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{{World summary |name= Velpare |trade=Ag Ri Cp}}
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{{World summary |name= Velpare |trade=Ag Ri}}
 
{{World summary ImDc|sector= Core |subsector=Cemplas}}
 
{{World summary ImDc|sector= Core |subsector=Cemplas}}
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* This world was known as ''Aggaa Irpu'' during the [[Long Night]].  
* Known as ''Aggaa Irpu'' during the [[Long Night]].  
 
  
 
== Description (Planetology) ==
 
== Description (Planetology) ==
 
 
Velpare is a key stop along the [[Sylean Main]], linking the Keplo and Vvrin Clusters.
 
Velpare is a key stop along the [[Sylean Main]], linking the Keplo and Vvrin Clusters.
 
 
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
A rich, agricultural world in [[Cemplas Subsector]] of the [[Core Sector]].
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[[Velpare (world)|Velpare]] is a member of the Imperium, and serves as the Subsector Capital. The Count of Frethe, an influential noble in the [[Moot]], holding thousands of proxy votes, hails from here.
* [[Velpare (world)|Velpare]] is a member of the Imperium, and serves as the Subsector Capital. The Count of Frethe, an influential noble in the [[Moot]], holding thousands of proxy votes, hails from here.
 
* The system has both a [[Naval Base]] and a [[Scout Base]].
 
 
* The [[Scout Base|scout base]] in the system is small, but is an important node in the [[Express Boat|Xboat]] network, overseeing operations in a five-parsec radius.
 
* The [[Scout Base|scout base]] in the system is small, but is an important node in the [[Express Boat|Xboat]] network, overseeing operations in a five-parsec radius.
  
Velpare is and was known throughout [[Core Sector]] for its fine cuisine. The chefs of the world cook up a variety of delicacies, all prepared from the native plant and animal life. One spice in particular, the [[Varinte]] plant, is highly prized for its sweet, pungent flavor, and can be bought as far away as {{WorldS|Vland|Vland|1717}}.
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Pre-Third Imperium, the [[Battle of Velpare]] was fought here.
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Velpare has long been known throughout [[Core Sector]] for its fine cuisine. The chefs of the world cook up a variety of delicacies, all prepared from the native plant and animal life. One spice in particular, the [[Varinte]] plant, is highly prized for its sweet, pungent flavor, and can be bought as far away as {{WorldS|Vland|Vland|1717}}.
  
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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|S1= Periodical: {{CT}}  {{TDref|10}}

Revision as of 20:19, 9 July 2024

Velpare/Cemplas (Core 1623)
Milieu 0
A567122-7
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population1 Low (80)
Government2 Participating Democracy
Law2 Low Law (no energy weapons)
Tech Level7 Pre-Stellar (electronics)
Classic Era (1116)
A567734-A
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere6 Standard
Hydrographics7 Wet World 70%
Population7 Moderate (40 million)
Government3 Self-Perpetuating Oligarchy
Law4 Moderate Law (no light assault weapons)
Tech LevelA Early Stellar (jump drive)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K4 V
Planetoid Belts 2
Gas Giants 4

Velpare is a rich, agricultural world with improving living conditions due to a bustling agro-economy.

Description (Planetology)

Velpare is a key stop along the Sylean Main, linking the Keplo and Vvrin Clusters.

Velpare has a solitary primary star.
Auroralari
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

History & Background (Dossier)

Velpare is a member of the Imperium, and serves as the Subsector Capital. The Count of Frethe, an influential noble in the Moot, holding thousands of proxy votes, hails from here.

  • The scout base in the system is small, but is an important node in the Xboat network, overseeing operations in a five-parsec radius.

Pre-Third Imperium, the Battle of Velpare was fought here.

Velpare has long been known throughout Core Sector for its fine cuisine. The chefs of the world cook up a variety of delicacies, all prepared from the native plant and animal life. One spice in particular, the Varinte plant, is highly prized for its sweet, pungent flavor, and can be bought as far away as Vland (Vland 1717).

References & Contributors / Sources

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