Mecca (Ip 0228) (world)

Mecca/Zebylono (Iphigenaia 0228)
Classic Era (1116)	B355745-8 Starport B Good: Spacecraft Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel Size 3 Small (4,800 km, 0.24g - 0.34g) Atmosphere 5 Thin Hydrographics 5 Wet World 50% Population 7 Moderate (60 million) Government 4 Representative Democracy Law 5 Moderate Law (no concealable weapons) Tech Level 8 Pre-Stellar (superconductors)
See also	UWP
System Details
Primary	K0 V M3 V D
Planetoid Belts	1
Gas Giants	1

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Mecca is an agricultural world.

• As an agricultural world, this world is a near-ideal environment for producing quality foodstuffs of plant, animal, and other forms. Quality foodstuffs are a major export commodity for this world.
• It is a member of the Regency of Muirimi in the Zebylono Subsector of Iphigenaia Sector.

• This is a temperate world, with a climate of pleasant, average temperatures, considered to be an ideal or near-ideal environment by many different sophont species.
• This world-system hosts a Naval Base, usually associated with military starships, which may be located on or off-world.
• This world has an exploration base, which is similar to an Imperial Scout Base, capable of handling explorer personnel and exploratory starships.

Description (Astrography & Planetology)

Mecca is a trinary star system.

• The primary is an orange main sequence.
• The secondary is a red main sequence.
• The tertiary is a tiny white dwarf stellar remnant.

Trinary Solar System

Mecca Trinary Star System

Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Mecca K0 V	Primary	Main Sequence		0.88	5170 - 5270	0.63928
	Unit	Diameter	Min Distance	Hab Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0038	0.0663	0.78 - 1.4	0.38	3.8
	Orbit #	*	*	3	1	5
	Remarks
	None
Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Mecca M3 V	Secondary	Main Sequence		0.37	3270 - 3430	0.03081
	Unit	Diameter	Min Distance	Hab Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.0017	0.0146	0.18 - 0.35	0.17	1.7
	Orbit #	*	*	0	0	4
	Remarks
	Flare Star. 35 AU distant from the primary.
Star Name	Hierarchy	Category		Mass (Sol)	Temp (K)	Luminosity (Sol)
Mecca DK	Tertiary	White Dwarf		0.83	3500 - 3500	0
	Unit	Diameter	Min Distance	Hab Zone	Jump Shadow	M-Drive Limit
	AU	0.00008	0.00052	0.01 - 0.01	0.008	0.08
	Orbit #	*	*	*	*	*
	Remarks
	Active star: it produces high levels of EM noise. 650 AU distant from the primary.

System Data

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

• The mainworld.
• x5 secondary rocky worlds.
• x1 planetoid belt.
• x1 gas giant.

Mainworld Data

The mainworld orbits within the two stars combined habitable zone.

• The world orbits inside of the stars jump shadow, requiring additional manoeuver time to or from a safe jump distance.
• Local temperatures can vary considerably depending on the two stars alignment relative to the world.

Mainworld Size (S)

Mecca is a Small World between 4,000km and 5,600km in diameter. The world has low gravity between 0.24G and 0.34G. The horizon will appear about 3km away.

Mainworld Atmosphere (A)

Mecca has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. The Thin Atmosphere does not require survival gear although it may be hard on sophonts not accustomed to it.

Mainworld Hydrosphere (H)

Mecca has 45-55% of its surface covered by liquid water. Wilderness refueling is possible.

Satellites:

No information yet available.

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.

(Placeholder chart, predominantly dry world.)

Native Lifeforms

Primitive native life. Its metabolic functions drive the process of atmospheric renewal.

History & Background (Dossier)

Mecca is bustling. There is a considerable amount of in-system activity.

• It is a member world of the Regency of Muirimi.
• It has been settled for centuries.
• The resources of the system are being exploited.

The population are culturally Muirimi.

• The inhabitants can trace their origins back to the central Asian and Indian subcontinent regions of Terra.
• The majority are followers of Sitaraism, a form of star-worship.

• Commercial vessels arrive and depart almost constantly
• Commo is buzzing with chatter and signals.
• Multiple navigation beacons are active.
• Vessels travel between worlds and facilities within the system.
• Naval and exploratory vessels may be active in the system.

The world formed part of an ancient Muirimi state called the Pietten Confederation.

• The Confederation practiced a harsh form of Sitaraism that placed many restrictions on its followers.
• The polity was considered belligerent and frequently had disputes with its neighbours, particularly the Republic of Georgia.
• Despite fervent internal protest, the Confederation and its member worlds chose to join the Regency upon its formation.

Note that social data, though only 40 years old, may be out of date.

• Verified updated data is constantly sought.

World Starport (St)

Mecca has a Class B Starport, a good quality installation which includes all the expected amenities including refined fuel for starships, brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing annual maintenance, overhauls and most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.

World Demographics (P)

Mecca has a population of 60 million.

Urbanization

Multiple large urban centers are surrounded by smaller satellite communities.

• The population are concentrated into a single relatively densely populated region.
• Much of the surface of the world remains as wilderness.

World Technology Level (T)

Mecca 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)

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

World Military

Approximately 250,000 personnel.

World Law (L)

Mecca 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. Personal concealable firearms, and anything more destructive, are typically regulated or prohibited.

World Economy

• Resources: B (abundant)
• Labor: 6 (millions)
• Infrastructure: 6 (limited)
• Efficiency: -1 (average)

Trade Data

• Importance: 2 (ordinary)

World Culture

• Homogeneity: A (discordant)
• Acceptance: 9 (friendly)
• Strangeness: 5 (distinct)
• Symbols: 7 (somewhat concrete)

World Timeline

• 300-420: the First Survey charts the system.
• 995-1065: the Second Survey charts the system.
• 1065: the Second Survey is published.

References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Mark Gelinas. Dark River (Tidewater Traveller Club, 1988), .
• Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50, 51. (sector named, dot map provided locating world)
• Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS