Population Grades

The population grade system is a classification framework used by the Thoria Empire to categorize planets based on their population levels. It employs numerals from I to X to represent different population ranges. This system enables the empire to quickly assess the demographics of a planet, which is crucial for resource allocation, strategic planning, and administrative purposes. Each grade corresponds to a specific range of population numbers, with Grade I denoting planets with no population or negligible imperial presence, and Grade X representing planets with the highest, often colossal, population counts. This system simplifies the categorization of planets and provides a standardized way to communicate the magnitude of a planet's inhabitants.
== Grades ==
* Grade I: Nulla - Planets designated as Grade I have no permanent inhabitants or only very few, often being completely uninhabited or devoid of any imperial presence.
* Grade II: Parvus - Planets with a Grade II population have a small number of inhabitants, usually in the thousands or tens of thousands, and may serve as remote outposts or research stations.
* Grade III: Minor - Grade III planets have a minor population, typically in the hundreds of thousands to low millions. These planets might be considered backwater colonies or minor agricultural worlds.
* Grade IV: Mediocris - Planets with a Grade IV population have an average-sized population, ranging from several million to a few tens of millions. They often contribute to the empire's resources or fulfill specific roles within the imperial network.
* Grade V: Significans - Grade V planets have a significant population, usually in the tens to hundreds of millions. These worlds are often major resource providers or have important strategic value.
* Grade VI: Magna - Planets with a Grade VI population have a large population, typically in the hundreds of millions to several billion. They might host major industrial centers, thriving cities, or key military installations.
* Grade VII: Maxima - Grade VII planets have a maximum population, ranging from several billion to tens of billions. These worlds are often major hubs of activity, boasting extensive infrastructure and diverse societies.
* Grade VIII: Immensus - Planets with a Grade VIII population have an immense population, often measured in tens of billions to hundreds of billions. They may serve as important industrial or cultural centers within the empire.
* Grade IX: Vastus - Grade IX planets have a vast population, usually in the hundreds of billions to low trillions. These worlds are critical to the empire's economy and provide a substantial portion of its resources.
* Grade X: Colossus - The highest population grade, Grade X planets have a colossal population ranging from tens of trillions to possibly over a hundred trillion individuals. Hive worlds often fall into this category due to their incredibly dense and immense population centers.