The Ringali Shell

The Yorg System

Name: Geshmet
System: Yorg
Sector: Darpa
Type: Gas Giant
Temperature: Very Hot
Atmosphere: Type III
Hydrosphere: Arid
Gravity: Very High
Terrain: Gas Clouds
Length of Day: 35 Standard Hours
Length of Year: 203 Local Days
Sentient Species: -
Starports: -
Population: -
Planet Function: -
Government: -
Tech Level: -
Major Exports: -
Major Imports: -
Addendum: Geshmet is the first planet in the Yorg System, which lies on the Perlemian Trade Route. The planet is a fairly large gas giant that contains several very useful gases. Unfortunately, the very high temperatures and gravity make mining those resources almost impossible. There have, however, been several attempts to mine the planet over the years, but each attempt has ended in disaster or severe financial loss. For now Geshmet, remains an untapped resource.

Name: Yahnis
System: Yorg
Sector: Darpa
Type: Terrestrial
Temperature: Temperate
Atmosphere: Type I
Hydrosphere: Moderate
Gravity: Standard
Terrain: Mountain, Forests, Lakes, Rivers, Urban
Length of Day: 24 Standard Hours
Length of Year: 351 Local Days
Sentient Species: Humans
Starports: Standard
Population: 5 Billion
Planet Function: Tourism/Trade
Government: Imperial Governor
Tech Level: Space
Major Exports: Rare Minerals, Timber, Mountain Climbing Equipment
Major Imports: Luxury Goods, Speeders, Raw materials
Addendum: Yahnis is the second planet in the Yorg system, which lies on the Perlemian Trade Route. Stark rocky peaks dominate the horizon of this temperate planet, though the lower slopes give way to thick forests. A lattice of rivers and great lakes crisscross the landscape, originally providing easy passage to some of the deeper parts of planet, before technology advanced. The major urban centres are mostly located either at major river junctions or on the lake shores, sprawling across the lower, flatter ground that is typical of such areas. They are noteworthy in a crowded galaxy because of their extreme cleanliness, and open plan design. Yahnis's littering penalties are among the toughest in the sector.

The local planetary government has placed strict environmental controls over the natural resources of the world, limiting to a certain extent the level of exploitation of the natural environment. The natural splendour and promise of wilderness isolation has led to the wilds being exploited as a tourist resource, with the resorts exclusively centred in the more remote regions, typically serviced by a discreetly located hoverport. Extreme sports is one of the major focal points, but Yahnis caters to those simply seeking solitude, those with the urge to climb natural structures, and those that delve deep into the river cut cavern systems that lurk deep beneath the mountains. Water sports are highlighted by white-water rafting, old fashioned wind sailing and fishing. Many small, licensed companies operate this thriving industry, and they have spawned a support industry producing the plethora of specialist gear, first amongst whom (in terms of galactic recognition) is GRIP Climbing Gear, manufacturers of the finest mountaineering equipment.

The local fishing industry helps to support a large number of dedicated fish restaurants. If you wander the towns and cities before midday, you'll undoubtedly catch the smell of freshly cooked Trange Chowder on the morning breeze. A firm favourite with both locals and visitors alike, the delicate, naturally spiced, flavour of the Trange is matched with a simple bone structure which makes the fish easy to prepare. Whilst Chowder is something of a signature recipe for Trange fish, it delights the palate whether steamed, baked, fried or grilled.

Although limited by law, Yahnis does have both a mining and a logging industry. The former are segmented, each holding a government licence for a single mineral, and working out of small, mobile camps in the high peaks. Logging remains in government control in the hands of the quasi-autonomous Yahnis Timber Merchants (YTM). The most important local tree species is the Eldri, prized throughout civilised space for its warm, buttery colour, attractive grain patterns and not least, its unusual resistance to woodworm infestation. Eldri trees are relatively small, reaching less than 10m full grown, but they reach this size in the space of just 6 years. Conservation is served by YTM planting two seeds for every tree felled, subject to tightly regulated spacing guidelines. When an area becomes too densely wooded, YTM is granted a temporary special licence to increase production in that zone, this leads to a glut of timber and a cyclic drop in the price of Eldri wood. YTM manages the system well enough that the cycle currently stands at 74 local years.