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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Epoch" data-source="post: 956398" data-attributes="member: 7961">more infoAttached to this post is a star map of Protalus Federation space (or at least it should be attached, I hope it works!)  Listed below is some astronomical data on the stars in Federation territory, as well as some important planets orbiting those stars.The astronomical data is given by the following method: the spectral class (color) of the star is given by a letter, followed by a number 0-9.  The lettering system is as follows:O: dark blue (the hottest stars)B: blueA: light blueF: whiteG: yellow (our own sun's spectral class)K: orangeM: redThe temperature of a star decreases from 0-9.  Our sun is G2, which means it's slightly cooler than a G0.  Followed by the spectral class is the luminosity class, or size of the star.  This is a roman numeral:I: supergiantII: bright giantIII: giantIV: subgiantV: main sequence or "dwarf" (our sun's luminosity class)So, our sun's entire designation would be G2V, for a main sequence, relatively hot yellow star.  Now, on to the stars on the map:single starsAldronia O5V.  Aldronia is the hottest star in Federation territory, which means that its habitable planets are further away from the star.  Aldronia VI, VII, and VIII are currently inhabited by members of the PHB races and a large number of Seltharians.  Aldronia IX is currently under consideration for colonization by the Federation council.  1.3 billion, 2.8 billion, and 3.6 billion inhabitants live on Aldronia's three inhabited worlds.Beta Mintar M1IV: Beta Mintar was considered a companion to larger Mintar until it was first viewed up close by Federation scientists who discovered that the two were separated by 3.75 light years.  The second planet in Beta Mintar is suitable for colonization, but has not been as yet, as few potential settlers are willing to live so close to the border with the Gorganite Empire.Gordania's Glory G0I: This giant star was once believed to be a beacon in the skies given by the goddess Gordania to guide ancient seafaring vessels.  9 out of 11 planets in orbit around this giant star are inhabited, and each one is considered a vacation spot throughout the Federation.  Paradise World (the fourth planet) is the most popular, though each world has something unique to offer.  Gray Elven cities are prominent on each world, as this is the star system where, millenia ago, the Gray Elven god Sidara battled the Faerie Queen to protect the lives of his people.  The goddess Gordania came to his aid with a host of celestial gold dragons, and helped to defeat the Faerie Queen.  The Gray Elves now honor both deities: Sidara in the names of their cities and Gordania in the name of the star system.Korleb F3V: Korleb is a unique system in that its two inhabited worlds have no inherent magnetic field.  The humanoids on Korleb, therefore, were leaders in developing artificial magnetic fields, including those used aboard spacecraft.  Korleb is also in close proximity to the Gorganite Empire, and the Gorganites have long coveted the system for the technological resources in place there.  To say that the truce between the Federation and the Gorganite Empire is an uneasy one, is one of the biggest understatements in the galaxy.Mintar M1II: The second of four giant stars in Federation space, Mintar has become a haven for migrant Remesorians seeking refuge from their ravaged homeworld.  1,500 years ago, Remesoria was ravaged by a savage combat between the Gorganite Empire and the Elven Starleague.  It was the first time that the Starleague deployed their genetically-engineered dark elven troops, and the radiation weapons they used left the planet nearly lifeless.  Mintar's sun and third planet closely resemble the Remesorian homeworld before the devestation, so many have relocated there.  There is currently a petition to have the third planet christened New Remesoria.Protalus G2V: The Protalus system contains the Federation capital world of Terminus, home to aliens of every size and description.  85% of the planet's surface is covered by liquid water, and so most of the Federation government offices take up entire islands.  The largest island, roughly the size of North America, is home to the Federation Presidential Chambers, the Senate, and Star Corps Academy, where the members of the Federation's elite exploration force receive their training.Seltharia F4V: The fourth planet in this system is the home of the green-skinned aliens known as Seltharians, though other humanoids can be found here as well.  The Seltharians originally opposed the formation of the Federation, as they were concerned as to how the new government would affect their trade practices.  They were finally convinced when the government said it would provide additional protection against pirate vessels (which were a large problem in Federation territory at the time) and that Seltharia would become the home of the Federation Subcouncil on Commerce.  This arrangement suited the profit-minded Seltharians just fine.Trel B1III: The blue giant Trel is home to the wise Trelvarian species, the first alien species encountered by space explorers from Terminus.  When Terminus took its first steps into space, the Trelvarians were there to provide wisdom and guidance, which was much needed as the territory that would become Federation space was a dangerous place at the time.  Ruthless space pirates operating out of Dragon's Nest were harassing freighters and other ships from nearby habited worlds, and were beginning to get out of hand.  As a relatively-central location for the known inhabited worlds at the time (the worlds beyond Dragon's Nest hadn't been explored), the Trelvarians urged the government of Terminus to call together all the governments of the inhabited worlds for a council on how to deal with the Dragon's Nest space pirates.  A joint military operation combining the space power of 11 inhabited systems converged on Dragon's Nest, and the pirates surrendered without a single shot fired.  The governments met again after the pirates were stopped, and formed the Protalus Federation to protect each other, and any ships in their territory, from future pirate attacks.  In the 152 years since that time, the Protalus Federation has grown into a strong interstellar government and has gained a reputation as a peaceable domain where learning and exploration take precedence over warfare and greed.Binary star systems Alpha 186 G2V and M2V: Of the 5 planets in the Alpha 186 system, 4 are inhabited, and Alpha III has rich deposits of titanium, chromium, and other important structural metals.  Alpha III is home to the Federation Metallurgical Institute, and the wealth brought in from the systems metal exports makes it one of the richest systems in the Federation.Alpha Strymius G2V and G7V: Alpha Strymius has been a popular stopping point for travelers between Trel and Seltharia for ages.  The dense asteroid field between the 7th and 8th planets is a place where many pilots go to test their skills, and so Star Corps decided to establish an advanced piloting school for its best combat pilots on Alpha Strymius V.Arctoria B2V and G6V: Green is the prominent color on the beautiful garden world of Arctoria, primarily because of its blue and yellow stars.  The alien Arctorians are a peaceful race who prefer studies of nature and philosophy over all else.  The Arctorians supported Terminus and Trel in forming the Federation, as their ships had practically no defenses against the advanced ships of the Dragon's Nest space pirates.Silius Massive M0I and B2V: The Silius Massive system, or simply "The Massive," is an impressive sight to see for many space travelers, rivalled only by the 5-star system Dragon's Nest.  The Massive was the second star system visited by explorers from Terminus, and is where the Federation's extensive magical spell database is kept up to date.  Trinary Systems Ademen B1III, A2V, and M5V: The Ademen trinary system is home to a group of Arctorian colony worlds: Ademen III, IV, V, and V's moon.  The colonies were only established within the past century, where astrogation techniques were perfected to the point where the Arctorian ships could navigate around the Arctorian Nebula without being thrown off course.Callius Cluster all M0V: This cluster of red dwarf stars provides about the same heat as a single white star, enabling it to have a total of 4 habitable worlds.  Those on Callius V and VI see only a single red star from their viewpoint, while those on III and IV can see all 3 stars in the group with their naked eyes.  The Federation Science and Technological Institute is on the fourth planet.Kylia's Haven B1II, A2V, and K0I: Two giant stars and a white main sequence star dominate this system.  Haven IV and Haven V are habitable, and are major religious centers in the Federation.  Every good and neutral deity has at least one temple on both planets, and the greater gods have temples more than a square mile in area.  Kylia's Holy City is on the 5th planet, and pilgrims from across the galaxy risk a possible encounter with a Gorganite battle cruiser to visit this site.Rymtar A0IV, G2V, and K7V: The Rymtar system also has a high proportion of inhabited planets, 7 out of 10.  The Rymtar Deep Space Telescope is maintained in orbit around the third planet, and gives Star Corps and other explorers a glimpse into the unexplored territories that lay beyond this system.5-star System Dragon's Nest B0III, A2V, A2V, G2V, and M3V: This 5-star system was once believed to be the place where the ancient celestial dragons gave birth to the gods of the known worlds.  This is now considered just a myth, but Dragon's Nest distinguished itself in another way.  160 years ago a large group of pirate vessels united their efforts and began a reign of terror using Dragon's Nest as their base of operations.  It took 8 years and a combined fleet of ships from 11 systems to put a stop to their actions, but the result was the birth of the Protalus Federation.</blockquote>

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