Harkondam

Harkondam, a vital system within the Taurus Constellation, holds historical and cultural significance as the ancestral home of House Harkon-Imperii. While the system is celebrated for its vast agricultural estates and the remnants of its opulent imperial palaces, its status has diminished since the fall of the empire.

Star System Information

Harkondam I: A molten terrestrial planet close to the star, its surface a volatile mix of lava flows and volcanic activity.
Harkondam II: A barren, rocky world with trace atmospheric remnants, devoid of significant mineral wealth.
Harkondam III (Mainworld): The agricultural heart of the system, rich in arable land and biodiversity.
Harkondam IV: A gas giant with striking orange and gold bands, encircled by a system of moons with potential for mining.
Harkondam V: A cold terrestrial planet with polar ice caps and minimal atmosphere, used for research and storage facilities.
Dammerung Belt : A broad belt with moderate quantities of metal-rich asteroids, sporadically mined by small independent operations
Harkondam VI: A small ice giant on the system's outer fringe, its faint green hue contrasting against its barren icy moons.

Geography

Harkondam III is a large terrestrial planet with a standard atmosphere and a surface dominated by sprawling farmlands and oceans. The planet's landmass is divided into expansive plains and rolling hills, with rivers feeding into fertile basins ideal for crop cultivation. While 80% of the population lives in agricultural hubs, the remaining population resides in small, scattered towns.

Economy

Harkondam III's economy is firmly agricultural, relying on atomic-age technology to sustain its operations. While its fertile lands produce vast amounts of grains, fruits, and vegetables, the lack of advanced industrial technology limits its ability to develop beyond raw production. Farming equipment, irrigation systems, and transportation are powered by fission-based energy sources, which are common but not fully optimized.

Society & Culture

The culture on Harkondam III reflects cautious optimism. The use of fission power provides energy security and facilitates large-scale irrigation and food processing, but also instills a deep respect for safety and resource management. Nuclear technology is mainly applied to agriculture and basic energy generation, avoiding the weaponization seen on more industrialized worlds. infrastructure is evident in the form of power plants and rudimentary automated systems for logistics and crop distribution, but the technology remains decentralized, serving local needs rather than planetwide coordination. Communities still rely on manual labor and basic tools for most activities, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency. The grandeur of the imperial past lingers in the planet’s culture, with many estates preserved as monuments to the era of House Harkon. However, this nostalgia contrasts sharply with the everyday realities of a population largely bound to agricultural labor.

UWP: E768746-6 Ag Ri

Starport
Class E
Size
7 Large
Atmosphere
6 Standard
Hydro
8 76%–85% liquid surface
Population
7 X0.000.000s Tens of Millions
Government
4 Representative Democracy
Law level
6 Moderate - No firearms execpt Shotguns
Tech Level
6 Low
Trade Code
Ag - Agricultural, Ri - Rich


Constellation
Taurus

Type

Star System

Owning Organization

Eternal Chancellorate