Necron Red II - Revision history

Nicesociety: /* History of Sentient Life on Necron Red II */

2009-03-30T20:00:54Z

History of Sentient Life on Necron Red II

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:00, 30 March 2009
Line 93:		Line 93:
	Necron red II did not develop it's own indiginious sentient life, instead sentient life came to Necron Red II.		Necron red II did not develop it's own indiginious sentient life, instead sentient life came to Necron Red II.

	In the early to mid- 2200s a starship carrying members of the [[Earth]] hopi tribes were forced out of warp and crashed on necron Red II. The planet although extremely danegrous to [[~~HUman life~~]] was conquered by the haopi, through a surprising combination of generational mutations and the ability to modify their environment.		In the early to mid- 2200s a starship carrying members of the [[Earth]] hopi tribes were forced out of warp and crashed on necron Red II. The planet although extremely danegrous to [[Human]] life was conquered by the haopi, through a surprising combination of generational mutations and the ability to modify their environment.

	They found that they were able to construct adequately shielded shelters to allow their continued survival, and slowly over a period of time, their bodies began to adapt to the harsh environments of the planet. Some members of the inhabitants developed limited telepathic or empathic abilities, perhaps caused by a mutation triggered by the intense radiations.		They found that they were able to construct adequately shielded shelters to allow their continued survival, and slowly over a period of time, their bodies began to adapt to the harsh environments of the planet. Some members of the inhabitants developed limited telepathic or empathic abilities, perhaps caused by a mutation triggered by the intense radiations.

Nicesociety: /* History of Sentient Life on Necron Red II */

2009-03-30T20:00:38Z

History of Sentient Life on Necron Red II

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:00, 30 March 2009
Line 90:		Line 90:

	===History of Sentient Life on Necron Red II===		===History of Sentient Life on Necron Red II===

			Necron red II did not develop it's own indiginious sentient life, instead sentient life came to Necron Red II.

			In the early to mid- 2200s a starship carrying members of the [[Earth]] hopi tribes were forced out of warp and crashed on necron Red II. The planet although extremely danegrous to [[HUman life]] was conquered by the haopi, through a surprising combination of generational mutations and the ability to modify their environment.

			They found that they were able to construct adequately shielded shelters to allow their continued survival, and slowly over a period of time, their bodies began to adapt to the harsh environments of the planet. Some members of the inhabitants developed limited telepathic or empathic abilities, perhaps caused by a mutation triggered by the intense radiations.

			Additionally, the considerably heavier gravity, forced the bodies of the natives to adapt. These adaptations include a stronger circulatory system as well as greater muscular and osteopathic density. In addition, other biological factors contributed to better toxin screening as well as allowingfor the adapation of biological symbiots that could repalce the function of a particular organ within the body of the average Necron Red inhabitant.

	==Astronomical data==		==Astronomical data==

Nicesociety: /* Life */

2009-03-30T19:52:28Z

Life

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:52, 30 March 2009
Line 83:		Line 83:
	==Life==		==Life==

	The current understanding of planetary habitability—the ability of a world to develop and sustain life — favors planets that have liquid water on their surface. This requires that the orbit of a planet lie within a habitable zone. Necron Red II orbits half an astronomical unit beyond this zone and this, along with the planet's thin atmosphere, causes water to freeze on its surface. The past flow of liquid water, however, demonstrates the planet's potential for habitability. Recent evidence has suggested that any water on the surface would have been too salty and acidic to support native life. However, we see the tenaciousness of biological life everywhere we look on Necron Red II. Through either biological evolution or through adapting alternate biological processes, the carbon based lifeforms on Necron Red II have thrived despite the harsh conditions that prevail here.		The current understanding of planetary habitability—the ability of a world to develop and sustain life — favors planets that have liquid water on their surface. This requires that the orbit of a planet lie within a habitable zone. Necron Red II orbits half an astronomical unit beyond this zone and this, along with the planet's thin atmosphere, causes water to either freeze on its surface or sublimate into the atmosphere. The past flow of liquid water, however, demonstrates the planet's potential for habitability. Recent evidence has suggested that any water on the surface would have been too salty and acidic to support native life. However, we see the tenaciousness of biological life everywhere we look on Necron Red II. Through either biological evolution or through adapting alternate biological processes, the carbon based lifeforms on Necron Red II have thrived despite the harsh conditions that prevail here.

	The lack of a magnetosphere and extremely thin atmosphere of Necron Red II are an even greater challenge: the planet has little heat transfer across its surface, poor insulation against radioactive bombardment and the ionizing effects of Necron Red's harsh solar wind. This along with insufficient atmospheric pressure to retain water in a liquid form (water instead sublimates to a gaseous state) places the odds of native life flourishing here astronomical. Necron Red II is also nearly, or perhaps totally, geologically dead; the end of volcanic activity has stopped the recycling of chemicals and minerals between the surface and interior of the planet.		The lack of a magnetosphere and extremely thin atmosphere of Necron Red II are an even greater challenge: the planet has little heat transfer across its surface, poor insulation against radioactive bombardment and the ionizing effects of Necron Red's harsh solar wind. This along with insufficient atmospheric pressure to retain water in a liquid form (water instead sublimates to a gaseous state) places the odds of native life flourishing here astronomical. Necron Red II is also nearly, or perhaps totally, geologically dead; the end of volcanic activity has stopped the recycling of chemicals and minerals between the surface and interior of the planet.

Nicesociety: /* Natural Satellite */

2009-03-30T19:51:04Z

Natural Satellite

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:51, 30 March 2009
Line 73:		Line 73:
	==Natural Satellite==		==Natural Satellite==

	Necron Red II has one fairly small natural ~~moons~~, Ichaya, which orbits very close to the planet and is thought to be a captured [[Dwarf planet\|dwarf planet]]		Necron Red II has one fairly small natural moon, Ichaya, which orbits very close to the planet and is thought to be a captured [[Dwarf planet\|dwarf planet]]

	From the surface of Necron Red II, the motions of Ichaya appear very different from that of our own moon. Ichaya rises in the north, sets in the south, and rises again in just 11 hours.		From the surface of Necron Red II, the motions of Ichaya appear very different from that of our own moon. Ichaya rises in the north, sets in the south, and rises again in just 11 hours.
Line 79:		Line 79:
	Because Ichaya's orbit is below synchronous altitude, the tidal forces from the planet Necron Red II are gradually lowering its orbit. In about 50 million years it will either crash into Necron Red II’s surface or break up into a ring structure around the planet.		Because Ichaya's orbit is below synchronous altitude, the tidal forces from the planet Necron Red II are gradually lowering its orbit. In about 50 million years it will either crash into Necron Red II’s surface or break up into a ring structure around the planet.

	It is not well understood how or when Necron Red II came to capture its moon. Ichaya has a very circular orbit, very near the polar equator, which is very unusual in itself for captured objects. Ichaya's unstable orbit would seem to point towards a relatively recent capture. There is no known mechanism for an airless Necron Red II to capture a lone stellar object, so it is likely that a third body was involved — however, ~~asteroids~~ or other planetary bodies in the Necron System are rare.		It is not well understood how or when Necron Red II came to capture its moon. Ichaya has a very circular orbit, very near the polar equator, which is very unusual in itself for captured objects. Ichaya's unstable orbit would seem to point towards a relatively recent capture. There is no known mechanism for a nearly airless Necron Red II to capture a lone stellar object, so it is likely that a third body was involved — however, [[asteroid]]s or other planetary bodies in the Necron System are rare.

	==Life==		==Life==

Nicesociety: /* Climate */

2009-03-30T19:48:08Z

Climate

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:48, 30 March 2009
Line 60:		Line 60:
	If Necron Red II had an Earth-like orbit, its seasons would be similar to Earth's because its axial tilt is similar to Earth's. However, the comparatively large eccentricity of the planet's orbit has a significant effect. Necron Red II is near perihelion when it is summer in the southern hemisphere and winter in the north, and near aphelion when it is winter in the southern hemisphere and summer in the north. As a result, the seasons in the southern hemisphere are more extreme and the seasons in the northern are milder than would otherwise be the case. The summer temperatures in the south can be up to 30 °C (54 °F) warmer than the equivalent summer temperatures in the north.		If Necron Red II had an Earth-like orbit, its seasons would be similar to Earth's because its axial tilt is similar to Earth's. However, the comparatively large eccentricity of the planet's orbit has a significant effect. Necron Red II is near perihelion when it is summer in the southern hemisphere and winter in the north, and near aphelion when it is winter in the southern hemisphere and summer in the north. As a result, the seasons in the southern hemisphere are more extreme and the seasons in the northern are milder than would otherwise be the case. The summer temperatures in the south can be up to 30 °C (54 °F) warmer than the equivalent summer temperatures in the north.

	Necron Red II also has the largest dust storms on record for any inhabited planet in the Alpha Quadrant. These can vary from a storm over a small area, to gigantic storms that cover the entire planet. They tend to occur when Necron Red II is closest to the Sun, and have been shown to increase the global temperature.		Necron Red II also has the largest dust storms on record for any inhabited planet in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. These can vary from a storm over a small area, to gigantic storms that cover the entire [[planet]]. They tend to occur when Necron Red II is closest to the Sun, and have been shown to increase the global temperature.

	The polar caps at both poles consist primarily of water ice. However, there is dry ice present on their surfaces. Frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice) accumulates as a thin layer about one meter thick on the north cap in the northern winter only, while the south cap has a permanent dry ice cover about eight meters thick. The northern polar cap has a diameter of about 1000 kilometers during the northern Necron Red II summer, and contains about 1.6 million cubic kilometers of ice, which if spread evenly on the cap would be 2 kilometers thick. (This compares to a volume of 2.85 million cubic kilometers for the Greenland ice sheet.) The southern polar cap has a diameter of 350 km and a thickness of 3 km. The total volume of ice in the south polar cap plus the adjacent layered deposits has also been estimated at 1.6 million cubic kilometers. Both polar caps show spiral troughs, which are believed to form as a result of differential solar heating, coupled with the sublimation of ice and condensation of water vapor. Both polar caps shrink and regrow following the temperature fluctuation of the the seasons.		The polar caps at both poles consist primarily of water ice. However, there is dry ice present on their surfaces. Frozen carbon dioxide (dry ice) accumulates as a thin layer about one meter thick on the north cap in the northern winter only, while the south cap has a permanent dry ice cover about eight meters thick. The northern polar cap has a diameter of about 1000 kilometers during the northern Necron Red II summer, and contains about 1.6 million cubic kilometers of ice, which if spread evenly on the cap would be 2 kilometers thick. (This compares to a volume of 2.85 million cubic kilometers for the Greenland ice sheet.) The southern polar cap has a diameter of 350 km and a thickness of 3 km. The total volume of ice in the south polar cap plus the adjacent layered deposits has also been estimated at 1.6 million cubic kilometers. Both polar caps show spiral troughs, which are believed to form as a result of differential solar heating, coupled with the sublimation of ice and condensation of water vapor. Both polar caps shrink and regrow following the temperature fluctuation of the the seasons.

Nicesociety: /* Atmosphere */

2009-03-30T19:46:39Z

Atmosphere

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:46, 30 March 2009
Line 46:		Line 46:

	==Atmosphere==		==Atmosphere==
	Necron Red II lost its magnetosphere 4 billion years ago, so the solar wind interacts directly with the planet's ionosphere, keeping the atmosphere thinner than it would otherwise be by stripping away atoms from the outer layer. Visiting ~~starships~~ have detected these ionized atmospheric particles trailing off into space behind Necron Red II. The atmosphere of Necron Red II is now relatively thin. Atmospheric pressure on the surface varies from around 30 Pa (0.03 k Pa) on Mount Emaya to over 1155 Pa (1.155 k Pa) in the depths of Kohano Abyss, with a mean surface level pressure of 600 Pa (0.6 k Pa). This is less than 1% of the surface pressure on Earth (101.3 k Pa). Necron Red II's mean surface pressure equals the pressure found 35 km above the Earth's surface. The scale height of the atmosphere, about 3 km, is lower than Earth's (6 km) due to the higher gravity. Necron Red II's gravity is ~~only~~ about 148% of the surface gravity on Earth.		Necron Red II lost its magnetosphere 4 billion years ago, so the solar wind interacts directly with the planet's ionosphere, keeping the atmosphere thinner than it would otherwise be by stripping away atoms from the outer layer. Visiting [[starship]]s have detected these ionized atmospheric particles trailing off into space behind Necron Red II. The atmosphere of Necron Red II is now relatively thin. Atmospheric pressure on the surface varies from around 30 Pa (0.03 k Pa) on Mount Emaya to over 1155 Pa (1.155 k Pa) in the depths of Kohano Abyss, with a mean surface level pressure of 600 Pa (0.6 k Pa). This is less than 1% of the surface pressure on Earth (101.3 k Pa). Necron Red II's mean surface pressure equals the pressure found 35 km above the Earth's surface. The scale height of the atmosphere, about 3 km, is lower than Earth's (6 km) due to the higher gravity. Necron Red II's gravity is about 148% of the surface gravity on Earth.

	The atmosphere on Necron Red II consists of 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 1.6% argon, and contains traces of oxygen and water. The atmosphere is quite dusty, containing particulates about 1.5 µm in diameter which give the ~~Martian~~ sky a tawny color when seen from the surface.		The atmosphere on Necron Red II consists of 95% carbon dioxide, 3% nitrogen, 1.6% argon, and contains traces of oxygen and water. The atmosphere is quite dusty, containing particulates about 1.5 µm in diameter which give the sky a tawny color when seen from the surface.

	Survey Teams have detected methane in the planet's atmosphere with a concentration of about 10 ppb by volume. Since methane is an unstable gas that is broken down by ultraviolet radiation, typically lasting about 340 years in the Necron atmosphere, its presence would indicate a current or recent source of the gas on the planet. Volcanic activity, cometary impacts, and the presence of methanogenic microbial life forms are among possible sources. It was recently pointed out that methane could also be produced by a non-biological process called serpentinization involving water, carbon dioxide, and the mineral olivine, which is known to be common on Necron Red II.		Survey Teams have detected methane in the planet's atmosphere with a concentration of about 10 ppb by volume. Since methane is an unstable gas that is broken down by ultraviolet radiation, typically lasting about 340 years in the Necron atmosphere, its presence would indicate a current or recent source of the gas on the planet. Volcanic activity, cometary impacts, and the presence of methanogenic microbial life forms are among possible sources. It was recently pointed out that methane could also be produced by a non-biological process called serpentinization involving [[water]], carbon dioxide, and the mineral [[olivine]], which is known to be common on Necron Red II.

	During a pole's winter, it lies in continuous darkness, chilling the surface and causing 25–30% of the atmosphere to condense out into thick slabs of CO2 ice (dry ice). When the poles are again exposed to sunlight, the frozen CO2 sublimes, creating enormous winds that sweep off the poles as fast as 400 km/h. These seasonal actions transport large amounts of dust and water vapor, giving rise to Earth-like frost and large cirrus clouds. These storms post a constant threat to the inhabitants of the planet.		During a pole's winter, it lies in continuous darkness, chilling the surface and causing 25–30% of the atmosphere to condense out into thick slabs of CO2 ice (dry ice). When the poles are again exposed to sunlight, the frozen CO2 sublimes, creating enormous winds that sweep off the poles as fast as 400 km/h. These seasonal actions transport large amounts of dust and water vapor, giving rise to Earth-like frost and large cirrus clouds. These storms post a constant threat to the inhabitants of the planet.

Nicesociety: /* Hydrology */

2009-03-30T19:44:39Z

Hydrology

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:44, 30 March 2009
Line 41:		Line 41:
	In a particularly striking example surveys performed six years apart, show a gully on Necron Red II with what appears to be new deposits of sediment. It is argued that only the flow of material with a high liquid water content could produce such a debris pattern and coloring. Whether the water results from precipitation, underground or another source remains an open question. However, alternative scenarios have been suggested, including the possibility of the deposits being caused by carbon dioxide frost or by the movement of dust on the planet's surface.		In a particularly striking example surveys performed six years apart, show a gully on Necron Red II with what appears to be new deposits of sediment. It is argued that only the flow of material with a high liquid water content could produce such a debris pattern and coloring. Whether the water results from precipitation, underground or another source remains an open question. However, alternative scenarios have been suggested, including the possibility of the deposits being caused by carbon dioxide frost or by the movement of dust on the planet's surface.

	Further evidence that liquid water once existed on the surface of Necron Red II comes from the detection of specific minerals such as hematite and goethite, both of which sometimes form in the presence of water.		Further evidence that liquid water once existed on the surface of Necron Red II comes from the detection of specific minerals such as [[hematite]] and goethite, both of which sometimes form in the presence of water.

	Nevertheless, some of the evidence believed to indicate ancient water basins and flows has been negated by higher resolution studies taken at resolution about 30 cm by Federation Survey Teams.		Nevertheless, some of the evidence believed to indicate ancient water basins and flows has been negated by higher resolution studies taken at resolution about 30 cm by Federation Survey Teams.

Nicesociety: /* Soil */

2009-03-30T19:41:29Z

Soil

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:41, 30 March 2009
Line 30:		Line 30:
	In June, 2407, Geological Surveys have returned data showing the soil to be slightly alkaline and containing vital nutrients such as magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride, all of which are necessary for living things to grow. However, while conducting experiments to test its pH, and discovered traces of the salt perchlorate. this would appear to make the soil more exotic than previously believed.		In June, 2407, Geological Surveys have returned data showing the soil to be slightly alkaline and containing vital nutrients such as magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride, all of which are necessary for living things to grow. However, while conducting experiments to test its pH, and discovered traces of the salt perchlorate. this would appear to make the soil more exotic than previously believed.

	Despite the harsh radioactive and mineralized environment life does exist here. There are several species of mosses, lichen, fungi and simple cytoplants that break down the nutrients found in the Necron Red II Soil and have developed unique biological functions to metabolize the more dangerous elements. The extreme mineralization of the Planet's soil has thus far twarted attempts by Starfleet scientists to introduce traditional hardy flora to the planet in an attempt to begin marginal terraforming operations there.		Despite the harsh radioactive and mineralized environment life does exist here. There are several species of mosses, lichen, fungi and simple cytoplants that break down the nutrients found in the Necron Red II Soil and have developed unique biological functions to metabolize the more dangerous elements. The extreme mineralization of the Planet's soil has thus far twarted attempts by [[Starfleet]] scientists to introduce traditional hardy flora to the planet in an attempt to begin marginal terraforming operations there.

	==Hydrology==		==Hydrology==

Nicesociety: /* Physical Characteristics */

2009-03-30T19:40:51Z

Physical Characteristics

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:40, 30 March 2009
Line 19:		Line 19:

	The geological history of Necron Red II can be split into many epochs, but the following are the three main ones:		The geological history of Necron Red II can be split into many epochs, but the following are the three main ones:
			<small><strong>
	*Noachian epoch (named after Noachis Terra): Formation of the oldest extant surfaces of Necron Red II, 3.8 billion years ago to 3.5 billion years ago. Noachian age surfaces are scarred by many large impact craters. The Tharsis bulge volcanic upland is thought to have formed during this period, with extensive flooding by liquid water late in the epoch.		*Noachian epoch (named after Noachis Terra): Formation of the oldest extant surfaces of Necron Red II, 3.8 billion years ago to 3.5 billion years ago. Noachian age surfaces are scarred by many large impact craters. The Tharsis bulge volcanic upland is thought to have formed during this period, with extensive flooding by liquid water late in the epoch.
	*Hesperian epoch (named after Hesperia Planum): 3.5 billion years ago to 1.8 billion years ago. The Hesperian epoch is marked by the formation of extensive lava plains.		*Hesperian epoch (named after Hesperia Planum): 3.5 billion years ago to 1.8 billion years ago. The Hesperian epoch is marked by the formation of extensive lava plains.
	*Amazonian epoch (named after Amazonis Planitia): 1.8 billion years ago to present. Amazonian regions have few meteorite impact craters but are otherwise quite varied. The planet's largest mountains formed during this period along with lava flows elsewhere on Necron Red II.		*Amazonian epoch (named after Amazonis Planitia): 1.8 billion years ago to present. Amazonian regions have few meteorite impact craters but are otherwise quite varied. The planet's largest mountains formed during this period along with lava flows elsewhere on Necron Red II.
			</strong></small>

	Recent studies support a theory, first proposed in the 2407s, that Necron Red II was struck by an Pluto-sized meteor about four billion years ago. The event, thought to be the cause of the Martian hemispheric dichotomy, created the smooth Borealis basin that covers 40% of the planet.		Recent studies support a theory, first proposed in the 2407s, that Necron Red II was struck by an Pluto-sized meteor about four billion years ago. The event, thought to be the cause of the Martian hemispheric dichotomy, created the smooth Borealis basin that covers 40% of the planet.

Nicesociety: /* Physical Characteristics */

2009-03-30T19:40:19Z

Physical Characteristics

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:40, 30 March 2009
Line 14:		Line 14:
	Based on a combination of geologic surveys and the close examination of the planet's geology, the surface of Necron Red II appears to be composed primarily of basalt. Some evidence suggests that a portion of the planet's surface is more silica-rich than typical basalt, and may be similar to andesitic rocks on Earth; however, these observations may also be explained by silica glass. Much of the surface is deeply covered by a fine iron (III) oxide dust that has the consistency of talcum powder.		Based on a combination of geologic surveys and the close examination of the planet's geology, the surface of Necron Red II appears to be composed primarily of basalt. Some evidence suggests that a portion of the planet's surface is more silica-rich than typical basalt, and may be similar to andesitic rocks on Earth; however, these observations may also be explained by silica glass. Much of the surface is deeply covered by a fine iron (III) oxide dust that has the consistency of talcum powder.

	Although Necron Red II has no intrinsic magnetic field, observations show that parts of the planet's crust have been magnetized and that alternating polarity reversals of its dipole field have occurred. This paleomagnetism of magnetically susceptible minerals has properties that are very similar to the alternating bands found on the ocean floors of Earth. One theory, is that these bands demonstrate plate tectonics on Necron Red II 4 billion years ago, before the planetary dynamo ceased to function and caused the planet's magnetic field to weaken to it's current level.		Although Necron Red II has no intrinsic magnetic field, observations show that parts of the planet's crust have been magnetized and that alternating polarity reversals of its dipole field have occurred. This paleomagnetism of magnetically susceptible minerals has properties that are very similar to the alternating bands found on the ocean floors of [[Earth]]. One theory, is that these bands demonstrate plate tectonics on Necron Red II 4 billion years ago, before the planetary dynamo ceased to function and caused the planet's magnetic field to weaken to it's current level.

	Current models of the planet's interior imply a core region about 1,480 kilometers in radius, consisting primarily of iron with about 14–17% sulfur. This iron sulfide core is partially fluid, and has twice the concentration of the lighter elements than exist at Earth's core. The core is surrounded by a silicate mantle that formed many of the tectonic and volcanic features on the planet, but now appears to be inactive. The average thickness of the planet's crust is about 50 km, with a maximum thickness of 125 km. Earth's crust, averaging 40 km, is only a third as thick as Necron Red II’s crust relative to the sizes of the two planets.		Current models of the planet's interior imply a core region about 1,480 kilometers in radius, consisting primarily of iron with about 14–17% sulfur. This iron sulfide core is partially fluid, and has twice the concentration of the lighter elements than exist at Earth's core. The core is surrounded by a silicate mantle that formed many of the tectonic and volcanic features on the planet, but now appears to be inactive. The average thickness of the planet's crust is about 50 km, with a maximum thickness of 125 km. Earth's crust, averaging 40 km, is only a third as thick as Necron Red II’s crust relative to the sizes of the two planets.