Manus Prime

Manus Prime is a prominent planet within the Manus Star System, situated in the Scorpio Constellation. Known for its agricultural production, Manus Prime supports a significant population with its fertile lands and moderate climate. The planet is governed by a Feudal Technocracy, where technological expertise plays a crucial role in its administration. Manus Prime's economy is largely focused on agriculture, but it maintains a lower level of industrial activity compared to other core worlds. Manus Prime has key trade links with Vardos, Thorax, and Cepha, exporting agricultural products and importing technology, industrial goods, and manufactured items.

Star System

The Manus system consists of five planets, including Manus Prime. The innermost planet is a rocky world with harsh, uninhabitable conditions. Manus Prime, the second planet from the star, is the only one with a substantial population. Further out, Manus Secundus has a thin atmosphere and a sparse population. Beyond that lies an ice world, followed by a distant gas giant with a handful of moons, some of which host small mining operations. An asteroid belt located between the third and fourth planets is a rich source of minerals, contributing to the system's economy.

Geography

Manus Prime features a standard atmosphere and a significant portion of its surface covered in liquid water, with around 50% of the planet’s surface being covered by oceans and lakes. The planet’s climate is moderate, with fertile lands supporting extensive agricultural activities.  

Society & Culture

Manus Prime is governed by a Feudal Technocracy, where political power is concentrated in the hands of a technocratic elite who are also skilled in various technologies. The society is structured around a feudal system, with land and resources controlled by a small number of influential families. The law level is moderate, with regulations in place to maintain order but allowing some personal freedoms. The planet’s culture reflects its agricultural roots, with traditional practices and ceremonies related to farming and land management.  

Economy

The economy of Manus Prime is primarily agricultural, producing a variety of crops and livestock. The planet’s lower industrial capacity means it relies heavily on trade with more industrialized worlds for manufactured goods. The Class C starport supports trade and transport of agricultural products, connecting Manus Prime with other worlds in the Scorpio Constellation.
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Starport
Class C
Size
4 Medium
Atmosphere
6 Standard
Hydro
5 46%–55% liquid surface
Population
5 X00,000s hundreds of thousands
Government
5 Feudal Technocracy
Law level
4 Moderate
Tech Level
8 Medium Low
Trade Code
Ag - Agriculture, Ni - Non-Industrial


Constellation
Scorpio
Type
Planet