Description

Russell’s World is the capital of Octant 2.  Although tidally locked to Narrap, the world’s oceans and atmosphere circulate sufficient heat to the dark side of the planet to maintain a liveable climate across most of the planet.

Most human habitation is at the bright-side edge of the twilight zone, with the major settlements in the lee of a large mountain range that protects from the strong winds that blow constantly from the dark side to the bright, and the accompanying storms that lash most of the planet most of the time.  

There is a small spaceport near the main settlement for those ships willing to brave the wind shear layer high in the atmosphere, or a larger port approximately 3,500km into the dark side of the planet where the winds are more gentle.  The port is connected to the settlements by a high-speed rail line and a pipeline.   

Russell’s World supports a biosphere of simple plants and is a major producer of natural fibres and products sourced from biomass, including basic nutrition packs.  The climate is also suited to sugar, tobacco and grapes and products produced from these are also exported. 

The world has some of the highest standards of living in the Dominion.  The population is about 668 million.

Russell’s World is within jump range of five disputed worlds, one of which is only Jump 3.  Although Dominion authorities do not officially comment on such things, Russell’s World is popularly considered a primary target should the Naki ever seek to invade the Dominion and there is some gallows humour reflecting that in the local population (although proclaiming “I for one welcome our new Lizard Overlords” is likely to get you arrested for sedition.)  It is no surprise that the military presence on Russell’s World is considerable.

System Data

Primary Star

Orbital Data

• Russell’s World Orbital Data

Jump 6 Map