Ilu-Mer

Ilu-Mer or RS 8513-2694-8-4750721-553 1 - is the first planet from the stars RS 8513-2694-8-4750721-553 A and B(Red dwarfs). The planet is a temperate marine ferria with life. Ilu-Mer is a desert planet with rich biodiversity.
ESI: 0.908
==History==
*~5.8 billion years ago. Ilu-Mer formed.
*~5.3 billion years ago. The planet cooled down and the first oceans appeared.
*~5 billion years ago. The emergence of unicellular life
*~2.9 billion years ago. Multicellular life emerged
*~1.7 billion years ago. Complex organisms ventured onto land
*~1700-100 million years ago. Some scientists believe that during this long period of time a catastrophe occurred that changed the planet's climate and caused desertification. However, the evidence is not yet sufficient, so their proposals remain in the form of hypotheses.
*~17 million years ago. Supervolcano eruption. Interestingly, the surrounding areas were completely deserted, and the impact on the biosphere and climate of the planet was minimal
*Today - Ilu-Mer is an interesting desert planet. Most of the planet is covered by barren deserts, and only a small part is covered by lakes or flora. The climate is quite hot, but some regions may experience rain, especially if they are near lakes. The atmosphere is dense and rich in oxygen. The relief is not smooth. There are quite a lot of volcanoes on the planet; the maximum height of the mountains is 14-15 kilometers.
==Biosphere==
Compared to other desert planets, Ilu-Mer boasts a diverse biosphere. Terrestrial species typically congregate near water sources, but some have adapted to a fully desert-dwelling existence. These creatures often resemble lizards, arthropods, or insects. Large animals are uncommon, but not unheard of; a notable example is a crab-like species reaching heights of 3-4 meters. Flying creatures are rare, their long journeys in search of food and water proving perilous and resulting in high mortality rates. The flora, predominantly a dark purple hue, is sparse yet occasionally dominates entire regions, forming meadows, steppes, and savannas, but there are also forests near the lakes. Marine life is more diverse than terrestrial life. The marine fauna is mainly small fish that live in shallow water. Marine flora consists of rare but large algae and fern-like plants.
==Planetary Mystery==
Ilu-Mer presents a paradox to xenobiologists. While classified as a desert planet, Ilu-Mer possesses characteristics that hint at a potentially lusher past. Fossils of complex aquatic lifeforms discovered in the depths of its vast, saline lakes point to a time when Ilu-Mer boasted a rich biosphere, perhaps even rivaling Earth in its diversity. This theory is further bolstered by the planet's remarkably rich in oxygen (38.4%) – suggesting a history of robust photosynthetic life. A extensive heritage gives suggest a planet that once may have mirrored Earth's own vibrant ecosystems. So, what transformed this potential paradise into a world of arid plains and tenacious, drought-resistant flora? Several hypotheses from scientists attempt to explain this very strange shift:
===Hypothesis 1: The Nuclear War===
Some scientists theorize that Ilu-Mer’s desolation stems from a planet-wide nuclear war. The evidence, they argue, lies in the subtly elevated radiation levels detected in certain geological formations, along with the higher-than-expected carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere. The elevated levels of CO2 in the atmosphere (3.33%) could be remnants of widespread fires that would have followed a nuclear exchange, further contributing to a global cooling effect similar to a nuclear winter. These factors, they posit, could be the lingering scars of a global conflict that choked the atmosphere with dust and ash, triggering a catastrophic climate change event.
===Hypothesis 2: The Activity of the Red Dwarfs===
Another hypothesis points to the volatile nature of Ilu-Mer's parent stars. Red dwarfs, while long-lived, are notorious for powerful solar flares, capable of stripping away atmospheres, boiling away oceans and bombarding the surface with intense radiation. It's conceivable that a series of particularly intense flares could have bombarded Ilu-Mer, causing widespread desertification and evaporating vast quantities of its surface water. The intense heat may have also triggered a runaway greenhouse effect, further exacerbating the desertification process. This theory could explain the planet's current arid state despite the presence of substantial lakes, remnants of a once far more watery world.
===Hypothesis 3: The Gradual Desertification===
Not all scientists subscribe to such cataclysmic explanations. Some propose that Ilu-Mer's transformation was a gradual process, a consequence of natural planetary cycles. They theorize that subtle shifts in Ilu-Mer's axial tilt or orbital eccentricity, perhaps influenced by the gravitational dance of its two suns, could have slowly altered its climate over millennia. This gradual change, they suggest, would have given life on Ilu-Mer time to adapt, explaining the presence of the resilient organisms and flora we observe today.
===Another explanation===
It is important to note that these are just hypotheses. Some skeptical scientists argue that the very premise of a lush past might be flawed. They propose that Ilu-Mer might have always been a desert planet, its current characteristics a result of its unique formation and the interplay of its atmosphere, geology, and the influence of its two red dwarf stars. Moreover, the lack of a precise date for the sharp climatic shifts further supports this assertion. In their view, the fossils and high oxygen levels could be explained by localized, short-lived biomes, rather than a planet-wide phenomenon. The planet remains geologically active, its surface covered in numerous volcanoes. This frequent volcanic activity drives constant change, resulting in diverse events and the emergence of new biomes. However, the scientific community still cannot find a solution to this anomaly
File:Ilu-Mer.jpg|Ilu-Mer(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-001.jpg|Ilu-Mer(Vanilla)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-2.jpg|Ilu-Mer in all its glory(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-3.jpg|Ilu-Mer from a different angle 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-4.jpg|Ilu-Mer from a different angle 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-5.jpg|Ilu-Mer from a different angle 3(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-002.jpg|Ilu-Mer from a different angle 4(Vanilla)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-6.jpg|Wonderful mountains 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-7.jpg|Wonderful mountains 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-8.jpg|Beautiful sunrise 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-9.jpg|Wonderful mountains 3(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-10.jpg|Landscape of Ilu-Mer 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-11.jpg|Beautiful sunrise 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-12.jpg|Landscape of Ilu-Mer 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-13.jpg|Landscape of Ilu-Mer 3(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-14.jpg|Landscape of Ilu-Mer 4(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Ilu-Mer-003.jpg|Ilu-Mer surface map(Vanilla)
File:Ilu-Mer-Rod-1.jpg|Ilu-Mer surface map(Rodrigos Mod)
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