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The [[Universal World Profile]] ([[UWP]]) is a set of codes describing the qualities and characteristics of a [[world]].
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* In some older, early Imperial circles, it has been known as the [[UPP]] or ''Universal Planetary Profile.''
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The [[Universal World Profile]] (UWP) is a set of codes describing the qualities and characteristics of a [[world]]. In some older, early Imperial circles, it has been known as the ''Universal Planetary Profile'' or UPP, but not to be confused with the [[Universal Personality Profile]].
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Please see the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] articles for more information:
 
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* Observing Charted Space
 
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** [[Universal World Profile]] ([[UWP]])
 
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*** [[Starport]] ([[Sp]])
 
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*** [[Planetary Size]] (S)
 
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*** [[Atmosphere]] (A)
 
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*** [[Hydrosphere]] {H)
 
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*** [[Population]] (P)
 
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*** [[Government]] (G)
 
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*** [[Law Level]] (L)
 
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*** [[Tech Level]] ([[TL]])
 
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** PBG Sequence
 
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*** P: [[Population Multiplier|Pop Multiplier]]s
 
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*** B: [[Planetoid Belt|Belt]]s
 
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*** G: [[Gas Giant]]s
 
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*** TZ: [[Travel Zone]]
 
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** COG Sequence
 
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*** C: [[Climate]]
 
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*** O: [[Orbit]]
 
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*** G: [[Gravity]]
 
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** Other System Data
 
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*** [[Allegiance Code]] ([[AC]])
 
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*** [[Base Code]] (BC)
 
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*** [[Cultural Extension]] ([[Cx]])
 
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*** [[Economic Extension]] ([[Ex]])
 
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*** [[Importance Extension]] ([[Ix]])
 
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*** [[Sophont Code]]
 
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*** [[Trade Classification]] ([[TC]])
 
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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The UWP is an encoding scheme consisting of 8 alphanumeric codes in a specific sequence. Each digit encodes a specific characteristic of the individual world. The encoding allows for a compact notation about many of the most important characteristics. This allows the UWP, and the data it encodes, to be included in a compact file format and, in some cases, directly on the map.
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!colspan="7"|'''UWP Typical Format under [[T5SS]]'''
 
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! Name
 
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! Hex
 
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! Physical Stats
 
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! Base Code/s
 
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! Trade Classifications
 
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! Extended Stats
 
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! [[Allegiance Code]]
 
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| Roup
 
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| 0407
 
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| C77A9A9-6
 
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| S
 
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| Hi In Wa
 
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| A323
 
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| Im or ImDa (2 or 4 digit)
 
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Thus the planet [[Roup (world)|Roup]] is located in hex 0407 in the [[sector]], it has physical stats of C77A9A9-6, a [[base code]] of [[Scout Base|S(cout)]] and has [[trade classification]] of "Hi In Wa", the extended data is A323, and has [[allegiance Code|allegiance]] to the [[Third Imperium|Im(perium)]].
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The encoding fields in order and meanings. Please see the individual articles on these characteristics for the detailed meanings of their values.  
  
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The extended stats include:  
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* TZ: [[Travel Zone|Travel Zone: A (amber)]]
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; [[Starport]]
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* P: [[Population Multiplier|Pop Multiplier: (x2)]]
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: The starport is the center of trade for the system, and a port for any visiting starships. The value encoded is the quality of the port and ranges from A (the best and most extensive) to E (the worst, little more than a spot of cleared ground), and X. The secondary set of [[spaceport]] ratings includes F, G, H, and Y.
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* B: [[Planetoid Belt|Belt/s: (x2)]]
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; [[Planetary Size|Size]]
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* G: [[Gas Giant|Gas Giant/s: (x3)]]
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: Encoding indicates the diameter of the world in thousands of [[miles]]. The size is also an indicator of surface gravity and likely atmospheric density.
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; [[Atmosphere]]
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: Encoding indicates in general the atmospheric density, and presence of dangerous taints requiring additional breathing gear. [[EHex]] values over C indicate special conditions for the atmosphere.
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; [[Hydrosphere]]
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: Encoding indicated percentage of the world surface covered with oceans of water. For some atmosphere types (A, B, C) the fluid may be something other than water. The presence of water indicates the possibility of wilderness refueling on the planet surface.
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; [[Population]]
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: Encoding is the order of magnitude of the number of sophonts living on the world or in the entire system. For example a population code of 3 indicated there will be Thousands (10<sup>3</sup>) sophonts on the world.
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; [[Government]]
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: Encoding indicates a specific type of government which the rule over the world or system. Please see the article to deciper which specific government exists.
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; [[Law Level]]
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: Encoding indicates a general level of density of the legal system and law enforcement with values ranging from 0 to F. Low values indicate relatively few laws and lax enforcement, with higher values indicating more complex legal systems and more assertive enforcement of the laws.
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; [[Technology Level]]
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: Encodes a general level of ability with technology. Technology level encompasses both a understanding of technology and the infrastructure capability to manufacture and distribute the items of technology. Lower levels indicate a poorer understanding of the technology and lack the ability to manufacture items.
  
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=== Basic UWP Stats ===
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'''Physical Stats''' (...the entire sequence):
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* [[Sp]]: [[Starport]]
 
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'''SAH Sequence''' ([[planetology]]):
 
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* S: [[Planetary Size]] (Size)
 
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* A: [[Atmosphere]]
 
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* H: [[Hydrosphere]]
 
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'''PGL Sequence''' (socioeconomics):
 
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* P: [[Population]]
 
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* G: [[Government]]
 
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* L: [[Law level]]
 
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'''TL''' ([[technology]]):
 
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* [[TL]]: [[Tech level]]
 
  
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == <!--T:6-->
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|+'''UWP Format Dictionary'''
 
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! Category
 
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! Explanation
 
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! Remarks
 
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| 1.
 
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| [[Starport]]
 
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| A [[Starport]] is an establishment for the landing, servicing, refueling, launching, and control of [[starship]]s.
 
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* [[Starport]]s range in quality from A (the best and most extensive) to E (the worst, little more than a spot of cleared ground), and X.
 
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* A secondary set of [[spaceport]] ratings includes F, G, H, and Y.
 
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| Stand-alone qualifier.
 
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| Size
 
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| [[World]]s are classified according to their physical size ([[Planetary Size]]).
 
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* Only [[Mainworld]]s ([[world]]s or [[planet]]s) of interest are recorded.
 
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* Planetary size and density are the two strongest indicators of surface gravity parameters.
 
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* e.g. [[Gas Giant]]s are simply classified as Small (SGG) or Large (LGG).
 
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| Part of SAH sequence.
 
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| [[Atmosphere]]
 
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| The [[Atmosphere]] code is a [[UWP]] code to represent the breathing [[environment]] encountered on the world.
 
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* It represents the mixture of gases and other elements that may be present on a [[world]] ([[planet]]).
 
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* Atmosphere greatly affects the habitability of a world.
 
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| Part of SAH sequence.
 
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| Hydrographics 
 
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| The [[Hydrosphere]] represents (Hydrographics) or the liquid content of a world, usually water on a conventional [[life]]-supporting [[world]] ([[planet]]).
 
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* For normal worlds, the hydrosphere will be water; on other worlds with [[exotic atmosphere|exotic]], [[corrosive atmosphere|corrosive]], or [[insidious atmosphere]]s, it may be other liquids or fluids such as ammonia.
 
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| Part of SAH sequence.
 
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| [[Population]]
 
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| The [[Population]] [[UWP]] code is an indicator of the world's population of [[Sophont]]s.
 
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* This figure represents the exponent (number of zeros) which follow the first population digit (this digit is outlined in the extended data).
 
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* High Population worlds are generally shown in all caps (e.g. ROUP) on [[sector]]/[[subsector]] maps.
 
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| Part of PGL sequence.
 
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| [[Government]]
 
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| [[Government]] is the method by which a subplanetary (...smaller than a world), planetary (world), or interstellar (multi-system) state or community, leads (governs) itself.
 
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* Standard [[UWP]] codes exist to explain most of the most common government types.
 
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* The study of governments, governance,  and other related subjects is known as ''political science'', a type of ''social science''.
 
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| Part of PGL sequence.
 
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| [[Law level]]
 
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| [[Law Level]] is an indication of the relative oppressiveness of the [[world]] ([[planet]]) of whom the law serves more: the inhabitants (...and visitors) [distributed power] or the government and politicians of a planet (...or polity) [centralized power].
 
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* The more centralized or autocratic a government ([[polity]]) is, the more likely the higher laws codes will be more oppressive.
 
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* The less centralized or more distributed a government ([[polity]]) is, the more likely the lower laws codes will be more democratic.
 
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| Part of PGL sequence.
 
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| 8.
 
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| [[Tech level]]
 
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| [[Technology Level]] or '''Tech Level''', commonly abbreviated '''TL''', is a measure of technological capability.
 
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* Usually this is used in the [[UWP|Universal world profile]] to indicate the overall [[technology]] of the [[planet]].
 
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* A [[planet]] may have large sections, and/or [[population]]s at a more primitive or advanced level than listed.
 
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| Stand-alone qualifier.
 
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=== Extended UWP Stats ===
 
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The ''Expanded UWP Stats'' for a [[system]] may include:
 
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'''COG Sequence (habitability):'''
 
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* C: [[Climate]] (...tolerable or not)
 
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* O: [[Orbit]] (...in [[HZ]] or not)
 
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* G: [[Gravity]] (...tolerable or not)
 
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=== Other System Data ===
 
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* [[Allegiance Code]] ([[AC]])
 
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* [[Base|Base Code]] (BC)
 
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* [[Cultural Extension]] ([[Cx]])
 
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* [[Economic Extension]] ([[Ex]])
 
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* [[Gas Giants|Gas Giant/s (G)]]
 
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* [[Importance Extension]] ([[Ix]])
 
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* [[Planetoid Belts|Belt/s (B)]]
 
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* [[Population Multiplier|Population Multiplier (P)]]
 
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* [[Trade Classification]] ([[TC]])
 
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* [[Travel Zone]]
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
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[[System]]s information is also available as full astrographic charts ([[holocrystal]]), or the summarized [[Extended System Profile]] which does not have projected orbital postions, navigational and approach codes and frequencies.
 
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=== Stars ===
 
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[[Star]]s are literally the center of any [[stellar system]] and while not directly noted in the [[UWP]], they are listed in a standard [[T5SS]] planetary description as indicated on all [[star chart]]s for millennia.
 
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* Stars are notated with a type and intensity: e.g. M5 V
 
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** M5 is a red giant star
 
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** V is the intensity or brightness.
 
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=== Gas Giants ===
 
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[[Gas Giant]]s are very important to [[Traveller Gene|starfarers]] because they are one of the best sources of fuel if present within a [[Star System]].
 
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* Systems without gas giants may become important defensive positions for interstellar navies.
 
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* Two codes, SGG and LGG, are in common use by everyday starfarers, although scientists and astrographers often use far more complex codes. 
 
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! Code
 
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! Expanded
 
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! Remarks
 
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| LGG
 
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| [[Large Gas Giant]]
 
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| Not for [[mainworld]]s.
 
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| SGG
 
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| [[Small Gas Giant]]
 
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| Not for [[mainworld]]s.
 
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=== Image Repository ===
 
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No information yet available.
 
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
 
{{Advanced}}
 
{{Advanced}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Worlds and Adventures |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Worlds and Adventures |version=Classic Traveller|page=6-7, 10-12}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Grand Census |page=TBD}}
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  | {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Manual |page=22-24}}
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Grand Survey |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page=180}}
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Manual |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= The Universal World Profile |page=}}
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= World Builder's Handbook |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Worlds and Adventures|version= Traveller 5th|page=17,24-15}}
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= World Tamer's Handbook |page=TBD}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Core Rule Book|version=New Traveller|page=216-227}}
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page=TBD}} (pg. 180)
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| Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name= The Universal World Profile |page=TBD}}
 
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|S9= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page=TBD}}
 
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|S10= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S11= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
 
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[[Category: Planetology]]
 
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The Universal World Profile (UWP) is a set of codes describing the qualities and characteristics of a world. In some older, early Imperial circles, it has been known as the Universal Planetary Profile or UPP, but not to be confused with the Universal Personality Profile.

Description (Specifications)

The UWP is an encoding scheme consisting of 8 alphanumeric codes in a specific sequence. Each digit encodes a specific characteristic of the individual world. The encoding allows for a compact notation about many of the most important characteristics. This allows the UWP, and the data it encodes, to be included in a compact file format and, in some cases, directly on the map.

The encoding fields in order and meanings. Please see the individual articles on these characteristics for the detailed meanings of their values.

Starport
The starport is the center of trade for the system, and a port for any visiting starships. The value encoded is the quality of the port and ranges from A (the best and most extensive) to E (the worst, little more than a spot of cleared ground), and X. The secondary set of spaceport ratings includes F, G, H, and Y.
Size
Encoding indicates the diameter of the world in thousands of miles. The size is also an indicator of surface gravity and likely atmospheric density.
Atmosphere
Encoding indicates in general the atmospheric density, and presence of dangerous taints requiring additional breathing gear. EHex values over C indicate special conditions for the atmosphere.
Hydrosphere
Encoding indicated percentage of the world surface covered with oceans of water. For some atmosphere types (A, B, C) the fluid may be something other than water. The presence of water indicates the possibility of wilderness refueling on the planet surface.
Population
Encoding is the order of magnitude of the number of sophonts living on the world or in the entire system. For example a population code of 3 indicated there will be Thousands (103) sophonts on the world.
Government
Encoding indicates a specific type of government which the rule over the world or system. Please see the article to deciper which specific government exists.
Law Level
Encoding indicates a general level of density of the legal system and law enforcement with values ranging from 0 to F. Low values indicate relatively few laws and lax enforcement, with higher values indicating more complex legal systems and more assertive enforcement of the laws.
Technology Level
Encodes a general level of ability with technology. Technology level encompasses both a understanding of technology and the infrastructure capability to manufacture and distribute the items of technology. Lower levels indicate a poorer understanding of the technology and lack the ability to manufacture items.

See also

Universal world profile

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

References & Contributors (Sources)

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