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|name= {{World|Grendal|Reaver's Deep|Drexilthar|2127}} | |name= {{World|Grendal|Reaver's Deep|Drexilthar|2127}} | ||
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− | + | {{World summary |name= Grendal |trade=Ri Ph}} | |
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* It is a [[Client State]] of the [[Third Imperium]] in the [[Drexilthar Subsector]] of [[Reaver's Deep Sector]] in the [[Domain of Ilelish]]. | * It is a [[Client State]] of the [[Third Imperium]] in the [[Drexilthar Subsector]] of [[Reaver's Deep Sector]] in the [[Domain of Ilelish]]. | ||
+ | * This world contains an {{Imperial}} [[Scout Base]], capable of handling [[IISS]] [[starship]]s and personnel. | ||
− | == Description == | + | == Description (Astrography & Planetology) == |
− | + | ''Remarks'': The planet is named after the world's most fearsome life form, a bipedal, sea-dwelling amphibian christened the [[Grendal]] by Abercrombie, a long time fan of the old Earth classic, Beowulf (the capital-starport complex is named Beowulf, in keeping with this tradition). The grendal lives in coastal waters (down to a pressure of 6-7 atmospheres), but can also visit the surface and walk (rather awkwardly) on land. It is a fierce and dangerous creature, massing up to 300kg and has been known to raid colonial settlements for food (stealing livestock, game, garbage, and unwary colonists indiscriminately). Primarily nocturnal in its habits, the grendal has rarely been seen for more than a few minutes at a time. Little is known about their habits or natural environment for they shun noisy undersea craft and make short work of individual divers. | |
Grendals and colonists live in an uneasy balance, the grendals occasionally raiding a settlement, the colonists shooting back as necessary, but not going out of their way to make trouble for the creatures. This has necessarily tended to make pelagic exploitation difficult and a few vocal groups have been arguing for a more aggressive campaign against the grendals so that undersea farming and mining colonies can be established. Because the land on Grendal is broken into numerous island archipelagos, a step in this direction will be needed soon, as population continues to expand. | Grendals and colonists live in an uneasy balance, the grendals occasionally raiding a settlement, the colonists shooting back as necessary, but not going out of their way to make trouble for the creatures. This has necessarily tended to make pelagic exploitation difficult and a few vocal groups have been arguing for a more aggressive campaign against the grendals so that undersea farming and mining colonies can be established. Because the land on Grendal is broken into numerous island archipelagos, a step in this direction will be needed soon, as population continues to expand. | ||
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Against this are set various groups opposed to violence against the grendals, including environmentalists, conservationists, and a small minority who are convinced that the grendals are not dumb animals at all, but actually representatives of an intelligent amphibian species with a sophisticated undersea civilization. Reports come in from time to time of grendals spotted using tools, wearing small artifacts, and so forth, but these are usually not credible - most are easily explained as the results of too much alcohol, mistaken sightings, poor visibility or coincidence. Still, suspicions that the grendals may be more than a savage nuisance are the source of considerable local speculation and interest. | Against this are set various groups opposed to violence against the grendals, including environmentalists, conservationists, and a small minority who are convinced that the grendals are not dumb animals at all, but actually representatives of an intelligent amphibian species with a sophisticated undersea civilization. Reports come in from time to time of grendals spotted using tools, wearing small artifacts, and so forth, but these are usually not credible - most are easily explained as the results of too much alcohol, mistaken sightings, poor visibility or coincidence. Still, suspicions that the grendals may be more than a savage nuisance are the source of considerable local speculation and interest. | ||
− | The Scout base on Grendal is on an island near Beowulf Down starport leased to the IISS under a client planet agreement. The base is small, with a staff of less than 50, but the staff xenologist is fascinated by the grendal question and has been agitating for funds and personnel to mount a proper study of the beasts. | + | The Scout base on Grendal is on an island near Beowulf Down starport leased to the IISS under a client planet agreement. The base is small, with a staff of less than 50, but the staff xenologist is fascinated by the grendal question and has been agitating for funds and personnel to mount a proper study of the beasts. |
+ | * This [[system]] is part of the [[Grendal Group]]. | ||
=== System Data === | === System Data === | ||
− | + | ''Primary'': Hopewell, spectral class G3V. ICN S4K0507G3V. Mass 0.98 standard. Stellar diameter 0.958 standard. Luminosity 0.886 standard. | |
− | + | ''Planetary System'': Nine major bodies. One Inhabited world (Grendal, II). Three gas giants, one planetoid belt, one empty orbit (#0) in system. | |
− | + | ''II Grendal'': Mean orbital radius, 94.25 million kilometers (0.63 AU). Period, 184.5 days... Two satellites ... Diameter, 13,715 kilometers. Density, 1.01. Mass, 1 .101 standard. Mean surface gravity, 1.0 G Rotation period: 22 hours, 58 minutes, 47 seconds. Axial Inclination, 3°17'2.6" Albedo, .45 ... Surface atmospheric pressure, 1.9atm; composition, standard oxygen-nitrogen mix, breathable without artificial assistance. Hydrographic percentage, 96%; composition, liquid water. Mean surface temperature, 15°C. | |
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+ | {{BinaryStarSystem | ||
+ | |name = Grendal | ||
+ | |primary = F7 V | ||
+ | |secondary = M6 V | ||
+ | |PrimaryNotes = None | ||
+ | |SecondaryNotes = None | ||
+ | }} | ||
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== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
− | + | ''Grendal'' was first explored, named, and settled by Dr. [[Charles Abercrombie]], a scientist from the [[Principality of Caledon]], who surveyed this region of space 750 years ago. The world was almost ideal, Earth-like in gravity, climate and most other factors - though with a much greater atmospheric pressure at sea level, and with far more extensive oceans. The scientist assembled colonists from the Principality and emigrated within two years of his original survey. | |
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Intermediate}} |
+ | {{Detail}} | ||
+ | {{Sources | ||
+ | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Far Traveller 1 |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Far Traveller 2 |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Atlas of the Imperium |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Aslan |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} (named but no further data) | ||
+ | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Duneraiders |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Ascent to Anekthor |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Pilot's Guide to the Drexilthar Subsector |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} (data-generated) | ||
+ | |S8= {{Ludography cite|name= Escape |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S9= {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 16 |version=MegaTraveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S10= {{Ludography cite|name= Vilani & Vargr |version=MegaTraveller|page= TBD}} (dot map provided) | ||
+ | |S11= {{Ludography cite|name= Solomani & Aslan |version=MegaTraveller|page= TBD}} (dot map provided) | ||
+ | |S12= {{Ludography cite|name= Challenge 54 |version=MegaTraveller|page= 20}} | ||
+ | |S13= {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller Chronicle 05 |version=Traveller The New Era|page= TBD |article= Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector}} | ||
+ | |S14= {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller Chronicle 06 |version=Traveller The New Era|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S15= {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller Chronicle 07 |version=Traveller The New Era|page= TBD |article= A Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector}} | ||
+ | |S16= {{Ludography cite|name= Scam |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S17= {{Ludography cite|name= Reaver's Deep Sector Sourcebook |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD}} | ||
+ | |S18= {{Ludography cite|name= Alien Races 4 |version=GURPS Traveller|page= TBD }} | ||
+ | |S19= {{Ludography cite|name= Into the Deep 4 |version=Classic Traveller|page= TBD }} | ||
+ | |S20= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://reaversdeep.com/images/downloads/IntoTheDeepIssue1.pdf Into the Deep #1 Link] | ||
+ | |S21= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://web.archive.org/web/20091027082539/http://www.geocities.com/catn_gm/reavers.html Archive.org RingSurf Reavers' Deep Net Ring] by Author & Contributor: [[Keven R. Pittsinger]] of the [[RingSurf Reavers' Deep Net Ring]] | ||
+ | |S22= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://librarydata.jtas.net/LibraryData/C/Caledon_Subsector.htm Caledon Subsector] - Jimmy Simpson | ||
+ | |S23= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://librarydata.jtas.net/LibraryData/A/Anatar-Drexilthar.htm JTAS Library Data] | ||
+ | |S24= EXTERNAL LINK: [http://librarydata.jtas.net/LibraryData/R/ReaversDeep.htm Non-Canon Traveller Library] {{dead link}} | ||
+ | |S25= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
+ | |S26= Author & Contributor: [[User: Mitchberg|Mitchberg]] | ||
+ | |S27= Author & Contributor: [[IISS]] Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer [[User:Ensign Phillips|Ensign Phillips]] | ||
+ | |S28= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{LEN| | + | [[Category: Grendal Group worlds]] |
+ | {{LEN|Binary Star System|Mining worlds|T5 Second Survey worlds}} |
Revision as of 09:03, 13 June 2020
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Grendal/Drexilthar (Reaver's Deep 2127) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classic Era (1116) | C889855-A
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See also | UWP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
System Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Primary | F7 V M6 V | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Planetoid Belts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Giants | 3 |
Grendal is a rich world with a moderate population over a hundred million, but not yet at a billion sophonts in population size.
- This world has high-grade living conditions with a good climate and a non-harmful environment. As such, this world is much sought after with large queues for immigration here.
- This is a rich world with a prosperous and thriving world economy.
- Most observers think that the planet's economy and population will prosper in the near future barring outside forces.
- It is a Client State of the Third Imperium in the Drexilthar Subsector of Reaver's Deep Sector in the Domain of Ilelish.
- This world contains an Imperial Scout Base, capable of handling IISS starships and personnel.
Description (Astrography & Planetology)
Remarks: The planet is named after the world's most fearsome life form, a bipedal, sea-dwelling amphibian christened the Grendal by Abercrombie, a long time fan of the old Earth classic, Beowulf (the capital-starport complex is named Beowulf, in keeping with this tradition). The grendal lives in coastal waters (down to a pressure of 6-7 atmospheres), but can also visit the surface and walk (rather awkwardly) on land. It is a fierce and dangerous creature, massing up to 300kg and has been known to raid colonial settlements for food (stealing livestock, game, garbage, and unwary colonists indiscriminately). Primarily nocturnal in its habits, the grendal has rarely been seen for more than a few minutes at a time. Little is known about their habits or natural environment for they shun noisy undersea craft and make short work of individual divers.
Grendals and colonists live in an uneasy balance, the grendals occasionally raiding a settlement, the colonists shooting back as necessary, but not going out of their way to make trouble for the creatures. This has necessarily tended to make pelagic exploitation difficult and a few vocal groups have been arguing for a more aggressive campaign against the grendals so that undersea farming and mining colonies can be established. Because the land on Grendal is broken into numerous island archipelagos, a step in this direction will be needed soon, as population continues to expand.
Against this are set various groups opposed to violence against the grendals, including environmentalists, conservationists, and a small minority who are convinced that the grendals are not dumb animals at all, but actually representatives of an intelligent amphibian species with a sophisticated undersea civilization. Reports come in from time to time of grendals spotted using tools, wearing small artifacts, and so forth, but these are usually not credible - most are easily explained as the results of too much alcohol, mistaken sightings, poor visibility or coincidence. Still, suspicions that the grendals may be more than a savage nuisance are the source of considerable local speculation and interest.
The Scout base on Grendal is on an island near Beowulf Down starport leased to the IISS under a client planet agreement. The base is small, with a staff of less than 50, but the staff xenologist is fascinated by the grendal question and has been agitating for funds and personnel to mount a proper study of the beasts.
- This system is part of the Grendal Group.
System Data
Primary: Hopewell, spectral class G3V. ICN S4K0507G3V. Mass 0.98 standard. Stellar diameter 0.958 standard. Luminosity 0.886 standard.
Planetary System: Nine major bodies. One Inhabited world (Grendal, II). Three gas giants, one planetoid belt, one empty orbit (#0) in system.
II Grendal: Mean orbital radius, 94.25 million kilometers (0.63 AU). Period, 184.5 days... Two satellites ... Diameter, 13,715 kilometers. Density, 1.01. Mass, 1 .101 standard. Mean surface gravity, 1.0 G Rotation period: 22 hours, 58 minutes, 47 seconds. Axial Inclination, 3°17'2.6" Albedo, .45 ... Surface atmospheric pressure, 1.9atm; composition, standard oxygen-nitrogen mix, breathable without artificial assistance. Hydrographic percentage, 96%; composition, liquid water. Mean surface temperature, 15°C.
Binary Solar System
Grendal Binary Star System Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Grendal F7 V
Primary Main Sequence 1.21 6180 - 6280 1.94872 Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0062 0.1158 1.29 - 2.24 0.62 6.2 Orbit # * 0 4 2 6 Remarks None Star Name Hierarchy Category Mass (Sol) Temp (K) Luminosity (Sol) Grendal M6 V
Secondary Main Sequence 0.102 2740 - 2810 0.00034 Unit Diameter Min Distance Hab Zone Jump Shadow M-Drive Limit AU 0.0006 0.0015 0.02 - 0.04 0.06 0.6 Orbit # * * * * 2 Remarks None
History & Background (Dossier)
Grendal was first explored, named, and settled by Dr. Charles Abercrombie, a scientist from the Principality of Caledon, who surveyed this region of space 750 years ago. The world was almost ideal, Earth-like in gravity, climate and most other factors - though with a much greater atmospheric pressure at sea level, and with far more extensive oceans. The scientist assembled colonists from the Principality and emigrated within two years of his original survey.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- J. Andrew Keith. Far Traveller 1 (FASA, 1982), TBD.
- Dale Kemper. Far Traveller 2 (FASA, 1983), TBD.
- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), TBD.
- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), TBD. (named but no further data)
- William H. Keith Jr.. Duneraiders (Gamelords, 1984), TBD.
- J. Andrew Keith. Ascent to Anekthor (Gamelords, 1984), TBD.
- Citation Missing - Pilot's Guide to the Drexilthar Subsector (data-generated)
- J. Andrew Keith. Escape (Marischal Adventures, 1987), TBD.
- Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 16 (Digest Group Publications, 1989), TBD.
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), TBD. (dot map provided)
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), TBD. (dot map provided)
- Loren Wiseman. Challenge 54 (Game Designers' Workshop, 1991), 20.
- Kevin Knight. "Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector." Traveller Chronicle 05 (1994): TBD.
- Kevin Knight. Traveller Chronicle 06 (Sword of the Knight Publications, 1994), TBD.
- Kevin Knight. "A Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector." Traveller Chronicle 07 (1995): TBD.
- William H. Keith Jr., J. Andrew Keith. Scam (Cargonaut Press, 1998), TBD.
- Paul Sanders, J. Andrew Keith. Reaver's Deep Sector Sourcebook (Cargonaut Press, 1998), TBD.
- Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. Alien Races 4 (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), TBD.
- Brett Kruger. Into the Deep 4 (BKP, 2011), TBD.
- EXTERNAL LINK: Into the Deep #1 Link
- EXTERNAL LINK: Archive.org RingSurf Reavers' Deep Net Ring by Author & Contributor: Keven R. Pittsinger of the RingSurf Reavers' Deep Net Ring
- EXTERNAL LINK: Caledon Subsector - Jimmy Simpson
- EXTERNAL LINK: JTAS Library Data
- EXTERNAL LINK: Non-Canon Traveller Library dead link
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Mitchberg
- Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com