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This planet is roughly the size of Venus and is the fifth world from the star HD 10139749. It is similar to Mars in that tectonic activity on it has all but ceased and the magnetic field has weakened to the point that most of the atmosphere has been stripped away by solar winds. Much of the atmosphere is now trapped in the poles in the form of ice caps, but a small atmosphere of carbon dioxide and methane remains for now. An alien species has established a large mining operation on the planet and is extracting any worthwhile materials but is looking specifically for rare earth minerals. The species is known to both the Earth Federation and the Coalition of Independent Worlds but is considered too technologically primitive by both to be either a potential ally or threat. The aliens are aware of the Earth Federation and Coalition as well but are likely intimidated by their large spheres of influence and more advanced technology and tend to avoid contact whenever possible. The location of their homeworld and colonies is unknown and very little is known about their culture and physiology. Xenologists believe that their reclusive nature is likely the result of some early, negative contact with another alien species by which they were in some way victimized. It is unlikely they had the capability to resist these other aliens as they show signs of no outward hostility towards other intelligent species and in most cases species that fight off alien interlopers become highly aggressive and xenophobic rather than timid and cautious. The Coalition considers them a species of non-interest while the Earth Federation has classified them as an endangered species in order to place legal repercussions on any attempts to interact with them. For now they are off limits until they decide to approach humanity on their own, should they ever feel the inclination to.
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JonasGraf's avatar

I absolutely love the lore to this and this artwork. Good work!