Iä

An unimpressive planet by any measure, but in its impact, potent as divine revelation. Innumerable sulfurous, primordial pools host great councils of minds: unending plays on a thousand stages, each devoted to the ugly, small, brilliant nature of Life.

-the journal of Juwong Shen, support staff member on an early diplomatic mission to Iä

Geography

Iä is a violent planet, wracked by electrical superstorms and volcanic eruption. Its equatorial band in particular is brutally hot, even at night, and humanoids cannot survive there even in exosuits. The temperate and polar zones are bathed in harmful acidic atmosphere, and hover around 50-120C year-round. Most of these region consists of sulfuric acid pools filled to the brim with various microbial species, including the Iehuca.

Fauna & Flora

Only microbial extremophiles live on Iä. In particular, the sentient Iehuca call this world their home.

Natural Resources

Many industrial chemicals are readily harvested on Iä, as are rarer heavy metals. However, access to these resources is heavily limited among non-Iehuca, as the hostile environment impedes work and transport.

Type

Planet

Included Organizations

• Rudi Interstellar