Nothus

 

nothus

Class: Rock planet
Size: Small
Gravity: Standard
Atmosphere: Toxic
Resources: Exotic minerals
Anomalies: Orbits the sun on the opposite direction compared to the other planets of the system.

Description:

The small rock plane has a barren and desolate landscape. The toxic atmosphere is composed of various poisonous gases and chemicals, which makes it impossible for any known life form to survive. The planet’s surface is scarred with deep canyons and dormant volcanic craters, and the sky is constantly filled with swirling clouds of toxic gas.

The equator region of the planet is characterized by intense geothermal activity, with fumaroles (alkaline steam vents) spewing steam and caustic liquids. This area is inhospitable and dangerous, where temperatures can suddenly reach near boiling point of water.

On the polar regions of the planet, there are high plateaus that are almost completely devoid of atmosphere due to the planet’s low atmospheric pressure. The polar regions are also incredibly cold, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing. The high plateaus provide a contrast to the rest of the planet’s rocky terrain, with vast expanses of flat, icy plains stretching out as far as the eye can see.

Despite the inhospitable environment, the planet is rich with rare mineral compounds, which makes it an attractive destination for mining and exploration. The Imperium has established outposts on the planet’s surface, but the conditions are extremely harsh, so habitats depend on life-sustainers and travelers outside the habitats require environmental suits and re-breathers to withstand the caustic atmosphere and extreme temperatures.

The mineral deposits found around equator are on the uplifted areas of the resurgent domes are typically formed by the intense geothermal activity that characterizes these regions. The resurgent domes are created by magma chambers beneath the planet’s surface, which push up and uplift the surrounding rocks, creating areas of high elevation.

As the magma rises towards the surface, it heats up the surrounding rocks and fluids, creating a zone of high temperature and pressure. This zone is often associated with the formation of hydrothermal systems, where hot fluids circulate through the rock, dissolving and transporting minerals, and then depositing them as the fluids cool and precipitate out.

The types of minerals found in these deposits can vary widely, depending on the specific conditions of the hydrothermal system. Some common minerals found in these deposits include gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, and various other precious and base metals.

In addition to the metallic minerals, there can also be a wide variety of non-metallic minerals present, including quartz, calcite, fluorite, and many others. These minerals can form in a variety of ways, such as by precipitation from the hot fluids, or by alteration of the surrounding rocks due to the high temperatures and chemical reactions.

The mineral deposits found in the uplifted areas of the resurgent domes are often rich and valuable, but they can also be difficult to extract due to the complex geology and the high temperatures and pressures involved. Despite these challenges, these deposits remain an important target for mining and exploration, and they continue to be a major source of the world’s mineral resources.

Overall, this planet is a cruel and inhospitable environment, but its rich mineral resources make it a valuable target for resource exploitation and scientific exploration.

The planet hosts an active hydro-thermal system that includes hot springs, fumaroles (alkaline steam vents), and rich mineral deposits. Hot springs exist primarily in the equator of the planet where land-surface elevations are relatively low; fumaroles exist primarily in the polar regions where elevations are higher. Mineral deposits from thermal activity are found on an uplifted areas called the resurgent domes.

High terrain northern hemisphere

  • Imperial penal colony “PC-5728“

High terrain southern hemisphere

Low terrain

  • Ferrocrete Valley, area in proximity of PC-5728 where a grand fumarole is blocked with ferrocrete structure. Built by the order of Judge Mordechai 819.M41

 

OUTER REACHES:
From this distance suns radiance is almost part of the background radiation. Ecosystems based on surviving on the suns radiation do not exist.

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