Jijen (world)

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Jijen/Giostuxe (Ricenden 0601)
Classic Era (1116)
C223646-7
StarportC Routine: No Construction, Major Repair, Unrefined fuel
Size2 Small (3,200 km, 0.10g - 0.17g)
Atmosphere2 Vacuum (very thin - tainted)
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population6 Moderate (5 million)
Government4 Representative Democracy
Law6 Moderate Law (no firearms except shotguns)
Tech Level7 Pre-Stellar (electronics)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K2 V K2 V
Planetoid Belts 1
Gas Giants 1

Jijen is a poor, non-agricultural and nonindustrial world.

  • 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. Life here is drastically bleak.
  • It is a member of the Krotan Primacy in the Giostuxe Subsector of Ricenden Sector.
  • This world-system has a Naval Base, usually associated with military starships, which may be located on or off-world.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

No information yet available.

Jijen has two stars in the star system.
Jijen
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K2 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.82 4830 - 5100 0.49928
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0073 0.0586 0.7 - 1.26 0.73 7.3
Orbit #  *  * 3 2 6
Remarks
Jijen
Solitary K Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
K2 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.82 4830 - 5100 0.49928
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0073 0.0586 0.7 - 1.26 0.73 7.3
Orbit #  *  * 3 2 6
Remarks

System Data

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System Importance (Ix)

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Mainworld Data

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Mainworld Size (S)

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Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Jijen has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. The very thin pressures require a respirator or Oxygen Mask. This atmosphere also contains an unusual taint such as disease, a hazardous gas mix, pollutants, or sulfur compounds, which requires the use of a Filter Respirator Combination Mask. Some taints may require more protective equipment. TL–5 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

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Mainworld Geography & Topography

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Mainworld Map

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Native Lifeforms

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History & Background (Dossier)

This world is populated mostly by Hivers. Their proximity to the local Krotan administrative capital at Wa'abjak has been noted.

World Starport (St)

Jijen has a Class C Starport, an average quality installation which features amenities including unrefined fuel for starships, some brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing maintenance and other kinds of repair. Ports of this classification generally have only a downport, unless this is a trade port or system with an hostile environment mainworld.

World Population (P)

Jijen has a population of 5,000,000 sophonts (millions).

  • This is a Nonindustrial World, too small to support the complete chain of production of most goods from start to finish.

World Demographics

World Languages

  • Gurvin (language)
  • Hiver Sign Language
  • Krotan language
    • Krotan communicate through audible shell vibrations. With aliens, the Krotan rely on computerised translators. The planet name is representative of nouns as translated into Humanoid-suitable speech.

World Technology Level (T)

Jijen 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)

Jijen is governed by a Representative Democracy where government leadership is by representatives elected by eligible voters. What determines an eligible voter varies. The representatives determine policy, including selecting members of the bureaucracy. There can be referenda, votes by eligible voters on specific subjects.

World Military

No information yet available.

World Law (L)

Jijen has a moderate 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 except shotguns, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy (Ex)

No information yet available.

Trade Data

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Urbanization

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World Infrastructure

This world possesses TBD infrastructure.

World Culture (Cx)

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Historical Data

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World Timeline

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UWP Listing

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