One of the small ice planets in the Messert system, due to Messert I's high albedo, it is in a near-constant state of complete glaciation with only rocky ridges and areas of volcanic activity maintaining a non-frozen state. Coupled with a highly toxic atmosphere, the planet is effectively uninhabitable by most sentients without mechanical aid and was left undeveloped by the Messert V corporate ruling board, an environmental warning being broadcast to all who requested shield access.

Though some outposts exist along the crystallized peaks, they're reserved for the study of the planet's unique glacial ecosystem and generalized ecological research. This specificity in construction has meant that only modest urbanization has occurred and any material sources within the bedrock have gone mostly untouched. While some previous attempts to colonize the planet have been made, they all failed due to the high rate of equipment deterioration caused by the caustic environment. These failed attempts have cost various developers millions of credits without any tangible results, thereby discouraging any major urbanization. Accordingly, the planet now sits mostly barren beneath its shields, with only a few bands of civilization stretching across the rocks.