Karrik
From Lexicanum
Planetary Summary
| Map | Basic Data | Planetary Image | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Karrik | 
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| Segmentum: | Segmentum Obscurus | ||
| Sector: | Calixis Sector | ||
| Subsector: | Markayn Marches | ||
| System: | Unknown | ||
| Population: | 10,500,000 approx (human and
abhuman). | ||
| Affiliation: | Imperium | ||
| Class: | Death World/Ice World | ||
| Tithe Grade: | Unknown | ||
Planetary Data
Equatorial Circumference: 11,500 Miles.
Gravity: 1.41G.
Years and Days: Karrik takes 345.5 Terran days to Orbit its star and spins on its axis every 22 Terran hours.
Satellites: Karrik has two moons. The first is Phobos, it is a pitted asteroid, riddled with tunnels. Remains of Orkoid technology can be found on the moon. It is theorised to be an old Ork Rokk that became stuck in the orbit of Karrik many millennia ago. The second is The Pearl Moon, which is covered in water and has it's own population and government.
Karrik is one of the outlying worlds in its solar system, and is regularly peppered by meteors. Defence orbitals exist to take care of larger meteors that threaten Karrik, but smaller meteors regularly smash into the planet, ruining crops and buildings as they do so.
Mean Surface Temperature: -2 to +4 °C.
Tropospheric Composition: Nitrogen 75%, Oxygen 21%, Argon 1%, Ozone 1%, Carbon Dioxide 1.5%.
Information
Karrik, also known as the 'Pocked World' by spacefarers, is the sole planet of its system. Regularly bombarded by asteroids, far colder than most habitable worlds, subject to a moderate level of Orkoid infestation and with a high gravity relative to that of Terra, its breathable atmosphere nevertheless means that it is home to a number of human and abhuman colonists.
Religion
A conservative adherence to the imperial cult. The population of Karrik know nothing of Chaos beyond a few folktales and half-forgotten lore. Due to the presence of Orks on the planet Monodominant beliefs are growing popular amongst Karrik's population.
Climate
Whilst not an ice world like Valhalla, Karrik is a very cold world, with large permanent ice caps, freezing high winds and frequent blizzards, even on the equator. Humans on the planet who do not take precautions with shelter or protective clothing soon risk death by exposure.
Climatic Regions
Polar Caps - Large northern and southern polar caps, permafrost. Largely unexplored and uninhabited.
Seas
Much of Karrik's water is frozen within it's large polar caps but near to the equator there exists a series of shallow seas and lakes. Many of these rest in the craters left by large meteors that hit the planet in ages past.
Climatic Phenomenon
Electrical storms.
Alien Flora and Fauna
Orkoids (Orks, Gretchin and Squigs). An Ork vessel crashed here many years prior to the planet's discovery by the Imperium. The planet is infested with Orkoids. The cold atmosphere stunts their development somewhat, but during the summer months the fruiting bodies of mushroom bloom in warmer areas and, left to their own deivces, young Orkoids soon emerge. To keep them in check regular patrols are sent out with Heavy Flamers to destroy any suspicious fungal growths they find. Now and then parties of feral Orks are encountered on the world, but they are usually small in number, poorly armed, and easily dealt with.
Water Supply
Water is readily available on the planet and is freely distributed from resovoirs in every sizable community.
Principle Exports
Mineral ores for ferro-alloys. Lead. Manganese.
Principle Imports
Foodstuffs. Manufactured goods.
Conflicts
The struggle against the harsh environment and occasional parties of Orks ensures that, for the most part, the people of Karrik are peaceful towards one another.
Imperial Guard Recruitment
Karrik raises planetary defence forces but does not contribute regiments of men to the Imperial Guard. Squads of Ogryns are raised on Karrik, and these are indentured to regiments of Imperial Guard throughout the sector.
Contact with other Worlds
Karrik is unable to feed its own population without risking frequent famines. It recieves a quota of the plankton and seafood harvested on the world of Spectoris and it's own Pearl Moon to help feed its populace.
Sources
Black Industries' 'Guide to the Calixis Sector' PDF, p.36-37
