Tropikaro

Tropikaro is a lush, temperate-wet world located on a fragmented landmass rich with diverse ecosystems and vibrant landscapes.

Founded in 2420 as part of the Hyades Expedition, Tropikaro was the second colony established in the Hyades Cluster. The colony was designed with sustainability in mind, aiming to balance development with environmental preservation. Home to a population that values community, cultural heritage, and harmony with nature, Tropikaro is a place where life flourishes in tandem with the natural world.

Timeline

Tropikaro’s tropical and humid environment, along with its rivers and jungles, offers abundant biodiversity and agricultural potential. The planet’s 0.7g gravity and warm climate are conducive to human settlement and technological expansion, allowing for rapid population growth.

3020: Tropikaro is founded with 500 colonists on a tropical planet rich in biodiversity. Early settlements are established along the river basins, with agriculture and biotechnology being the primary industries.

3050: Early social divisions form between Eco-Conservatives, who wish to preserve the planet’s unique ecosystem, and Bio-Industrialists, who push for rapid resource extraction and biotech experimentation. These tensions lead to the formation of the Tropikaro Ecological Council to regulate land use and bioengineering projects.

3100: The colony’s population grows to 5,000, and internal struggles over ecological preservation continue. The Green Riots erupt as environmental activists clash with corporate-backed bioengineering firms. In the aftermath, stricter environmental regulations are implemented, slowing corporate exploitation.

3150: The Biotech Renaissance begins, with Tropikaro leading advances in bioengineering, genetic modification, and medical technology. This attracts a wave of new settlers, and the population grows rapidly. By 3200, the population stands at 50,000.

3200: Tensions between the Eco-Conservatives and Bio-Industrialists reach a boiling point, leading to the Tropikaro Compromise, a treaty that divides the planet’s land into zones for conservation and industrial use. This balance leads to rapid technological advancement without further environmental devastation.

3300: Tropikaro’s population reaches 400,000, with research and biotechnology driving the colony’s economy. However, political infighting continues, as a faction called the Neo-Evolutionists pushes for more aggressive genetic modifications to adapt humans further to the planet’s environment.

3400: The Neo-Evolutionist Schism occurs when radical geneticists attempt unauthorized experiments on human DNA, leading to a political and social crisis. These scientists are expelled from the colony, but their ideas continue to influence future generations.

3500: The population reaches 5.5 million. The Tropikaro Ecological Council enforces strict controls on both human genetic modification and environmental exploitation, but tensions with pro-modification groups continue to simmer beneath the surface.

3600: The colony’s biotechnology sector faces competition from other Hyades colonies, leading to an economic downturn. The Biotech Crisis of 3600 sees many firms go bankrupt, but the colony survives by diversifying into agriculture and ecotourism.

3750: After decades of recovery, Tropikaro’s population reaches 40 million. Advances in green technology and biomedical research propel the colony forward, but factionalism continues, with some advocating for more aggressive environmental use.

4000: Tropikaro’s population reaches 200 million. The planet has become the biotechnological hub of the Hyades cluster, though its political landscape remains fragmented between conservationists, industrialists, and genetic pioneers.

About Tropikaro

This guide to Tropikaro is organized into sections to help players explore the planet’s diverse features and opportunities:

• BIOSPHERE: This section provides an overview of Tropikaro’s natural environment, including climate zones, flora, and fauna that define its ecosystems.

• GEOSPHERE: Here, players can learn about Tropikaro’s geography and geology, from its mountainous regions to its mineral resources.

• PEOPLE: This section covers the unique genetic traits, cultural aspects, and social structure of Tropikaro’s inhabitants.

• FACTIONS: Players will find details on the various groups that influence life on Tropikaro, from government bodies to underground movements.

• POINTS OF INTEREST: Key locations on Tropikaro are highlighted, including major settlements, natural landmarks, and sites of industrial significance.

• CURRENT EVENTS: This section outlines recent developments on Tropikaro, including conflicts, disruptions, and potential adventure hooks.