Hypraxis-β

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Object Name: HYPRAXIS- β (HII-prak-sis BAY-TUH)

Celestial Classification: Class C Planetoid*-Asteroid, Arid and Barren

Planetary Size: Approximately 34403.349024 kmd, or 2.7 times the size of LE

Number of Moons: ~126-134 Smaller Asteroids that closely orbit the main planetoid

Rotational Period: 36 ESH (36 hours per day)

Orbital Period: 300 PRY (planetary rotations per year)

Atmospheric Conditions: Category I

Population Size and Diversity: 1,500,000,000+ Inhabitants (Miscellaneous)

Technology Level: Level III-IV Technology

Hypraxis-β naturally has incredibly low atmospheric pressure. Unless someone is within one of the few central Biodomes located on the asteroid’s surface, breathing and pressure/temperature-protecting apparatuses are required. High concentrations of volum and magnesium disable any warp drives (or similar warp technologies) present on any ships upon entering Hypraxis’ atmosphere. 

Hypraxis-β is the largest asteroid planetoid within the collection of space rocks and other debris centered around the outermost edge of the Middle Rim. Though the exact origin of Hypraxis-β and its smaller counterparts is currently unknown, it is theorized that Hypraxis-β is the result of a devastating collision between two or more planetoids long ago. Other astronomers believe that Hypraxis-β is the remains of a planet destroyed by the Quarran Empire, and that the debris ejected from the explosions coalesced into more cohesive bodies through time and gravitational force. Whatever the case, Hypraxis-β is akin to an astronomical archipelago, and the various cities on its barren surfaces are all Biodomes, each requiring artificial atmospheres, gravity generators, and oxygen suppliers to sustain life*.

Because Hypraxis-β does not possess any natural atmosphere, it has been subject to constant exposure to open space, solar flares, extremely cold temperatures, and other planetary collisions. It is virtually devoid of any native life, except for the occasional micro-organism and microbe. Additionally, the high concentrations of magnesium and volum within Hypraxis’ terrain make it impossible for any vehicles or structures possessing warp technology (i.e., Warp drives or Stargates) to function properly. As a result, the majority of vessels that enter Hypraxis-β travel to the edge of the system through Warp, then slowly and carefully approach the asteroids to avoid mechanical malfunctions or unintentional damages.

Miscellaneous Species

There are many cultural groups present on Hypraxis-β. Multiple species propagate the surface of the asteroids, including Luciesapiens, Maughans, Damons, Ybruks, and other mercantile races. Scattered across the main planetoid are multiple spaceports and trading hubs, all connected through systems of airlocks, tunnels and short-range teleporters. Despite Hypraxis’ diverse collection of species, the cultural focus of its inhabitants is intergalactic trade, commercial exchange, and business deals. 

The governments on Hypraxis-β are a council of traders, drawing representatives from each commercial district present on the planetoid. As the majority of the inhabitants on Hypraxis-β are solely interested in trade or other business deals, corruption is commonplace everywhere. Therefore, experienced traders who visit Hypraxis-β typically remain on “The Rock” for as little time as possible, as petty crimes such as thievery, extortion, and bribery are commonplace. Likewise, unbiased justice is scarce, and if one wants to obtain proper compensation for the theft of their property, they will likely need to pay more than required to repurchase their stolen goods from another vendor.