Smoug
In the binary solar system of Smoug, where the iron-rich dust dances eternally on arid winds, life clings tenaciously to the crimson-hued surface. Once known as Electrum, Smoug was formerly counted among the fabled Metal Worlds, but those days have long since faded into history. Now, its thin, tainted atmosphere and utter lack of surface water render it an inhospitable realm, yet one teeming with industrious purpose.
The world’s high density, owing to vast deposits of iron, imbues the air with a reddish tint and necessitates the constant use of filter masks. The very essence of Smoug is dust—ubiquitous, metallic, and abrasive—capable of corroding both machinery and flesh. Inhabitants have adapted stringent anti-contamination protocols; towns and installations act as sanctuaries where the dust is meticulously scrubbed away before entry.
Smoug’s mineral wealth, especially its iron, proved too tempting to ignore, spurring extensive colonization and the opening of numerous mines. This influx of settlers birthed a modest yet vital economy, centered on mining and the myriad industries that support it. A population of over 40 million toils within this iron labyrinth, where the produce of their labor feeds not only local factories but also flows outward along the Spinward Main to Tenalphi and Adabicci.
Despite its forbidding environment, Smoug sustains life through ingenuity. Hydroponic towers rise defiantly against the desolation, nurturing crops such as gedro petal, igzazi, and puante—spices that bring flavor to the bland existence of its denizens. These hydroponic marvels also grow the food that sustains them, a testament to human adaptability in the face of nature's indifference.
Governance on Smoug is a seamless blend of bureaucracy and corporate interests, a symbiosis so entrenched that distinguishing between government and industry becomes a challenge. Many officials move fluidly between corporate offices and governmental halls, weaving a tapestry of power and influence that binds the populace. Security and emergency services are largely privatized, handled by the major mining companies rather than the state.
The port of Smoug, bustling with jump-2 traffic to and from Grote and District 268 Subsector, serves as a gateway to the Imperium. It is a hub of cosmopolitan activity, contrasting sharply with the insular nature of the planet’s other settlements. The Imperial Navy frequents this port, their visits welcomed as occasions for respite and camaraderie. Sword Worlder warships, too, are occasional visitors, their presence a blend of tension and goodwill, fostering an uneasy but profitable cross-border trade.
In the shadows of Smoug’s harsh landscape, where iron and dust dominate, life persists. It is a life of struggle and resilience, of adaptation and perseverance. The people of Smoug, bound by their shared trials, forge a future from the iron-rich soil beneath their feet and the crimson skies above. Their world, a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit, stands as a stark reminder of the price of survival on the edge of the Imperial frontier.
The world’s high density, owing to vast deposits of iron, imbues the air with a reddish tint and necessitates the constant use of filter masks. The very essence of Smoug is dust—ubiquitous, metallic, and abrasive—capable of corroding both machinery and flesh. Inhabitants have adapted stringent anti-contamination protocols; towns and installations act as sanctuaries where the dust is meticulously scrubbed away before entry.
Smoug’s mineral wealth, especially its iron, proved too tempting to ignore, spurring extensive colonization and the opening of numerous mines. This influx of settlers birthed a modest yet vital economy, centered on mining and the myriad industries that support it. A population of over 40 million toils within this iron labyrinth, where the produce of their labor feeds not only local factories but also flows outward along the Spinward Main to Tenalphi and Adabicci.
Despite its forbidding environment, Smoug sustains life through ingenuity. Hydroponic towers rise defiantly against the desolation, nurturing crops such as gedro petal, igzazi, and puante—spices that bring flavor to the bland existence of its denizens. These hydroponic marvels also grow the food that sustains them, a testament to human adaptability in the face of nature's indifference.
Governance on Smoug is a seamless blend of bureaucracy and corporate interests, a symbiosis so entrenched that distinguishing between government and industry becomes a challenge. Many officials move fluidly between corporate offices and governmental halls, weaving a tapestry of power and influence that binds the populace. Security and emergency services are largely privatized, handled by the major mining companies rather than the state.
The port of Smoug, bustling with jump-2 traffic to and from Grote and District 268 Subsector, serves as a gateway to the Imperium. It is a hub of cosmopolitan activity, contrasting sharply with the insular nature of the planet’s other settlements. The Imperial Navy frequents this port, their visits welcomed as occasions for respite and camaraderie. Sword Worlder warships, too, are occasional visitors, their presence a blend of tension and goodwill, fostering an uneasy but profitable cross-border trade.
In the shadows of Smoug’s harsh landscape, where iron and dust dominate, life persists. It is a life of struggle and resilience, of adaptation and perseverance. The people of Smoug, bound by their shared trials, forge a future from the iron-rich soil beneath their feet and the crimson skies above. Their world, a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit, stands as a stark reminder of the price of survival on the edge of the Imperial frontier.
System Data
Binary Solar System
| Star Name | Hierarchy | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temp (K) | Luminosity (Sol) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoug Primary | Primary | Main Sequence | 0.5 | 3620 - 3660 | 0.08839 |
| Unit | Diameter | Min Distance | Hab Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit |
| AU | 0.0023 | 0.0247 | 0.31 - 0.59 | 0.23 | 2.3 |
| Orbit # | * | * | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Star Name | Hierarchy | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temp (K) | Luminosity (Sol) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoug Companion | Secondary | Main Sequence | 0.09 | 2630 - 2680 | 0.00022 |
| Unit | Diameter | Min Distance | Hab Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit |
| AU | 0.0006 | 0.0012 | 0.02 - 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.6 |
| Orbit # | * | * | * | * | 2 |
Spinward Marches 1729
C54078A-9
- Only unrefined fuel available.
- Reasonable repair facilities present.
- 8,000 km
- Standard Gravity (0.40g - 0.57g)
- Thin
- Tainted
- Requires filter mask
- No water
- 10,000,000 to 90,000,000
- Civil Service Bureaucracy.
- Government by agencies employing individuals selected for their expertise
- Restricts: Weapons, Drugs
- Extreme Law
- Weapon possession prohibited.
- Early Stellar (fusion)
- De
- Po
- None
Prohibited
- Weapons: Any weapons
- Drugs: All drugs.
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