Medic Supplies
Serena Dawn
Volturnus Desert
Caverns of Volturnus
Kurabanda Forest
Pirate Outpost
Slave City One
Team Robots
Time Line
Preliminary System Brief: Zebulon
SYSTEM NAME: Zebulon
STAR COLOR: Yellow
HABITABLE PLANETS: Volturnus
MOONS: Leo: Completes one orbit every three days, reddish-orange in color, Lulu: Completes one orbit every 27 hours, bluish-silver in color
CLIMATE RANGE: Hot, arid to humid
ATMOSPHERE: 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% argon
GRAVITY: 1.0013
DIAMETER: 12,895 kilometers
LENGTH OF DAYS: 24 hours, 03 minutes
AVERAGE SURFACE TEMPERATURE: 25 degrees C
Native Fauna and Flora
Intelligent Species
Background Report
The Zebulon star system was first investigated 20 years ago by an unmanned exploration probe launched by Truane's Star. This probe indicated that Volturnus was the only inhabitable planet in the Zebulon system. It also indicated that great mineral wealth might exist on the planet in the form of molybdenum, tungsten, gold, and other heavy metals. Truane's Star soon made a legal claim to the ownership of Volturnus, and completed exploration of a star route to the Zebulon system one year ago.
The first manned expedition to Volturnus from Truane's Star was launched nine months ago. The four member team of specialists was instructed to set up an outpost, gather data on the possible colonization and mining of Volturnus, and report back.
After passing into the star system, the starship carrying the specialists was never heard from again. The four members of this lost exploration expedition were:
Commander Louis V. Jameson, Truane's Star Military Exploration Force
RACE: Human HEIGHT: 1.9 meters WEIGHT: 88 kg. AGE: 43
SKILLS: 4th level computer
BACKGROUND: 22 years service Truane's Star military forces; combat veteran, Truane's Star Medal of Valor; commander two previous exploration missions
Geeko-sur-Mang, professor of geology, Capital University
RACE: Yazirian HEIGHT: 2.1 meters WEIGHT 50kg. AGE: 52
SKILLS: 4th level computer
BACKGROUND: Recognized authority in geophysics, specialist in planetary crust formation
Itklikdil, cartographer, Vrusk Atlas Manufacturing Corporation
RACE: Vrusk (female) HEIGHT: 1.5 meters WEIGHT 85 kg. AGE: 32
SKILLS: 6th level environmental
BACKGROUND: Ph.D., Capital University; experienced explorer and cartographer; loaned to exploration mission by employer in exchange for rights to produce maps of Volturnus.
Grod, technician, Truane's Star Civil Service
RACE: Dralasite HEIGHT: 1.3 meters WEIGHT: 65 kg. AGE: 85
SKILLS: 5th level all skills, Technological Primary Skill Area
BACKGROUND: Developer, hydro-magnetic stabilization system in Dralasite air cars; author, ''The Metaphysical Foundations of Dralasite Morality''
Truane's Star has found itself short of personnel and funds due to colonial troubles and associated police action on Cygnus Omicron IX recently. They have hired you, a team of unknown adventurers, to mount a relief expedition to Volturnus. Your mission is to explore Volturnus, gathering as much information as possible about mineral deposits, life on the planet, and other items of interest to future colonists. You are also to find and rescue the members of the original exploratory mission if possible.
The government has provided you with a minimal amount of equipment, and transportation to Volturnus aboard the starliner Serena Dawn. After dropping you on Volturnus, the Serena Dawn will return in three months to transport you (and, with luck, the original exploration team) back to Truane's Star.
Terrain Data
Burning Lands -- This barren, rocky ground often ignites when its free phosphorous contacts the atmosphere.
Desert -- Only a few clumps of sparse vegetation survive among the endless sand dunes of the Volturnian desert.
Shard Plains -- The shard plains are covered by vast areas of glass-like shard grass. This grass cuts any creature walking through it.
Serena Dawn Data
Serena Dawn Decks
Observation Deck (Top lvl)
Administration Deck (2nd lvl = Med Bay, Aux Control, Backup Life Support, Robot Storage, Spare Parts, Emergency Power Plant)
Dining Deck (3rd lvl = Dining, Kitchen, Crew Quarters)
Passenger Decks (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th lvls)
Cargo Decks
Engineering
Early Frontier Map
