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=Epsilon Ursae Minoris, the Planet of Eden=
The first planet discovered to have a sizeable community of Dionae - independently growing around a singular beacon. Discovered in the late 2420s by Captain Weirun Tup, the world was initially believed to contain an anomaly that produced electromagnetic interference but instead upon further investigation the Captain was welcomed by a Colony of the secluded community. After a great deal of time, Epsilon Ursae Minoris eventually saw the initial Skrell settlement of Qerr'Naal grow and prosper into a megapolis.


In recent times Epsilon Ursae Minoris has undergone a 'revival' with Skrell, and Dionae, architects carefully planning around the agreement of the singular settlement - with skyrises that reach high into the atmosphere, and deep beneath the crust of the planet. Whilst most of the industry revolves around the agricultural sector, the Federation continually has tried to push the boundaries of the agreement, allowing for more and more industries to crop up across Qerr'Naal.  
=Epsilon Ursae Minoris=
Discovered by [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Skrell Skrell] probes in the late 2420s, Epsilon Ursae Minoris was initially believed to be perfect for colonisation. Prioritized for further investigation, it was soon discovered that the planet was already inhabited - but not by pirates, or Dominian edict breakers, but instead a sizeable community of Dionae.  


==History==
Preliminary investigations unearthed that the Dionae were in fact sentient - a trait unseen by Dionae found outside of other sapient species influences. The discovered prompted the scientific community across the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=The_Orion_Spur Spur] to rethink everything they ever knew about the species - including their belief that they were simply incredibly intelligent parasites.


Epsilon Ursae Minoris was discovered in 2428 CE by [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Skrell#Weirun_Tup Captain Weirun Tup] aboard the '''JVSS Qu’Ruii'''. Initial scans indicated that a signal was being emitted, interfering with electronic devices across the vessel - soon the planet was designated an astrological anomaly and further investigation would be warranted.  
Whilst communication was forbidden for the vast majority of the investigation, it wasn’t the Skrell that first communicated - but instead the Colony. The Dionae had formed a rudimentary radio tower out of their elderly - repurposing them to begin broadcasting to the outer reaches of the planet’s atmosphere. This allowed for the Skrell to open communications with the help of the Xuq Machine.  


Many of the crew were initially sceptical of the interference, however, it was quickly replaced with excitement as the prospects of an uncontacted sapient species increased exponentially. With the vessel descending, a landing was required in order to further investigate the planet - eventually a clearing was selected, now known as the commencement of '''Qerr'Naal'''. As the crew began to further inspect the planet it became increasingly more obvious that Epsilon Ursae Minoris exhibited signs of being inhabited, however, it was unnaturally untouched.  
After numerous months had passed, the investigation was deemed closed. The Skrell determined that although the planet was desirable, it was best left in the clutches of the Dionae - who quickly began to advance with the technology brought down to the planet by the extraterrestrial visitors.  


As the team closed in on their investigation, they discovered something they'd never seen before - '''an independent Dionae Colony'''. The Colony had somehow formed a rudimentary beacon - later discovered to be countless elderly nymphs repurposed to be capable of communicating outside of the planet's atmosphere.
However, one thing perplexed the Skrell. The Dionae venerated a journal - written in a language unseen across the Orion Spur. The Colony labelled it the ‘Deathflower Journal’ and depicted that the Journal was left to them by the [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Culture#The_Eternal Eternal], and that it foretold of the day they would return to the stars and embrace the Light, Energy and Essence offered by the Eternal once again.  


[[File:EUMDionae.jpeg|thumb|alt=Epsilon Ursae Minoris.|Epslion Ursae Minoris is a planet that can only be described as full of untold beauty.]]
[[File:EUMDionae.jpeg|thumb|alt=Epsilon Ursae Minoris.|Epslion Ursae Minoris is a planet that can only be described as full of untold beauty.]]


The team began their diplomatic talks, using both the Xuq Machine and other Dionae from the Nrallak Cluster. Whilst the team prodded and questioned the Dionae within the colony, the Captain stirred in intense thought. Being a follower of [https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Dionae_Culture#Dienabi Dienabi Religion], the Captain could not overlook the cluster - soon commencing to document their beliefs in what is now the Dienabi followers most treasured piece - '''The Deathflower Journal'''.
==Environment==
Epsilon Ursae Minoris is comprised of an earthlike atmosphere, with slight variations in the gaseous makeup. This has allowed for the formation of an intricate climate, that is affected by the rotation and orbit of the planet. Whilst a rainforest spans most of the planet’s continents, grasslands and boreal can be found on the latitudes closer to the poles - typically not inhabited by the Dionae. Average precipitation can reach as high as 1000 cm (400 inches) on the planet, which has allowed for the formation of many, many rivers across the planet.  
 
==Government==
Before first-contact, the planet had no requirement for a leader. Instead, the community would vote in unison. This all changed after the introduction of technology capable of sending the Dionae into the upper reaches of the atmosphere was reverse-engineered.


Once the investigation had concluded, almost a year after its commencement, the Federation had declared a representative would be required to remain in order to continue conversing, if not studying, the Colony. Believing that it was a sign, the Captain stepped down from their position, and instead remained on the planet continuing their studies into the Dionae. Eventually, Weirun Tup would become the leader of the singular settlement on Epsilon Ursae Minoris - whilst still writing everything they could into the Journal.  
Whilst still focusing on democratic practices, the Dionae instead are governed by a council of elders. Each ‘elder’ in fact being numerous immovable nymphs that have since relied on younger generations to sustain their existence. Each elder leads a certain field, or topic, of the planet - the fields being; '''Economy''', '''Military''', '''Diplomacy''' and '''Science'''.  


Weirun Tup's disappearance on August 19th 2440 CE plunged the settlement into a state of emergency, with many frantically searching for signs of the Skrell. It was only after a week had passed, that the Skrell's personal items were brought forward by the Dionae. They stated that the Skrell had "Ascended, and united with the Dionae." Initially, this caused panic - however, the reveal of the Skrell's journal prompted a wave of conversions, Dienabi eventually being accepted and spread in mass as the Nlom was affected.  
==Culture==
Mostly untouched by the external influences of other species - the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris followed an incredibly rudimentary, if not uneventful, existence for millennia. Following an agrarian lifestyle, where most if not all, of the Dionae, dedicated their lifespans to simply farming the lands, praying to the Eternal and reproducing. It wasn’t until after the introduction of alien technology that the Dionae seemingly were ‘jumpstarted’.  


The Dionae found on Epsilon Ursae Minoris have also noted to be incredibly advanced, even before that of their discovery. They are the first Cluster to have hailed another species through the creation of a makeshift radio tower, but also are the first cluster to have been seen creating a society without the assistance of genetic samples. Many Skrell Researchers journey to Epsilon Ursae Minoris to study the now advanced society - where not only are Dionae becoming more popular and seen as equal, but the Dionae are now capable of expanding their influence into the stars.  
Quickly absorbing the available knowledge, reverse engineering the various machinery left behind by the probes, the Dionae were able to implement and amplify their Colony. This seemingly allowed for the Dionae to form the belief that the extraterrestrials ‘gifted’ them the technology, a touching introduction and thus a sign of friendship.


==Environment==
Whilst most of the Dionae on the planet experienced life without such technological advancements, once it began it quickly soared. Within a decade, those that were against the technology were ostracized - deemed non-believers, or obstacles sent by the Eternal to push the Dionae to their limits. This belief formed the perspective that those not willing to adjust, will be left behind. It is a gift to be able to adjust, and to not do so is going against the Eternal’s wishes.  
[[File:UpdatedEUM.png|thumb|alt=EUM.|Epsilon Ursae Minoris displayed using the Robertson Projection.]]
Epsilon Ursae Minoris' relatively young lifespan has allowed for the formation of a planet-wide ocean, with minor continents splitting the depths - with the lands being relatively flat besides that of the few mountains that dot the planet. A continental climate is the most common climate across the planet - with seasons occurring, typically long, hot summers and cold, dry winters - which has allowed for world encased in natural beauty all year round, with various ranges of different hues that paint the landscape into magnificent works of art.  


===Rotation & Orbit===
Despite the extraterrestrial assistance, the Dionae have begun to despise those that prey on their vessels - Pirates. The plundering of the vessel, and often consummation of the Dionae by the Pirates, is considered vile by those within the Flotilla. This has lead to a ‘shoot first, ask later’ mindset to those that commit crimes that go against sentient rights.  
Epsilon Ursae Minoris takes approximately 37.1 hours to rotate on its own axis, with the larger part of the day taking up most of the planet's rotation, combined with the binary-pairing it orbits, has allowed for an extremely illuminated landscape that remains in darkness for only a trivial period - with the planet only completing an orbit every 482 days, basking in the starlight for innumerable periods.


==Culture==
===Calendar===
The Skrell population within Epsilon Ursae Minoris is meagre in comparison to the community of Dionae that call the planet home. With almost two million Dionae inhabiting Qerr'Naal, majority of all facets of life on Epsilon Ursae Minoris is accommodated for the Dionae, and the preservation of the environment surrounding the megapolis. The Dionae that originate from the planet are expected to go above and beyond in protecting their environment - even going as far as to construct large air scrubbers atop of the skyrises to remove the damage done by the industries within the settlement.  
The Calendar followed by the vast community of Epsilon Ursae Minoris stems from the idea of - ‘sunrise to sunset’. The subsequent creation of the Calendar revolved around the idea, with variations being detected depending on the season the planet was experiencing, has allowed for the formation of the '''Jzki-Wxi (Solar Year)'''.  


Despite the constant influx of tourists, from all across the Orion Spur, the Dionae not elevated into positions within the clergy tend to stray away. This has lead to many believing those from Epsilon Ursae Minoris to be shy, however, in reality they've been conditioned over the last few decades to leave interactions with the unawakened to higher clergy members - so that they can unleash the potential within the individuals. If no clergy member is nearby the Dionae are expected to act on behalf of the entirety of the community, and engage in conversations.  
The Jzki-Wxi lasts eight months, each with thirty-four days. However, the accumulation of the days, as well as the reproductive periods of the Dionae, lined up to create: '''Utzs (Birth)'''. Utzs occurs one every decade, akin to that of a leap year. It is the designated day for Dionae to go forth, and commencing dispersing their seeds in hopes that they produce additional nymphs.  


===Religion===
[[File:UpdatedEUM.png|thumb|alt=EUM.|Epsilon Ursae Minoris displayed using the Robertson Projection.]]
Dienabi, and the presence of those who worship such, has managed to intertwine with many of the Dionae. The planet is known for its importance to the religion, with many trekking far on 'pilgrimages' in order to continue their life alongside the Dionae - essentially joining the other 'ascended'. Whilst many of the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris accept the offering of those wishing to join them, with those that do not share the belief have begun nicknaming those wishing to 'ascend' as 'suicidals'. This has lead to quite a few religious conflicts, as well as debates, regarding whether the act of such is ethical or not.  


==Major Locations==
==Major Locations==
'''Qerr'Naal''', the largest and only settlement across the entirety of the planet. Resting alongside Wela Sea and Qlep Ocean, Qerr'Naal often experiences tropical storms that siege the city, thanks to the quick cooling of the rising, hot air. Most of the storms can easily be predicted months in advance, some even visiting the planet in order to be engulfed within the gigantic storm. Despite this, most of the time Qerr'Naal is said relatively safe that's to advanced engineering that is built to withstand the storms.  
'''Qerr’Naal''', the planetary capital. The largest, and only, settlement across the planet. Little has prompted the Dionae to expand across the planet until the last few decades - with plans being made to expand into the mountainous regions in order to gain access to the valuable minerals kept within the arctic tips.  


==Character Outline==
'''Lxzti Station''', the orbital platform that rests above Epsilon Ursae Minoris. Mostly a communications relay that allows for interstellar communication to occur, as well as ship construction, the Lxzti Station was constructed in the early 2450s in hopes of bringing additional trading prospects towards the planet - however, the plume of pirates has ceased any and all efforts of such. The Flotilla operates from this Station - often responding to the calls for assistance if required.
'''Characters from Epsilon Ursae Minoris are likely to:'''
*Be a follower of the Dienabi religion.
*Be incredibly protective of the environment.  
*Have, or used to hold, indifferent feelings towards the Federation.

Revision as of 11:29, 27 October 2020

User:Caelphon/Sandbox

Epsilon Ursae Minoris

Discovered by Skrell probes in the late 2420s, Epsilon Ursae Minoris was initially believed to be perfect for colonisation. Prioritized for further investigation, it was soon discovered that the planet was already inhabited - but not by pirates, or Dominian edict breakers, but instead a sizeable community of Dionae.

Preliminary investigations unearthed that the Dionae were in fact sentient - a trait unseen by Dionae found outside of other sapient species influences. The discovered prompted the scientific community across the Spur to rethink everything they ever knew about the species - including their belief that they were simply incredibly intelligent parasites.

Whilst communication was forbidden for the vast majority of the investigation, it wasn’t the Skrell that first communicated - but instead the Colony. The Dionae had formed a rudimentary radio tower out of their elderly - repurposing them to begin broadcasting to the outer reaches of the planet’s atmosphere. This allowed for the Skrell to open communications with the help of the Xuq Machine.

After numerous months had passed, the investigation was deemed closed. The Skrell determined that although the planet was desirable, it was best left in the clutches of the Dionae - who quickly began to advance with the technology brought down to the planet by the extraterrestrial visitors.

However, one thing perplexed the Skrell. The Dionae venerated a journal - written in a language unseen across the Orion Spur. The Colony labelled it the ‘Deathflower Journal’ and depicted that the Journal was left to them by the Eternal, and that it foretold of the day they would return to the stars and embrace the Light, Energy and Essence offered by the Eternal once again.

Epsilon Ursae Minoris.
Epslion Ursae Minoris is a planet that can only be described as full of untold beauty.

Environment

Epsilon Ursae Minoris is comprised of an earthlike atmosphere, with slight variations in the gaseous makeup. This has allowed for the formation of an intricate climate, that is affected by the rotation and orbit of the planet. Whilst a rainforest spans most of the planet’s continents, grasslands and boreal can be found on the latitudes closer to the poles - typically not inhabited by the Dionae. Average precipitation can reach as high as 1000 cm (400 inches) on the planet, which has allowed for the formation of many, many rivers across the planet.

Government

Before first-contact, the planet had no requirement for a leader. Instead, the community would vote in unison. This all changed after the introduction of technology capable of sending the Dionae into the upper reaches of the atmosphere was reverse-engineered.

Whilst still focusing on democratic practices, the Dionae instead are governed by a council of elders. Each ‘elder’ in fact being numerous immovable nymphs that have since relied on younger generations to sustain their existence. Each elder leads a certain field, or topic, of the planet - the fields being; Economy, Military, Diplomacy and Science.

Culture

Mostly untouched by the external influences of other species - the Dionae on Epsilon Ursae Minoris followed an incredibly rudimentary, if not uneventful, existence for millennia. Following an agrarian lifestyle, where most if not all, of the Dionae, dedicated their lifespans to simply farming the lands, praying to the Eternal and reproducing. It wasn’t until after the introduction of alien technology that the Dionae seemingly were ‘jumpstarted’.

Quickly absorbing the available knowledge, reverse engineering the various machinery left behind by the probes, the Dionae were able to implement and amplify their Colony. This seemingly allowed for the Dionae to form the belief that the extraterrestrials ‘gifted’ them the technology, a touching introduction and thus a sign of friendship.

Whilst most of the Dionae on the planet experienced life without such technological advancements, once it began it quickly soared. Within a decade, those that were against the technology were ostracized - deemed non-believers, or obstacles sent by the Eternal to push the Dionae to their limits. This belief formed the perspective that those not willing to adjust, will be left behind. It is a gift to be able to adjust, and to not do so is going against the Eternal’s wishes.

Despite the extraterrestrial assistance, the Dionae have begun to despise those that prey on their vessels - Pirates. The plundering of the vessel, and often consummation of the Dionae by the Pirates, is considered vile by those within the Flotilla. This has lead to a ‘shoot first, ask later’ mindset to those that commit crimes that go against sentient rights.

Calendar

The Calendar followed by the vast community of Epsilon Ursae Minoris stems from the idea of - ‘sunrise to sunset’. The subsequent creation of the Calendar revolved around the idea, with variations being detected depending on the season the planet was experiencing, has allowed for the formation of the Jzki-Wxi (Solar Year).

The Jzki-Wxi lasts eight months, each with thirty-four days. However, the accumulation of the days, as well as the reproductive periods of the Dionae, lined up to create: Utzs (Birth). Utzs occurs one every decade, akin to that of a leap year. It is the designated day for Dionae to go forth, and commencing dispersing their seeds in hopes that they produce additional nymphs.

EUM.
Epsilon Ursae Minoris displayed using the Robertson Projection.

Major Locations

Qerr’Naal, the planetary capital. The largest, and only, settlement across the planet. Little has prompted the Dionae to expand across the planet until the last few decades - with plans being made to expand into the mountainous regions in order to gain access to the valuable minerals kept within the arctic tips.

Lxzti Station, the orbital platform that rests above Epsilon Ursae Minoris. Mostly a communications relay that allows for interstellar communication to occur, as well as ship construction, the Lxzti Station was constructed in the early 2450s in hopes of bringing additional trading prospects towards the planet - however, the plume of pirates has ceased any and all efforts of such. The Flotilla operates from this Station - often responding to the calls for assistance if required.