Araks System

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Star Data
Star Type	G4 V Yellow Main Sequence
Radius	6.98x105km (1.00xSol)
Mass	1.66x1030kg (0.83xSol)
Temperature	5,500 degrees Kelvin
Luminosity	5.94x1026 W (1.55xSol)

Contents 1 Araks I 2 Araks II 3 Araks III, HENTZ 3.1 Life Forms 3.2 Background 3.3 Politics

Araks I

Araks I is a gas giant that has planetary rings. 38 small moons and 2 large moons revolve around it in odd cycles. None of the moons are habitable, though the fourth moon (Araks Id) may have some minerals for mining. Future expeditions are necessary to verify initial scans. Araks I is 18% volatile magma, mostly on its southern axis pole (which faces the star most often).

Araks II

Araks II is also a gas giant. It has 4 small moons and 13 large moons. The largest of the moons (Araks IIc is the current name) has a trace atmosphere and some polar caps, but is far too hot for life to exist safely.

Araks III, HENTZ

Day ....................................................... 25 hours
Hydrosphere................................... 41% (8% Ice)
Atmosphere...............................Dense, Breathable
Climate..........................10°C-46°C, Average 20°C
Trade.................................................... Industrial
Native Life................................................ Special
Government ......................................... Theocracy
Population Density ................. Heavy, 95% Yazirian

Life Forms

Records show that no intelligent life originated on Hentz. During the time of the Yazirian Relocation, the planet was terraformed using the flora, fauna, and environments from Waloo (in the Pavor system).

Background

Discovered in 341 pf, Hentz was the first colony world established by the Yazirians. It was merely a mining colony for 50 years. After the discovery of the weakening orbit of Levo, the planet became the first terraformed world during the Yazirian Relocation. This lasted, in full force, for 30 years, the first 23 during which Waloo was still intact, and the latter during which environments were still being reconstructed and synthesized on Hentz. There were some changes made due to the new environment and new geography of Hentz, as well as several environmental rejections, but aside from the change the size and color of the sun and the absence of the moon, the planet is much like the original. This was a time of great social cohesion for the Yazirians as well as a time of great scientific learning about both systems, the life on the planet(s), terraforming, and transportation. The government of Waloo was similarly transported in whole to Hentz. At the end of the 30 years, the governments returned to their pre-disaster states.

Politics

Hentz is ruled by a religious clan, the Family of One. This government evolved from that of the transplanted government from Waloo (Pavor). The head of the government is a high priest, but local politics are handled by Priests, appointed by the High Priest and overseen by the High Priest’s network of clandestine Overseers.