World Log:        ALBIREO 

System Data

System name:                               Beta Cygni
Number of Class M planets:      1

Planetary Data

Position in system:

II

Number of satellites:

1

Planetary gravity:                         

  .85g

Planetary size

Diameter:                              

 17,000 km

Equatorial circumference:          

52,000 km

Total surface area:                   

620,000,000 sq km

Percent land mass:                   

40%

Total land area:                        

248,000,000 sq km
Planetary Conditions
Length of day:                         25 hrs
Atmospheric density:   Terrestrial
General Climate: Warm Temperate
Mineral Content
Normal metals: 60%
Radioactives: 10%
Gemstones 10%
Industrial crystals: 10%

Special minerals:

 Trace
Cultural Data
Dominant life form:           Human
Technological/Sociopolitical Index: 787455-77
Planetary trade profile: CCDBECC/C (C)

Albireo is the second in a six-planet triple star system.  The Confederation colony on this world was established toward the end of the last century.  The high levels of solar radiation generated by the suns create a wide range of climactic conditions on Albireo.

As the weather made it almost impossible to farm, the colonists manufactured synthetic foodstuffs to support the planet's two billion people.  After food productivity increased, the world began exporting their synthetic foodstuffs, which eventually became the principle economic staple of the planet.

Albireo is noted for its beautiful aurora displays at the end of each winter season, which draw tourists from all parts of the Confederation.