Double World

Double World is a mainworld composed of two or more planets. While more than two worlds are possible, it is very a very rare occurrence.

• Also known as a Binary World or Double Planet.
• Main World (MW) designation.
• Planet or world type.

Description / Specifications

These worlds are often located in a circumbinary orbit. Different astrographers have been known to use a variety of terminology for these worlds.

The two worlds have a similar mass and orbit a barycenter located somewhere between them.

• The mainworld can be the primary world of the pair, with a large close satellite.
• The mainworld can be the satellite of a larger primary world.

Probably Planetary Orbit & Climate

No information yet available.

History & Background / Dossier

The chance of two planets of comparable size in a 1:1 relationship or close to, that also develop at similar rates is extremely rare, but it has been known to occur.

• Add Rocheworlds.

World Listing

10 of 10 World articles in Double World

Aiahoih  •  Chtiensfabr  •  Coroskor  •  Nevah  •  Olral  •  Ostreph  •  Pwica  •  Qokeru  •  Stuart (Tn 3129)  •  Zie'be  •  

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References & Contributors / Sources

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• Marc Miller. Worlds and Adventures (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), .Marc Miller, Robert Eaglestone, Don McKinney. Worlds and Adventures (Far Future Enterprises, 2019), .
• Marc Miller. Scouts (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), .
• T5: Core rules
• External Link: Beowolf's Libary Data Website ^{dead link}
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science