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Planet: Istic II
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Istic II's surface temperatures are much hotter than any of the other planets in the Istic system. Its daytime temperatures drive all creatures on the planet's surface indoors or into its many cave systems while nighttime temperatures can evaporate water within a matter of seconds. The primary reason for the extreme heat is that Istic II has a very close orbit to its star. Additionally, two large, volcanic lakes located near the planet's equator continually belch out gases and pollute the atmosphere with toxins that have combined to create a dense cloud cover. Much like a greenhouse, these clouds trap all of the heat from the nearby star.

Besides the large lakes of lava, the planet is primarily rock and sand. Scientists theorize that the heat from the lava has created a thermal wind tunnel that blows arctic storms from north to south; causing erosion and leaving many sandy areas that could easily be described as deserts around the volcanic lakes.

Geologists and planetologists have noted that the proximity to the system's sun has undoubtedly been the cause of the meteor showers that frequent the planet. As the star's gravity pulls stellar debris towards it, some invariably finds its way into Istic II's atmosphere. A cursory examination of the planet's surface reveals marring that indicates that not all of these meteors burn up in the atmosphere.

In recent history, several settlements have been established on Istic II. Whether these holdings will remain inhabited or be swept away by the destructive forces of the planet and lost in galactic history remains to be seen, but even the mere establishment of these outposts under the planet's harsh conditions can be viewed as a credit to the perseverance of its residents.

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Details
  • Type: Hot/toxic Atmosphere
  • Size: 12x12
Governance
Population
  • Total: 4,547,703 inhabitants
  • Hireable Population: 1,000
  • Civilization: 3.6000%
Combat Settings
  • Ground Combat: PvE
  • Bandits & Creatures: Hostile