Aster Jen'allé
Bio-engineered Bad queen
Huo'xing
Image credit: https://www.deviantart.com/opreadorin1/art/Ice-Planet-578848592
Image Credit: The Wandering Earth
Image credit: https://www.deviantart.com/opreadorin1/art/Ice-Planet-578848592
Image Credit: The Wandering Earth
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: This will be the first step in creating an in-depth cultural foil to the overwhelming, "good/evil" skew of the dark and light side of the force. To some degree this is a love letter to Fallen Order's portrayal of the Night Sister, Merrin. Someone using distinctively, "Dark Side" abilities for purposes few would disagree are objectively "good". However, in this instance it would be more about the "light side" of the force used in a manner that, while not strictly or intentionally evil, would be objectively, "bad", with the conceit being, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." Of course, as with any fully realized concept, I hope to challenge the binary nature of such systems with more natural shades of gray (IE, an institution and culture which is, on the whole, distinctly undesirable, but which contains relatively few individuals whom an average viewer would consider morally wrong in anything but their application of a broken system.) This submission, and all related submissions have the intent to shed light on the frighteningly real tendency people have to form opinions on individuals of other cultures based entirely on the nature of said persons culture, and devoid of any consideration for the actual moral fiber of the individual in the absence of their cultural biases.
- Background: While I attempted to give a basic idea of the intent of this submission and my overall project in the intent section of this submission, I feel that some explanation and background into why this project is so meaningful to me or why I intend to do this. This background section will attempt to answer those important, "why" questions as well as to provide some degree of explanation on several questions I can foresee arising over the course of this project. Enough waffling though, lets get into the sauce. _Lets start with me. I am a parent, a spouse, and I work at an international business. Namely, my business originates in China and has multiple branches across Europe, India, Latin America, the United States, among others. As a result, I work with people from a range of different nations and cultures including Indians, Romanians, Chinese, Americans, Latinos, and many many more. This means that I have been exposed to, not only the propaganda and stereotypes towards members of this veritable cultural rainbow, but also the reality of individual human beings who are shaped by there culture but wholly unique from the preconceived notions shared by some. My children live in a world where those preconceived notions color nearly all conversation about people of certain cultures without respecting the individuality of those same people. So, why am I doing this? To challenge the idea that people can be stereotyped and fit into one big box. Why does this mean so much to me? Because I want my children, or maybe my children's children to one day wake up in a world where people are judged solely on their own merits as opposed to living in the shadow of a pre-defined box that they have nothing to do with. _ Now, to answer some questions that I can foresee coming up over the course of this. First of all, the observant may notice that a lot of the images I will be using for this submission are coming from a Chinese sci-fi blockbuster (based on a phenomenal Chinese novel). This brings an obvious question, "is this a simple rehash or an attempt to port said movie into the Star Wars universe?" In a word, no, "The Wandering Earth" is a visually stunning movie which isn't Star Wars. For this reason alone, it gives me a safe and bountiful supply of pictures that I can use to flesh out the visuals of my planet without cannibalizing or re-purposing existing Star Wars material. In fact, prior to this submission I had never even watched or read "The Wandering Earth," it merely came up during my research for images I could use for this planet thanks to the aforementioned international nature of my job. I will have other planet submissions which will quite possibly use other internationally focused sources to provide a captivating and well realized way to show people the worlds I am trying to explain to them. It also serves a secondary purpose of bringing attention to movies and other media that most people seeing this wouldn't otherwise be exposed to.
- Image Credit: Many of the images I will be using come from the film, "The Wandering Earth."
- Canon: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: This will be provided as the other pieces of lore are created
- Planet Name: Huoxing
- Demonym: Huunin (pronounced who-neen)
- Region: Outer Rim Territories
- System Name: Huozheng
- System Features: [ Here you may list suns, moons, other planets, important asteroid belts, spatial anomalies, or other features of the star system. You may also include orbital position, rotational period (length of day), and orbital period (days in a year) in this section. if you have submitted Astronomical Objects for this system, you may link them here, and if you would like to expand on the system in more detail, you may use that template to do it at your leisure. ]
- Location: [ This can be a screenshot of the hex from the map with a marker, or you can say that it is located "in X planet's hex" and give a general description of positioning. If you intend to add this planet to the Chaos Map please review the rules thoroughly.]
- Major Imports: [ What the planet frequently buys from other planets. Common materials and ores should just be listed (Ex. Durasteel ore), while anything special or rare should be linked. ]
- Major Exports: [ What does the planet produce and bring to the galaxy, note that not all planets have to produce things. They can be barren or have riches yet to be discovered. Common materials and ores should just be listed (Ex. Durasteel ore), while anything special or rare should be linked. ]
- Unexploited Resources: [ Does this planet have resources that are not yet utilized by the population? Common materials and ores should just be listed (Ex. Durasteel ore), while anything special or rare should be linked. ]
- Gravity: [ Standard is Earth-like. Use terms such as "Twice Standard" to describe other types of gravity. ]
- Climate: [ Temperate is Earth-like. Make notes of anything substantially different yet similar to Temperate. Add Controlled for when most of the climate is controlled by technology. Use words such as Arid or Frozen to describe single biome worlds. ]
- Primary Terrain: [ Significant types of terrain that can easily be found. Examples: Grassland, Mountains, Oceans, Tundras, Forests, Artificial, Synthetic, etc. Multiple can be used. ]
- Atmosphere: [ Choose one of the following: Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type IV. Full descriptions of each can be found on the Wiki here. ]
- Capital City: [ What is the name of the planet’s capital? ]
- Planetary Features: [ What are interesting artificial features of the planet? Ruins, interconnected cities, floating urban platforms. This field is used to sketch out artificial features, adding RP opportunities, but without the need for specific details like in the major locations field. You can also include if the planet is primarily Wild, Rural, Suburban, Urban, or a Mix. ]
- Major Locations: [ What are the major locations on your world? Include an explanation on each. ]
- Force Nexus (Optional): [ If you wish to add a Force nexus (light, neutral, or dark), you are required to justify it through your submission and history. ]
Intent: [ Provide the reasoning and motive for this force nexus. A request for a force nexus may be denied on this premise alone. ]
Nexus Name: [ Name of the nexus if applicable. ] - Nexus Alignment: [ Light, Dark, Neutral, Other (explain). ]
- Size: [ Small (A small location on a world much like a grove or oasis. Ex. Dark Grove), Medium (A moderately sized area, large compounds, lake, etc Ex. Great Temple), Large (A location that spans a large area, a valley, mountain ranges, etc. Ex. Valley of the Jedi). Planetary (Influences everything on the planet. Ex. Byss). ]
- Strength: [ How strong is the Nexus? How much influence does it exert on those near it? Weaker nexus are easier to overlook, while stronger ones are impossible to miss. Stronger Nexus will be more closely scrutinized for balance and fairness during judging. Choose one: Weak (A weak influence on the area and the people on it. A fragile nexus that can potentially be altered by people or events, i.e. a lightside nexus could be corrupted by atrocity or a dark side nexus cleansed by the actions of a mass of Jedi.), Moderate (A moderate influence on the area and the people on it. Could be altered with a great enough event.), Strong (A strong influence on the area and the people on it. Powerful enough to be renewed in the event of a great cataclysm, and unlikely to be altered.) ]
- Accessibility: [ For Small, Medium, or Large Nexus only. Describe logistical information on how easy it is to find/access this location. Is it hidden? Is it isolated from society or is it in the middle of civilization? Is it guarded? Open to the public or private access only? Keep in mind that the Strength of the Nexus above must be reflected in this field. ]
- Effects: [ What sort of effects does this Nexus confer? An aura of fear? Reinvigorating those on the world? Perhaps it induced tricks of the mind, to test the visitors. These effects can be positive, neutral, or negative, and should reflect the nature and history of the Nexus. ]
POPULATION
- Native Species: [ Species that have always lived there. Any uncommon species or custom species should be linked. ]
- Immigrated Species: [ Immigrant species with significant populations. Any uncommon species or custom species should be linked. ]
- Population: [ Choose from: Uninhabited, Insignificant, Sparse, Moderate, Heavy, Crowded - Optional: include a population number. ]
- Demographics: [ Please describe the population assortment found on this planet. Is it primarily human inhabitants with only a small percentage of aliens? Or perhaps the other way around? Is this a place open to all kinds of races or is there a strong theme of racism and xenophobia? Specific race percentages are welcome but not required. ]
- Primary Languages: [ Include any languages primarily spoken on this planet. Galactic Basic is an example of a language speaking across the Galaxy. ]
- Culture: [ General overview of the inhabitant's behaviors. This should include information about daily life, society, arts, sports, religion. ]
- Government: [ Federal Republic would describe a government such as the United States. Other general terms can be used. ]
- Affiliation: [ Does this planet fall under the rule of a certain person or faction? Company or group? Link any relevant characters, faction pages, or groups. ]
- Wealth: [ Poor, Low, Medium, High, Wealthy. Describe, briefly, why. ]
- Stability: [ Low, Medium, High. Are there major issues causing unrest? Is this a planet of chaos or one of peaceful law-abiding citizens? Is it dangerous for travellers to visit or are you safe as an outsider? Describe the general feel and theme of any overarching government or rulers/leaders in this city. ]
- Freedom & Oppression: [ Describe the atmosphere of freedom on this planet. Are the people fairly free or is oppression of society and commerce heavy? Does it have a dictatorial ruler? Is fear of the ruling body prevalent? Relaxed and open? Is anything unusual illegal or permitted? ]
- Military: [ Describe the military capabilities of this planet. Is it completely demilitarized? A fortress world complete with heavy defenses? A space-faring world with a substantial navy? Is it a hive of scum and villainy with no discernible defense structure other than what it's inhabitants have to offer? Or maybe due to low tech the people here are still in the bronze age. ]
- Technology: [ A description of how technologically advanced the planet is relative to the galaxy. If there is nothing of note, simply put ‘Galactic Standard’. ]
[ Include a history of the planet here. Be sure to cover the following information:
How was the planet discovered? How was the planet settled? When was it settled? Why was it settled? What major events specific to the planet helped shape its inhabitants to what they are today? If there is a Nexus, how did it come about and how did it influence the history of the planet?
Remember that these custom planets may be submitted the map for the community to enjoy. The more background you set down, the more clearly others will be able to understand your view of your creation. ]
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