Caiyuan

The Caiyuan System is a thriving agrarian hub in its region of space, centered on the fertile and populous garden world of Caiyuan. While known for its agricultural output, the planet balances its traditional farming roots with a moderate level of technological sophistication. Its terraced landscapes and organized settlements reflect a practical approach to resource management.

System Info

The Caiyuan System orbits a stable K-type orange star, whose gentle radiation supports an ecosystem well-suited to agriculture. The system includes five celestial bodies and a resource-rich asteroid belt:
Huo – A scorched inner planet with automated mining facilities extracting rare metals.
Lingxia – A barren rock world with scattered mining outposts for lighter minerals.
Caiyuan – The third planet, a garden world with a thriving agricultural economy.
Tianlu – A cold, ice-covered world with water extraction operations and supply bases.
Shengyuan Belt – A dense asteroid field containing mineral-rich bodies, feeding the system's industrial needs.
Huayun – A massive gas giant with extensive helium-3 extraction facilities on its moons.

Geography

Caiyuan is a temperate world, with 60% of its surface covered by oceans and the remainder dominated by fertile plains, rolling hills, and mountainous highlands. Its signature terraced fields, carved into slopes and valleys, provide the basis for its agricultural economy. These terraces are highly efficient, with irrigation systems and crop rotations designed for maximum yield. Settlements are strategically placed in circular patterns to maximize access to arable land and protect against seasonal weather patterns. The planet’s moderate climate features warm, wet summers and mild winters, creating ideal conditions for year-round farming.

Society & Culture

The people of Caiyuan are practical and hardworking, with a strong cultural emphasis on efficiency and self-reliance. While their civil service bureaucracy ensures stability and resource management, local communities and farming cooperatives handle much of the day-to-day operations. The culture blends traditional agrarian practices with the pragmatism of a trade-focused economy. Farmers and merchants form the backbone of society, and while the planet is rich, despite offical claims, wealth is distributed unevenly, with larger cooperatives and export-oriented enterprises holding significant influence. Social events often revolve around communal milestones like planting or harvest seasons, but these are as much about economic pragmatism as cultural tradition. Festivals feature locally brewed alcohols and rustic cuisine, reflecting the planet's rural grounded character.

Economy

Caiyuan's economy is a cornerstone of the region, driven by its agricultural exports and bolstered by its Garden World and Rich classifications. The planet's output includes:
Staple crops such as high-yield grains and vegetables, grown on industrial scales. Cash crops like luxury teas, exotic fruits, and spices, catering to high-end markets. Processed goods, including preserved foodstuffs and refined agricultural by-products.
While agriculture dominates the economy, industries tied to farming, such as machinery manufacturing and logistics, have also developed to support the planet's infrastructure. The Shengyuan Belt and the moons of Huayun provide the raw materials necessary for these sectors.
The Class B Starport serves as a bustling trade hub, moving Caiyuan’s goods to other systems and bringing in the tools, technology, and luxuries the population requires.

UWP: B766783-A Ag Ga Ri

Starport
Class B
Size
7 Large
Atmosphere
6 Standard
Hydro
6 56%–65% liquid surface
Population
7 X0.000.000s Tens of Millions
Government
8 Civil Service Bureaucracy
Law level
3 - Low
Tech Level
10 High Tech
Trade Code
Ag - Agricultural, Ga - Garden ,Ri - Rich

Type

Star System

Owning Organization

The Free Peoples Galactic Republic