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[[Vald (world)|Vald]] is a non-industrial world located in [[Vald Subsector]] of [[Alpha Crucis Sector]]. The system is a member of the [[Solomani Confederation]] and has been assigned an [[Amber Zone]] travel advisory.
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{{World summary |name= Vald |trade=Ni}}
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* While Vald’s very dense oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere makes its surface uninhabitable, a rich ecosystem has developed on a few high mountain plateaus and in the upper air, where the pressure is equivalent to a standard atmosphere. Its most advanced native life forms are the floating blimp-like [[Zephyr Hive|zephyr hives]] and the myriads of smaller flyers that nest amongst them. These include the fierce winged [[Valroc|valrocs]], whose flocks seem to exist in a symbiotic relationship with the zephyr hives.
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{{World summary comment|trade=Da}}
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* In the [[1060s]] a team of [[Macrogenesis]] xenologists discovered a particular exotic hormone within valroc brains that could be used as natural psi-drug, kicking off a lucrative market.
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{{World summary SoCf|sector= Alpha Crucis |subsector=Vald}}
  
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== Description (Astrography & Planetology) ==
  
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{{Sources |S1=[[Mongoose Traveller: Solomani]]}}
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=== Stellar Data ===
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{{MonostellarSystem
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|name          = Vald
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|primary        = K4 V
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}}
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=== System Data ===
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No information yet available.
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=== World Data ===
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No information yet available.
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==== World Geography & Topography ====
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No information yet available.
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=== Native Lifeforms ===
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* While Vald's very dense oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere makes its surface uninhabitable, a rich ecosystem has developed on a few high mountain plateaus and in the upper air, where the pressure is equivalent to a standard atmosphere. Its most advanced native life forms are the floating blimp-like [[Zephyr Hive|zephyr hives]] and the myriads of smaller flyers that nest amongst them. These include the fierce winged ''[[Valroc|valrocs]]'', whose flocks seem to exist in a symbiotic relationship with the ''zephyr'' hives.
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* In the [[1060s]] a team of ''[[Macrogenesis]]'' xenobiologists discovered a particular exotic hormone within ''valroc'' brains that could be used as natural psi-drug, kicking off a lucrative market.
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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[[Vald (world)|Vald]] is a non-industrial world that gives its name to [[Vald Subsector|its subsector]] of [[Alpha Crucis Sector]].
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In the 600s, documentaries on the planet's exotic wildlife and the romance of living among the clouds and mountain peaks made Valc an attractive destination for hunters and adventure tourists. Vald soon became a favourite vacation site. Dozens of impressive hunting lodges were built among the mountain peaks by Imperial nobility.
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In the 800s, under the [[Solomani Party]], several noble families that lost titles and planetary estates elected to relocate here with their retainers. They established permanent mountaintop eyries.
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In the 1060s, a team of ''[[Macrogenesis]]'' xenobiologists studying the ''zephyr'' hives discovered that an exotic hormone within ''valroc'' brains could be used as a natural psi-drug.
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=== [[Starport|World Starport]] (Sp) ===
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{{Starport|name= Vald|Starport=C}}
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=== [[Population|World Population]] (P) ===
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{{WorldPop|name= Vald|multiplier= 3|Population= 4}}
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=== World Technology Level ===
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No information yet available.
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=== World Government ===
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* The system is a member of the [[Solomani Confederation]] and has been assigned an [[Amber Zone]] travel advisory.
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==== World Military ====
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No information yet available.
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=== World Economy ===
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The fortunes of Vald's wealthy families have become tied to licensing ''valroc'' hunting, initially through exclusive contracts with ''[[Macrogenesis]]'', with careful quotas to ensure the sustainability of populations. However, a substantial black market for psi drugs has begun to establish itself.
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==== Trade Data ====
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=== World Demographics ===
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=== World Culture ===
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=== Historical Data ===
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==== World Timeline ====
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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{{Detail}}
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{{Sources
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|S1= {{CT}} [[Hivers (Alien Module)|Alien Module 7: Hiver]] (named but further data)
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|S2= {{CT}} [[Atlas of the Imperium]]
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|S3= {{MT}} [[Alien - Vilani & Vargr]] (dot map provided)
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|S4= {{MT}} [[Alien - Solomani & Aslan]] (dot map provided)
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|S5= [[Mongoose Traveller: Solomani]]
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|S6= External Link: [http://www.rossmack.com/ab/rpg/traveller/ChartedSpace/AC/default.asp AB's Traveller Page] {{dead link}}
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}}
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 22:57, 31 December 2025

Vald/Vald (Alpha Crucis 2226)
Classic Era (1116)
C9D6400-B
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size9 Large (14,400 km, 1.03g - 1.33g)
AtmosphereD Exotic (dense, high)
Hydrographics6 Wet World 60%
Population4 Moderate (30 thousand)
Government0 No Government structure
Law0 No Law
Tech LevelB Average Stellar (large starships)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K4 V
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 4
style="width: 220px; height: 250px;"
Jump map from Travellermap.com [1]

Vald is a nonindustrial world, that requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.

  • In a technological universe, societies without industrial capability generally suffer as nearly all manufactured and high tech goods must be brought in at significant cost.
  • As a nonindustrial world, it requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. The need to import most manufactured and high technology goods drives the price of these goods up in the open market.
  • This dangerous world is designated an Amber Zone with an environment, laws, customs, life forms, or other conditions that make it dangerous to visitors.
  • It is a member of the Solomani Confederation in the Vald Subsector of Alpha Crucis Sector.


Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Vald has a solitary primary star.
Vald
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K4 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.73 4440 - 4600 0.33238
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0066 0.0478 0.58 - 1.07 0.66 6.6
Orbit #  *  * 2 2 6
Remarks

System Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Geography & Topography[edit]

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

  • While Vald's very dense oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere makes its surface uninhabitable, a rich ecosystem has developed on a few high mountain plateaus and in the upper air, where the pressure is equivalent to a standard atmosphere. Its most advanced native life forms are the floating blimp-like zephyr hives and the myriads of smaller flyers that nest amongst them. These include the fierce winged valrocs, whose flocks seem to exist in a symbiotic relationship with the zephyr hives.
  • In the 1060s a team of Macrogenesis xenobiologists discovered a particular exotic hormone within valroc brains that could be used as natural psi-drug, kicking off a lucrative market.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Vald is a non-industrial world that gives its name to its subsector of Alpha Crucis Sector.

In the 600s, documentaries on the planet's exotic wildlife and the romance of living among the clouds and mountain peaks made Valc an attractive destination for hunters and adventure tourists. Vald soon became a favourite vacation site. Dozens of impressive hunting lodges were built among the mountain peaks by Imperial nobility.

In the 800s, under the Solomani Party, several noble families that lost titles and planetary estates elected to relocate here with their retainers. They established permanent mountaintop eyries.

In the 1060s, a team of Macrogenesis xenobiologists studying the zephyr hives discovered that an exotic hormone within valroc brains could be used as a natural psi-drug.

World Starport (Sp)[edit]

Vald 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.

World Population (P)[edit]

Vald has a population of 30,000 sophonts (tens of thousands).

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

World Technology Level[edit]

No information yet available.

World Government[edit]

World Military[edit]

No information yet available.

World Economy[edit]

The fortunes of Vald's wealthy families have become tied to licensing valroc hunting, initially through exclusive contracts with Macrogenesis, with careful quotas to ensure the sustainability of populations. However, a substantial black market for psi drugs has begun to establish itself.

Trade Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Demographics[edit]

No information yet available.

World Culture[edit]

No information yet available.

Historical Data[edit]

No information yet available.

World Timeline[edit]

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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