
Kersian
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	M9 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		0.079	2350 - 2380	0.00014
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0009	0.001	0.01 - 0.03	0.09	0.9
	Orbit #	*	*	*	*	3
	Remarks		Flare Star. 220 AU distant from the primary.

System Data

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

• The mainworld.
• x8 secondary rocky worlds.
• x1 planetoid belt.
• x1 gas giant.

Mainworld Data

The mainworld orbits within the star's Habitable Zone.

• It lies within the zones prime H region.
• It receives moderate levels of stellar energy.

• The world orbits inside the stars Jump Shadow.

Mainworld Size (S)

Kersian is a Meso World between 8,800km and 10,400km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.6G and 0.8G. The horizon will appear about 4.4km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Kersian has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. While a Dense Atmosphere requires no survival gear 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 Mask. Some taints may require more protective equipment. TL–3 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

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

Satellites:

Kersian retains two small vacuum moons.

• The worlds orbit once every few weeks.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

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

• Locally, detailed maps may be available.
• Verified updated charts are constantly sought.
• Detailed survey data commands premium prices.

(Placeholder chart, predominantly dry world.)

Native Lifeforms

Abundant native life occupying every available ecological niche. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)

World Starport (St)

Kersian has a Class A Starport, an excellent 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 other kinds of repair, and construction of both starships and non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

• The shipping corporation Baylor-Ator Lines moves products through this port.

World Population (P)

Kersian has a population of 300,000 sophonts (hundreds of thousands).

• This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.

Urbanization

A few large urban centers are surrounded by smaller satellite communities.

• Inhabited areas are dotted across the world.
• Much of the surface of the world remains as wilderness.

World Technology Level (T)

Kersian 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:
  • Land, Water & Air: Personal G-Tubes and advanced gravcraft.
  • Space: Advanced interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).
  • FTL: Jump Drive-4.

World Government (G)

Kersian 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

Approximately 1500 personnel.

World Law (L)

Kersian 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.

World Economy

This world is serviced by the Latol Jump Hub

• Resources: 9 (moderate)
• Labor: 4 (tens of thousands)
• Infrastructure: 6 (limited)
• Efficiency: +1 (average)

Trade Data

• Importance: 2 (ordinary)

World Culture

• Homogeneity: 4 (harmonious)
• Acceptance: 7 (aloof)
• Strangeness: 4 (somewhat distinct)
• Symbols: C (very abstract)

World Timeline

• 300-420: The First Survey charts the system.
• 995-1065: The Second Survey charts the system.
• 1065: The Second Survey is published.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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.

• Bill Bledsaw. Theta Borealis Sector (Group One, 1981), .
• J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (sector named but no further data)
• Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50, 51. (sector named, dot map provided)
• EXTERNAL LINK: Goerge.com
• Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
• Author & Contributor: Graham2001
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS