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{{Par'tha Geography}}
{{planet
 
|name=Oscion
*'''Planet Name:''' Oscion
|image=
*'''Location:''' [[Par'tha Expanse]]
|region=[[Freeworlds Region]]
*'''Class:''' O
|sector=[[Oscion Sector]]
*'''System Data:''' Oscion has one moon
|system=[[Osci system]]
*'''Gravity:''' 1.0 G
|suns=1: ([[Osci]])
*'''Year and Day:''' 343/27
|moons=1
*'''Atmosphere:''' Nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere with ozone and carbon dioxide content, at Earth-normal pressure
|class=O
*'''Hydrosphere:''' Moist, with 93% surface water
|diameter=
*'''Climate:''' Moderate and temperate
|atmosphere=Nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere with ozone and carbon dioxide content, at Earth-normal pressure
*'''Sapient Species:''' 480 million, mostly [[Caraadian]]s
|hydrosphere=Moist, with 93% surface water
*'''Technological Classification:''' Rating N on the [[Planetary Development Scale|Richter Scale]]
|gravity=1.0G
*'''Government:''' Aristocracy
|climate=Moderate and temperate
|terrain=island chains
|interest=
|lengthday=27h
|lengthyear=343d
|species=[[Caraadian]]s
|otherspecies=numerous and various
|language=
|population=480 million
|techclass=N
|cities=
|imports=everything
|exports=none
|affiliation=capital world, [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council]]
|government=Aristocracy
}}
{{Par'tha}}
*'''Culture:''' Cosmopolitan
*'''Culture:''' Cosmopolitan
*'''Affiliation:''' capital world, [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council]]
*'''Resources:''' no natural resources, no exports; everything needs to be imported
*'''Ship Facilities:''' Oscion has three orbiting stations to route traffic, with only modest repair facilities
*'''Ship Facilities:''' Oscion has three orbiting stations to route traffic, with only modest repair facilities


'''Other Details:''' Oscion is a verdant world of warm oceans, and thousands of large islands of grassy plains and small woods. The weather is mild throughout most of the year along most of the island chains (except for those close to either pole). Though there is a rainy season along the equator which runs through most of the winter.
Oscion is a verdant world of warm oceans, and thousands of large islands of grassy plains and small woods. The weather is mild throughout most of the year along most of the island chains (except for those close to either pole). Though there is a rainy season along the equator which runs through most of the winter.
{{Par'tha Society}}
 
Valda is Oscion's one proper continent. Located on the southern pole, it is pummeled by gale-force sub-zero winds through most of the year - when it isn't being buried by molten lava from the hundreds of active volcanoes seething across its surface. Needless to say, few people live there all year around, though numerous lodges dot the coast in areas least likely to be buried in volcanic ash. In the brief summer months, nobles and politicians travel here to hunt the elk-like ''[[ovin]]'' and to fish (or at least pretend to while hatching plots and alliances).
Valda is Oscion's one proper continent. Located on the southern pole, it is pummeled by gale-force sub-zero winds through most of the year - when it isn't being buried by molten lava from the hundreds of active volcanoes seething across its surface. Needless to say, few people live there all year around, though numerous lodges dot the coast in areas least likely to be buried in volcanic ash. In the brief summer months, nobles and politicians travel here to hunt the elk-like ''[[ovin]]'' and to fish (or at least pretend to while hatching plots and alliances).


Large urban centers are built upon many of the islands. Many are private preserves owned by houses; residential zones for the house nobility when they stay on Oscion. Others are devoted to government or the service industries which surround government.
Large urban centers are built upon many of the islands. Many are private preserves owned by houses; residential zones for the house nobility when they stay on Oscion. Others are devoted to government or the service industries which surround government.


'''Politics:''' Oscion is the capital of the [[Par'tha Expanse]], and has been since [[Kaen Tan]] chose it as the seat of his empire long ago. It is the center of official power in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], and the social trend-setter for the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]] and the [[Freeworlds Region]].
==Politics==
Oscion is the capital of the [[Par'tha Expanse]], and has been since [[Kaen Tan]] chose it as the seat of his empire long ago. It is the center of official power in the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]], and the social trend-setter for the [[Expanse Sector|Expanse]] and the [[Freeworlds Region]].


The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]], Senate, and lesser sector governmental bodies meet on Oscion, and most of the sector's senior rulers live here at least part of the year. The [[Imperial Grand Governor]] [[Asir, Enim|Asir]] maintains his official residence here as well, though he is as likely to be on [[Aelann]] or [[Yrocyn]] as in his offices.
The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]], Senate, and lesser sector governmental bodies meet on Oscion, and most of the sector's senior rulers live here at least part of the year. The [[Imperial Grand Governor]] [[Asir, Enim|Asir]] maintains his official residence here as well, though he is as likely to be on [[Aelann]] or [[Yrocyn]] as in his offices.
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Oscion has a small care-taker government which maintains police protection, and such services as power and water desalination (natural fresh water is rare on Oscion). Larger issues, such as global defense, taxation, and tariffs are decided by whatever house or coalition dominates in sector affairs. Currently, Houses [[House Larokon|Larokon]], [[House Barahn|Barahn]], and [[House Beruna|Beruna]] hold the ruling coalition.
Oscion has a small care-taker government which maintains police protection, and such services as power and water desalination (natural fresh water is rare on Oscion). Larger issues, such as global defense, taxation, and tariffs are decided by whatever house or coalition dominates in sector affairs. Currently, Houses [[House Larokon|Larokon]], [[House Barahn|Barahn]], and [[House Beruna|Beruna]] hold the ruling coalition.


'''Culture:''' Oscion culture is dominated by politics. Everywhere one goes, one sees statues, marble halls, great shining spires, and noble museums that serve as a constant reminder of Par'tha's great glories.
==Culture==
Oscion culture is dominated by politics. Everywhere one goes, one sees statues, marble halls, great shining spires, and noble museums that serve as a constant reminder of Par'tha's great glories.


By ancient tradition, Oscion is neutral territory - no house quarrel or feud can be pursued through violent means while on the capital world. This means no duels, no poisonings, and no assassinations (even common fist fights among nobles are frowned upon here, and may mean social ostracism for weeks or months for the participants).
By ancient tradition, Oscion is neutral territory - no house quarrel or feud can be pursued through violent means while on the capital world. This means no duels, no poisonings, and no assassinations (even common fist fights among nobles are frowned upon here, and may mean social ostracism for weeks or months for the participants).
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Non-nobles visiting Oscion during capital season will find it difficult to obtain rooms in good hotels, reservations in the better restaurants, and so on. Nobles get the first of everything in the [[Par'tha Expanse]], but especially during capital season when the planet's luxury resources are stretched to the limit.
Non-nobles visiting Oscion during capital season will find it difficult to obtain rooms in good hotels, reservations in the better restaurants, and so on. Nobles get the first of everything in the [[Par'tha Expanse]], but especially during capital season when the planet's luxury resources are stretched to the limit.


'''Economy:''' Again, Oscion's lifeblood is politics - and it has no other significant export. In addition to the expatriate community, the planet has a sizable native population, mostly made up of people who contribute to the many service industries which support the government - consultant companies, cleaning services, entertainment centers, and so on. Directly or indirectly, the whole world is funded almost exclusively through taxes.
==Economy==
Again, Oscion's lifeblood is politics - and it has no other significant export. In addition to the expatriate community, the planet has a sizable native population, mostly made up of people who contribute to the many service industries which support the government - consultant companies, cleaning services, entertainment centers, and so on. Directly or indirectly, the whole world is funded almost exclusively through taxes.


'''Points of Interest:''' The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]] is located on [[Lastelle Island]], one of the larger islands in the southern hemisphere. Nearly the entire island is dedicated to the Council, the Senate, and various committees. Lastelle is a beautiful city built in the ancient [[Caraadian]] style of domed towers and temples. The island is networked with canals, which serve as an inefficient but elegant method of getting around.
==Points of Interest==
The [[Par'tha Expanse Great Council|Great Council]] is located on [[Lastelle Island]], one of the larger islands in the southern hemisphere. Nearly the entire island is dedicated to the Council, the Senate, and various committees. Lastelle is a beautiful city built in the ancient [[Caraadian]] style of domed towers and temples. The island is networked with canals, which serve as an inefficient but elegant method of getting around.


The [[Jirissa Gardens]] on Malak Island are owned by [[House Rettaan]], and is very popular during capital season.
The [[Jirissa Gardens]] on Malak Island are owned by [[House Rettaan]], and is very popular during capital season.
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