How much do we know about Lochlann? See some information here. Also:
the Lochlanna are small with thick bones and muscles because their planet has 1.25 standard gravity;
their social formations include "Ethnos";
genetic drift has eliminated male beards.
On a second or subsequent reading, this early mention of genetic drift reads like a warning of what is to come. Rogue planets and naval codes are mentioned early in novels where they will prove to be significant so - to what extent might an isolated human population have diverged from the psychophysical norm?
Indeed, the Lochlanna Commandant, Raven, referring to the twelve centuries since the breakup of the Solar Commonwealth, makes the point that:
"'Genetic and cultural evolution have done strange work in shorter periods.'" (p. 549)
The text begins to prepare its readers for a horrific revelation about the peaceful Gwydiona. This has taken us away from my question about Lochlann. However, I do not think that there is much more information to be had about that obscure planet.
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Kaor, Paul!
Also, it should be stressed that changes due to genetic drift on Lochlann were minor, aside from adjusting to a higher gravity.
And, given the tens of thousands of worlds, human and non-human in the sphere of space covered by Technic civilization, we can only see a few of them in detail.
Ad astra! Sean
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