Paal { Tlaiowaha }
Allegiance: Non-Aligned, Human-dominated (NaHu)
System:
- F3 V Yellow-White Dwarf (Main Sequence)
- 3 Gas Giants — 0 Planetoid Belts — 5 Other Worlds
- Starport B Good
- Size 5 8,000km (0.63g)
- Atmosphere 6 Standard
- Hydrosphere 4 40%
- Population 6 Millions
- Government Type 7 Balkanization
- Law Level 9 Possession of weapons outside the home prohibited
- Technology Level 6 Nuclear Power
- Resources 8 Moderate
- Labor 5 Hundreds of thousands
- Infrastructure 5 Limited
- Efficiency +2 Good
- Heterogeneity 7 Discordant
- Acceptance 7 Aloof
- Strangeness 6 Very distinct
- Symbols 7 Somewhat concrete
- Planet Type: Terrestrial, agricultural
- Atmosphere: Standard, breathable
- Gravity: 0.98 G
- Climate: Temperate and ideal for agriculture, featuring vast fertile lands and diverse ecosystems.
- Population: Approximately 6,000,000 sophonts.
- Capitials : Greenvale (Ocus), Harveston (Iufas), Agriport (Vostrix), Cornucopia (Ozeth), and Zero (Verdantia).
- Cultural Composition: Predominantly human sophonts with a mix of other species involved in agriculture and trade.
- Primary Industries: Agriculture and food production, exporting high-quality foodstuffs.
- Trade: Imports extensive technology and manufactured goods, driving up their prices.
- Economic Status: Rich and prosperous, with a thriving agro-economy and improving living conditions.
- Class B Starport: Good quality installation including refined fuel, brokerage services, ship provisions, and a shipyard capable of annual maintenance and overhauls, with facilities for non-starship construction. Includes both a Highport and a Downport.
- Technology Level: TL-6
- Communication: Telephone, radio, television.
- Power Generation: Early fission, advanced water and wind generation.
- Transportation:
- Land: Improved automobiles, early ATVs, dedicated AFVs.
- Water: Amphibious vehicles, improved submersibles, early SCUBA gear.
- Air: Early jet aircraft, rotorcraft VTOLs.
- Space: Early unmanned rocket delivery systems, early manned orbital rockets.
- Type: Balkanized Government
- Description: Multiple competing governments without a central authority, ranging from allies to competitors, sometimes at war.
- High Law Level:
- Description: Extensive laws covering interactions among people, corporations, and governments. Some areas may be Amber Zones. Legal interactions require advocates trained in local laws. Law enforcement is prevalent, with legal proceedings often complex and lengthy. Weapon regulation is stringent, with most weapons prohibited outside private residences or visiting starships.
- Technological Dependency: Reliance on imported technology creates economic vulnerabilities.
- Environmental Sustainability: Balancing intensive agriculture with environmental protection.
- Economic Growth: Continued prosperity and improved living conditions due to the thriving agro-economy and strategic trade position.
Geography
The Paal System
The Paal system, situated in the Tlaiowaha Subsector of the Trojan Reach Sector, is an agricultural hub renowned for its high-quality foodstuffs. The planet Paal, positioned on the important Hierate Route, serves as a key location for interstellar trade between the Imperium and the Hierate.
General Overview
Location: Tlaiowaha Subsector, Trojan Reach Sector
System Composition: Includes the primary star and several celestial bodies such as planets, moons, and asteroid belts.
Strategic Importance: Serves as a critical waypoint on the Hierate Route, supporting trade and commerce.
Celestial Bodies
- Paal (Main Planet)
- Paal Prime (Gas Giant)
- Asteroid Belt
- Outer Planets (Various)
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Points of Interest
Greenvale:
The capital city, home to the planetary government and major agricultural research institutions.
Harveston:
Centered around large-scale farming and food processing industries, hosting annual agricultural fairs.
Agriport:
Major spaceport city facilitating the export of foodstuffs and import of technology and goods.
Cornucopia:
Known for experimental farms and cutting-edge agricultural techniques, a center for innovation in food production.
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