Time Scale: The Cycle System

Each turn represents one cycle—approximately 15-20 Duskaran days, or roughly one-third of Duskara's 30-35 day orbital period around HD Xanthea. Three turns equal one full orbital period.

A cycle is long enough for:

• Crops to show growth stages
• Major weather patterns to develop and pass
• Community projects to make visible progress
• Interpersonal dynamics to shift
• Resources to be depleted and replenished

This pacing balances immediate needs (food, water, storm preparation) with longer-term development (infrastructure, exploration, cultural evolution), matching the rhythm of life on Duskara where settlers must think in terms of the planetary cycle while responding to daily challenges.