Vyxia

Vyxian Homeworld

Quick Facts
Type	Terrestrial planet
System	Spehon
Galaxy	Vyxian Galaxy
Sector	Shadow Veil Sector (SVS)
Mass	1.2 Earth masses
Radius	1.1 Earth radii
Gravity	1.1 g
Day Length	30 standard hours
Year Length	412 standard days
Moons	2 (Tryctoon, Exirion)
Population	7.6 billion
Capital	Shadowpeak
Government	Draken military occupation (formerly Shadow Syndicate)

Overview

Vyxia is a terrestrial planet in the Spehon System and the ancestral homeworld of the Vyxians species (Vyxinae clandestinus). Located in the Shadow Veil Sector of the Vyxian Galaxy, it is currently under Draken occupation following their conquest in 14,000 AD. Known colloquially as the "Shadow World" or "Whispering Planet," Vyxia's unique environmental conditions and geography have profoundly shaped Vyxian evolution, culture, and their mastery of stealth technology.

Physical Characteristics

Astronomical Data

Vyxia orbits Spehon, an orange K-type main sequence star, as the third planet in the system. The planet completes one rotation every 30 standard hours and orbits Spehon every 412 standard days. It maintains an average orbital radius of 0.98 AU with an orbital eccentricity of 0.03.

Moons

• Tryctoon: Large moon tidally locked to Vyxia; its perpetually dark side houses clandestine operations
• Exirion: Smaller moon with highly reflective crystalline Silica surface, used for coded communications

Atmospheric Composition

Component	Percentage
Nitrogen	74%
Oxygen	21%
Argon	1%
Carbon Dioxide	0.8%
Water Vapor	Variable
Trace Gases	0.2%

Geography

Vyxia's surface is 29% land and 71% water, divided into four main continents:

Continents

1. Shadowmere (45% of land area)
2. Largest continent
3. Heart of Vyxian civilization
4. Location of capital city Shadowpeak
5. Major urban and industrial centers
6. Whisperland (30% of land area)
7. Diverse terrain
8. Foggy marshes
9. Echoing canyons
10. Primary wilderness training areas
11. Veilcrest (20% of land area)
12. Dominated by Phantom Peaks mountain range
13. Treacherous terrain
14. Advanced training grounds
15. Strategic military installations
16. Mistholm (5% of land area)
17. Island continent
18. Perpetual fog cover
19. Natural stealth advantages
20. Naval and covert operations base

Oceans

• Silentsea: Largest ocean, separating Shadowmere and Whisperland
• Cryptic Ocean: Between Veilcrest and Mistholm
• Phantom Gulf: Strategic waterway cutting into Shadowmere

Notable Geographical Features

Mountain Ranges

• Phantom Peaks: Massive mountain range on Veilcrest
• Shadowspires: Jagged obsidian peaks surrounding Shadowpeak
• Mistcrests: Fog-shrouded mountains of Mistholm

Valleys and Canyons

• Veil Rift: Deep canyon system along Veilcrest
• Echo Chasms: Sound-warping ravines
• Whisper Valley: Sound-absorbing geological formation

Underground Features

• Whisper Caves: Extensive natural cave network
• Underveil: Artificial tunnel system beneath major cities
• Shadow Depths: Deep geological formations with unique properties

Climate and Environment

Climate Zones

Zone	Temperature Range	Precipitation	Notable Features
Equatorial	25-35°C	Heavy	Dense rainforests, constant mist
Temperate	10-25°C	Moderate	Mixed forests, seasonal fog
Polar	-20-10°C	Light	Tundra, perpetual shadows

Unique Environmental Phenomena

• Greyveil: Industrial smog layer over urban areas
• Whisperstorms: Silent but dangerous weather events
• Shadowquakes: Seismic activity from unstable tunnel networks
• Aurora Cryptis: Mysterious atmospheric displays used for communication

Biology and Ecology

Native Flora

Species	Description	Habitat	Use
Shadowveil Trees	Light-absorbing leaves	Forests	Stealth craft construction
Whispering Reeds	Sound-dampening plants	Marshlands	Acoustic barriers
Chameleon Moss	Adaptive camouflage	Rocky areas	Natural concealment
Umbravine	Dark climbing plant	Urban areas	Architectural camouflage

Native Fauna

Species	Description	Habitat	Significance
Chromashifters	Chameleon-like predators	Forests	Apex predators
Echomimes	Sound-mimicking birds	Various	Used as spies
Phantomfish	Nearly invisible aquatic life	Oceans	Stealth study subjects
Shadow Spiders	Producers of Shadowsilk	Urban areas	Strategic resource
Mistcats	Stealthy Felines	Highlands	Natural hunters

Population and Demographics

Total Population: 7.6 billion

Species Distribution

• 91% Vyxians
• 58% Tyranile
• 22% Brontadactyl
• 11% Stratlugator
• 6% Immigrated species
• 3% Uplifted species and AIs

Settlement Distribution

• 72% Urban (cities and large towns)
• 21% Suburban (small towns)
• 7% Rural (villages and outposts)

Major Cities

Shadowpeak (Capital)

• Population: 12.4 million
• Location: 45°N, 15°E
• Features:
• Central Spire (Draken military headquarters)
• Labyrinth District
• Whispering Market
• Shadow Syndicate ruins

Other Major Cities

1. Cryptopolis
2. Population: 3.2 million
3. Focus: Cybersecurity and intelligence
4. Veilhaven
5. Population: 2.8 million
6. Focus: Trade and naval operations
7. Echopolis
8. Population: 2.1 million
9. Focus: Acoustic technology

Government and Politics

Current Status

• Under Draken military occupation since 14,000 AD
• Former Shadow Syndicate government operates in exile
• Active resistance movement

Administrative Structure

• Draken Military Governor
• Puppet civilian administration
• Underground resistance council

Economy

Major Industries

1. Information trade
2. Stealth technology
3. Cybersecurity
4. Advanced manufacturing
5. Resource extraction

Resources

• Umbrite (stealth material)
• Whisperstone (sonic technology)
• Shadowsilk (organic stealth fiber)
• Phantomite (metamaterial)

Military

Draken Occupation Forces

• Concentrated in urban centers
• Heavy orbital presence
• Advanced surveillance network

Vyxian Resistance

• Decentralized cells
• Guerrilla tactics
• Underground infrastructure

Culture and Society

Social Structure

• Traditional clan-based hierarchy
• Secret societies and resistance cells
• Complex information economy

Education

• Shadowfall Academy (primary institution)
• Various specialized training facilities
• Underground knowledge networks

See Also

• Spehon System
• Vyxian Species
• Shadow Veil Sector
• Draken Empire
• Shadow Syndicate

References

1. Galactic Encyclopedia, 51st Edition
2. "Vyxia Under Occupation" - Historical Archives
3. Draken Military Records
4. Shadow Veil Sector Survey
5. Vyxian Cultural Database

Type

Planet

Location under

Spehon System

Inhabiting Species

• Vyxians