Coalsand (world)

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Coalsand/Anguilla (Theta Borealis 0321)
Classic Era (1116)
E100677-7
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
Size1 Small (1,600 km, 0.05g - 0.09g)
Atmosphere0 Vacuum
Hydrographics0 Desert World 0%
Population6 Moderate (6 million)
Government7 Balkanization
Law7 Moderate Law (no firearms)
Tech Level7 Pre-Stellar (electronics)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary M0 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 0

Coalsand is a non-agricultural and nonindustrial vacuum world, which warrants hazardous environment precautions.

  • Life in a vacuum requires great discipline. After all, it only takes one forgotten seal on a vacuum suit to spell death. Those who survive tend to be very methodically-minded and attentive to small detail.
  • It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.
  • It is unable to produce quality foodstuffs and must import them.
  • It has few prospects for economic development.
  • It is a Non-Aligned world dominated by human sophonts located in the Anguilla Subsector of Theta Borealis Sector.
  • This world is a "Twilight Zone World", a planet that is tidally-locked to its star. It has a hot side that permanently faces the star, a cold side that permanently faces away, and a narrow twilight zone in-between.
  • Vacuum worlds have no climate, but experience extreme differences in temperature between direct starlight and shade.


Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Coalsand has a solitary primary star.

  • It is a red main sequence.

Solitary M Type.jpg

Coalsand has a solitary primary star.
Coalsand
Solitary M Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
M0 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.57 3770 - 3850 0.13982
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0055 0.031 0.39 - 0.74 0.55 5.5
Orbit #  *  * 2 1 6
Remarks Flare Star.

System Data

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

Mainworld Data

The mainworld orbits within the star's Habitable Zone.

  • It lies within the zones colder outer H- region.
  • It receives lower levels of stellar energy.

Chart H- Region Mw.png

Mainworld Size (S)

Coalsand is a Small World between 900km and 2,400km in diameter. The world has very low gravity between 0.05G and 0.09G. The horizon will appear about 2km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Coalsand has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres which requires the use of a Vacc Suit. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Coalsand has no free-standing water or ice on the surface. Wilderness refueling isn't possible on this world. Water for the inhabitants needs to be imported and extensively recycled. These worlds are classified Desert World or a Hell World depending on their atmosphere.

Mainworld Geography and Topography

No centrally held map of the world exists within AAB Library Data records.

  • Locally, detailed maps may be available.
  • Verified updated charts are constantly sought.
  • Detailed survey data commands premium prices.

Blank World Map Gray.png
(Placeholder chart, vacuum world.)

Native Lifeforms

No native life.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)

Coalsand has a Class E Starport, a frontier quality installation with few expected amenities. There is unrefined fuel for starships and a limited variety of ship provisions. There is no shipyard of any kind, but there may be parts and technical support for doing minor services and repair. Ports of this classification generally consist of a downport.

World Demographics (P)

Coalsand has a population of 6 million.

Urbanization

No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)

Coalsand possesses a Technology Level of TL–7.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Early video and early satellite communication networks.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Early fuel cells, solar energy, and geothermal power sources.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Improved automobiles, hovercraft, and bullet trains.
    • Water: Hydrofoils and early triphibians.
    • Air: Hang gliders and supersonic jets.
    • Space: Deep space probes and interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).

World Government (G)

Coalsand has a Balkanized Government. There is no central world government. The world has several governments competing for control of the world. These may be allies, cooperating, competitors, or at war with each other.

World Military

No information yet available.

  • Each nation-state maintains its own standing army.

World Law (L)

Coalsand has a moderate law level with laws covering many areas of government and interaction. These laws are simple enough that most people can act as their own advocate, though for serious issues a professional is recommended. Law enforcement officials will be present, but not in great numbers. All firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy

  • Resources: 8 (moderate)
  • Labor: 5 (tens of thousands)
  • Infrastructure: 1 (extremely limited)
  • Efficiency: -3 (poor)

Trade Data

  • Importance: -3 (very unimportant)

World Culture

  • Homogeneity: 6 (harmonious)
  • Acceptance: 3 (xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 5 (distinct)
  • Symbols: 7 (somewhat concrete)

World Timeline

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