New Austria

New Austria is a planet in the Menkent system. It is controlled by the Republic.
== Description ==
New Austria is a rugged mountain world, full of snow-capped peaks and valleys so deep and so steep that they rarely see sunlight.
The few settlements that have been built here were developed for mining sapphires and rubies. The sapphires found in New Austria range from blue to yellow to black to clear in color, and are used both for industrial abrasives and for jewelry.
For centuries the locals have tried to find a deposit of diamonds, and local folklore revolves around the prosperity that would come to this world if diamonds were ever discovered.
==== Additions after July 24, 3014 ====
The Navy has recently requisitioned one of the abandoned mining towns and begun refurbishing it for a secure military base, with the mining tunnels used as deep underground bunkers.
== Spaceport ==
The spaceport is nothing but a couple of landing pads on the outskirts of one of the larger mining villages, high up on a mountain ridge to allow easy access for starships. A few roads lead down from there to the village, where you can trade for local goods or get food from the miners' cafeteria.
By the time you have walked to the center of the town, several people have already tried to sell you large "diamonds" that you strongly suspect are just clear sapphires.
== Shipyard ==
None
== Outfitter ==
None
== Information ==
* New Austria has a tribute value of 500 and is defended by large Militia fleets.
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