Paragon VI, 6
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This article is about the Industrial Moon. For other uses of Paragon, see Paragon (disambiguation). |
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| System: | Paragon System[2b] | ||
| Primary: | Paragon VI[1a][2b] | ||
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| Affiliation: | Imperium[1a][2b] | ||
| Class: | Industrial World[1a] | ||
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Paragon VI, 6, known locally simply as Paragon, is the sixth moon of the planet Paragon VI.[2b]
Overview
The sixth moon of Paragon VI is an Industrial World[1a] where the Imperial Cult and the Cult Mechanicus hold equal sway.[2a] Many large transport ships dock on Paragon every day, bringing raw materials from the other worlds of the Paragon System and leaving with manufactured goods, including armoured vehicles.[1a] Paragon is considered a jewel of the Imperium by many[1f][1g]; Frater Zonecus Tufar remarked in his famous guide for pilgrims that Paragon was the most blessed of the Emperor's worlds in its subsector.[1f]
Paragon is known to raise Imperial Guard Regiments known simply as the Paragonian Regiments, many of which are armoured or mechanised units, including companies of Super Heavy Tanks.[1a][2a]
History
During the Age of Apostasy, the Imperial Saint Honoria Dahl was martyred on Paragon.[1f]
Geography
Paragon has a lot of mountains, due to the gravitic influence of its parent planet. The mountains are mined extensively.[1e]
Although Paragon has a number of cities[1a][1c], it has no hives.[1b]
Notable Locations
- Aronis City[1c]
- Helwat City — Location of the moon's primary spaceport.[1a]
- The Late Cheroptidian Revival Basilica of Saint Honoria Dahl[1f]
Years & Seasons
The moon takes roughly two Terran years to orbit Paragon VI. Due to the fact that Paragon is a moon orbiting a gas giant, its orbital path results in an unusual progression of local seasons.[1i]
For 23 months, Paragon is hidden from its sun by its parent planet, resulting in a Long Winter. After this eclipse is over, warmth returns to Paragon with the Glory Seasons, known as Growth, Little Summer, Second Growth, Little Fall and Little Winter. The Glory repeats once before Paragon is plunged into the cold of the Long Winter once more. Technically Long Winter is made up of five individual seasons, but most Paragonians don't bother differentiating them.[1i]
Flora & Fauna
Society
Paragon is ruled by a Unified Clan Council made up of 150[1d] Clan Families who form a manufacturing aristocracy.[1a] Membership of a clan is indicated by a tattoo located on the right shoulder.[1b]
Known Clans
- Clan Bannick[1a]
- Clan Ganlick[1e]
- Clan Kalligen[1d]
- Clan Meggen[1d]
- Clan Radden[1g]
- Clan Turannigen[1a]
Beneath the Clans are a number of lower classes.[1a] Unlike some other Imperial worlds, these lower classes are still pure humans; mutants on Paragon are rounded up and incinerated.[1b]
The ruler of Paragon is also the ruler of the planet Paragon VI, and is styled as the Planetary Commander. Known commanders include Gondanick Lo Materiak, who ruled Paragon in the late 300's.M41.[1a]
Paragon is among those Imperial worlds where duelling is allowed under certain circumstances, the exact details of which are given in the Paragonian constitution. Duels are permitted between any two men of equal rank as long as the man who issues the challenge has a valid licence (which must be ratified by at least two members of recognised enforcement agencies); if the challenge is accepted then, regardless of the duel's outcome, neither participant will face any legal consequences.[1h]
The inhabitants of Paragon refer to the planet their moon orbits as the Mater Maxima. The moon's heraldic colours are purple and white.[1a]
Culture
Gleece is an alcoholic spirit produced on Paragon.[1b] However, usage of other narcotics, in particular smoking lho-cigars, is considered a bad habit.[1j]
Basdack is a common swearword on Paragon.[1d]
See also
Sources
- 1: Baneblade (Novel):
- 2: Shadowsword (Novel):
