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Praxis-Gnosis (Epsilon Indi B)
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 Image from Steve Bowers | |
| The twin brown dwarfs Epsilon Indi Ba and Bb, known as Praxis and Gnosis. In the distance is Epsilon Indi A, more than 1200 AU from the pair. | |
Praxis-Gnosis System - Data Panel | |
| System | Names: Gatlida Components: 3 1) Gatlida (Epsilon Indi A) 2) Praxis (Epsilon Indi Ba) 3) Gnosis (Epsilon Indi Bb) Location: - Distance from Ran: 14.07 ly (J2000) - Distance from Sol: 11.87 ly (J2000) - Constellation: Indus |
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| Praxis | Names: Praxis, Epsilon Indi Ba Physical characteristics: - Mass: 66.92 x Jupiter - Radius: 55,656.0 km (0.08 x Sol) - Spectral type: T1 - Luminosity: 0.000020 x Sol (bolometric) - Temperature: 1,369 Kelvin - Age: 3.5 billion years |
| Gnosis | Names: Gnosis, Epsilon Indi Bb Physical characteristics: - Mass: 53.25 x Jupiter - Radius: 57,047.4 km (0.082 x Sol) - Spectral type: T6 - Luminosity: 0.000006 x Sol (bolometric) - Temperature: 994 Kelvin - Age: 3.5 billion years |
| Binary orbit | Orbital characteristics: - Average separation: 2.406 AU - Period: 11.02 years - Eccentricity: 0.540 |
Deeper Covenant worlds and major relay node of the Deeper communications network.
A second dwarf, known as Gnosis, orbits with Praxis; both dwarfs host an extensive network of moonworlds. The Covenant have built orbital rings and skyhooks to mine hydrogen from the upper atmosphere and use it to power fusion 'artisuns' illuminating the moonworlds, most of which have been terraformed.
Large fusion farms float at the poles of the dwarfs and beam energy to mass beam cannons based on three of the outer moons. Three cycler circuits link to Praxis as well as a large space time catapult system which handles traffic to and from nearby Epsilon Indi A, 1220 AU from the pair.
Due to the proximity of the Epsilon Indi wormhole, the system is a favorite embarkation/debarkation point for tourists, honeymooners and the mildly adventurous seeking to spend a few months or years of (subjective) time travelling across the Inner Sphere via beamrider.
For similar reasons, Praxis also hosts a major relay node of the Deeper communications network and is used by many Deepers as a gateway to and from the rest of Terragen civilization.
 Image from Steve Bowers | |
| A beamrider station orbiting Praxis | |
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Text by Todd Drashner
minor amendments by Steve Bowers
Initially published on 15 January 2003.
Data panel update and minor amendments by The Astronomer May 2022
minor amendments by Steve Bowers
Initially published on 15 January 2003.
Data panel update and minor amendments by The Astronomer May 2022
