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Name: Enigma Prime
Rotational Period: 28 hours
Orbital Period: 1727 local days (2014 standard days)
Classification: Planet
Diameter: 13,497 km
Atmosphere: Type 1
Climate: Temperate
Gravity: 1.2 standard
Primary Terrain: Mountains, Forests, Volcanic Wastelands
Species: N/A
Immigrated Species: N/A - No permanent residents
Primary Languages: Basic
Government: Corporation
Population: About 20,000 temporary residents (workers)
Demonym: Miners
Major Imports: Foodstuffs, Water, Technology
Major Exports: Stygium Crystals, Force Crystals, Lightsaber Crystals, other precious gems and metals
Affliation: STI
Major Locations: Mobile mining camps
Culture: Corporate
Technology: Modern
History: N/A - Only recently discovered by probes sent by Ice
Notable PC's: Ice
Intent: To create a new resource world outside of current faction spheres
Links: N/A
Description: Enigma Prime. So named because of its exceeding rare figure eight like orbit around a binary star system. Its path through and around the duo of star exerts rather strong magnetic forces on the planet. Due to these forces, Enigma Prime has a large amount of volcanic and geological activity. Not enough to cover the planet in a layer of smoke, ash, and dust. But enough that no land mass is ever stable for long.
These forces have created an exceptionally unique world. Both in the biology present, as well as the geology.
Geologically, the world is packed full of natural wonders in the form of vast deposits of minerals, and precious metals thanks to the abundant volcanic activity constantly bringing new resources to the surface.
Of the more well know minerals, a few particulary rare types of crystals call Enigma Prime home. Those being Stygium crystals, force ceystals, and a couple different types of lightsaber crystals. Indeed, it is suspected by some, the force itself is to thank for this planets extremely lucky orbit around two stars, and stil have the ability to support life. As such, this planet is strong in the light side of the force.
Huge crystal cave networks can be found all over the planet in the form of dead lava tubes, partially collapsed and cooled magma chambers, to underwater rivers that have carved out tunnels to reveal the crystals below. The latter though are rather rare due to the constant geological activity collapsing most, if not all caves eventually.
About 30% of the planet is covered in shallow seas. The water quality is such, that they are unable to support life outside of basic microbial lifeforms and some types of algea. The mineral content and life forms that do exist make for some rather spectacularly colored rock formarions near the surface and/or waters edge.
There is a fair amount of humidity in the air despite the cooler temperatures. Due to this, it rains often. A fact that helps to keep the air clear of the ash and dust constantly being kicked up somewhere around the planet. Along with the rain, strong lightning stormsare a common sight throughout the planets skies.
The forever active core also means the planet benefits from a strong magnetosphere. Auroras can be seen almost nightly over most of the planet. Though the closer you get the the equator, the less frequent they become.
Biologically, the world is dominated by exotic, fast growing conifer like forests. And the aimals that ruled over the land masses are pterasaurs. Reptilian around the equatorial regions, and mammalian the farther north or south you go. The animals being primarily flying type creatures, are able to easily move from one habitable location to the next. Always being sure to avoid areas that are beginning to show signs of becoming volcanically active.
The plantlife have developed a most unusual way to survive the harsh environment of Enigma Prime. First, most plants are able to fully develop within 700 local days. Even the large trees are able to fully mature within 1,200 days. This ensures they are able to fully develop before the planet moves in between the two planets while performing its figure eight orbit, where the gravitational forces cause large amounts of volcanic activity.
After maturing the plants and trees quickly grow seed pods. Many of these fruits bear somewhat similar resemblance to the airsacks one would see on kelp in the oceans. These lightweight pods however are filled with hydrogen. So if they are not eaten by the many types of flying animals, and their seeds deposited throughout the landscape after being excreted by the creatures. They will break away from the parents trees or plants and float on the air current to far away areas. In this way, they ensure the species can continue to start over in new areas despite old areas being destroyed by new volcanic activity.
Though this is the primary method seen used by most the plant life. Other forms of transportation does exist too. Some take the approach our dandelions do, instead of floating on the wind with hydrogen balloons. Still others, produce seed pods with tiny barbs that allow them to stick to the fur or skin of the animals that approach to pollinate. The pods eventually fall off later and attempt to grow where they land.
It is in these diverse ways that life finds a way, despite the otherwise inhospitable conditions provided by the planet.
This planet is techinally the first planet in a system of seven planets. Unlike Enigma Prime though, the other six planets orbit completely around the two stars in a normal circular orbit. The orbit of the two stars works as follows. There is the primary star in the center of the system. It is a massive star.
A smaller star then orbits around that. In between this orbit, lies Enigma Prime. It orbits around the primary star until it comes to the smaller star. At which point, Enigma Prime is pulled from its normal orbit, to move around the smaller star before being sent back on its way around the primary star.
The next six planets lie well beyond this smaller star. In between the third and fourth planet, and the sixth and seventh planet, also lies large asteroid fields. Initial scans indicate they too are resource rich and prime targets for mining craft.
Of note, the planets location is a highly classified secret, and fiercely protected by Ice.
Rotational Period: 28 hours
Orbital Period: 1727 local days (2014 standard days)
Classification: Planet
Diameter: 13,497 km
Atmosphere: Type 1
Climate: Temperate
Gravity: 1.2 standard
Primary Terrain: Mountains, Forests, Volcanic Wastelands
Species: N/A
Immigrated Species: N/A - No permanent residents
Primary Languages: Basic
Government: Corporation
Population: About 20,000 temporary residents (workers)
Demonym: Miners
Major Imports: Foodstuffs, Water, Technology
Major Exports: Stygium Crystals, Force Crystals, Lightsaber Crystals, other precious gems and metals
Affliation: STI
Major Locations: Mobile mining camps
Culture: Corporate
Technology: Modern
History: N/A - Only recently discovered by probes sent by Ice
Notable PC's: Ice
Intent: To create a new resource world outside of current faction spheres
Links: N/A
Description: Enigma Prime. So named because of its exceeding rare figure eight like orbit around a binary star system. Its path through and around the duo of star exerts rather strong magnetic forces on the planet. Due to these forces, Enigma Prime has a large amount of volcanic and geological activity. Not enough to cover the planet in a layer of smoke, ash, and dust. But enough that no land mass is ever stable for long.
These forces have created an exceptionally unique world. Both in the biology present, as well as the geology.
Geologically, the world is packed full of natural wonders in the form of vast deposits of minerals, and precious metals thanks to the abundant volcanic activity constantly bringing new resources to the surface.
Of the more well know minerals, a few particulary rare types of crystals call Enigma Prime home. Those being Stygium crystals, force ceystals, and a couple different types of lightsaber crystals. Indeed, it is suspected by some, the force itself is to thank for this planets extremely lucky orbit around two stars, and stil have the ability to support life. As such, this planet is strong in the light side of the force.
Huge crystal cave networks can be found all over the planet in the form of dead lava tubes, partially collapsed and cooled magma chambers, to underwater rivers that have carved out tunnels to reveal the crystals below. The latter though are rather rare due to the constant geological activity collapsing most, if not all caves eventually.
About 30% of the planet is covered in shallow seas. The water quality is such, that they are unable to support life outside of basic microbial lifeforms and some types of algea. The mineral content and life forms that do exist make for some rather spectacularly colored rock formarions near the surface and/or waters edge.
There is a fair amount of humidity in the air despite the cooler temperatures. Due to this, it rains often. A fact that helps to keep the air clear of the ash and dust constantly being kicked up somewhere around the planet. Along with the rain, strong lightning stormsare a common sight throughout the planets skies.
The forever active core also means the planet benefits from a strong magnetosphere. Auroras can be seen almost nightly over most of the planet. Though the closer you get the the equator, the less frequent they become.
Biologically, the world is dominated by exotic, fast growing conifer like forests. And the aimals that ruled over the land masses are pterasaurs. Reptilian around the equatorial regions, and mammalian the farther north or south you go. The animals being primarily flying type creatures, are able to easily move from one habitable location to the next. Always being sure to avoid areas that are beginning to show signs of becoming volcanically active.
The plantlife have developed a most unusual way to survive the harsh environment of Enigma Prime. First, most plants are able to fully develop within 700 local days. Even the large trees are able to fully mature within 1,200 days. This ensures they are able to fully develop before the planet moves in between the two planets while performing its figure eight orbit, where the gravitational forces cause large amounts of volcanic activity.
After maturing the plants and trees quickly grow seed pods. Many of these fruits bear somewhat similar resemblance to the airsacks one would see on kelp in the oceans. These lightweight pods however are filled with hydrogen. So if they are not eaten by the many types of flying animals, and their seeds deposited throughout the landscape after being excreted by the creatures. They will break away from the parents trees or plants and float on the air current to far away areas. In this way, they ensure the species can continue to start over in new areas despite old areas being destroyed by new volcanic activity.
Though this is the primary method seen used by most the plant life. Other forms of transportation does exist too. Some take the approach our dandelions do, instead of floating on the wind with hydrogen balloons. Still others, produce seed pods with tiny barbs that allow them to stick to the fur or skin of the animals that approach to pollinate. The pods eventually fall off later and attempt to grow where they land.
It is in these diverse ways that life finds a way, despite the otherwise inhospitable conditions provided by the planet.
This planet is techinally the first planet in a system of seven planets. Unlike Enigma Prime though, the other six planets orbit completely around the two stars in a normal circular orbit. The orbit of the two stars works as follows. There is the primary star in the center of the system. It is a massive star.
A smaller star then orbits around that. In between this orbit, lies Enigma Prime. It orbits around the primary star until it comes to the smaller star. At which point, Enigma Prime is pulled from its normal orbit, to move around the smaller star before being sent back on its way around the primary star.
The next six planets lie well beyond this smaller star. In between the third and fourth planet, and the sixth and seventh planet, also lies large asteroid fields. Initial scans indicate they too are resource rich and prime targets for mining craft.
Of note, the planets location is a highly classified secret, and fiercely protected by Ice.
