Zhang (world)

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Zhang/The Barrens (Aldebaran 0527)
Classic Era (1116)
B8545A8–B
StarportB Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size8 Large (12,800 km, 0.80g - 1.08g)
Atmosphere5 Thin
Hydrographics4 Wet World 40%
Population5 Moderate (00 thousand)
GovernmentA Charismatic Dictator
Law8 High Law (controlled blades)
Tech LevelB Average Stellar (large starships)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary F0 V F4 V
Planetoid Belts 3
Gas Giants 4
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Zhang 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.
  • It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the The Barrens (Al I) Subsector of Aldebaran Sector.


Description / Astrography & Planetology

Secondary priority system.

Zhang has two stars in the star system.
Zhang
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.61 7020 - 7220 5.2953
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0161 0.1909 2.02 - 3.48 1.61 16.1
Orbit #  * 0 5 4 8
Remarks
Zhang
Solitary F Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
F4 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 1.38 6550 - 6670 3.08729
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0143 0.1457 1.58 - 2.75 1.43 14.3
Orbit #  * 0 4 4 7
Remarks

System Data

4 Gas Giants — 3 Planetoid Belts — 4 Other Worlds

The Zhang system as a whole is relatively rich system.

Mainworld Data

The Zhang mainworld is a standard-large planet with a thin atmosphere and appreciable surface water.

Mainworld Geography & Topography

The Zhang mainworld has 3 large interconnected seas with mountain-anchored river systems. Sand deserts exist outside the humid zones.

The Capitol, Pyongzhang, is located 5km inland from a large coastal estuary near the largest sea, Beauty. The main Downport is located on a small plateau, 20 km further inland.

Mainworld Map

No information yet available.

Native Lifeforms

No information yet available.

History & Background / Dossier

No information yet available.

World Starport

Zhang has a Class B Starport, a good 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 most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Technology Level

Zhang possesses a Technology Level of TL–11 or TL-B in Hexadecimal Notation.

World Government

Zhang is governed by a Charismatic Dictatorship. Charismatic governments justify their ability to rule by simply asserting their right to rule. Charismatic dictatorships are typically young governments, coming as a recent change, and rely on the leader(s) to supply head of government.

The current planetary governor is Catherine Zhang, 3rd of her line from the founder, Jonathan Zhang. Though part of a family dynasty, Catherine Zhang nonetheless is widely revered for her intelligence, education, and general good judgement; attributes that are a hallmark of her family line.

The governor rules primarily by choosing who to appoint to important positions. The Zhangs are respected for their ability to accurately assess potential candidates for positions. As a result, the government runs very efficiently and agilely.

World Law Level

Zhang has a high law level with laws covering many areas of interactions of people, corporations, and the government. A few worlds with this law level may be Amber Zones. Any interaction with the judicial system requires an Advocate trained in the local legal system. Law enforcement is present almost everywhere, either as people or via technology. Legal proceedings can take weeks to months to resolve and involve a dozen or more people. All blade weapons and firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Military

A professional military force of 10,000 soldiers is available for handling emergencies of all stripes.

World Economy

Large and small scale agriculture is the basis for the economy, with much of the bioengineered crops being imported from Ivraie.

Trade Data

Subsistence.

World Demographics

Humaniti 100%

World Culture

No information yet available.

World Language/s

Anglic

Urbanization

No information yet available.

Historical Data

No information yet available.

World Timeline

No information yet available.

UWP Listing

B 8 5 4 5 A 8 – B

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