Arcadia

Type: Planet Tech Level: TL3 Population: 4,000,000 Atmosphere: Human miscible atmosphere and biosphere Trade Goods: Fine liquor, clothing, drugs

Overview

Arcadia’s ground water and soil is mildly toxic to humans without TL4 filtration equipment. Clean water is a scarce resource, making it a precious commodity controlled by the Waterbarons. The planet has huge potential for genengineered livestock and crops.

Major Regions

• Haridasva - Largest settlement, government and administrative center
• Qingqiu - Mountainous Cascadian region with Ming-inspired culture
• Plantagenia - Southern United States inspired region with debt slavery
• Fireland - Frontier wilderness region

Factions Present

• Haridasva Cartel - Drug cartel controlling trade
• Golden Triangle Trading Company - Caliphate charter company
• Waterbarons - Control water sources
• Syndicalists - Labor movement backed by Cobalt Syndicate
• The Sai Peoples - Tribal nomadic people

Adventure Hooks

1. The toxic soil creates constant conflict over clean water access
2. Genengineered crops and livestock offer huge profit potential
3. Frontier regions like Fireland remain largely unexplored
4. Corporate exploitation by offworld powers breeds resentment

Related

• Golden Triangle (sector)
• Caliphate (great power with interests here)