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The '''T.āl system''' {{SClang|current=|kyexiin=9tal|srx=Tal}} is a system on the edge of the [[Xi'an Empire]] and one which has been generally receptive to extended human presence. The entire planetary series is what the [[Xi'an]] call a [[Production System]]: every planet has been carefully planned and patterned as a specific work zone. Each inhabited world (T.āl II through V) is filled with factories, refineries, food production domes and other facilities and each planet has a specific purpose in a larger production chain.

One visually surprising element of T.āl is that the Xi'an love of large scale organization means that they have actually color coded their Production System worlds: EVERY structure on T.āl II is a bright yellow, T.āl III purple, T.āl IV dark green and T.āl V a burnt orange. Humans regularly express their disbelief that such a system is even possible, although it goes a long way to explaining why Xi'an frequently have trouble adapting to the chaos of human cities.

Although the actual system is far more complex than a simple summary can provide, merchants should know that T.āl II produces large scale space fabrication, T.āl III food and textiles, T.āl IV processes hydrogen and antimatter and T.āl V is responsible for end-stage processing of weapons. The Xi'an are happy to purchase raw materials for use on their factory planets and they sell surplus production runs at fair prices. It's not the best place in the galaxy to score a deal, but dealing with the Xi'an is as close to being able to guarantee a small profit as you can find.<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/transmission/12785-Unlock-Tal-System|text=Unlock: T.āl System}}</ref>

The system was discovered in 2789<ref>{{Cite RSI|url=comm-link/spectrum-dispatch/16453-Galactic-Guide-Tal-System|text=Galactic Guide: T.āl System}}</ref>

T.āl is an A-type main sequence star.

A dwarf planet with a surface pockmarked by craters from mining probes. Though attempts have been made, no resources have yet been discovered.

Oli'xa is the system's technology hub. Its factories produce some of the most advanced ship parts in the universe. This terraformed terrestrial world has earned the nickname "The Hive" by Human visitors due to all the buildings being accented in yellow.

Lūng'xyi is the T.āl System's cultural heart. Considered the most Human-friendly planet in the system, its vibrant culinary scene and textile industry draws a steady stream of visitors and traders to the planet. The Xi'an also use this naturally habitable world as a major agricultural production planet. Luk'Shi's precisely cultivated countryside is beautiful to see from space but off-limits to visitors.