Gor (TR 2614) (world)

Gor/Tobia (Trojan Reach 2614)
Classic Era (1116)	C868677-3 Starport C Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel Size 8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g) Atmosphere 6 Standard Hydrographics 8 Wet World 80% Population 6 Moderate (4 million) Government 7 Balkanization Law 7 Moderate Law (no firearms) Tech Level 3 Pre-Industrial (basic science)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	M5 V
Planetoid Belts	0
Gas Giants	3

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Gor is a nonindustrial, rich, agricultural world with improving living conditions due to a bustling agro-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.
• This is a rich world with a prosperous and thriving world economy.
• Its economy is bustling and an increase in living conditions is expected in the near future.
• It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Tobia Subsector of Trojan Reach Sector in the Domain of Deneb.

Description (Planetology)

This world is part of the Tobia Cluster.

Stellar Data

Gor has a solitary primary star.

Gor
	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		None

Mainworld Data

Mainworld Size (S)

Gor is a Meso World between 12,000km and 13,500km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 0.8G and 1.1G. The horizon will appear about 5.1km away. Vessels with 1G of thrust should check with local starport authorities before attempting to land using emergency power.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Gor has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. A Standard Atmosphere does not require survival gear and will likely be easy for most sophonts to breathe.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Gor has 75-85% of its surface covered by liquid water with a few large continents and extensive islands. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Topography and Geography

Gor is overall a wet world, but some areas are prone to lengthy spells of drought due to prevailing wind conditions and interaction of warm and cool air on the coasts. A drought is normally followed by a period of intense storms, which can cause heavy soil erosion and flash flooding. This makes some areas much less productive than a visitor might expect.

Geological features include what natives call "golls", areas of high ground characterised by multiple low peaks and occasionally a mesa. Some, known as "wet golls", feature a depression among the higher terrain and are characterised by upland marsh or a small lake. Golls are poor cattle country, and so represent a haven for indigenous life that has otherwise been displaced by Human settlement.

Native Lifeforms

The ecosystem of Gor now includes many introduced species -- not all of which were brought here intentionally -- along with surviving native species. Interactions between new and established species have caused several upheavals and ecological niche displacements over the centuries.

• The Terran rabbit is among the most disruptive and successful of the invasive species.
• Avian lifeforms are found here. One class of predatory bird has been given the name "bunnyhawk", having adapted to feed on the rabbits. They are contrasted with the larger "realhawks".

History & Background (Dossier)

Gor is situated only six parsecs from the seat of the Imperial sector duke, but its low Tech Level and dispersed population mean there has been little to attract investment or development. Gor was almost certainly settled by Humans before the Long Night, although exactly where they arrived from and when remains unclear.

World Starport (Sp)

Gor 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.

• The port concourse is small, with just a couple of shops and merchants' offices plus an overpriced portside hotel. Most local trade is performed electronically. Not much moves through Gor, although there is a constant flow of agricultural produce offworld.

World Population (P)

Gor has a population of 4,000,000 sophonts (millions).

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

World Government (G)

Gor has a Balkanized Government. There is no central world government. The world has several governments competing for control of the world. These may be allies, cooperating, competitors, or at war with each other.

• There are arguably two societies on Gor; the 'starport' culture, which has offworld contact and access to imported goods, and everywhere else. Beyond the port region, a few small states exist but these break up and reform on an irregular basis.

World Law Level (L)

Gor 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.

• The specific laws and regulations in place vary considerably. The starport region acts as a buffer to prevent offworld weaponry getting into the countryside, although occasionally a shipment slips through.

World Technology Level (TL)

Gor possesses a Technology Level of TL–3.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Printing press, the mechanical telegraph, and the first audio recordings.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Coal or other simple hydrocarbon fuels and early steam engines.
• Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
  • Land: Bicycles and early steam coaches with advanced roadways.
  • Water: Advanced sailing and early steam engine ships.
  • Air: The earliest hot air balloons.

World Economy

The local currency is a copper-nickel coin, with elaborately printed notes for larger amounts. Electronic transfers are impossible in many places; most transactions are conducted in coinage or through 'whomen', a slang term short for who-owes-who-men. These well-respected individuals are essentially walking credit agencies.

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.

• Mongoose Traveller: Aslan
• Mongoose 2nd: Last Train out of Rakken-Goll