Sanzer

== Colonial History ==
Sanzer is the second planet orbiting the Eta 7 Sigma. Its hot desert surface is largely uninhabitable. Small reservoirs of water on the surface nested between large mountains which block the harmful stars heat are the only regions of the planet considered livable. The desert world while at .9 the gravity felt on Earth is not a desirable place to live with average temperatures of 32 degrees Celsius. Outposts closer to the poles and within cool caves exist and house small populations. 
=== Development ===
Established as a mining world within the Eta 7 Sigma System, Sanzer was always intended to serve Barrows industrial growth. Being fully reliant on the aforementioned world for most of its food and resources Sanzer is considered a reliant settlement of Barrow's Planetary Government. When Barrow began operating independently and even after rejoining the UEG, Sanzer remained under stewardship of Barrow's government. 
In recent years bio-engineered plants have been introduced to Sanzer's environment leading to the planets independence from Barrow for subsistence food goods. Citizens have noted their preference for Barrow governance over direct UEG leadership. 
As a mining and scientific colony Sanzer citizens number just over ten-thousand, all of whom are welcome to participate in elections and the democratic process on Barrow. 
=== Government ===
Currently operating under Barrow's planetary government the settlement could become an independent colony were it to fulfill certain criteria. Meeting the status of Independent Colony in the eyes of Barrow includes a self-sustained military or defense force, autonomy from parent governments, and a viable native population of one-hundred-million. Currently, many food-goods, and all of the defense of Sanzer is provided by Barrow's government. In addition notable amenities such as medical equipment are provided for off-world.
Category:Concordat Affiliation
Category:Non-aligned worlds
Category:Barrow Planetary Government