Libertas
Libertas was a goddess. Now, she is our home. When Tokyo fell from the sky at the end of her long journey, she found rest in the arms of Liberty.Libertas is the fourth planet around the star Bacchus. A large, icy world, with the gas giant Terminus in close proximity, it has become home of the Libertan people. On its own, it would have never held life but the Shangri-la colony ship Tokyo settled here at the beginning of the second era. The oceans of Libertas are frozen solid, and the planet sits far beyond the goldilocks zone of the cold star it orbits. Faced with no alternative, Libertan civilisation has adapted and spread under the ice plains of Libertas. Just over 800 million organic Sophont find their home in the aquatic cities of Libertas. Many more occupy the skies above with a swarm of starbases and stations in orbit. Libertas is a nexus for the economy, government and military of The Symposium, and has a vibrant cultural scene. Despite the harsh conditions of their life, the inhabitants of Libertas have found many ways to express themselves. Libertas' cultural elite dictate trends in fashion, art and music across the system.
Visitors Guide
Enjoy a subaquatic adventure in Libertas!Libertas invites you to visit! The Pastel Cities are a must-see destination that every Libertan should experience. With enough to keep you busy for months, Libertas is perfect for family holidays, eco-tours, thrill seekers and romantic getaways.
Shopping
The cultural mecca of the system, Libertas has something for everyone. The Pastel Planet offers the shopping adventure of a life time in Tokyo City. Visit the fashion houses of Moon Lane and purchase the latest couture. Explore the eateries downtown - including the famous Restaurant at the Bottom of the World. Catch a performance at the Grand Audiodrome, or a battle at the Coliseum of Ages.Scenery
Submarine tours of the icy vistas of Libertas depart half hourly. Catch a once-in-a-life time view of the pastel cities from afar, and if you're in town at the right time, you may even be able to watch the migrations of Biowhales. If history is your interest, take a two day guided expedition to the wreck of the Tokyo ark ship.Museums
No where else in the system will you find a display more impressive than the Seoul City Museum of Old Earth. With over ten thousand artifacts from Earth, carefully preserved by the tender care of museum AI Rachel.HPAI5, the Museum is a must see when you visit Seoul. Esplanade Avenue also boasts a wide range of boutique art galleries, where you can experience both interactive holoexhibits, and quaint traditional medium art works.Travel Advisory
Libertas exhibits a stable political climate, adequate health care and is experiencing no ongoing conflicts. Please keep in mind that prolonged exposure to Libertan weather is hazardous to the health. Travelers are advised to avoid leaving major settlements, as Symposium law enforcement may be unable to assist you. There may be cultural or legal norms that differ from your homeworld. Please educate yourself on the culture of travel destinations before departing home. The Ministry of Public Safety thanks you for observing travel warnings. Visit safe!Geography
Libertas from space is a largely featureless ball of ice, but it was once an ocean world. Today those oceans serve as host to a thick ice plate that floats above their waters, the planet slowly freezing solid as its sun dims. Libertas orbits the gas giant Festivia, and the geothermal activity of its own planetary core combined with tidal flexing keeps its oceans liquid, yet on the surface, the ice is as hard as granite. Its depth varies across the planet but reaches up to 30 kilometers in the thickest places. The human settlement of Libertas has had to adapt to these challenges. They responded by moving beneath the surface of the planet's icy crust. The wreck of the Tokyo ark ship lies on the surface of Libertas' ice, where it landed and was subsequently cannibalised and abandoned when Tokyo City was constructed.
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