Regal IV (world)

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Regal IV/Anguilla (Theta Borealis 0221)
Classic Era (1116)
EAA3631-8
StarportE Frontier - no facilities
SizeA Large (16,000 km, 1.14g - 1.48g)
AtmosphereA Exotic
Hydrographics3 Wet World 30%
Population6 Moderate (5 million)
Government3 Self-Perpetuating Oligarchy
Law1 Low Law (no explosives, poison gas)
Tech Level8 Pre-Stellar (superconductors)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary G7 V
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 0

Regal IV is a nonindustrial fluid world.

  • A fluid world has an oceanic geography consisting of heavily contaminated water or a substance such as ammonia, methane, hydrocarbons, or other exotic liquid.
  • It requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. Having to import most manufactured and high tech goods drives the price up for these items at this world.
  • It is a subject world of the Korsumug Empire located in the Anguilla Subsector of Theta Borealis Sector.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Stellar Data

Regal IV has a solitary primary star.

  • It is a yellow main sequence.
Regal IV has a solitary primary star.
Regal
Solitary G Type.jpg Type Category Mass (Sol) Temperature (K) Luminosity
G7 V Main Sequence (Dwarf) 0.95 5480 - 5550 0.83567
Unit Diameter Safe Distance Habitable Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit
AU 0.0086 0.0758 0.88 - 1.56 0.86 8.6
Orbit #  *  * 3 3 7
Remarks

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 zone's colder outer H- region.
  • It receives relatively low levels of stellar energy.

Chart Orbit HZ- Region Detailed.png

Mainworld Size (S)

Regal IV is a Big World between 15,200km and 16,800km in diameter. The world has a standard gravity between 1.1G and 1.5G. The horizon will appear about 5.7km away. Vessels with only 1G of thrust should avoid landing on this world.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Regal IV has an Exotic Atmosphere and possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of oxygen tanks. Additionally, protective suits, while not necessary, are recommended. TL–8 or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this world.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Regal IV has 25-35% of its surface covered by liquid water. It has a few small seas. Wilderness refueling is possible. Water for the inhabitants will be recycled.

Satellites

Regal IV retains a small close planetoid moon.

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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 Exotic.png
(Placeholder chart, exotic world.)

Native Lifeforms

Exotic native life occupying a few specialist ecological niches. Its metabolic functions help drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

World Starport (St)

Regal IV 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)

Regal IV has a population of 5 million.

Urbanization

No information yet available.

World Technology Level (T)

Regal IV possesses a Technology Level of TL–8.

  • Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Fiber optics, improved telephones, and satellite communication and data networks.
  • Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Improved geothermal and improved batteries.
  • Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
    • Land: Advanced automobiles.
    • Water: Triphibians and early artificial gills.
    • Air: Improved helicopters and hypersonic jets.
    • Space: Space shuttles, early space stations, and improved interplanetary spacecraft (System Craft).

World Government (G)

Regal IV is governed by Self-Perpetuating Oligarchy. A single family or small group provides the leadership and important positions in the government. These positions are inherited by member of the group or their family members. The organization may be a monarchy, with titles passed to family members, or a plutocracy where inheritance of the family fortune includes government position. Alternatively, the organization may be a more typical government apparatus, only with positions of power inherited.

World Military

No information yet available.

World Law (L)

Regal IV has a low law level. There are few laws, covering only important areas. There may be few or no law enforcement officers, the expectation is citizens will bring law breakers to the attention of the Judicial system. Legal proceedings will be fast, with few people involved. For interactions outside of the framework of the laws, cultural norms dominate. Body pistols, explosives, and poison gas are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy

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

Trade Data

  • Importance: -3 (very unimportant)

World Culture

  • Homogeneity: 2 (monolithic)
  • Acceptance: 1 (xenophobic)
  • Strangeness: 3 (very typical)
  • Symbols: 4 (concrete)

World Timeline

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