|
|
The Anshife System
(Graphic)
SYSTEM NAME: Anshife System
STAR NAMES: Anshife (dormant star)
AGE: 4 billion years
GOVERNMENT: Rebel Squadrons/New Republic
The Anshife System is located conveniently midway through the Cadrel Expanse, which would have made it an excellent temporary base for repairs between battles. Unfortunately, the fact that the sole star of the system is dormant and that no planet on the system is capable of life rather limited the system's usefulness in this regard. The Anshife System is, however, of utmost interest to both New Republic scientists and industrialists alike. The scientists seek answers from the silent geological wonders of the system, and the industrialists seek to exploit the vast untouched natural reserve of minerals.
PRIMARY MILITARY SYSTEM FACILITIES
None
PRIMARY CIVILIAN SYSTEM FACILITIES
Mining Colony Under Construction (Rastine)
Geological Research Center (Obeia)
The following sections provide the physical and social characteristics for each of the significant planetary bodies in the Anshife System:
Etrucia
A quiet world on the rim of the Anshife system, Etrucia is a spherical rock consisting of deep valleys and jagged mountains. The rock has a curious blue-green hue, which gives the world the appearance of being covered in water from a far distance. There is literally no atmosphere on the planet, and no humanoid has ever set foot on the planet. An Old Republic reconnaissance drone from the nearby Genji system crashed here some hundreds of years ago, and was never recovered. Old reports state that the systems of the drone were scrambled by an intense magnetic field, possibly emanating from the planet.
PLANET NAME: Etrucia
FUNCTION: None
TYPE: Terrestrial
RADIUS: 3,872 km
DISTANCE FROM STAR (AUs): 2.10
AXIAL TILT: 0°
SEASONAL CHANGES: Nonexistant
ORBIT: Elliptical
PLANETARY WEATHER: Freezing
TEMPERATURE: Freezing (-200° to -10°C)
ATMOSPHERE: None
GRAVITY: Light (0.25 of Standard)
TERRAIN: Valleys, mountains
LENGTH OF DAY: 23 Standard Hours
LENGTH OF YEAR: 265 Standard Days
MOON(S): None
SENTIENT SPECIES: None
STARPORT: None
POPULATION: None
GOVERNMENT: None
TECH LEVEL: None
MAJOR EXPORTS: None
MAJOR IMPORTS: None
PRIMARY MILITARY FACILITIES
None
PRIMARY CIVILIAN FACILITIES
None
Anomaly 5189078
Catalogued by an Old Republic expeditionary team that whizzed through the system, Anomaly 5189078 is a gigantic hunk of ice. Most curious, the ice hunk seems to have some gigantic engines attached to it. On the other end is a small building which appears to be a bridge of some sort. Who created this flying ice cube and what purpose it was meant to serve is still unclear, but the vessel has not moved in years and has settled into a stable orbit. Although not technically a planet, it is a major point of interest.
PLANET NAME: Anomaly 5189078
FUNCTION: None
TYPE: Ice Anomaly
RADIUS: 200 km
DISTANCE FROM STAR (AUs): 1.70
AXIAL TILT: 0°
SEASONAL CHANGES: None
ORBIT: Elliptical
PLANETARY WEATHER: None
TEMPERATURE: Vacuum
ATMOSPHERE: Vacuum
GRAVITY: Very Light (0.05 of Standard)
TERRAIN: Ice
LENGTH OF DAY: None
LENGTH OF YEAR: 156 Standard Days
MOON(S): None
SENTIENT SPECIES: None
STARPORT: None
POPULATION: None
GOVERNMENT: None
TECH LEVEL: None
MAJOR EXPORTS: None
MAJOR IMPORTS: None
PRIMARY MILITARY FACILITIES
None
PRIMARY CIVILIAN FACILITIES
None
Praetoria
A turbulent world with a violent atmosphere, Praetoria is a gas giant. Yellowish gases swirl about the planets atmosphere, driven by powerful winds. The atmosphere is comprised mainly of monoxide. Although nobody has ever been down to the surface of the world, it is imagined that mineral wealth on the planet may be significant.
PLANET NAME: Praetoria
FUNCTION: Mining
TYPE: Gas
RADIUS: 6,000 km
DISTANCE FROM STAR (AUs): 1.30
AXIAL TILT: 4° (Slight)
SEASONAL CHANGES: None
ORBIT: Elliptical
PLANETARY WEATHER: None
TEMPERATURE: Frigid-Hot
ATMOSPHERE: Dangerous, Type IV
GRAVITY: Heavy (1.35 of Standard)
TERRAIN: None
LENGTH OF DAY: 191 Standard Hours
LENGTH OF YEAR: 36 Standard Days
MOON(S): None
SENTIENT SPECIES: None
STARPORT: None
POPULATION: None
GOVERNMENT: None
TECH LEVEL: None
MAJOR EXPORTS: None
MAJOR IMPORTS: None
PRIMARY MILITARY FACILITIES
None
PRIMARY CIVILIAN FACILITIES
None
Rastine
Rastine is a calm and regal terrestrial planet. Although it is freezing, like all other planets in the system, it projects a certain majesty. A light atmosphere gives way to clouds, although it never rains. It is the best charted of any planet in the Anshife system, and it is widely known that the planet has extremely rich and untouched sources of such crude materials as bronze. The jewel in the crone of the system as far as the mining industry is concerned, Rastine promises to be the source of major industrialization by the force that occupies the territory.
PLANET NAME: Rastine
FUNCTION: Mining
TYPE: Terrestrial
RADIUS: 2,000 km
DISTANCE FROM STAR (AUs): 0.87
AXIAL TILT: 5° (Slight)
SEASONAL CHANGES: Moderate
ORBIT: Elliptical
PLANETARY WEATHER: Freezing
TEMPERATURE: Freezing (-40° to 5°C)
ATMOSPHERE: Type I (Breathable)
GRAVITY: Standard (0.95 of Standard)
TERRAIN: Snow
LENGTH OF DAY: 20 Standard Hours
LENGTH OF YEAR: 411 Standard Days
MOON(S): None
SENTIENT SPECIES: Humans, aliens
STARPORT: Under Construction
POPULATION: 200
GOVERNMENT: New Republic
TECH LEVEL: Space/New Republic
MAJOR EXPORTS: Raw Minerals
MAJOR IMPORTS: Equipment and Supplies
PRIMARY MILITARY FACILITIES
None
PRIMARY CIVILIAN FACILITIES
Mining Complex Under Construction
Obeia
The smallest planet in the Anshife system is also the planetoid closest to the dormant star. Only one eighth the size of the star it orbits, the world of Obeia is plain and gray. No fissures or mountains mark its surface, and there is no atmosphere. In fact, the planet seems to be a near-perfect sphere. Geologists hypothesize that beneath the crust of the world lies significant deposits of iron ore, simply waiting to be drilled out.
PLANET NAME: Obeia
FUNCTION: Mining
TYPE: Terrestrial
RADIUS: 950 km
DISTANCE FROM STAR (AUs): 0.67
AXIAL TILT: 0°
SEASONAL CHANGES: None
ORBIT: Elliptical
PLANETARY WEATHER: Freezing
TEMPERATURE: Freezing (-50° to -10°C)
ATMOSPHERE: None
GRAVITY: Light (0.15 of Standard)
TERRAIN: Smooth
LENGTH OF DAY: 25 Standard Hours
LENGTH OF YEAR: 273 Standard Days
MOON(S): None
SENTIENT SPECIES: None
STARPORT: None
POPULATION: 35
GOVERNMENT: New Republic
TECH LEVEL: Space/New Republic
MAJOR EXPORTS: Scientific Research
MAJOR IMPORTS: Equipment and Supplies
PRIMARY MILITARY FACILITIES
None
PRIMARY CIVILIAN FACILITIES
Geological Research Center
The Cadrel Expanse Conflict:
The Battle for the Anshife System
Victor: Rebel Squadrons
Final Standings: Weeks 21 through 23
Originally Complied by
David Parnell/ Dave Trebonious-Astoris
and Jared Fallick/ Rahj Tharen
- May 23, 2001
|
|
