Venus

Venus is a Union colony world in the Union's own home system.
== History ==
=== Early Colonization ===
A little while after humanity first set foot on Mars, the UHG sent over a hundred scientists to try and terraform Venus. However, due to Venus' toxic atmosphere and high volcanic activity, the scientists found that even being able to stand on this world was a challenge.
Due to the planet's excessive amount of acid rain, very few bio-domes managed to survive. Bases had to be built with titanium, and the walls had to be extremely thick. It was not until the creation of ray shields that bio-domes could thrive. 
=== Later Colonization ===
As humanity advanced technologically, the terraforming of Venus became easier, but nevertheless remained a challenge. Scientists discovered that the planet could cool down if its rotation sped up, which could only be done via asteroid bombardment. Venus' surface had be be evacuated multiple times as freighters continued to hurl asteroids towards the hostile planet. Finally, the planet began to cool off, and full terraforming could begin. Atmosphere Processing Plants were created to cleanse the atmosphere and thus make it habitable. 
Venus was not fully terraformed until 15,483 AS, just 3 days before the Union was formed.
== Physical Description ==
=== Topography and Climate ===
Originally, Venus was a hostile world, covered in a thick cloud of sulfur and carbon dioxide. As was the case, acid rain occurred frequently. Volcanoes were common on Venus, even more so than on Minecraftia. 
After millennia of terraforming, Venus' atmosphere became breathable, allowing for human settlement. Volcanic activity began to die down, and most of the volcanoes became extinct. The planet's climate was that of a maritime tropical rainforest on Minecraftia. 
=== Government ===
For much time, the only inhabitants of Venus were scientists sent by the Citizens Council to try and terraform the planet. Due to living in the hostile environment, they were exempt from paying any governmental taxes whatsoever.
Terraforming was not finished until the founding of the Union. The Union gathered over 50 million human volunteers for colonization. The Colonial Administrative Authority also took part in setting up the cities and electing the planetary governor and legislature.
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