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{{World summary ImDs|sector= Solomani Rim |subsector=Capella}}
 
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* It is the only world in the subsector that is not part of the [[Solomani Confederation]].
 
* It is the only world in the subsector that is not part of the [[Solomani Confederation]].

Revision as of 15:22, 11 August 2015

Sarpedon/Capella (Solomani Rim 1533)
Classic Era (1116)
A312869-D
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size3 Small (4,800 km, 0.24g - 0.34g)
Atmosphere1 Vacuum (trace)
Hydrographics2 Dry World 20%
Population8 Moderate (600 million)
Government6 Captive Government/Colony
Law9 High Law (no weapons out of home)
Tech LevelD Average Stellar (holo data)
See also UWP
System Details
Primary K1 V M4 V D
Planetoid Belts 0
Gas Giants 1

Sarpedon is a non-agricultural, preindustrial, and moderate population icy world with over a hundred million, but not yet at a billion sophonts in population.

  • Its surface is ice-capped with little or no atmosphere and nearly all of its water frozen.
  • It is unable to produce quality foodstuffs and must import them.
  • It is a world working toward being an industrial powerhouse but lacks an adequate workforce to do so. It must now import many of its manufactured and high tech goods.
  • This world toils under the control of a military government with conditions reflecting that situation including curtailed civil rights and limited freedoms.
  • It is a member of the Third Imperium in the Capella Subsector of Solomani Rim Sector in the Domain of Sol.
  • It is the only world in the subsector that is not part of the Solomani Confederation.
  • This world has a nearby Imperial Naval Base, capable of handling warships.

Description (Planetology)

No information yet available.

IISS GURPS Astrographics Survey

1533 Sarpedon (Imperial)

Starport: Class V - Naval Base.

Diameter: 3,000 miles (4,800 km). Gravity: 0.24g.
Atmosphere: Trace oxygen-nitrogen.
Hydrographics: 21%.
Climate: Frozen.
Population: 620 million.
Government: Military Rule.
Control Level: 6.
Tech Level: 10.
World Trade Number: 5.

History & Background (Dossier)

Sarpedon is a non-agricultural ice-capped world located in Capella Subsector of the Solomani Rim. The system is a member of the Imperium and contains a Naval Base. * Sarpedon is under military rule.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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