0404

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Koralis

Star:

• Yellow G-type main-sequence star, slightly cooler than Sol.
• Stable, long-lived, supports multiple habitable worlds.
• Occasional solar flares, mild but enough to disrupt communications for hours.

Planets & Features

1. Koralis Prime (0404.1) – Capital & Agricultural World

• Tech Level: 4
• Population: ~3.5 billion
• Surface: Fertile plains, river deltas, temperate forests, and volcanic highlands.
• Government: Unified Senate — representatives from major agricultural guilds, industrial corporations, and research institutes.
• Economy:
  • Major exporter of staple crops, processed foods, and mid-tech industrial components.
  • Central hub for regional trade along the West–East spine.
• Infrastructure:
  • Orbital habitats, starports, and automated trade depots.
  • Regional customs and taxation offices.
  • Defense satellites guarding trade lanes.

2. Verdant Ring (0404.2) – Mining & Industrial Belt

• Rich asteroid belt with iron, nickel, and minor pretech fragments.
• Mining colonies and automated refineries feed Koralis Prime’s industrial needs.
• Semi-autonomous operations supervised by corporate liaisons.

3. Altara (0404.3) – Research & Education Planet

• TL4 research hub with universities, observatories, and engineering labs.
• Population: ~600,000 researchers, engineers, and students.
• Focus: agricultural technology, energy efficiency, and spike navigation calibration.

4. Minor Moon – Orbital Satellite Network

• Provides communication relays, orbital surveillance, and early warning for incoming traffic.
• Mostly automated; small maintenance crews rotate monthly.

Trade & Route Connections

• Major Spike Routes:
  • West–East Spine: 0204 → 0404 → 0604
  • Cross-link to neighboring systems: 0405 → 0505
• Neighboring Systems:
  • 0204 – Dyson Fragment (strategic and trade connection)
  • 0604 – Lyranth (naval and industrial partner)
  • 0405 – Branth (smaller agricultural client world)

Security & Military

• Orbital Defense Grid:
  • TL4 frigates, corvettes, and automated missile batteries protecting trade lanes.
  • Satellite sensors track spike traffic and detect smuggling.
• Local Enforcement:
  • Koralis planetary patrols maintain order and manage trade compliance.
  • Merchant guild security forces help protect convoys to neighboring systems.

Adventure Hooks

1. Trade Dispute: Branth or other nearby TL2–TL3 worlds bypass Koralis’ tariffs; PCs may be hired to enforce trade agreements or sabotage rivals.
2. Piracy Threat: Raiders target the Verdant Ring’s mining operations; PCs could intercept or negotiate.
3. Corporate Espionage: Rival industrial corporations attempt to steal agricultural tech from Altara labs.
4. Pretech Discovery: A fragment in the mining belt hints at TL5+ technology, drawing attention from both legitimate and shady parties.

Flavor & Setting Notes

• Culture: Cooperative, pragmatic, and trade-focused; strong emphasis on maintaining stability in surrounding systems.
• Politics: Senate balances interests of agriculture, industry, and research; political intrigue centers on resource allocation and trade policies.
• Environment: Fertile lands contrasted with heavily industrial orbital stations.
• Society: TL4 technology supports a thriving economy; neighboring low-tech worlds rely on Koralis for exports and guidance.