Boreas

Boreas, a planet of stark tundras and snow-capped peaks. the thin atmosphere tainted by phosgene gas. Despite its harshness, Boreas attracts settlers seeking freedom, forging a life of rugged individualism on its frigid frontier. Yet amidst camaraderie and self-reliance, it also attracts outlaws, smugglers and pirates.

Geography

Boreas, a medium-sized planet cloaked in an eternal chill, presents a stark and unforgiving landscape to its inhabitants. Steppe-tundras stretch as far as the eye can see and snow-capped mountains dominate the horizon with an imposing grandeur. Despite the harshness of its environment, Boreas harbors pockets of life, where liquid saltwater lakes shimmer beneath the pale light of distant stars.

Localized Phenomena

Beneath the frigid skies of Boreas lies an atmosphere tainted by the presence of phosgene, a toxic gas that renders it hazardous to human lungs. While the air still boasts a breathable mix of oxygen and nitrogen, the presence of phosgene inflicts discomfort and respiratory distress upon unprotected visitors. This unseen danger blankets the planet in a constant haze, a thin fog that shrouds its tundras in an eerie veil.

History

Despite the inhospitable nature of its environment, Boreas sustains a small and resilient population of settlers, drawn to the planet's promise of freedom and anonymity. Governed by a loose network of frontier communities, Boreas operates on the fringes of law and order, attracting outlaws, adventurers, and traders seeking refuge from the watchful eyes of galactic authorities.
Life on Boreas is characterized by rugged individualism and a spirit of self-reliance. Communities of settlers eke out a living amidst the frigid wilderness, relying on their resourcefulness and ingenuity to survive in the harsh environment. Despite the inherent dangers of living on a lawless frontier, many inhabitants of Boreas embrace the freedom it offers, forging tight-knit bonds of camaraderie and mutual support with their fellow settlers. While the planet may lack the comforts of more civilized worlds, its inhabitants take pride in their resilience and independence, carving out a life on the frigid frontier of Boreas.

Pirate gangs preying on unwary travelers and competing for control of valuable resources scattered across the planet's surface. Despite the dangers that lurk in its embrace, Boreas offers a refuge for those seeking to escape the reach of galactic authorities and forge their own destinies amidst the frozen expanse of the void.

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Starport
Class B
Size
5 Medium
Atmosphere
4 Tainted Thin
Hydro
1 6%–15% liquid surface
Population
3 X000s Thousands
Government
0 No Government Structure
Law level
0 None
Tech Level
C (12) High
Trade Code
Ht - High Tech, Lo - Low Population, Po - Poor

Type

Planet

Key Actors:
Void Corsairs