Mercurius
| Mercurius | |
|---|---|
| Astrographical | |
| Region | Outer Rim |
| Sector | Cadrel Expanse |
| System | Vectain system |
| Suns | 2: Vectain Prime, Nicephorian |
| Moons | None |
| Orbital Distance | 0.94 AUs |
| Physical | |
| Diameter | 37,744 km |
| Planetary class | Terrestrial |
| Atmosphere | Type I |
| Gravity | Standard (0.88 of Standard) |
| Primary terrain | Jungles, Prairies, Mountains |
| Length of Day | 25 Standard Hours |
| Length of Year | 324 Standard Days |
| Societal | |
| Population | 5,000 |
| Native species | None |
| Immigrated species | Humans, others |
| Official language | Basic |
| Government | New Republic |
| Affiliation | New Republic |
| Exports | None |
| Import | Construction materials, equipment, supplies |
A gigantic terrestrial world, Mercurius is the cradle of civilization in the Vectain system, indeed, in the entire Expanse. A temperate climate prevails over much of the world. Waters cover only 40% of the surface, the rest of the land-giving rise to lush jungles, open prairies, and gently sloping hillsides. Untouched by man, it is somewhat amazing that even the atmosphere proves breathable to the majority of humanoid life forms. Gravity slightly lower than standard prevails, giving quick movement. It is thus not surprising that the world has given birth to many forms of life. Birdlike creatures roam the air, mammalians and reptilians cover the ground, and creatures prowl the depths of the oceans. Reptilian species seem to be dominating on Mercurius, and one sociologist claims to have evidence of audible communication between members of one of the species. His claims that sentient life may exist on Mercurius have been largely ignored, due to the fact that the Vectain System has previously been so remote as to be unheard of to even the most dedicated cartographer. With the recent instatement of Mercurius as the second planet of the Rebel Squadrons, more discoveries are expected as the planet becomes more widely known.
Primary Military Facilities
- Command Fortress (located on a plateau of the Green Prairie, southern continent)
- Planetside Starport (located 10 kilometers north of the Command Fortress)
- BASE New World
- BASE Justification
Primary Civilian Facilities
- Civilian Colony (growing up at the base of the Command Fortress plateau, southern continent)
- Scientific Observation Posts (scattered deep within the jungles of all the continents)