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* This is the [[homeworld]] of the [[Vilani]] branch of [[Humaniti]], a [[Major Race]].
 
* This is the [[homeworld]] of the [[Vilani]] branch of [[Humaniti]], a [[Major Race]].
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* It is an [[Express Boat Network|Xboat hub]].
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== Description / Astrography & Planetology ==
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* {{ViMain}}
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This [[mainworld]] has been a major trade and cultural center for the core/[[spinward]] regions of the {{Imperium}} for centuries.
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* It was an interstellar trade focus for millennia before the [[Third Imperium]].  
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== Description ([[Astrography]] & [[Planetology]]) ==
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* It is located on the [[Vilani Main]].
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=== Stellar Data ===
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'''Vland''' has a solitary primary star.
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* It is a white main sequence named ''[[Urakkalan (star)|Urakkalan]]''.
  
 
{{MonostellarSystem
 
{{MonostellarSystem
 
|name          = Vland
 
|name          = Vland
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|PrimaryName    = [[Urakkalan (star)|Urakkalan]]
 
|primary        = F8 V  
 
|primary        = F8 V  
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|PrimaryNotes  = ''[[Urakkalan (star)|Urakkalan]]''
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|PrimaryNotes  = See ''[[Urakkalan (star)|Urakkalan]]'' for additional data.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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=== System Data: [[Vland (system)|Vland System]]===
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The sky from Vland has two notable stars, [[Deneb (star)|Deneb]] (to [[spinward]] and visible during daylight hours) at [[magnitude]] -4.7, and [[Antares (star)|Antares]] (to [[trailing]]) at [[magnitude]] -1.6.
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'''Vland''' is notable as the homeworld of the [[Vilani]] and former capital of the [[Ziru Sirka|Vilani Imperium]].
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* Its F8 V homestar is known as ''[[Urakkalan (star)|Urakkalan]]''.
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=== [[Vland (system)|System Data]] ===
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* The sky from Vland has two notable stars, [[Deneb (star)|Deneb]] at [[magnitude]] -4.7 (visible during daylight hours) and [[Antares (star)|Antares]] at [[magnitude]] -1.6.
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The worlds of the [[Vland (system)|Vland system]] have been surveyed. They consist of:
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] is orbited by three self-sufficient geostationary space habitats that serve as both highports and industrial manufacturing centers. All inbound interstellar traffic must be cleared at one of the [[highport]]s before it is allowed to proceed to a [[downport]].
 
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] is also orbited by three natural satellites: innermost '''''Irukka''''', well-colonized '''''[[Gashema (world)|Gashema]]''''', and large, distant '''''Kalaguur'''''. The combined illumination provided by these three moons make dark nights virtually unknown. When all three moons are full, the nigh time light level makes outdoor reading possible without artificial aid.
 
  
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:* '''''Irukka''''' ia barren ball of rock orbiting roughly 170,000 km from [[Vland (world)|Vland]]. A small corporate mining and fueling station is maintained here, along with a government-operated weather surveillance post. The latter installation coordinates information from thousands of weather satellites circling [[Vland (world)|Vland]] in geostationary orbits.  
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The [[mainworld]].
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* This world is orbited by three natural satellites: innermost ''Irukka'', well-colonized ''[[Gashema (world)|Gashema]]'', and large, distant ''Kalaguur''. The combined illumination provided by these three moons make dark nights virtually unknown. When all three moons are full, the night time light level makes outdoor reading possible without artificial aid.
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** ''Irukka'' is barren ball of rock orbiting roughly 170,000 km from Vland. A small corporate mining and fuelling station is maintained here, along with a government-operated weather surveillance post. The latter installation coordinates information from thousands of weather satellites circling Vland in geostationary orbits.
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** ''[[Gashema (world)|Gashema]]'' is marginally habitable with its thin atmosphere and significant amount of free water. Orbiting Vland at a distance 550,000 km, Gashema supports a thriving colony, a [[psychohistory|psychohistorical]] research station, and a military base -- the operational headquarters of Vland [[COACC]].
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** ''Kalaquur'' is a large satellite, nearly large enough to be a twin planet. A distant 720,000 km from Vland, Kalaquur is seldom visited. Its atmosphere -- rich with sulfur compounds -- is poisonous, and the only local settlement is a small corporate mining colony.
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* This world is also orbited by three self-sufficient geostationary space habitats that serve as both highports and industrial manufacturing centers. All inbound interstellar traffic must be cleared at one of the [[highport]]s before it is allowed to proceed to a [[downport]].
  
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:* '''''[[Gashema (world)|Gashema]]''''' is marginally habitable with its thin atmosphere and significant amount of free water. Orbiting [[Vland (world)|Vland]] at a distance 550,000 km, Gashema supports a thriving colony, a [[psychohistory|psychohistorical]] research station, and a military base - The operational headquarters of [[Vland (world)|Vland's]] [[COACC]].  
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Other bodies in the system include:
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* x5 secondary [[world|rocky worlds]].
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* x1 [[planetoid belt]].
  
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:* '''''Kalaquur''''' is a large satellite, nearly large enough to be a twin planet. A distant 720,000 km from Vland, Kalaquur is seldom visited. Its atmosphere - rich with sulfur compounds - is poisonous, and the only local settlement is a small corporate mining colony.
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=== [[Mainworld|Mainworld Data]] ===
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This world has an axial tilt of 6.32<sup>o</sup>.
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* Vland has a rotational period of 31h 48m 18s and an orbital period of 478.72 standard days.
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** A Vlandian local day is called a ''[[Dictionary:Dran-dir|dran-dir]]'' (lit. "Day-Night") and is about 31.8 hours long.
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** A Vlandian year is called a ''[[Year|gurkula]]'' and is 360 [[Dictionary:Dran-dir|dran-dir]] in length.
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* It has three natural satellites.
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* Vland is a warm world whose equatorial temperatures often reach 40°C or higher, and whose poles rarely drop below -35°C. As a result, most cities are located along coastal stretches in order to take advantage of the cooler ocean breezes.
  
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=== Mainworld Data ===
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==== [[Planetary Size|Mainworld Size]] (S) ====
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] has an axial tilt of 6.32<sup>o</sup>.
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{{WorldSize|name= Vland|Size= 9}}
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] has a diameter of 14,850 km and a mass of 1.45 M<sub>⊕</sub>. 
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* This world has an average density of 1.02 D<sub>⊕</sub>, producing a surface gravity of 1.15g and a surface atmospheric pressure of 1.00 atm.   
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] has an average density of 1.02 D<sub>⊕</sub>, producing a surface gravity of 1.15g and a surface atmospheric pressure of 1.00 atm.   
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* It has a diameter of 14,850 km and a mass of 1.45 M<sub>⊕</sub>.   
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] has a rotational period of 31h 48m 18s and an orbital period of 478.72 standard days.
 
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:* ''A '''Vlandian Local Day''' is called a "'''Drandir'''" (lit. "Day-Night") and is about 31.8 hours long.''
 
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:* ''A '''Vlandian Year''' is called a "'''Gurkula'''" and is 360 drandir in length.''
 
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] is also orbited by three natural satellites. The combined illumination provided by these three moons make dark nights virtually unknown. When all three moons are full, the nigh time light level makes outdoor reading possible without artificial aid.
 
  
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[[Vland (world)|Vland]] is a warm world whose equatorial temperatures often reach 40<sup>o</sup>C or higher, and whose poles rarely drop below -35<sup>o</sup>C.  As a result, most cities are located along coastal stretches in order to take advantage of the cooler ocean breezes. 
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==== [[Atmosphere|Mainworld Atmosphere]] (A) ====
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{{WorldAtmo|name= Vland|Atmosphere= 6}}
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==== [[Hydrosphere|Mainworld Hydrosphere]] (H) ====
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{{WorldHydro|name= Vland|Hydrosphere= 7}}
  
 
==== Mainworld Geography & Topography ====
 
==== Mainworld Geography & Topography ====
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* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] has two large continents and five smaller ones, in addition to many large islands and archipelagoes.
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:* '''''Khii Eshkhima''''' (''Vil. "Land of the Gods' Wars"'') is the largest continent on '''Vland''', and lies mostly in '''Vland's''' southern hemisphere.  A 2300km stretch of the northwestern coastline is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains and sea cliffs known as the ''Nedapip Wall''. Southeast of this barrier lies the ''Siigiizuni River'' (''Vil. "River of Heroes"''), which runs through ''Kuragan's Jungle''.  The western part of the continent is dominated by ''The Edamar'', or inland ''"Sea of Fables"'', near which at an oasis by the source of the ''Siigiizuni River'' is the ''[[Heroes of Vland Planetary Monument]]'', which was constructed along its banks.  Over half of the continent's interior is dominated by the steppeland known as the ''Dikaai desert'', most of which in the modern era has been terraformed as an agricultural production region.
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Centrally held map of the world within [[Argushiigi Admegulasha Bilanidin|AAB]] [[Library Data]] records.
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::* It was on the ''Khii Eshkhima'' continent thousands of years ago that the [[Ancient]] automatons engaged in most of their fighting during the [[Final War]].   
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:* The largest northern continent is named '''''Lugikad''''', and is heavily urbanized and the site of [[Vland (world)|Vland's]] two largest cities (the planetary capital of ''Enlugal'', and ''Ishimaga'', the location of the renowned [[Argushiigi Admegulasha Bilanidin|Encyclopedia]]), as well as two [[downport]]s. The continent is dominated by the ''Ashkige mountain range'' which divides the eastern half of the continent from the west.  The Degar (''Vil. "Grey"'') River has its source on the ''Ashkige'', flowing into the sea at the site of the city of ''Ishimaga''.  
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[[File:Vland World Map.jpg|500 px]] <br> ''<small>(Canon map provided by Megatraveller Alien Vol 1 - Vilani & Vargr)</small>''.
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::* '''''Enlugal''''' is the site of the Imperial Palace of the old [[Ziru Sirka]], now maintained as a museum of the [[Ziru Sirka|Old Vilani Imperium]]. Next to the Imperial Palace and housing one of the largest assemblages of information collected in one place is the Imperial Library, the oldest library in continuous operation in all of explored space. It is primarily concerned with the history of [[Vland (world)|Vland]], its culture, and the [[Ziru Sirka]].   
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::* An isolated mountain near the ''Ashkige range'' named the ''Founder's Peak'' has a kilometer-high bas relief of the ''First Triumvirate'' who founded the original [[Ziru Sirka]].  The tallest figure of the carving holds five stars in his left hand while two other figures flank him holding up his arms with their own outstretched hands.   
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This world has two large continents and five smaller ones, in addition to many large islands and archipelagos. Its oceans are referred to as ''[[Dictionary:Ar|Ar]]'', or "Vast Waters".
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::* '''''Lugikad''''' is the original home of the [[Vilani]] race.   
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:* The circumpolar southern continent of '''Vland''' is named '''''Shudushkir'''''.  '''''Shudushkir''''' is the only landmass on [[Vland (world)|Vland]] that receives any significant snowfall.  Habitation is found primarily on a peninsula that extends into more northerly latitudes.
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* '''Khii Eshkhima''' (''Vil. "Land of the Gods' Wars"'') is the largest continent on Vland, and lies mostly in Vland's southern hemisphere.  A 2300km stretch of the northwestern coastline is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains and sea cliffs known as the ''Nedapip Wall''. Southeast of this barrier lies the ''Siigiizuni River'' (''Vil. "River of Heroes"''), which runs through ''Kuragan's Jungle''.  The western part of the continent is dominated by ''The Edamar'', or inland ''"Sea of Fables"'', near which at an oasis by the source of the ''Siigiizuni River'' is the ''[[Heroes of Vland Planetary Monument]]'', which was constructed along its banks.  Over half of the continent's interior is dominated by the steppeland known as the ''Dikaai desert'', most of which in the modern era has been terraformed as an agricultural production region.
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:* The continent of '''''Alashad''''' is the farthest northern-reaching continent.  The northern parts of the continent are barren, cool desert-land, while the southern parts have a large number of parks and residential areas dedicated to vacationers.   
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** It was on the Khii Eshkhima continent thousands of years ago that the [[Ancient]] automatons engaged in most of their fighting during the [[Final War]].   
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:* The continent of  '''''Ushirud Kiigi''''' straddles '''Vland's''' equator.  '''''Ushirud Kiigi's''''' single large city, ''Arugis'', is surrounded by privately-owned middle-class residences.   
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:* '''''Admegun Lasha''''' (''Vil. "Land of the Sky"'') is a wilderness continent dominated by mountains, hilly forested uplands, and rugged coasts.  It is a favorite destination for vacationers and off-worlders seeking outdoor recreational activities.  The ''Admegun Rangers'' and ''Admegun Flotilla'' of the [[Vilani]] [[Wet Navy]] patrol the interior and coastal region.   
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* The largest northern continent is named '''Lugikad''', and is heavily urbanized and the site of Vland's two largest cities (the planetary capital of ''Enlugal'', and ''[[Ishimaga]]'', the location of the renowned [[Argushiigi Admegulasha Bilanidin|Encyclopedia]]), as well as two [[downport]]s. The continent is dominated by the ''Ashkige mountain range'' which divides the eastern half of the continent from the west.  The Degar (''Vil. "Grey"'') River has its source on the ''Ashkige'', flowing into the sea at the site of the city of ''[[Ishimaga]]''.
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:* '''''Irka Ir''''' is half desert and is '''Vland's''' smallest continent. Lying far south of [[Vland (world)|Vland's]] equator, it sports a much more temperate climate than much of the rest of the planet.  The continent has two major urban centers surrounded by a sizeable region of semi-urban dwellings.
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** Enlugal is the site of the Imperial Palace of the old ''[[Ziru Sirka]]'', now maintained as a museum of the [[Ziru Sirka|Old Vilani Imperium]]. Next to the Imperial Palace and housing one of the largest assemblages of information collected in one place is the Imperial Library, the oldest library in continuous operation in all of explored space. It is primarily concerned with the history of Vland, its culture, and the ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]''.   
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** An isolated mountain near the ''Ashkige range'' named the ''Founder's Peak'' has a kilometer-high bas relief of the ''First Triumvirate'' who founded the original ''[[Ziru Sirka]]''.  The tallest figure of the carving holds five stars in his left hand while two other figures flank him holding up his arms with their own outstretched hands.   
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** Lugikad is the original home of the [[Vilani]] race.   
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* The circumpolar southern continent of Vland is named '''Shudushkir'''.  Shudushkir is the only landmass on Vland that receives any significant snowfall.  Habitation is found primarily on a peninsula that extends into more northerly latitudes.
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* The continent of '''Alashad''' is the farthest northern-reaching continent.  The northern parts of the continent are barren, cool desert-land, while the southern parts have a large number of parks and residential areas dedicated to vacationers.   
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* The continent of  '''Ushirud Kiigi''' straddles Vland's equator.  Ushirud Kiigi's single large city, ''Arugis'', is surrounded by privately-owned middle-class residences.   
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** '''[[Dictionary:Admegun Lasha|Admegun Lasha]]''' (''Vil. "Land of the Sky"'') is a wilderness continent dominated by mountains, hilly forested uplands, and rugged coasts.  It is a favorite destination for vacationers and off-worlders seeking outdoor recreational activities.  The ''Admegun Rangers'' and ''Admegun Flotilla'' of the [[Vilani]] [[Wet Navy]] patrol the interior and coastal region.   
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* '''Irka Ir''' is half desert and is Vland's smallest continent. Lying far south of Vland's equator, it sports a much more temperate climate than much of the rest of the planet.  The continent has two major urban centers surrounded by a sizeable region of semi-urban dwellings.
  
 
=== Native Lifeforms ===
 
=== Native Lifeforms ===
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No information yet available.  
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Abundant, diverse [[Lifeform|native life]] fills every available ecological niche. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.
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Native organisms include:
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* ''[[Argu]]''
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* ''[[Ashurgarsh]]''
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* ''[[Ashushum]]'': A serpent-like animal, one of the earliest domesticated creatures on Vland, farmed in vast numbers for meat and leather.
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* ''Balaanii'': A large riding animal.
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* ''Chiilar '': An arachnid-form creature. Races like the [[Brinn]] and [[Graytch]] are perceived by Vilani as ''chiilar''-like.
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* ''Garu'': A small, slow creature.
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* ''Ilaku'': The Vland equivalent to moles, only smaller. [[Talpaku]] are perceived by Vilani as ''ilaku''-like; the translated name of the race is a blend of Terran and Vilani terms (''talpa'' and ''ilaku'').
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* ''Kagerushum'': A small but decorative creature found in the tropical regions, ecologically equivalent to a flamingo.
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* ''[[Kankurur]]'': An avian, raptorial creature.
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* ''Khemaneri'': The largest land animals on Vland.
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* ''Lariikahi'': A species of flying insectivore.
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* ''Likuurka'': A carnivore filling a Pouncer ecological niche.
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* ''Yunii'': The Vland equivalent to Terran jellyfish.
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Other common organisms include the following:
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* Extensive populations of [[Hoplite]]s, large, heavily armored grazing creatures, inhabit plains and steppe terrain on Vland. The actual [[homeworld]] of the [[Hoplite]] is uncertain.
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* The ''[[Ramumis]]'' is possibly native to Vland, though this is unclear.
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* The ''shuulamane'', a rodent-like creature, is native to [[Khula (Vl 1919) (world)|Khula]], but was introduced to Vland so long ago that most assume it is a native creature.
  
 
=== Native Sophont ([[NIL]]): [[Vilani]] ===
 
=== Native Sophont ([[NIL]]): [[Vilani]] ===
 
The [[Vilani]] people, a [[major race]] of [[Humaniti]] originated here and Vland is their [[homeworld]].
 
The [[Vilani]] people, a [[major race]] of [[Humaniti]] originated here and Vland is their [[homeworld]].
  
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=== Point of Interest: [[Ancients]] [[Final War]] Location ===
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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'''Vland''' is a high-population {{Imperial}} world and [[Capital|sector capital]], in [[Vland Subsector]] of [[Vland Sector]]. 
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It is widely believed that one of the battles of the [[Ancients]] [[Final War]] was fought on this planet.
 
It is widely believed that one of the battles of the [[Ancients]] [[Final War]] was fought on this planet.
 
* Treasure seekers often search for [[artifact]]s left over from those battles, any of which might contain incredible [[technologies]] and untold riches.
 
* Treasure seekers often search for [[artifact]]s left over from those battles, any of which might contain incredible [[technologies]] and untold riches.
  
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== History & Background / Dossier ==
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It is the location of a major {{Imperial}} [[Data Repository]]. It is a vast treasure trove of secrets and sensitive data.
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'''Vland''' is a high-population {{Imperial}} world and sector capital, in [[Vland Subsector]] of [[Vland Sector]].
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* The site is heavily guarded. Access to the information it contains is carefully controlled.  
  
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=== Imperial High (Landed) Nobility ===
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It is the location of the main campus of the [[University of Kasiiga]].
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{{Imperial Nobility|name= Vland|Noble=BEFG}}
 
  
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=== World Starport ===
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[[File: Computer-CT-Liz-Danforth-Traveller-Book-pg-70 19-August-2019b.jpg|400 px]]
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{{Starport|name= Vland|Starport=A}}
 
  
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=== World Technology Level ===
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=== World Starport (St) ===
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{{WorldTech|name= Vland|WorldTech=F}}
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{{Starport|name= Vland|Starport= A}}
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* The world is host to an {{Imperial}} [[Naval Base]].
  
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=== World Government ===
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=== World Population (P) ===
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{{WorldGov|name= Vland|Government=9}}
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{{WorldPop|name= Vland|multiplier= 3|Population= A}}
  
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==== World Military ====
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==== Urbanization ====
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No information yet available.  
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* Important cities include Enlugal, the capital, and [[Ishimaga]], both located on the continent of Lugikad.
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* Vilani cities are planned under the assumption that most transport traffic will be communal rather than private. Typically, only high-ranking manager or executive-class citizens will own their own ground cars or air/rafts.
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* Vilani buildings are almost always square or rectangular, which means that when combined with a city's radial layout, there are innumerable triangular bits of land left over. This is deliberate; the leftover space is used for parks and other public facilities.
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* One of the few outstanding features of Vilani architecture is its emphasis on ease of communication. Vilani buildings are specially designed with group interaction in mind. Meeting rooms form an integral part of every building.
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=== World Technology Level (T) ===
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{{WorldTech|name= Vland|WorldTech= F}}
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=== World Government (G) ===
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{{WorldGov|name= Vland|Government= 9}}
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=== World Law (L) ===
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{{WorldLaw|name= Vland|Law= A}}
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* The civil police are the ''[[Mashkim]]''.
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=== Imperial High & Landed Nobility ===
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{{Imperial Nobility|name= Vland|Noble= BEFG}}
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: ''See [[Nobles of Vland]]
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:* ''Vland is the center of the Subsector Government.''
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:* ''Vland is the center of the Vland Sector Government.''
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:* ''Vland is the center of the Vland Domain Government.''
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=== Trade Data ===
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* Importance:    3 (ordinary)
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* Vland is the corporate headquarters for the [[megacorporation]] ''[[Zirunkariish]]''.
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* Vland is the corporate headquarters for the shipping line of ''[[Khugishu Bilanidin]]'', but most of the line's activities run through Vland's moon [[Gashema (world)|Gashema]].
  
 
=== World Economy ===
 
=== World Economy ===
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* Vland is the corporate headquarters for the [[megacorporation]] [[Zirunkariish]].
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* Resources:      D (very abundant)
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* Vland is the corporate headquarters for the shipping lines of [[Khugishu Bilanidin]], but most of the lines activities runs through [[Gashema (world)|Gashema]]. 
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* Labor:          9 (billions)
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* Infrastructure: F (very comprehensive)
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* Efficiency:    +5 (very advanced)
  
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==== Trade Data ====
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=== World Culture ===
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No information yet available.
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* Heterogenity: C (fragmented)
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* Acceptance:  D (very xenophilic)
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* Strangeness:  7 (confusing)
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* Symbols:      H (incomprehensibly abstract)
  
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=== World Demographics ===
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==== [[Language]]s ====
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No information yet available.
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* [[Anglic]]
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* [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]]
  
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=== World Culture ===
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==== World Timeline ====
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No information yet available.  
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[[Image:Ziru Sirka (-2422).png|right|thumb|400px]]
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Major events that have affected this world and the wider region that it lies within:
  
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=== Historical Data ===
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* [[-18000]]: [[Ancient]]s war machines active on the world finally run down.
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No information yet available.  
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* [[-10004]]: the [[Vilani]] space exploration program begins, using ships with [[NAFAL|sublight drives]].
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* [[-9893]]: the [[Vilani]] establish scientific bases throughout [[Vland (system)|their system]].
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* [[-9394]]: the [[Vilani]] begin launching colony missions to other stars and worlds.
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* [[-9310]]: the [[Vilani]] discover intelligent lifeforms on other worlds.
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** [[First Contact]] between the [[Tahavi]] and [[Vilani]].
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* [[-9303]]: the [[Vilani]] discover [[Minor Human Race|other humans]].
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* [[-9235]]: the [[Vilani]] discover the J-1 [[Jump Drive]].
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* [[-5400]] to [[-4045]]: the [[Consolidation Wars]].
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* [[-5230]]: the Vilani discover the J-2 [[Jump Drive]].
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] settles and improves worlds across the region.
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* [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: the [[Interstellar Wars]].
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* [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: the [[Rule of Man]] administers the worlds of the region.
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* [[-1776]] to [[0]]: the [[Long Night]]. There is widespread regression within the area and some worlds [[Barren World|become barren]].
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
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* [[300]]-[[420]]: the [[First Survey]] charts the system.
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* [[604]] to [[622]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Civil War]]. The region suffers disruption and widespread economic issues.
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* [[624]]: the [[Express Boat Network]] is established, facilitating communications, trade, and economic growth within the area.
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] charts the system.
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* [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the system becomes widely available.
  
 
==== History-Era: Rebellion ====
 
==== History-Era: Rebellion ====
 
Vland is the capital of the so-called [[Restored Vilani Empire]].
 
Vland is the capital of the so-called [[Restored Vilani Empire]].
  
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== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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== References ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Detail}}
 
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{CT}} [[Secret of the Ancients]] in Article: "Library Data"
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Secret of the Ancients |page= TBD  |version=Classic Traveller |article= Library Data}}
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|S2= {{MT}} [[Alien - Vilani & Vargr]] in Articles: "Vland: The Vilani Homeworld" and "Vilani Referee's Section"
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Latest revision as of 15:55, 19 August 2025

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Vland/Vland (Vland 1717)
Milieu 0
B967344-A
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size9 Large (14,400 km, 1.03g - 1.33g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population3 Low (2 thousand)
Government4 Representative Democracy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
Classic Era (1116)
A967A9A-F
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size9 Large (14,400 km, 1.03g - 1.33g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
PopulationA High (30 billion)
Government9 Impersonal Bureaucracy
LawA Extreme Law (no weapons)
Tech LevelF High Stellar (anagathics)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F8 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 0
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Jump map from Travellermap.com [1]

Vland is a high-population world with a billion or more sophonts in population size.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)[edit]

Stellar Data[edit]

Vland has a solitary primary star.

Vland has a solitary primary star.
Urakkalan
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F8 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.18 6050 - 6180 1.78479
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0114 0.1108 1.24 - 2.17 1.14 11.4
Orbit #  * 0 4 3 7
Remarks See ''Urakkalan'' for additional data.

The sky from Vland has two notable stars, Deneb (to spinward and visible during daylight hours) at magnitude -4.7, and Antares (to trailing) at magnitude -1.6.

System Data[edit]

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

The mainworld.

  • This world is orbited by three natural satellites: innermost Irukka, well-colonized Gashema, and large, distant Kalaguur. The combined illumination provided by these three moons make dark nights virtually unknown. When all three moons are full, the night time light level makes outdoor reading possible without artificial aid.
    • Irukka is barren ball of rock orbiting roughly 170,000 km from Vland. A small corporate mining and fuelling station is maintained here, along with a government-operated weather surveillance post. The latter installation coordinates information from thousands of weather satellites circling Vland in geostationary orbits.
    • Gashema is marginally habitable with its thin atmosphere and significant amount of free water. Orbiting Vland at a distance 550,000 km, Gashema supports a thriving colony, a psychohistorical research station, and a military base -- the operational headquarters of Vland COACC.
    • Kalaquur is a large satellite, nearly large enough to be a twin planet. A distant 720,000 km from Vland, Kalaquur is seldom visited. Its atmosphere -- rich with sulfur compounds -- is poisonous, and the only local settlement is a small corporate mining colony.
  • This world is also orbited by three self-sufficient geostationary space habitats that serve as both highports and industrial manufacturing centers. All inbound interstellar traffic must be cleared at one of the highports before it is allowed to proceed to a downport.

Other bodies in the system include:

Mainworld Data[edit]

This world has an axial tilt of 6.32o.

  • Vland has a rotational period of 31h 48m 18s and an orbital period of 478.72 standard days.
    • A Vlandian local day is called a dran-dir (lit. "Day-Night") and is about 31.8 hours long.
    • A Vlandian year is called a gurkula and is 360 dran-dir in length.
  • It has three natural satellites.
  • Vland is a warm world whose equatorial temperatures often reach 40°C or higher, and whose poles rarely drop below -35°C. As a result, most cities are located along coastal stretches in order to take advantage of the cooler ocean breezes.

Mainworld Size (S)[edit]

Vland 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.

  • This world has an average density of 1.02 D⊕, producing a surface gravity of 1.15g and a surface atmospheric pressure of 1.00 atm.
  • It has a diameter of 14,850 km and a mass of 1.45 M⊕.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)[edit]

Vland 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)[edit]

Vland has 65-75% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has significant large liquid bodies. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Mainworld Geography & Topography[edit]

Centrally held map of the world within AAB Library Data records.

Vland World Map.jpg
(Canon map provided by Megatraveller Alien Vol 1 - Vilani & Vargr).

This world has two large continents and five smaller ones, in addition to many large islands and archipelagos. Its oceans are referred to as Ar, or "Vast Waters".

  • Khii Eshkhima (Vil. "Land of the Gods' Wars") is the largest continent on Vland, and lies mostly in Vland's southern hemisphere. A 2300km stretch of the northwestern coastline is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains and sea cliffs known as the Nedapip Wall. Southeast of this barrier lies the Siigiizuni River (Vil. "River of Heroes"), which runs through Kuragan's Jungle. The western part of the continent is dominated by The Edamar, or inland "Sea of Fables", near which at an oasis by the source of the Siigiizuni River is the Heroes of Vland Planetary Monument, which was constructed along its banks. Over half of the continent's interior is dominated by the steppeland known as the Dikaai desert, most of which in the modern era has been terraformed as an agricultural production region.
    • It was on the Khii Eshkhima continent thousands of years ago that the Ancient automatons engaged in most of their fighting during the Final War.
  • The largest northern continent is named Lugikad, and is heavily urbanized and the site of Vland's two largest cities (the planetary capital of Enlugal, and Ishimaga, the location of the renowned Encyclopedia), as well as two downports. The continent is dominated by the Ashkige mountain range which divides the eastern half of the continent from the west. The Degar (Vil. "Grey") River has its source on the Ashkige, flowing into the sea at the site of the city of Ishimaga.
    • Enlugal is the site of the Imperial Palace of the old Ziru Sirka, now maintained as a museum of the Old Vilani Imperium. Next to the Imperial Palace and housing one of the largest assemblages of information collected in one place is the Imperial Library, the oldest library in continuous operation in all of explored space. It is primarily concerned with the history of Vland, its culture, and the Ziru Sirka.
    • An isolated mountain near the Ashkige range named the Founder's Peak has a kilometer-high bas relief of the First Triumvirate who founded the original Ziru Sirka. The tallest figure of the carving holds five stars in his left hand while two other figures flank him holding up his arms with their own outstretched hands.
    • Lugikad is the original home of the Vilani race.
  • The circumpolar southern continent of Vland is named Shudushkir. Shudushkir is the only landmass on Vland that receives any significant snowfall. Habitation is found primarily on a peninsula that extends into more northerly latitudes.
  • The continent of Alashad is the farthest northern-reaching continent. The northern parts of the continent are barren, cool desert-land, while the southern parts have a large number of parks and residential areas dedicated to vacationers.
  • The continent of Ushirud Kiigi straddles Vland's equator. Ushirud Kiigi's single large city, Arugis, is surrounded by privately-owned middle-class residences.
    • Admegun Lasha (Vil. "Land of the Sky") is a wilderness continent dominated by mountains, hilly forested uplands, and rugged coasts. It is a favorite destination for vacationers and off-worlders seeking outdoor recreational activities. The Admegun Rangers and Admegun Flotilla of the Vilani Wet Navy patrol the interior and coastal region.
  • Irka Ir is half desert and is Vland's smallest continent. Lying far south of Vland's equator, it sports a much more temperate climate than much of the rest of the planet. The continent has two major urban centers surrounded by a sizeable region of semi-urban dwellings.

Native Lifeforms[edit]

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

Native organisms include:

  • Argu
  • Ashurgarsh
  • Ashushum: A serpent-like animal, one of the earliest domesticated creatures on Vland, farmed in vast numbers for meat and leather.
  • Balaanii: A large riding animal.
  • Chiilar : An arachnid-form creature. Races like the Brinn and Graytch are perceived by Vilani as chiilar-like.
  • Garu: A small, slow creature.
  • Ilaku: The Vland equivalent to moles, only smaller. Talpaku are perceived by Vilani as ilaku-like; the translated name of the race is a blend of Terran and Vilani terms (talpa and ilaku).
  • Kagerushum: A small but decorative creature found in the tropical regions, ecologically equivalent to a flamingo.
  • Kankurur: An avian, raptorial creature.
  • Khemaneri: The largest land animals on Vland.
  • Lariikahi: A species of flying insectivore.
  • Likuurka: A carnivore filling a Pouncer ecological niche.
  • Yunii: The Vland equivalent to Terran jellyfish.

Other common organisms include the following:

  • Extensive populations of Hoplites, large, heavily armored grazing creatures, inhabit plains and steppe terrain on Vland. The actual homeworld of the Hoplite is uncertain.
  • The Ramumis is possibly native to Vland, though this is unclear.
  • The shuulamane, a rodent-like creature, is native to Khula, but was introduced to Vland so long ago that most assume it is a native creature.

Native Sophont (NIL): Vilani[edit]

The Vilani people, a major race of Humaniti originated here and Vland is their homeworld.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Vland is a high-population Imperial world and sector capital, in Vland Subsector of Vland Sector.

It is widely believed that one of the battles of the Ancients Final War was fought on this planet.

  • Treasure seekers often search for artifacts left over from those battles, any of which might contain incredible technologies and untold riches.

It is the location of a major Imperial Data Repository. It is a vast treasure trove of secrets and sensitive data.

  • The site is heavily guarded. Access to the information it contains is carefully controlled.

It is the location of the main campus of the University of Kasiiga.

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World Starport (St)[edit]

Vland 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)[edit]

Vland has a population of 30,000,000,000 sophonts (tens of billions).

Urbanization[edit]

  • Important cities include Enlugal, the capital, and Ishimaga, both located on the continent of Lugikad.
  • Vilani cities are planned under the assumption that most transport traffic will be communal rather than private. Typically, only high-ranking manager or executive-class citizens will own their own ground cars or air/rafts.
  • Vilani buildings are almost always square or rectangular, which means that when combined with a city's radial layout, there are innumerable triangular bits of land left over. This is deliberate; the leftover space is used for parks and other public facilities.
  • One of the few outstanding features of Vilani architecture is its emphasis on ease of communication. Vilani buildings are specially designed with group interaction in mind. Meeting rooms form an integral part of every building.

World Technology Level (T)[edit]

Vland possesses a Technology Level of TL–15 or TL-F in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government (G)[edit]

Vland is governed by an Impersonal Bureaucracy. The leadership of the government takes another form (democracy, dictatorship, oligarchy), but the bureaucracy dictates government policy and its execution. Government leadership is reduced to little more than figureheads and does not select the bureaucracy leadership or its members.

World Law (L)[edit]

Vland has an extreme law level which covers every area of interaction. Laws are complex, detailed, and difficult to understand. Every interaction with the government requires an Advocate. Law enforcement is omnipresent and strict. Legal proceeding can take months to years to resolve and may involve dozens of people. A few worlds with this law level may be a Red Zone and others will be an Amber Zone. All objects specifically manufactured as weapons are typically regulated or prohibited (with no exception for private residences; visiting starships are only protected so long as they stay within designated starports and approach corridors).

Imperial High & Landed Nobility[edit]

Vland, as a member world of the Third Imperium, holds the estate of an Imperial Landed Knight who acts as an Imperial representative to the world, and the fiefdoms of three members of the Imperial Landed Nobility, who oversee affairs regarding the world at an Interstellar and Imperial level.

See Nobles of Vland
  • Vland is the center of the Subsector Government.
  • Vland is the center of the Vland Sector Government.
  • Vland is the center of the Vland Domain Government.

Trade Data[edit]

  • Importance: 3 (ordinary)

World Economy[edit]

  • Resources: D (very abundant)
  • Labor: 9 (billions)
  • Infrastructure: F (very comprehensive)
  • Efficiency: +5 (very advanced)

World Culture[edit]

  • Heterogenity: C (fragmented)
  • Acceptance: D (very xenophilic)
  • Strangeness: 7 (confusing)
  • Symbols: H (incomprehensibly abstract)

Languages[edit]

World Timeline[edit]

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

History-Era: Rebellion[edit]

Vland is the capital of the so-called Restored Vilani Empire.

References[edit]

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