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Post by CELS on Oct 17, 2004 22:20:15 GMT -5
Standard Representation
6,32,19 - M-V - BAE79C6-10 Lo 703 Im 2C0
Old UWP: BAE7356-10
Archaios system[/b]
6,32,19. M1V
Archaios I
UWP: BAE7356-10 Lo 703 Im 2C0
Planet name: Archaios I (Archaios Prime)
World class: Civilised world
Population: 9,110,000,000
Tech level: A (High Imperial technology)
Tithe grade: Exactis Secondus
Aestimare: B20
Orbital distance: 0,15 AU
Equatorial diameter: 16,010 km
Gravity: 1,15 terra
Orbital period: 46,2 days standard
Length of day: 13.65 hours standard
Atmosphere: Ellipsoid, standard oxygen-nitrogen mix
Surface atmospheric pressure: 5.00 atm at equator
Surface temperature: 49.2 degrees C
Hydrosphere: 66%
Life forms: Only single cellular native life. The world has been terraformed.
Moons: 1 (UWP:G539615-A, Orbit: 45)
Planet description
Archaios is an ancient world, colonized during the early Dark Age of Technology. Similar to ancient Terra, Archaios’ lands vary from infernally hot deserts along the equator, covered by white sand, to ice-cold canyons and fjords, ravaged by freezing polar winds. Most of the population on Archaios is found near the equator, where the worlds’ major cities and industrial hubs surround the major starports. In the temperate regions of the world, the main commodity is agri-culture. Endless plains covered with grain, vegetables and domesticated beasts supply Archaios with all the food that its population needs. On the freezing poles of Archaios, the ellipsoid atmosphere is at its thinnest, and great amounts of radiation from the close star combined with low temperatures make these regions extremely dangerous.
Having been a centre of trade in the subsector for millennia, Archaios has developed many different cultures, greatly influenced by offworlders. After many great wars, these cultures have learned to live in harmony, and the people of Archaios are constantly coming closer to being united.
The snowy white moon of Archaios, Photios, has a small population of approximately fifty thousand people, working in shipyards or manning the moon's orbital defences.
Government
All of Archaios’ eight continents are considered independent and have separate governments. Still, the continents benefit from great cooperation, and representatives from each continent form a council known as the Conclave of Archaios. The Conclave consists of two hundred representatives from the various continents, with each continent contributing a number of representatives that is in proportion to the continent’s population. The Conclave of Archaios originally formed in M35, to oversee the rebuilding after a worldwide civil war, to benefit worldwide trade and to aid in the integration of the different economical systems. Only centuries after the Conclave was founded, it was decided that the representatives of the Conclave would now elect the Imperial Commander, previously elected only on the continent Eremia. Unlike the previous Imperial Commanders on Archaios, the Conclave leader has very little real power in every day decisions. In theory, of course, the Imperial Commander has the highest authority on the planet, disregarding that of the Adeptus Terra and the Inquisition, but in reality, the Conclave leader is forced to follow the wishes of the Conclave, or a vote of no confidence will be put forth, and a new leader will be elected.
Religion
Whilst the grand majority of the Archaians follow the Cult Imperialis, several older religions linger on this ancient world, especially in younger nations, far from the world capital in Eremia. While few dare to openly worship these heathen gods that can be traced back to the Dark Age, quite a few Archaians worship them in addition to the Emperor, praying to the Emperor for strength and salvation, and praying to the ancient gods and spirits for good luck, amongst other things. Naturally, the Ecclessiarchy has been active in converting the heathens through their missions and the help of the Adepta Sororitas. The Inquisition has also investigated these ancient religions carefully, with several Inquisitors claiming that the old beliefs can be traced to alien cultures or even the dark gods of Chaos.
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Post by CELS on Oct 17, 2004 22:21:23 GMT -5
Society and law
Each of the continents on Archaios has a distinct culture, and sociological conditions vary immensely from the capital in Eremia to the distant mountain nations of Gotar, near the south pole. Of the people on Archaios, the Eremians and the Nakhtians are most commonly known in the Anargo sector, and indeed the Archaios stereotype is based on a combination of these two cultures.
The continent of Eremia is located on the northern hemisphere of Archaios, and its ancient capital Malakos is the location in relation to which the west and east of this planet is defined. Considered a single state, Eremia is the most powerful continent on Archaios, both in terms of economy, world politics and military. According to Archaios’ history, it has been this way since the world was first colonised in the Dark Age of Technology, as the city Malakos was supposedly the first city on Archaios. The people of Eremia are tremendously patriotic and proud of their state, considering many other younger cultures on Archaios inferior to themselves. One of the few exceptions to this, is the continental state of Nakhtia.
Nakhtia is undoubtedly the second most powerful continent on Archaios, after Eremia, and over the millennia, great wars have been waged between the two giants for control of this world. These conflicts have contributed much to divide the two cultures, and this is plainly seen in everything from dialect to clothing, architecture, music or religion, which have become increasingly varied. Where Eremian buildings are sturdy and practical, the Nakhtian buildings are elegant works of art, and while many Eremians wear simple robes or functional clothing only, the Nakhtians wear elaborate tunics and dresses, expensive jewelry and cosmetics for both sexes.
Though there are great differences in culture on Archaios, the laws are increasingly monolithic across the planet, thanks to the founding of the Archaios Conclave, and the Lex Imperialis is enforced without mercy. Possession of any weapons other than hunting rifles and close combat weapons has recently become prohibited across the world, and even in the more barbaric states. Though there is still far to go, a world-wide common criminal system is also under work, and extradition of criminals is demanded from all states on Archaios, doing much to reduce major organised crimes.
Technology
One of the major differences between the states of Archaios, is that of technology. Though the world is always working to unite the states for the common good, the wealthier states such as Eremia and Nakhtia have proven somewhat reluctant in sharing their high technology with the more barbaric states. Though it is claimed that this reluctance comes from economy-related problems, it is quite clear that it is simply a matter of bad blood. For millennia, their higher technology has been the major advantage of these states in the wars against the so-called barbarians, and evidently, not everyone is confident in a common benefit of such charity.
The states of Archaios with relatively high technology, possess the same technology as most civilized worlds in the Imperium. Electricity is created by powerful plasma reactors, transportation is powered by powerful batteries, sub atomic reactors or even magnetic levitation. Weapon technology is considerably advanced, as a result of a powerful weapon industry.
In the states with lower technology, cheap nuclear reactors and fossilized fuels are the major energy sources. In the most poor slum regions, electricity is not available at all. Still, even in such relatively low tech states, the military is well equipped, and while some people are starving, advanced weapons are imported from other worlds in the subsector.
Trade and tithes
Being the capital of the Archaios subsector, the world Archaios has always been a hub of trade, and offworld products are quite common for the middle class. The major exports of Archaios are wood, ore, food, jewelry, weapons and battery-powered vehicles. The exported wood consists primarily of the stone pine of Gotar, found near the south pole. Though not tremendously durable, the stone pine wood is easily carved, making it perfect for furniture and decoration.
The food exported by Archaios is extremely varied, from exotic birds and reptiles to the common grox. A type of food that is quite famous in the Anargo sector, and even other sectors, is the springberry. Originally believed to be a small fruit, the springberry was later found to be a small insect living in symbiosis with a certain plant. Its origin is entirely unknown, as Archaios had only single cellular life when it was first colonized, but it is guessed that the original settlers of the world could have brought this insect with them from another planet, and that these insects have later become extinct on their home world. Still, the small juicy insect has kept its name, and the springberry is known across the stars for its delicious bitter-sweet taste.
From the breath-taking canyon sprints of Eremia to the vicious rider-pits of Prysa, the major gambling industry on Archaios is famous even outside the Anargo sector and an important source of income. Wealthy nobles come from distant system to try out new arenas and though few of them ever make a profit, they all return to their homeworlds with great stories that add to the legend.
Archaios’ tithes consist mostly of weapons, food, and soldiers for the Imperial Guard and Navy. The food tithed from Archaios, consisting mostly of grain, fish and grox meat, is transported to a few other worlds in the subsector, such as Proteus and Elina.
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Post by CELS on Oct 17, 2004 22:22:07 GMT -5
Physiology
Archaios is quite similar to Earth and its people are quite similar to most Imperial citizens in build and height. Since the planet has a breathable atmosphere and appropriate temperatures, the citizens of Archaios spend much time outside, and as a result, skin colours vary from the pale Jomans to the dark Nakhtians.
Psychology
The varied cultures of Archaios have made it difficult to identify specific personality traits that are common for all Archaians. While the Eremians are typically extrovert and hot tempered, the Gotar are introvert and slow to anger. Still, the standard stereotype of Archaians that is recognized all over the Anargo sector, is a loud, jovial person with terrible mood-swings. Archaian women are especially known for their hot temper, and it is said that the soldiers of Archaios fear only two things; the Emperor and Archaian women.
Language and dialect
Low Gothic is the most common language on Archaios, and is taught as a primary laungage in all the major states, and as primary or secondary language in most small states. While Eremia has no dialect as such, the Nakhtians are easily recognised from their sharp, guttural dialect, which few find easy on the ear. Fortunately, most Nakhtians also speak fluent High Gothic as a matter of prestige. In small states such as Gotar or Prysa, other languages are spoken in the district, which probably date back to the Age of Terra. Though they have been influenced by Low Gothic over the millennia, the Gotar and Prysian tongue are completely incomprehensible for those who only speak Gothic.
Planetary defence force
The Archaian PDF is considerably well trained and equipped, and regularly provides the Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy with new soldiers. With the exception of a few small states who have mandatory military service, the majority of states on Archaios have voluntary military service, which is typically a well-paid profession. On Archaios, joining the elite forces or earning a promotion is not only rewarded with honour and glory, but also a considerable increase in salary.
The PDF of Archaios is divided between its many states, and an immediate merging of the different military forces to form a single organization seems unlikely, as a result of the many previous wars between the nations. Gruesome acts of war are still fresh in the memory of the various armed forces, and the earlier civil wars are an important part of their history.
The only inter-continental army on Archaios that draws recruits from the entire world, is the Archaian Conclave Phalanx, an army that is intended to enforce the laws of the Conclave and pacify rebellious states that seek to disrupt the uniting of Archaios. This army is equipped to the standard of the Imperial Guard itself, and its soldiers are the elite of Archaios.
History
Archaios was first colonised during the Dark Age of Technology, in early M21, at the same time as the world Taranis Prime, later renamed Proteus. At first, there were few worlds in the area of space later known as the Archaios subsector, and the world Archaios had precious little contact with other worlds. The first continent to be colonized on Archaios, was that of Eremia, its lands rich with ore and its oceans perfect for terraforming. As soon as the human civilizations started to spread across Eremia, terraforming the regions with enough rainfall to support crops, the people began colonizing the eastern desert continent of Nakhtia, which was also rich with valuable minerals and stone. Soon, terraforming began in the continents further from the equator, to start agri-culture which could support the growing population on Eremia.
Over the millennia, each continent formed separate independent states, often through decades of war. During the Age of Strife, frequent warp storms caused the world of Archaios to lose contact with other human worlds in the region, and civil war erupted as all import and export suddenly came to a halt, causing great economical disasters and even periods of hunger.
When the Emperor’s forces discovered Archaios in M30, during the Great Crusade, it only had contact with the forgeworld Proteus, which had been colonised in M26, during the Age of Strife. Eager to become united with Mars and the Imperium, Proteus greated the Imperial forces with open arms, and Archaios followed the example of their allies.
During the Age of Apostasy, Archaios was one of the worlds in the Archaios subsector who were quick to rebel against the ruthless followers of Vandire, and suffered great losses from the sanctions of the capital of the sector. As years passed, and the ruthless Imperial armies killed more and more people, forgeworlds and Space Marine chapters across the Imperium did what they could to stop the slaughter, and the forgeworld Proteus was no exception. Protecting Archaios from the invading Imperial armies, intended to quell the rebellions against Vandire’s rule, the Tech-Guard armies of Proteus saved millions of innocent lives. In return for protection, Archaios started producing great warmachines and equipment for the Tech-Guard armies.
When the Age of Apostasy ended in the Anargo sector, as the Crusade of the followers of Sebastian Thor destroyed the old government, Archaios once again resumed its position as subsector capital, and so it has remained for four millennia. Shielded by the Castellan subsector, Archaios has not seen any major invasions by the ork empires in the region, but in recent centuries, dark Eldar raiders have attacked several worlds in the subsector, including Archaios itself. Though some major Imperial victories have been won, successfully ambushing the greedy Eldar raiding fleets, the losses have been tremendous, and are likely to continue.
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Post by CELS on Oct 17, 2004 22:24:51 GMT -5
Date of preparation: ?
World UWP: 6,32,19 - M-V - BAE7356-10 Lo 703 Im 2C0
Diameter: 16080 km
Density: 0.92
Mass: 1.797
Gravity: 1.15
Primary Mass (Star): 0.46
Orbit number (Planet): 0
Orbital period (Planet): 48.2 days
Rotation period: 13,65 hours
Axial Tilt: 30 degrees
Orbital Eccentricity: 0.0
Seismic Stress Factor: 0.3
Asteroid Belt Zones: 0
Atmospheric composition: Dense, tainted, pollutants
Surface pressure: 5.0
Stellar luminosity: 0.42
Orbit factor: 836
Energy absorption: 0.82
Greenhouse effect: 1.11
Base temperature: 49.2 Celsius
Orbital eccentricity modifier: 0
Latitude temperature effects: +24, +16, +8, 0, -8, -16, -24, -32, -40, -48, -56
Axial tilt effects: 18 / -30
Daytime plus:
Nighttime minus:
Native life: Yes. Single cellular. Life forms imported.
Atmospheric terraforming: None.
Greenhouse effect terraforming: Not with purpose.
Albedo terraforming: None.
Temperature terraforming: None.
Hydrographic percent: 66
Hydrosphere composition: Liquid water, untainted
Number of tectonic plates: 6
Hydrosphere terraforming: Yes. Imported life-forms
Terrain terraforming: None
Number of major continents: 5
Number of minor continents: 3
Number of large islands: 4
Number of small islands: 8
Number of archipelagoes: 6
Notable volcanoes:
Weather control: No
Natural resources: Agricultural, Ores, Crystals, Compounds
Processed resources: Agroproducts, Metals, Non-metals
Manufactured goods: Consumables
Information: Recordings, software
Total population: 9,110,000,000
Local customs:
Primary cities: 54 (Population circa 50,000,000)
Secondary cities: 126 (Population circa 5,000,000)
Tertiary cities: 11,340 (Population circa 500,000)
Progressiveness:
Aggressiveness:
Extensiveness:
Representative authority:
World government description: See above
Other authority:
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Post by CELS on Oct 17, 2004 22:26:57 GMT -5
Archaios II[/u]
UWP: XB00000-0
Gas Giant (Small)
Satelites:
[/li][li] 1: UWP:YS00122-A, Orbit: 4
[/li][li] 2: UWP:HS00000-0, Orbit: 6
[/li][li]3: UWP:H406100-B, Orbit: 10
[/li][li] 4: UWP:Y200220-A, Orbit: 11
[/li][li] 5: UWP:Y302212-B, Orbit: 25
Name: Archaios II (Lythron)
World Class: Gas Giant
Population: 0
Aestimare: K450
The small gas giant Lythron is believed to be named after a Terran flower of the same name. Sharing the strong purple colour of this flower, the gas giant Lythron is a beautiful sight from space, with its shifting atmospheric storms mimicking a field of blossoming flowers. Beyond this, however, the gas giant has little value.
Archaios III[/u]
UWP: XB00000-0
Gas Giant (Small)
Satelites:
[/li][li] 1: UWP:HS00213-A, Orbit: 4
[/li][li] 2: UWP:Y400200-B, Orbit: 5
[/li][li] 3: UWP:YS00230-A, Orbit: 8
[/li][li] 4: UWP:G232230-A, Orbit: 9
[/li][li]5: UWP:YS00210-A, Orbit: 11
[/li][li]6: UWP:Y320231-B, Orbit: 13
[/li][li]7: UWP:YS00231-B, Orbit: 25
[/li][li]8: UWP:YS00200-A, Orbit: 45
Name: Archaios III (Nikoleta)
World Class: Gas Giant
Population: 40,000,000
Aestimare: E210
The moons of the gas giant Nikoleta have some valuable minerals worth mining, and all but one are populated. There is considerable traffic between the moons, as the greater colonies supply the smaller ones with food and water, and mined minerals are brought to refineries on other moons. Attacks from both human and alien pirates have been known, but are not as common as the high security and great hysteria might suggest.
Archaios IV[/u]
UWP: XB00000-0
Gas Giant (Small)
Satelites:
[/li][li] 1: UWP:YS00220-A, Orbit: 4
[/li][li] 2: UWP:YS00210-A, Orbit: 5
[/li][li]3: UWP:YS00200-B, Orbit: 6
[/li][li] 4: UWP:Y101200-A, Orbit: 8
[/li][li] 5: UWP:Y310220-B, Orbit: 9
[/li][li] 6: UWP:G102200-A, Orbit: 30
[/li][li] 7: UWP:YS00000-0, Orbit: 65
Name: Archaios IV (Sara)
World Class: Gas Giant
Population: 500,000
Aestimare: F100
Furthest from the Archaios star, the small gas giant Sara and its moons have a much smaller population than that of Nikoleta. Because of the considerable distance from Archaios Prime, there is only mining on two of the gas giant’s moons, where rare crystals and minerals can be found in moderate amounts. In addition, one moon has a small installation which acts both as a listening post for the Archaios system, and as a research base for the Adeptus Mechanicus. Though the Adeptus Mechanicus claim to be researching a type of crystals for arms production, the actual reason for their presence is an ancient, collapsed outpost of the Spirian Empire.
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Post by CELS on Oct 17, 2004 22:32:36 GMT -5
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