Dorsey (world)

Dorsey/Orichalc (Alpha Crucis 0319)
Classic Era (1116)	A959257-E Starport A Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 9 Large (14,400 km, 1.03g - 1.33g) Atmosphere 5 Thin Hydrographics 9 Wet World 90% Population 2 Low (500) Government 5 Feudal Technocracy Law 7 Moderate Law (no firearms) Tech Level E High Stellar (anti-grav cities)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	K8 V M4 V
Planetoid Belts	2
Gas Giants	2

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Dorsey 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 Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the Orichalc Subsector of Alpha Crucis Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

This world is part of Summit's Reach.

Stellar Data

Dorsey has two stars in the star system.

Dorsey
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	K8 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		0.62	3930 - 3990	0.18766
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0057	0.0359	0.45 - 0.84	0.57	5.7
	Orbit #	*	*	2	2	6
	Remarks
Dorsey
	Type	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temperature (K)	Luminosity
	M4 V	Main Sequence (Dwarf)		0.23	3110 - 3210	0.00584
	Unit	Diameter	Safe Distance	Habitable Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0025	0.0063	0.08 - 0.16	0.25	2.5
	Orbit #	*	*	0	0	5
	Remarks

System Data

No information yet available.

Mainworld Data

No information yet available.

Mainworld Size (S)

Dorsey is a Big World between 13,600km and 15,200km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 1G and 1.3G. The horizon will appear about 5.4km away. Vessels with only 1G of thrust should avoid landing on this world.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Dorsey has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. The Thin Atmosphere does not require survival gear although it may be hard on sophonts not accustomed to it.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Dorsey has 85-95% of its surface covered by liquid water with a few small continents, and a number of islands and archipelagos. Dry land is limited. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Geography & Topography

No information yet available.

Mainworld Map

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms

Unintelligent life is native to this world, most notably a delicious pseudo-mollusk that produces a iridescent pearl.

History & Background (Dossier)

World Starport (Sp)

Dorsey 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.

World Population (P)

Dorsey has population of 100 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.

World Technology Level (TL)

Dorsey possesses a Technology Level of TL–14 or TL-E in Hexadecimal Notation.

• Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Early meson communicators.
• Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Miniature super-batteries, early collectors, and 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-5.

World Government

Dorsey 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 Level (L)

Dorsey 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.

World Economy

The population of Dorsey are primarily employed with harvesting a pseudo-mollusk that is considered a delicacy. These lifeforms also are the source of the iridescent Dorsey Pearl.

World Demographics

No information yet available.

World Culture

No information yet available.

Historical Data

At the outbreak of the Solomani Rim War Dorsey declared neutrality in the conflict and that it was an open port. This status has been an undisputed by both parties and therefore the High Dorsey Orbital Station has become a key transhipment point for cross-border Solomani and Imperial commerce.

World Timeline

• -4200: The Ziru Sirka explores, and establishes outposts in, Orichalc Subsector.
• -2245: The Terran Confederation conquers the entirety of Orichalc Subsector.
• -1776: Collapse of the Rule of Man.
• 740: Alpha Crucis joins the Solomani Autonomous Region.
• 871: Solomani Confederation founded
• 990: Solomani Rim War begins and Dorsey declares neutrality.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Classic Traveller Alien Module 7: Hiver (named but further data)
• Classic Traveller Atlas of the Imperium
• MegaTraveller Alien - Vilani & Vargr (dot map provided)
• MegaTraveller Alien - Solomani & Aslan (dot map provided)
• Mongoose Traveller: Solomani
• External Link: AB's Traveller Page ^{dead link}
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science