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== BASIC INFORMATION == | == BASIC INFORMATION == | ||
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Official Name in Standard: Kapulin | Official Name in Standard: Kapulin<br> | ||
Native Name: Kawpaulaw | Native Name: Kawpaulaw<br> | ||
Governing Body: The Highest Sovereign Chamber | Governing Body: The Highest Sovereign Chamber<br> | ||
Title of the Head of Government: King(s) and Queen( | Title of the Head of Government: King(s) and Queen(s)<br> | ||
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==INTERPLANETARY SUMMARY== | ==INTERPLANETARY SUMMARY== | ||
Quadrant/Sector/System: Beta Quadrant / Kapulin System | Quadrant/Sector/System: Beta Quadrant / Kapulin System<br> | ||
Constellation: Sagittarius, coreward of the Lagoon Nebula | Constellation: Sagittarius, coreward of the Lagoon Nebula<br> | ||
Spectral Type: Red Giant (K1.5III) | Spectral Type: Red Giant (K1.5III)<br> | ||
Distance to Earth: ~167 light-years | Distance to Earth: ~167 light-years<br> | ||
Radius: 21.4±0.2[7] R☉ | Radius: 21.4±0.2[7] R☉<br> | ||
Apparent magnitude: -0.29 | Apparent magnitude: -0.29<br> | ||
Surface Temperature: 4286±30[7] K | Surface Temperature: 4286±30[7] K<br> | ||
Suns/Planets/Planetoids/Moons: 1 Star (Kapulin)/5 Planets/2 Planetoids/ Kapulin IV has 2 moons | Suns/Planets/Planetoids/Moons: 1 Star (Kapulin)/5 Planets/2 Planetoids/ Kapulin IV has 2 moons<br> | ||
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KAPULIN IV-A | ===SATELLITES=== | ||
Two cities - Keld, a scientific research facility. Garg, a military outpost | KAPULIN IV-A<br> | ||
KAPULIN IV-B | Two cities - Keld, a scientific research facility. Garg, a military outpost<br> | ||
Six unnamed mining settlements which are referred to by their numbers. | KAPULIN IV-B <br> | ||
< | Six unnamed mining settlements which are referred to by their numbers.<br> | ||
==POPULATION/GEOGRAPHY== | ==POPULATION/GEOGRAPHY== | ||
===POPULATION=== | |||
POPULATION | Native Population: 4.4 billion as of 2430<br> | ||
Native Population: 4.4 billion as of 2430 | Transient Population 69 million per year <br> | ||
Transient Population 69 million per year | Planetary Capital City: Ddoj, Loro continent (Population 9.35 million)<br> | ||
Planetary Capital City: Ddoj, Loro continent (Population 9.35 million) | Richter Scale of Culture Rating: A-451-5018-2 (equivalent to Earth in the early 2300’s)<br> | ||
Richter Scale of Culture Rating: A-451-5018-2 (equivalent to Earth in the early 2300’s) | Race(s) of Native Sentients: 100% Kapulin<br> | ||
Race(s) of Native Sentients: 100% Kapulin | |||
WEATHER | ===WEATHER=== | ||
Kapulin IV maintains an elaborate and sophisticated network of weather control satellites, technology gained as a UFP Protectorate. | Kapulin IV maintains an elaborate and sophisticated network of weather control satellites, technology gained as a UFP Protectorate.<br> | ||
Average Planetary Temperature: 84F/28C with frequent gusts of cooling | Average Planetary Temperature: 84F/28C with frequent gusts of cooling breezes.<br> | ||
GEOGRAPHY | ===GEOGRAPHY=== | ||
Land/Water Ratio(s) of Planets: 68/32 | Land/Water Ratio(s) of Planets: 68/32<br> | ||
Planetary Weather: Tropical | Planetary Weather: Tropical<br> | ||
Diameter: 16,741 km (10,402 miles) | Diameter: 16,741 km (10,402 miles)<br> | ||
Gravity: .94 standard gravity with a density of 2.88 | Gravity: .94 standard gravity with a density of 2.88<br> | ||
Axial Tilt: 35.3%, with minimal seasonal changes | Axial Tilt: 35.3%, with minimal seasonal changes<br> | ||
Orbital Period: 394 days | Orbital Period: 394 days<br> | ||
Rotational Period: 29.8 hours | Rotational Period: 29.8 hours<br> | ||
Classification: M | Classification: M<br> | ||
Surface Water: 68% | Surface Water: 68%<br> | ||
Atmosphere: 1.07% is a standard pressure with 73% nitrogen, 27% oxygen, 0% trace chemicals | Atmosphere: 1.07% is a standard pressure with 73% nitrogen, 27% oxygen, 0% trace chemicals<br> | ||
Land Masses: There are nine distinct continents in a spiral pattern that span the globe. Each are connected to at least two other continents by land bridges. | Land Masses: There are nine distinct continents in a spiral pattern that span the globe. Each are connected to at least two other continents by land bridges.<br> | ||
Continent names: Arcu, Domm, Eqqi, Fioo, Gyde, Ixai, Kynn, Loro and Zhau | Continent names: Arcu, Domm, Eqqi, Fioo, Gyde, Ixai, Kynn, Loro and Zhau<br> | ||
Terrain: Lush green and flowered jungles surround every city, while the three continents possess mountain ranges. There are no desert regions, and no polar ice caps due to the axial tilt. | Terrain: Lush green and flowered jungles surround every city, while the three continents possess mountain ranges. There are no desert regions, and no polar ice caps due to the axial tilt.<br> | ||
BODIES OF WATER | ===BODIES OF WATER=== | ||
Oceans: Azgi (North) Ocean and Ulgi (South) Ocean; | Oceans: Azgi (North) Ocean and Ulgi (South) Ocean;<br> | ||
Seas: Luvo Sea (most significant), Venn, Layi, Yabo and Maku | Seas: Luvo Sea (most significant), Venn, Layi, Yabo and Maku<br> | ||
River: Geev River, largest in length/width, divides the Ddoj continent nearly in half | River: Geev River, largest in length/width, divides the Ddoj continent nearly in half<br> | ||
NOTEWORTHY CITIES/SETTLEMENTS | ===NOTEWORTHY CITIES/SETTLEMENTS=== | ||
Ddoj - Capital of Loro continent - Planetary capital, center of government, resorts | Ddoj - Capital of Loro continent - Planetary capital, center of government, resorts<br> | ||
Moag - Capital of Arcu continent - Mecca of art & culture, largest library on the planet | Moag - Capital of Arcu continent - Mecca of art & culture, largest library on the planet<br> | ||
Juuk - Capital of Ixai continent - Highly agricultural, many resorts | Juuk - Capital of Ixai continent - Highly agricultural, many resorts<br> | ||
Alar - Capital of Domm continent - Predominantly Educational and Research facilities | Alar - Capital of Domm continent - Predominantly Educational and Research facilities<br> | ||
Yigo - Capital of Kynn continent - Mauk, the largest Casino/Resort on the planet | Yigo - Capital of Kynn continent - Mauk, the largest Casino/Resort on the planet<br> | ||
Arko - Capital of Eqqi continent - Entertainment, resorts and mountain adventures | Arko - Capital of Eqqi continent - Entertainment, resorts and mountain adventures<br> | ||
Quij - Capital of Fioo continent - Amusement park, entertainment and luxury resorts | Quij - Capital of Fioo continent - Amusement park, entertainment and luxury resorts<br> | ||
Cuuk - Capital of Zhau continent - Quiet, reserved with small bungalows, Bed & Breakfast Inns | Cuuk - Capital of Zhau continent - Quiet, reserved with small bungalows, Bed & Breakfast Inns<br> | ||
Tibi - Capital of Gyde continent - Medical and Space Research. Military Command Center | Tibi - Capital of Gyde continent - Medical and Space Research. Military Command Center<br> | ||
===ANIMAL LIFE=== | |||
Clab - A rather large, playful aquatic mammal similar to a Terran dolphin twice that size. | Incredibly abundant in skies, oceans and on land in all continents.<br> | ||
Hipn - A dark blue medium-sized primate very close to a chimpanzee, extremely friendly and cuddly. | Clab - A rather large, playful aquatic mammal similar to a Terran dolphin twice that size.<br> | ||
Kazz - Long, bright orange feathers adorn this graceful avian akin to a large eagle. | Hipn - A dark blue medium-sized primate very close to a chimpanzee, extremely friendly and cuddly.<br> | ||
Saro - Various small to medium furry mammals not unlike canines, friendly and helpful. | Kazz - Long, bright orange feathers adorn this graceful avian akin to a large eagle.<br> | ||
< | Saro - Various small to medium furry mammals not unlike canines, friendly and helpful.<br> | ||
==ECONOMIC SUMMARY== | ==ECONOMIC SUMMARY== | ||
The heartbeat of the Kapulin economy harmoniously intertwines with the realms of both hospitality and education. Amidst the tapestry of this vibrant planet, a splendid array emerges, spanning opulent resorts to charming Bed & Breakfast bungalows. A substantial segment of the populace finds itself intricately woven into the fabric of all things associated with indulgence, serenity, and amusement. | The heartbeat of the Kapulin economy harmoniously intertwines with the realms of both hospitality and education. Amidst the tapestry of this vibrant planet, a splendid array emerges, spanning opulent resorts to charming Bed & Breakfast bungalows. A substantial segment of the populace finds itself intricately woven into the fabric of all things associated with indulgence, serenity, and amusement. | ||
Sprawling universities and smaller colleges are abundant in each of the Kapulin continents, serving as revered milestones on each citizen's transformative journey towards self-enrichment. | Sprawling universities and smaller colleges are abundant in each of the Kapulin continents, serving as revered milestones on each citizen's transformative journey towards self-enrichment. | ||
Breakdown of living standards: | Breakdown of living standards:<br> | ||
Technosocialist age: 78 percent of population<br> | |||
Information age: 8 percent of population<br> | |||
Industrial age: 0 percent of population<br> | |||
Agrarian age: 14 percent of population<br> | |||
Kapulin is very much a modern world, as evidenced by the shear | Kapulin is very much a modern world, as evidenced by the shear | ||
breakdown of its population. Only | breakdown of its population. Only 14 percent of its economy is | ||
geared towards agribusiness- but that's all they need. Their | geared towards agribusiness- but that's all they need. Their | ||
technological level is sophisticated enough so that 14% more than | technological level is sophisticated enough so that 14% more than | ||
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Kapulin imports very little that cannot be created by hand or mass | Kapulin imports very little that cannot be created by hand or mass | ||
replicated. Likewise, there is no significant export of goods except | replicated. Likewise, there is no significant export of goods except | ||
for Dilithium. | for Dilithium mined on the 2nd moon, of keen interest to Star Fleet. | ||
Latinum is the standard currency of exchange on Kapulin IV, though seldom used | Latinum is the standard currency of exchange on Kapulin IV, though seldom used | ||
in domestic commerce. | in domestic commerce. | ||
==GOVERNMENT/HISTORY== | ==GOVERNMENT/HISTORY== | ||
Federation Member? No<br> | |||
Federation Member? No | Federation Protectorate: Since 2414<br> | ||
Federation Protectorate: Since 2414 | Planetary Government: United Citizens of Kapulin IV. established in 2176<br> | ||
Planetary Government: United Citizens of Kapulin IV. established in 2176 | Government Type: Quasi-Democratic Monarchy Bicameral System<br> | ||
Government Type: Democratic Monarchy Bicameral System | Socio-Political System: Meritocracy<br> | ||
Socio-Political System: Meritocracy | |||
Kapulins have | For close to three centuries, as marked by the Federation calendar, the Kapulins have woven the threads of their existence into a singular planetary government. This united entity stands as a living embodiment, not merely of governance, but of the very essence that defines their way of life. Like an intricate mosaic, it reflects the minimalist and ultra-efficient philosophy that courses through every heartbeat of their existence. | ||
This isn't just a government; it's a symphony conducted with precision. It breathes with the rhythm of purpose, each decision harmonizing with the tenets of their ethos. This government embodies a distilled essence, every element pared down to its most essential form. No excess, no frivolity—only the pure essence of functionality and purpose. The government has evolved not merely as a reflection of their philosophy, but as its zenith—an intricate dance of efficiency and elegance, a living testament to what can be achieved when ideals are woven into the very infrastructure of a civilization. | |||
For centuries dating back to the earliest historical records, | For centuries dating back to the earliest historical records, | ||
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The Highest Sovereign Chamber serves as a combined legislative and judicial body, | The Highest Sovereign Chamber serves as a combined legislative and judicial body, | ||
and meets twice | and meets twice per year, typically for 3-4 weeks to execute the agenda for the term. | ||
Each continent provides two Ministers to comprise the body of the Chamber. Ministers | Each continent provides two Ministers to comprise the body of the Chamber. Ministers | ||
are elected for a 5-year term and may be reelected once in their lifetimes. | are elected for a 5-year term and may be reelected once in their lifetimes. | ||
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and wet navies are equivalents to old Earth’s Coast Guard. | and wet navies are equivalents to old Earth’s Coast Guard. | ||
In the annals of Kapulin recorded history, the absence of actual 'wars' is a testament to the extraordinary path the Kapulins have forged. Across the pages of their chronicles, the absence of conflict is not a void, but a symphony of diplomacy that reverberates with the echoes of disagreements navigated, not through bloodshed, but through the art of negotiation. | |||
have | |||
of | First contact was made with Kapulin IV in 2354 by the USS Thomas Paine NCC-65530, Captain Azriel Rixx commanding. According to Rixx and the many crew logs, "Kapulin IV and the inhabitants were very comparable to Risa with subtle differences. A splendid place for a long shore-leave." | ||
The Federation Council has petitioned the 'U.C.K.' to join the UFP multiple times, | The Federation Council has petitioned the 'U.C.K.' to join the UFP multiple times, | ||
however they are content staying out of intergalactic politics and remaining a | however they are content staying out of intergalactic politics and remaining a | ||
Federation Protectorate. | Federation Protectorate. | ||
LAWS | ==LAWS/CRIME/JUSTICE== | ||
LAWS | ===LAWS=== | ||
The legal system on Kapulin IV is modeled after the Three Tenants of Culture - | |||
efficiency, simplicity and virtuosity. The Charter of Goodwill, akin to a Constitution | |||
drafted 100's of years ago, is an exquisite reflection of tenants. In a departure from the labyrinthine tangle of laws that restrain, their legal system emerges as a harmonious symphony | |||
that celebrates what should be done, rather than dictating what should not. | |||
CRIME & PUNISHMENT | ===CRIME & PUNISHMENT=== | ||
Most offenders are off-worlders, as criminal behavior is simply | |||
not a way of life for the average Kapulin citizen. Those charged with petty offenses | not a way of life for the average Kapulin citizen. Those charged with petty offenses | ||
are imposed a rather large fine in latinum, which grows significantly for repeat | are imposed a rather large fine in latinum, which grows significantly for repeat | ||
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they are simply banished from the planet entirely. | they are simply banished from the planet entirely. | ||
JUSTICE | ===JUSTICE=== | ||
In the mosaic of Kapulin governance, every city unfurls the tapestry of justice through its own judicial Magistrate—an arbiter entrusted with the task of weighing minor offenses against the backdrop of the Three Tenants. Here, the threads of accountability are woven with care, ensuring that even the smallest infraction resonates with fairness. | |||
Yet, as shadows lengthen and the gravity of transgressions deepens, a more potent figure emerges—the Continental Magistrate. With a gavel that resonates across regions, they stand as the gatekeepers between repeated and serious crimes and the principles that uphold Kapulin society. It's not just judgment; it's a manifestation of Kapulin values, a conduit through which the weight of actions aligns with the delicate dance of virtue. | |||
And then, rising like a mountain peak, the Highest Sovereign Chamber beckons—a forum where planetary destinies are sculpted, and where major issues cast their sprawling shadows. This chamber, which convenes in the hushed cadence of biannual deliberations, is a nexus where the unity of Kapulin IV is solidified. Like cosmic clockwork, the Chamber's sessions become a rhythmic heartbeat, punctuating the passage of time with moments of profound decision-making. | |||
In this symphony of justice, each magistrate is a key, a harmonious note that contributes to the grand composition of Kapulin governance. From the smallest chords struck in city courts to the mighty crescendos resonating within the Highest Sovereign Chamber, justice isn't just a system—it's a testament to the Kapulin reverence for order, fairness, and the ceaseless pursuit of a harmonious society. | |||
==RACE/SOCIETY/CULTURE== | ==RACE/SOCIETY/CULTURE== | ||
===RACE=== | |||
RACE | |||
Kapulins have a general hominid appearance being bipedal, walk/stand | Kapulins have a general hominid appearance being bipedal, walk/stand | ||
upright with head on top of the torso. However, there are distinct | upright with head on top of the torso. However, there are distinct | ||
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be read or influenced at all by telepaths or empaths. | be read or influenced at all by telepaths or empaths. | ||
SOCIETY & CULTURE | ===SOCIETY & CULTURE=== | ||
Kapulin society | At the pulsating heart of Kapulin society lies an electrifying ethos, a vibrant and | ||
extraordinary journey. Here, life isn't a mere passage of time; it's an exhilarating | |||
odyssey of intellectual abundance and boundless altruism. This symphony of values, | |||
echoing through centuries, has sculpted the very bedrock upon which the dazzling | |||
Kapulin IV. | utopia of modern Kapulin IV stands tall and resplendent. Beginning with elementary | ||
school, each individual is anointed with a purpose as exhilarating as a shooting | |||
star streaking across the night sky — to embark on an unending expedition of learning, | |||
a daring ascent towards unfathomed horizons of growth, all while painting the canvas | |||
of society with strokes of boundless generosity. This isn't just life; it's a | |||
relentless pursuit of brilliance, a dance of enlightenment, an inexhaustible fount | |||
of giving that courses through the veins of an entire civilization. | |||
At the very foundation of the Kapulin IV way of life lie three pivotal beliefs, each | |||
simplicity and virtuosity. These | an exquisite facet contributing to the dazzling jewel of their existence: efficiency, | ||
simplicity, and virtuosity. These beliefs are no mere tenants of thought; they are the | |||
very lifeblood that courses through the veins of their civilization. As dawn's first | |||
every | light breaks across the horizon, these principles unfurl like delicate tendrils, | ||
of | entwining themselves into every nook and cranny of the Kapulin experience. | ||
From the earliest days of elementary education, the young minds of Kapulin are steeped | |||
in the art of conscious living, nurturing an innate bond with the timeless virtues of | |||
minimalism, thriftiness, and ethical compass. Each problem encountered becomes a canvas | |||
upon which the delicate brushstrokes of these principles are meticulously applied. It's | |||
not just education; it's a sacred initiation into a way of being that reverberates | |||
with the wisdom of generations. | |||
With every sunrise, Kapulin IV awakens to a symphony of efficiency, where every action | |||
resonates with purpose and every endeavor is choreographed with the grace of a masterful | |||
ballet. Simplicity unfurls its wings, transforming complexity into elegance and turning | |||
the mundane into a canvas for artistic expression. And virtuosity, the crescendo of their | |||
beliefs, is a guiding star that navigates them through the labyrinth of choices, where | |||
moral compass and inner nobility illuminate even the darkest corners. | |||
In Kapulin IV, these three concepts have sculpted more than just a way of life; they have | |||
spun a majestic tapestry that envelopes every citizen, from the tenderest of youths to the | |||
wisest of elders, binding them in a grand narrative of conscious existence. | |||
On Kapulin IV, the notion of religion remains absent; inhabitants | On Kapulin IV, the notion of religion remains absent; inhabitants | ||
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both in terms of emotional closeness and physical proximity. | both in terms of emotional closeness and physical proximity. | ||
===LANGUAGE & NAMES=== | |||
Little is ventured into the enigmatic realm of the Kapulin language, an elegant linguistic masterpiece when compared to many more complex languages across and beyond the Federation. Embracing the very essence of the Kapulin ethos, the language unfurls before us as a living embodiment of simplicity's purest form. It's as if each linguistic brushstroke has been meticulously curated to honor this minimalist philosophy. In this realm, names emerge as succinct symphonies, a mere whisper of letters that dance upon the tongue. Individuals and objects alike find their identities encapsulated in a mere 2 to 3 letters, while even the most esteemed proper names shy away from venturing beyond the concise confines of 5 letters. | |||
==NOTABLE PERSONALITIES== | |||
'''Current Royal Family:''' | |||
*King Bocte Ti | |||
*Queen Bocte Do | |||
*Prince Bocte Dow | |||
'''Former Royal Family:''' | |||
*King Lozo Mob | |||
*Queen Lozo Pin | |||
*Prince Lozo Rho | |||
'''Other Prominent Individuals:''' | |||
*First Minister Bocte Cov - First Minister Kapulin Highest Sovereign Chamber (aka 'Speaker of the House') | |||
*Ambassador Sen (Vulcan) - Federation Ambassador to Kapulin IV | |||
*Commander Thomas Foster - Star Fleet Liaison (SLO) to the Ambassador | |||
*Commodore Nenyot Diazo (Bajoran) - Commanding Officer USS Tian'anmen, CO Task Force Kapulin IV | |||
*Blitz Wolfer - FNN News Anchor | |||
*Baylo Th'zorhen (Bolian) - Senior FNN Field Producer | |||
*Daimon Zedak - Ferengi Free Trader | |||
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- | ==CREATOR NOTES== | ||
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Creator(s)/Adaptor(s): [mailto:splatter2@yahoo.com Michael Dailey] | |||
Created for/First Use (if known): USS Yorktown "Last Contact" | Created for/First Use (if known): USS Yorktown "Last Contact" | ||
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__ Non-Canonical - All rights reserved by companies specified: | __ Non-Canonical - All rights reserved by companies specified: | ||
_x_ Original - All rights reserved by creator named above. | _x_ Original - All rights reserved by creator named above. | ||
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