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A non-industrial {{Imperial}} world located in the [[Rhylanor Subsector]] of the {{Sm}}. | A non-industrial {{Imperial}} world located in the [[Rhylanor Subsector]] of the {{Sm}}. | ||
| − | A brief summary would describe the Risek system as a | + | A brief summary would describe the Risek system as a small, chilly, rock-and-ice ball with a booming interstellar "pass through" trade market. |
| − | This system is governed by an Imperial Baron. | + | The small population of this world largely live in orbital space arcologies, each of which maintains it own system of government and is in "coopitition" with the others. There are a total of 5 large arcologies: Risek-Central, Spinward-1, Spinward-2, Trailing and Alexandria. Each system maintains a downport of various sizes and abilities on the planet itself, and is associated with a handful of "shallow" arcologies. The orbital arcologies maintain an effective defensive capability in and of themselves, and typically have 2-4 lightly armed SDCs for "emergencies". The SDC armament is closely monitored by the Naval authorities. |
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| + | The planet itself is less than inviting. It has light gravity (.37g) and a very thin, tainted atmosphere that requires a combination mask-respirator. Equatorial temperatures average 10oC, rising to 20oC in the summer and diving to -10oC in the winter. Axial tilt is 20 degrees. Most of the planetary water is locked in the polar ice caps. Weather, such as it is, includes constant high winds, with thin precipitation on occasion. Geologically, it is an old world with broad plateaus and few mountains. The high plains are hard-pan desert. | ||
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| + | Economically, the planet has been mined extensively for lead and other heavy metal deposits in deep mines. Many of the ancient, shallower mines have been consolidated into underground arcologies. These "shallow" arcologies have living quarters with augmented gravity areas, though the reliability, and the settings, of the systems vary. | ||
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| + | Socially, the peoples of the Risek system are balkanized. Each arcology, whether orbital or "shallow", has it's own distinct cultural flavour and strong group identity. Since the groups are separated by hundreds of kilometers or by hard vacuum, there is little fear of military aggression, but there is a strong sense of competition in the inter-arcology sports system. Visiting merchants from other arcologies and even the occasional tourist are also treated with suspicion. All arcologies have strict weapons restrictions. | ||
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| + | In the "shallow" arcologies, agoraphobia has been a common mental illness in some sections. The surface is rarely visited by the citizenry, excepting organized youth groups and individualists. Those people raised on the planet have a love-hate relationship with the orbital arcologies. While fascinated by the idea of going into orbit, most will not accept a ride up, preferring to remain "inside". | ||
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| + | The orbital citizenry typically considers itself cosmopolitan, having frequent contact with visitors passing through the system. However, there is an expectation of "loyalty". If a merchant enters the system and does business at Risek-Central, that fact will be noted. It will also not be taken lightly, if the merchant decides to dock at Alexandria the next trip in. | ||
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| + | This system is governed by an Imperial Baron, who maintains an official residence at the local Naval base, and minor residences on each of the arcologies and the planet. | ||
Strategically, it underpins the defenses of the Aramis and Regina systems. As such, '''Risek''' has a full, and well-equipped [[Naval Base]]. | Strategically, it underpins the defenses of the Aramis and Regina systems. As such, '''Risek''' has a full, and well-equipped [[Naval Base]]. | ||
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|S1=[[The Spinward Marches Campaign]] | |S1=[[The Spinward Marches Campaign]] | ||
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| Classic Era (1116) | A325579-A
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A non-industrial Imperial world located in the Rhylanor Subsector of the Spinward Marches.
A brief summary would describe the Risek system as a small, chilly, rock-and-ice ball with a booming interstellar "pass through" trade market.
The small population of this world largely live in orbital space arcologies, each of which maintains it own system of government and is in "coopitition" with the others. There are a total of 5 large arcologies: Risek-Central, Spinward-1, Spinward-2, Trailing and Alexandria. Each system maintains a downport of various sizes and abilities on the planet itself, and is associated with a handful of "shallow" arcologies. The orbital arcologies maintain an effective defensive capability in and of themselves, and typically have 2-4 lightly armed SDCs for "emergencies". The SDC armament is closely monitored by the Naval authorities.
The planet itself is less than inviting. It has light gravity (.37g) and a very thin, tainted atmosphere that requires a combination mask-respirator. Equatorial temperatures average 10oC, rising to 20oC in the summer and diving to -10oC in the winter. Axial tilt is 20 degrees. Most of the planetary water is locked in the polar ice caps. Weather, such as it is, includes constant high winds, with thin precipitation on occasion. Geologically, it is an old world with broad plateaus and few mountains. The high plains are hard-pan desert.
Economically, the planet has been mined extensively for lead and other heavy metal deposits in deep mines. Many of the ancient, shallower mines have been consolidated into underground arcologies. These "shallow" arcologies have living quarters with augmented gravity areas, though the reliability, and the settings, of the systems vary.
Socially, the peoples of the Risek system are balkanized. Each arcology, whether orbital or "shallow", has it's own distinct cultural flavour and strong group identity. Since the groups are separated by hundreds of kilometers or by hard vacuum, there is little fear of military aggression, but there is a strong sense of competition in the inter-arcology sports system. Visiting merchants from other arcologies and even the occasional tourist are also treated with suspicion. All arcologies have strict weapons restrictions.
In the "shallow" arcologies, agoraphobia has been a common mental illness in some sections. The surface is rarely visited by the citizenry, excepting organized youth groups and individualists. Those people raised on the planet have a love-hate relationship with the orbital arcologies. While fascinated by the idea of going into orbit, most will not accept a ride up, preferring to remain "inside".
The orbital citizenry typically considers itself cosmopolitan, having frequent contact with visitors passing through the system. However, there is an expectation of "loyalty". If a merchant enters the system and does business at Risek-Central, that fact will be noted. It will also not be taken lightly, if the merchant decides to dock at Alexandria the next trip in.
This system is governed by an Imperial Baron, who maintains an official residence at the local Naval base, and minor residences on each of the arcologies and the planet.
Strategically, it underpins the defenses of the Aramis and Regina systems. As such, Risek has a full, and well-equipped Naval Base.
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com
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