Serpentis

The Serpentis system is a cornerstone of the Republic, housing one of its most densely populated and technologically advanced planets. Serpentis, the system’s primary world, is a bustling hub of industry and innovation, where sprawling megacities and expansive industrial zones dominate the surface. Despite its immense population and economic significance, life on Serpentis is carefully regulated under the strict oversight of an impersonal bureaucracy. The planet’s tainted atmosphere and heavy industrial activity contribute to a unique but challenging environment, making Serpentis a testament to the Republic's ability to thrive in the face of adversity.

by Adam Kuczek

Star System

Serpentis is a G-type star, stable and providing abundant energy for the system's advanced infrastructure.
Celestial Bodies:
Serpentis I: A small rocky planet with a scorched surface, uninhabitable but rich in minerals.
Serpentis II: A barren world with subsurface ice deposits, hosting a few automated mining outposts.
Serpentis III (Serpentis Prime): The main inhabited planet, a highly urbanized and industrialized hub of the Republic.
Asteroid Belt Alpha: Dense and resource-rich, heavily mined to sustain Serpentis' industrial output.
Serpentis IV: A massive gas giant with a vibrant ring system and a network of moons, many of which host fuel and mineral extraction operations.
Serpentis V: A cold ice giant with a thin ring system, largely unexploited due to its distance from the primary planet.
Asteroid Belt Beta: A sparse collection of ancient debris, studied for its unique mineral composition.
Serpentis VI: A frozen dwarf planet in the system’s outer reaches, home to scientific observatories studying deep space.

Geography

Serpentis is a large, Earth-like world with a standard but tainted atmosphere that requires filtration for long-term habitation. Its surface is covered by vast urban sprawl interspersed with towering industrial complexes and megacities, which often stretch from horizon to horizon. The tainted air is a byproduct of centuries of heavy industry and high population density, necessitating advanced environmental management systems to maintain livability. The planet retains a significant proportion of water, with its seas and oceans covering 70% of the surface. However, these bodies of water are often heavily polluted near industrial zones, further underscoring the environmental toll of Serpentis' relentless development. Outside the urban centers, a few pockets of preserved wilderness and agricultural zones serve as crucial resources for the population.

Society & Culture

The people of Serpentis are shaped by their planet’s intense urbanization and industrial focus. They are industrious and pragmatic, accustomed to a regimented lifestyle under the impersonal bureaucracy that governs every aspect of life. The population is stratified into tightly controlled zones, with high-tech infrastructure ensuring the efficient movement of people and goods across the megacities. Citizens take pride in their technological and industrial prowess, viewing their planet as a vital engine of the Republic's prosperity. However, the high law level reflects the need to manage such a vast and diverse population, with surveillance systems and automated enforcement ensuring order in the densely packed urban environments.

Economy

Serpentis is a fully industrialized powerhouse, leveraging its massive population and advanced technology to drive the Republic’s economy. Its industrial output is unmatched, producing everything from advanced machinery and starship components to consumer goods and cutting-edge electronics. The planet’s role as a manufacturing hub is further enhanced by its highly skilled workforce and access to abundant off-world resources. Despite its economic significance, Serpentis faces challenges common to heavily industrialized worlds: environmental degradation, resource shortages, and occasional unrest in lower-income sectors. Its reliance on off-world raw materials is mitigated by efficient logistics networks, which ensure a steady flow of resources to sustain its voracious industrial base.

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Starport
Class A
Size
8 Large
Atmosphere
7 Standard/Tainted
Hydro
7 66%–75% liquid surface
Population
(11)B X00.000.000.000s Hundreds of Billions
Government
9 Impersonal Bureaucracy
Law level
9 - High
Tech Level
F(15) Very High
Trade Code
Hi - High Population, Ht - High Tech , In - Industrial

Owning Organization

The Free Peoples Galactic Republic