Wreathed in a multitudinous array of husky reds and playful shades of pink, the gas giant Maltha Obex's atmosphere, which it owes largely to a dense copper core, provides a refreshing change from the dull greys and dirty browns of most gas giants.

Located far from the fiery conflagration that is the sun N`oka Brath, which itself lies on the fringes of the solar system, temperatures on Maltha Obex range from highs of a brisk to frigid chill to lows of unearthly coldness in the depths of night. Arctic weather and a gaseous environment is an unfortunate concoction of extremes that has birthed an ecosystem unable to support a wide variety of life. Yet in spite of this, some species have found ways to flourish, or at least survive in the extreme climates of the world. Species such as the squid-like Beldon and Velker, which feed upon them, have found ways to adapt to the environment. The planet core itself, however, is only sparsely populated by amoeba and other simple organisms.

Tourism to Maltha Obex is currently non-existent, however unorthodox types have been known to go to and from the planet on a regular basis. The standing population is rather slim, only people that need to be on the planet would consider staying there, or people that want to conduct business far out of the public eye. What may be the future for this relatively unspoiled planet is unknown, however, experimentation suggests that local vegetation such as the Coona Cilatta, could be used in the creation of high-grade narcotics.