The Actarus System

Set at the Edge of the Epsilon Quadrant of the Altharin Rim The Actarus System is the last major developed Star System before Leaving the Quadrant and Heading off Rimward into a vast unexplored region of Space Known as the Delnari Void or heading into the Altharin Rim's Leading-edge arm that is this Spiral Galaxy into Hostile Garalon Territory.
Actarus has only three Orbiting Planetary Bodies Separate by a Vast Asteroid Belt Surrounding its Large Yellow Star. The Closest Planet Simply known as Actarus Minor Nicknamed the " The Stone" is an Inhospitable planet only about 1300 Miles in Diameter has an extremely thin Toxic Atmosphere bathed in the Star's Radioactive waves. Then one of the Largest Asteroid Belts Known to exist within the Epsilon Quadrant. The Belt is a popular Mining Site for Frontier Belters and Asteroid Mining Corporations. Trailing near the Belt is the planet Actarus-Venturi a Hospitable world of about 4300 Miles in Diameter with a Rich Oxygen Atmosphere and Several small Mining outposts and one major Starport city. Actarus-Venturi has an Arid Climate but sports Deep Groundwater. Lastly at the Edge of the System but still within the Sweet spot for Worlds is Actarus-Prime a Planet of nearly 5100 Miles in Diameter and Home to several sizable Corporate Cities and towns and a Major Starship yard Planetside. Within its Orbit is a single satellite a Crucible aptly Named "Steel Blue" for its smooth and Metallic Blue appearance in the Sky above Actarus Prime. There is a large Presence of Antaran Imperial navy and Scout Explorers as this is the Jumping point for Explorations into the Delnari Void Proper.
There are Two Primary Imperial Naval Stations In charge of Securing and Protecting the System. The largest of these is Quino Station which is In orbit of the Crucible "Steel Blue" the Second is "Anvari Station" which orbits within the outer edge of the Actarus Asteroid Belt. Anvari Station provides Navigational protection and oversees Corporate and Private Mining Claims within the Asteroid Belt and serves as part of an anti Piracy Patrol but is considered to be Understaffed and Underfunded to be truly effective. This has led to several corporations hiring mercenaries for security or partnering with Security firms. Quino Station is a Technological Marvel and Garners most of the Imperial Funding. The Station provides the Primary Security for the System and Touts having a Provincial Battle Cruiser Serving as the Flagship and Several Frigates for System Defense and patrol. Quino Station also has at its disposal its own defenses along with 3 Squadrons of Star Fighters.
The Science Research Station known as "Tango Station" is also within the orbit of "Steel Blue" the Crucible Conducting Standard Research and Coordinating Exploration out into the Delnari Void. Tango Station serves as the Jumping point for Imperial and Private Corporate Exploration Vessels and Teams, it is considered one of the most advanced Stations in the Quadrant and is a Choice Duty Station for Exploration Espers and Scientists alike. Coordinates and Star system data is compiled here about the Delnari void and most missions leaving this Science Station under-protected veils of Secrecy. Star Chart data purchased and uploaded from this station fetches a High price and is considered to be some of the most accurate within the Altharin Rim.
The Actarus System is Also Home to Several Corporations and Mining Conglomerates. Most of these Corporations have their own established outposts with representative offices at the Starports on both Actarus-Prime and Actarus-Venturi. A few others Serve as passengers and cargo Lines within the system and to other Star Systems. A list of some of the Bigger Corporations is listed below.

1. Nagima Shipping Company
2. Lassera Lines Star Travel
3. Lassera Interplanetary Lines
4. Sumitomo Interstellar and Engineering
5. Glaxwyn Mining and Mineral Co.
6. Terra Forma Developmental Mining
7. Happy Jax Belt Mining
8. Corona Research and Exploration
9. Intercor Galactic Survey Corps
10. Tanver's Security Corps

Planetfall Actarus-Prime

Atmosphere: Oxygen & Nitrogen
Population: 373,421
Government Type: Corporate Run District or Provincial regions
Moons: 1 (Crucible)
Cyclical Day: 14 Hours

Actarus Prime is a Habitable world with a breathable atmosphere the planet's surface is covered with about 60% water and has a vast array of Flaura and Fauna. Much of the planet has Tall woodland with lush undergrowth (Earth Comparison to the Pacific Northwest). Prominently gracing Actarus-Prime's Sky is its single Moon simply known as "Steel Blue" and is actually a Crucible one of many Similar Ancient Alien Artifacts Scattered about the Galaxy.
Touching Down at the Starport which is on the largest continent's coastline you will find the Acturas Startown as it is called it is a vast array of Corporate towers and districts with Subsidized housing for company employees. On the Edges of Startown and Wrapping around the Southern side of the Starport is a vast community of prefabricated or package homes and converted Shipping containers for those lower on the Financial or Social rung who maybe fallen out of grace with one of the Dominant companies or opted to settle here as colonials. Although there is abundant Life native to this planet there are no Indigenous Humanoids or Developmentally Intelligent beings on Altarus Prime. The Starport at Actarus Startown is Run Solely by the Sumitomo Corporation It is a wondrous sight to see and almost any sort of repairs, Maintenance, and even construction of starships can be performed here for atmospheric capable starships in addition the Sumitomo Company has 11 Orbital Dy Dock stations capable of anything in the way of Starship construction. The Sumitomo Company actually Built the Two Naval Stations and the Research Station in the system in addition to the Jump Gate.
Dotting the Outlying Continents are several Corporate cities Typically off-limits to most except employees and affiliates who have to do business within those cities. Most have small craft landing area's, Corporate offices, Company Stores, Shipping yards, and Housing for their employees as well as hospitals and various amenities. Clearance to approach these cities is enforced from the Naval Station in orbit, The Starport, and even Private company security forces and Patrol vessels.

Planetfall Actarus-Venturi

Atmosphere: Oxygen & Nitrogen
Population: 73,126 (Indigous Estimated at 320,000)
Government Type: Appointed District City Counsel, Tribal in outer Regions
Moons: 0
Cyclical Day: 12.5 hours
Actarus-Venturi is a Small rocky Desert Planet from above it does not look that hospitable as its terrain is mostly Dry and Rocky but the planet possesses vast reserves of Underground water and resources of Natural Geothermal Energy. When Exploration teams first set down on this planet they encountered an Indigenous Humanoid race called the Movari (MO-VAR-REE) Intelligent but nomadic people that preferred a life of solitude. Explorers and Corporate Developers eventually befriended the Movari training technology and exotics in exchange for Knowledge about the Underground water reserves and Scouting out Geothermal locations. This simple relationship lasted for nearly 3 decades until the Sumitomo Company came in and started Developing the Starport and a More permanent Settlement. Uprising and conflict with Movari soon erupted between several of the Corporate Developers. This uprising was mostly Quashed when Imperial Naval Marines Came in and later with Diplomatic liaisons a treaty was established with 4 of the 9 Nomadic Movari Tribes and the Starport and City was finally established with tributary payments 4 Movari tribes that have active roles in the City / Corporate Counsel. These 4 Movari Tribes have their own districts within the city and lead a more developed lifestyle now than in their nomadic beginnings. Outside of the Starport and City is a vast no Mans land. There are perhaps a Dozen or so small Fortified Mining or corporate outpost settlements but much of the planet is left to the Remaining 5 Nomadic Tribes of the Movari and the hostile Wildlife that calls Acturas-Venturi home.

The Actarus Asteroid Belt

Atmosphere: None
Population: Estimated at 36,000
Government Type: Lose Imperial / Corporate Jurisdiction
Moons: N/A
Cyclical Day: N/A

Probably one of the Largest Asteroid Belts within the Quadrant the Actarus Belt is home to literally over 1000 Large and Small Belt Mining Companies and Operations. These Companies and Operations fall under Permitting and Legal Jurisdiction of the Antaran Imperial Navy which is in charge of Protection and enforcement. But truly put it is mostly lawless out among the belt. One has more of a chance of encountering Crooked Belters and Miners, Salvagers, Junkers, Claim Jumpers, Smugglers, and even pirates operating within the belt than a Naval Patrol vessel.
There is a Naval Space station within the Belt itself called "Providence Station" it has adequate defenses to deal with a direct pirate attack and also a supply and way station for mining supplies and handling legal claims and disputes should companies or interested parties take their Disputes to the Station (This is not always the case) The Space Station has 5 Active although Outdated Patrol Frigates and a squadron of light fighters at its disposal for Anti Pirate patrols but this is hardly enough to actively keep a constant level of security within The asteroid Belt. Some of the larger Companies keep their own Security teams. The Station Boasts Limited Repair and Maintenance facilities for starships.
The Actarus Asteroid Belt holds a Vast array of Precious Metals, Minerals, and even Crystals and Gems hence the lure of many to try their hand at trying to get rich by hitting a paydirt Asteroid. Only the Truly Talented and hardened of individuals can make it out here on their own. Most enter into some sort of agreement or contract with a Corporation to make ends meet with the company taking the lion's share.

Planetfall Actarus-Minor "The Stone"

Atmosphere: Radon and Carbon Dioxide
Population: Unknown
Government Type: None
Moons: None
Cyclical Day: 7.5 Hours
Actarus-Minor from a distance out in space looks more like a rounded stone Hence it's Nickname "The Stone" Being the Closest to the Actarus Sun the planet's trace atmosphere offers no protection from the Star's Radiation the Planet is Incredibly hot all the time and any who dare venture on its surface needs to not only wear a Vacc Suit but one with Sufficient Radiation Shielding. The Planet has been charted and explored by Scouting away teams who have placed small orbital Sataiites for gathering Data and a few Corporate mining teams have set up temporary Mining outposts on the planet at various times to harvest radioactive materials which seem to be in abundance on the planet but the Cost and Risk ratios seem to outweigh the desire of most credible companies to undertake or establish a full-time operation. Potential is here but so are the dangers Even the Antaran Imperial Scouts only look in maybe Twice annually on this little Stone of a planet.

System Name: Actarus

Primary Star: Yellow
Planetary Bodies: 3
System hazards: 1 (Asteroid belt)
System Phenomena: None
System Ruler/Ownership: Altaran Imperium
Tech Level: 5
Military Facilities: 2 Imperial Naval Stations
Science/Exploration Facilities:
1 (Actarus-Prime)
Starport:
Yes (Actarus-Prime)
Yes (Actarus-Venturi)
Crucible:
Yes (Actarus-Prime)
Jump Gates: 1
Primary Exports:
Iron, Silver, Iridium
Primary Imports:
Tools, Mining Equipment, Industrial Equipment
Government Type: Corporate/Military Rule
Law Enforcement Level: Limited
Travel Zone Condition: Green

Type

Outpost / Base