Nanoworld by KatesFriend
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ENCYCLOPEDIA GALACTICA Edition 428193 - Earth English
Definition: 'Nanoworld'
A Language English1 term for a rare class of spheroid found deep in the atmospheres of hyper-giant planets2. The name is derived from the average volume of such objects: one billionth that of a terrestrial sized planet or 10km to 20km diameter. These objects are remarkable because in spite of their scale and exotic environment, they have planet-like characteristics: gravity as high as 0.4 Earths, surface biomass, shallow seas and, in some cases, biospheres. They are called nano-worlds and not nano-planets because these spheroids are components of a larger planetary body and they do not gravitationally dominate their own region of space.3 Nanoworlds are natural formations and have no connection to planetoids constructed by Civilization Gardener.4
The creation of nanoworlds is attributed to a phenomena called 'bubble gravity'5. Spheroid membranes of gravitational force thrown out of volatile gravity wells ('sic aiunt') such as a hyper-giant planet, purple dwarf or star. These detached gravitational fields orbit their gravity well in the same fashion as a planet or moon but have no detectable matter. Their gravity is attributed to a phenomena called 'displaced mass'6 wherein the bubble's mass is still maintained within the central gravity well ('sic aiunt'). The less stable ball lighting7 is often offered as the electromagnetic equivalent of this phenomena.
Over time, bubbles orbiting within the atmosphere of a planet collect material on their boundaries. This occurs due to condensation of clouds that come into contact with a gravity bubble and material becomes trapped on the membrane. Carbon and sulfur compounds, water and some chemically bound silicates and heavier elements are deposited. Exact proportions are dependent upon the chemical make up of the planet's atmosphere. Eventually this material forms a stratified surface shell around the gravity bubble of the order of 20m to 50m thick. On this surface, all the requisite components for life may be available.
Nanoworlds do not necessarily develop a biosphere. However, if the planet is close enough to its central star there will be sufficient warmth and energy for a biosphere to be maintained. Close stellar proximity will also add energy to the dynamics of the planet's atmosphere keeping needed elements in suspension. And if a biosphere arises then most the nanoworlds for a particular planet will develop biospheres. This is a owing to a shared environment including an atmosphere and the allowance of biomatter transference due to turbulence or collision. Nanoworld lifeforms have also evolved transference techniques of their own.8
The appearance of a nanoworld suggests an up-down orientation: a designated 'up side' and 'down side'. This perspective is misleading. Objects are attracted to the surface of a nanoworld regardless of location relative to its planet. However, the tidal effect of the planet's gravity forces liquids to collect on the 'down side'. Land masses forming on the 'up side' of a nanoworld.
Given their size and environment, nanoworlds are very difficult to detect, let alone explore. Civilizations of the Community9 have collectively detected only 22981 planets with nanoworlds, of which 5032 have nanoworlds with bioshperes.
See references:
1Civilization Humanity: Linguistic Types
2Civilization Humanity: Scientific Standards
3Definition: 'Planet'
4Civilization Gardener: Unique Technological Adaptations
5Definition: 'Bubble Gravity'
6Definition: 'Displaced Mass'
7Definition: 'Ball Lightning'
8Reproductive Mechanisms Within Exotic Environments: Nanoworlds
9Definition: 'The Community'
Comments (28)
MOSKETON
Extranya CREACION felicidades.
Faemike55
Very cool work and narrative Excellent
mgtcs
Very, very cool creation here, amazing lighting and a great narrative! Well done!
mejed
Most Cool indeed. Excellent work.
eekdog Online Now!
cool image Claton, love the story you attached. the fx are super..
magnus073
Awesome work as always Clayton, and as pointed out by everyone above the story was outstanding
lyron
Amazing work!!
renecyberdoc
i think i get me one of this with all the internet connections and deep space tools i need and off i go.adios terra.
flavia49
very beautiful
evielouise
This is so colorful and amazing work!~
Minda
your work and your narrative is always amazing clayton..
drifterlee
Very cool and creative!
flaviok
Esplendida realização e obra, aplausos (5)
sandra46
superlative, fascinating image!
alessimarco
~Cool sci fi!~
Foink
Fantastic image...excellent work!!!
anitalee
Excellent
npauling
What a wonderful world you found here with its beautiful colouring and lovely atmosphere. Excellent story to go with it too.
2Loose2Trek
Super exposition and wonderful worlds ... excellent image Clayton!
tennesseecowgirl
fantastic work~~
chimera46
Only 22981 eh? Rare indeed!
psyoshida
For all we know we might live inside a nanoworld. Thought provoking and great work.
0rest4wicked
Splendid presentation!
Deane
Great imagery and impressive narrative. Excellent work!
MagikUnicorn
KINDA KOOL :)
SyberianFrost
Very nice work
ACue
While the render is very, very cool - even superlative, it's the text that blows me away. The layers of context and delicious imaginative and thoughtful projection, make you a great artist my friend. You are the only dedicated artist who does this kind of work, at your level, in this community.
myrrhluz
Fascinating reading! Ball lightening having a familiar ring, I looked it up and found it on Wikipedia. That was 10 minutes ago. lol. So you see, if your footnotes were actual links, I'd probably never get to commenting at all. Nanoworld lifeforms sound fascinating. A world where all the land and water are concentrated on opposite sides is pretty interesting too. Yes, I'd definitely be spending some time at footnote number 8. Beautiful image! Wonderful colors, light, and composition. That would be something to see!