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'''Taurus''' is the political and cultural capital of the [[Taurian Concordat]]. The planet is named for the second husband of [[Samantha Calderon]], [[Victor Taurens]], who died while attempting to navigate the system's asteroid field. Taurus is also one of the industrial centers of the Concord; thus, units stationed on Taurus tend to be elite and well-equipped. Taurus is also home to one of the largest periphery populations, estimated at greater than two billion inhabitants as of the early 31st century. | '''Taurus''' is the political and cultural capital of the [[Taurian Concordat]]. The planet is named for the second husband of [[Samantha Calderon]], [[Victor Taurens]], who died while attempting to navigate the system's asteroid field. Taurus is also one of the industrial centers of the Concord; thus, units stationed on Taurus tend to be elite and well-equipped. Taurus is also home to one of the largest periphery populations, estimated at greater than two billion inhabitants as of the early 31st century. | ||
− | Transit in system is difficult. The Taurus system is cluttered with a natural barrier of asteroids, which have been mined and laced with Taurian Special Asteroid Support Force laser batteries. | + | Transit in system is difficult. The Taurus system is cluttered with a natural barrier of asteroids, which have been mined and laced with Taurian [[Special Asteroid Support Force]] laser and missile batteries. |
==Manufacturing Centers== | ==Manufacturing Centers== |
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System position | 4 |
(References to Taurus)
Note: X and Y are coordinates (light years on XY plane) relative to Terra at (0, 0)
X: 192.81 Y: -394.11
Contents
Planetary Data[1]
- Star Type (Recharge Time): G3V (184 hours)
- Position in System: 4
- Time to Jump Point: 8.53 days
- Number of Satellites: 1 (Drusilla)
- Surface Gravity: 1.0
- Atmospheric Pressure: Standard (Breathable)
- Equatorial Temperature: 30C° (Temperate)
- Surface Water: 65%
- Recharging Station: Zenith
- HPG Class Type: B
- Highest Native Life: Mammals
Era Specific Data
3025[2]
- Political Leader: Thomas Calderon
- ComStar Representative: Precentor Barbara Kooper
- Population: 2,169,000,000
3067[3]
- Political Ruler: Protector Grover Shraplen
- Population: 4,002,198,000
- Socio-Industrial Levels: A-A-A-A-B
3076[1]
- Political Ruler: Protector Boris Tharn
- Population: 3,997,068,000
- Tech Level USIIR: A-B-A-B-B
Overview
Taurus is the political and cultural capital of the Taurian Concordat. The planet is named for the second husband of Samantha Calderon, Victor Taurens, who died while attempting to navigate the system's asteroid field. Taurus is also one of the industrial centers of the Concord; thus, units stationed on Taurus tend to be elite and well-equipped. Taurus is also home to one of the largest periphery populations, estimated at greater than two billion inhabitants as of the early 31st century.
Transit in system is difficult. The Taurus system is cluttered with a natural barrier of asteroids, which have been mined and laced with Taurian Special Asteroid Support Force laser and missile batteries.
Manufacturing Centers
Owner History
- 2750 - Taurian Concordat
- 3025 - Taurian Concordat
- 3030 - Taurian Concordat
- 3040 - Taurian Concordat
- 3052 - Taurian Concordat
- 3057 - Taurian Concordat
- 3062 - Taurian Concordat