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Tavithor

Other name(s): --

Pronunciation: /tæv-ɛ-θoʊr/

Adjective: Tavithoran

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[OVERVIEW]:

Exposition

Tavithor, also known as Antarius CIIIii (otherwise known as Kaotetra Cb), is a verdant, super-habitable moon. It lies deep within the Traiathad Nebula, in the region of space that is the Empyrean Highlands. It has a multifarious biological ecosystem, complex surface features, and vast biomes ranging from sparse deserts to thick jungles and towering mountain peaks, all of which host an assortment of life.

Climate

Due to the heating from both Kaotetra and Endriall, the moon has a largely hot, humid, and tropical climate, creating large clouds, often concealing the surface. The tropical and warm climate induces storms of various sizes almost constantly, along with fueling them for long periods. Tavithor's slight tilt results in a much more uniform heating across its surface, causing less variation between seasons. A large band of clouds lies on the equator, bringing forth large amounts of rainfall, which is almost always present here. This again increases the humidity and heat, fueling the band's size and longevity.

Hydrosphere

The oceans on Tavithor, compared to the other habitable planets within the system, are relatively shallow (~5km). They, like the oceans of Hyperthor, are diverse in geology. Eclectic faults, cracks, fissures, volcanoes, and tectonic plate boundaries vary the marine landscape. However, unlike Hyperthor, Tavithor's oceans are composed of Potassium Chloride (KCl), instead of Sodium Chloride (NaCl). It is very similar to salt. It originates from the aforementioned volcanoes, fissures, and tectonic activity, as well as hydrothermal vents. However, the output of Potassium Chloride is not that great, which explains the small concentration of it in the ocean.

Auroras

Tavithor boasts large, dazzling auroras due to the moon's relatively strong magnetosphere and proximity to Endriall and Kaotetra. Some CMEs and Solar Flares coming from Kaotetra allow for larger auroras at times. The magnetosphere is also strong enough to withstand the radiation emanating from Endriall.

Materials

Tavithor's materials were also of heavy interest, primarily Parvor. Parvor is an exotic substance used in the fabrication of certain electrical systems for advanced weaponry and spacecraft. It had several other electrical uses when tinkered with, whether as an electric inhibitor or a conductor. The refining process influences the properties, as different methods bring forth different properties. Arkyte is commonly infused with Parvor, as it acts as a proliferator, expanding its range of uses.

Another material native to Tavithor is Tiexnit. It is a valued mineral used for several subsystems. It is yellow in color when refined. Unlike Parvor, there is less Arkyte infusion.

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[GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS]:

Type: Terrestrial Moon

Class: Temperate Mesobaric Marine Inhabited Rocky Subterra

Life Forms: Organic Multicellular

Life Biomes: Marine, Terrestrial, Aerial

Life Origin: Abiogenesis

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[PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS]:

Diameter: 9277.464 km (0.729 D⊕)

Mass: 2.48E+24 kg (0.415 M⊕)

Density: 5.92 g/cm^3

Volume: 4.18E+20 m^3 (3.86 Earth volume)

Earth similarity index: 0.921

Surface area: 2.71E+08 km

Albedo bond: ~33.67%

Rotational period: 39h 21m 7s (1.63 days)

Axial tilt: 4.87 degrees

Gravity: 7.922 m/sec^2 (0.808 g)

Escape velocity: 8.576 km/s

Age: 4.9E+09 years (4.894 by)

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[CLIMATOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS]:

Minimum temperature: 231k (-42.4 °C)

Average temperature: 296k (23.1 °C)

Maximum temperature: 312k (38.8 °C)

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[ATMOSPHERIC CHARACTERISTICS]:

Height: 78 km (78041 m)

Atmospheric pressure: 0.939 atm (95.1 kPa)

Air density: 1.31 kg/m^3

Speed of sound: 319.5 m/s (0.320 km/s)

Scale height: 9.51 km (9507 m)

Mass: 5.15E+18 kg (0.96 Earth atmospheres)

[ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION]:

Molecular nitrogen: 58.02% (0.545 atm)

Molecular oxygen: 28.67% (0.269 atm)

Water vapor: 5.34% (0.050 atm)

Xenon: 4.72% (0.044 atm)

Carbon dioxide: 1.93% (0.018 atm)

Argon: 1.15% (0.011 atm)

Methane: 0.16% (0.002 atm)

Sulfer Dioxide: 0.09% (0.000 atm (too small))

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[HYDROSPHERIC CHARACTERISTICS]:

Maximum depth: 4.77 km

Temperature: 281k

Density: 1.02 g/cm^3

Bottom pressure: 468.5 atm (47456 kPa)

[HYDROSPHERIC COMPOSITION]:

Water: 98.13%

Potassium Chloride: 1.87%

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