Gladiolus

Gladiolus or RS 8513-1401-7-1954666-451 3 - is the third planet from the star RS 8513-1401-7-1954666-451(Yellow dwarf). The planet is a temperate marine ferria with life. Gladiolus bears a striking resemblance to Earth's future. The planet is slowly dying, scorched by its aging sun. By the end, only a single supercontinent remained on Gladiolus. Its time had passed.
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(This planet has given me great inspiration, perhaps because I was interested in thinking through its lore and justifying its different characteristics.)
==History==
*~11.5 billion years ago. Gladiolus formed.
*~11.1 billion years ago. The planet cooled down and the first oceans appeared.
*~10.8 billion years ago. The emergence of unicellular life
*~9 billion years ago. Multicellular life emerged
*~7.1 billion years ago. Complex organisms ventured onto land
*~7.1-6.5 billion years ago. Little is known about this era due to the small number of surviving fossils. It was a fairly stable era without any dramatic climate changes. Various classes of animals appeared during this period.
*~6.5 billion years ago. Geological deposits from this period are marked by a strange, complete absence of fossils, the cause of which remains unclear. Some scientists propose global extinction as an explanation, while others posit just poor fossil preservation.
*~6.5-4.5 billion years ago. This era is widely known in the scientific community for its extensive and fascinating fossil record. This long period was characterized by a mild climate, tropical forests covering almost the entire planet, and truly enormous megafauna, some of which still exists today.
*~4.5-4 billion years ago. This period was relatively stable, yet the most of megafauna gradually disappeared. Perhaps smaller, more efficient animals outcompeted them.
*~4-1.1 billion years ago. A calm era, devoid of extinctions or disasters, it was perhaps the last epoch where life flourished in all its diversity and grandeur. Sadly, the final stage of this planet's home star precludes such biodiversity from ever existing again.
*~1100-50 million years ago. The parent star gradually increased in brightness and size over millions of years. Life adapted to these gradual changes, though biodiversity diminished. Tropical forests clung to the equator, even as temperatures climbed. By the period's end, a supercontinent began to form.
*~50 million years ago. The supercontinent, named Telef̱taía (from the Greek word for "last"), has finally formed. It was during this period that the tropical forests finally disappeared. The oceans begin to evaporate slowly, causing water vapor to accumulate in the atmosphere. The Earth-like blue of Gladiolus's atmosphere changes to a hazy white. At the end of the era, the polar ice caps began to shrink significantly, and today, only a small portion of the northern polar cap remains.
*Today - At the moment, Gladiolus has the only supercontinent covered with steppes and forests. There are also several small islands and archipelagos, but they occupy much smaller areas. There is high humidity in the air, making hot temperatures even more unpleasant and very stuffy. Biodiversity continues to decline. Desertification has been noticed; previously there were no deserts on the planet. The relief is predominantly hilly, with mountains often present, indicating still-preserved geological activity. There are no active volcanoes, and the highest mountains do not reach a height higher than 11-12 kilometers. Despite the fact that Gladiolus has already experienced its best golden age, the biosphere and landscapes still amaze researchers with their beauty and scale. The planet is close to its death throes by cosmic standards, but even at this moment, before its not-distant death, it shines and is the gem of the galaxy, like other marine planets. It's a pity that this world will die soon. However, exploring this world can save ours too.
*Future - Changes will continue over the next 25 million years. However, within 30-150 million years, Gladiolus will become a pitiful imitation of its former self. Temperatures will soar, oceans will evaporate, and terrestrial flora and fauna will face near-total extinction – these are but a few of the changes awaiting the planet. Carbon dioxide will accumulate in the atmosphere as oxygen dwindles. Seas will shrink and become excessively saline, leaving behind a barren wasteland. Life, if any, will cling to existence as extremophiles, finding refuge in subterranean oases of liquid water, sheltered from the unbearable heat. Gradually, Gladiolus's agony will cease. One day, the last organism will perish, marking the end of 11 billion years of evolution and the vibrant tapestry of life that once graced this planet. Gladiolus's story will be over.
==Biosphere==
The Gladiolus's biosphere is less diverse than it was in the past, but it is far from meager. Scientists have observed that the planet's animals are remarkably intelligent, surpassing even Earth's fauna in cognitive abilities. This heightened intelligence is likely a result of prolonged evolution, numerous adaptations, and potentially climate change. It is unknown whether intelligent life ever arose on the planet. But if so, then there is nothing left of her. In any case, we cannot confirm this in any way. It is interesting that, perhaps, in the near future, one of the species of fauna, due to desertification and disappearance of forests, will begin to evolve and gain intelligence. The terrestrial fauna is still diverse in species, but its decline is noticeable. Megafauna is still preserved. In particular, it still lives near the equator and on individual archipelagos and islands. Some species reach enormous, colossal sizes. This has led some researchers to dub the equatorial region the "Zone of Giants," due to the concentration of herbivorous megafauna. Smaller animals are also prevalent, with a notable increase in burrowing species. The flying fauna, though small in size, forms massive flocks and is primarily found along coastlines, migrating between islands. The planet's flora is less diverse. The tropical forests that once blanketed Gladiolus have long vanished. While large forests of giant trees remain at the equator, temperate latitudes are dominated by steppes and forests of smaller stature. Marine life is very similar to Earth life. Coral reefs have almost completely died out, however, small pitiful remnants have survived off the equatorial islands. The harsh conditions have resulted in more resilient algae. Occasionally, large bones and fossils are found on the ocean floor. A very deplorable and bad situation is unfolding with rivers and lakes. The lakes have almost completely dried up, and their fauna is dying en masse. The fauna of the oceans remains diverse. Marine inhabitants living in the depths of the ocean do not even notice climate change. In general, the biosphere of the world is interesting and still alive. It is unknown whether life will be able to quickly adapt to the dire conditions ahead.
File:Gladiolus-Main.jpg|Gladiolus(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-001.jpg|Gladiolus(Vanilla)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-2.jpg|Gladiolus in all its glory(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-5.jpg|Like Earth, most of the planet is covered by oceans(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-6.jpg|Gladiolus from a different angle 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-3.jpg|Gladiolus from a different angle 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-4.jpg|The Teleftaía's supercontinent in close-up 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-002.jpg|The Teleftaía's supercontinent in close-up 2(Vanilla)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-7.jpg|The star that once helped life blossom on Gladiolus will eventually bring about its death.(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-11.jpg|Wonderful mountains 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-23.jpg|A magnificent night 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-22.jpg|Beautiful sunset 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-16.jpg|Researchers have nicknamed this place the "Watering Hole of Giants" because it is very common to find colossal animals drinking water in droves near the huge lake.(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-14.jpg|Beautiful sunset 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-10.jpg|The huge volcanic island of Tabashi is famous among scientists for the megafauna that inhabit its giant caves. This small group of animals represents the smartest species on the planet.(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-18.jpg|Landscape of Gladiolus 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-9.jpg|Beautiful sunset 3(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-12.jpg|Foggy and cloudy landscape 1(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-19.jpg|The snow on the tops of these mountains has long since melted due to the planet's rising temperature.(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-8.jpg|Foggy and cloudy landscape 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-21.jpg|Landscape of Gladiolus 2(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-15.jpg|Foggy and cloudy landscape 3(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-003.jpg|This composite satellite photo shows the evaporation of the ocean(Vanilla)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-13.jpg|Landscape of Gladiolus 3(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-20.jpg|Landscape of Gladiolus 4(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-17.jpg|Landscape of Gladiolus 5(Rodrigos Mod)
File:Gladiolus-004.jpg|Gladiolus surface map(Vanilla)
File:Gladiolus-Rod-1.jpg|Gladiolus surface map(Rodrigos Mod)
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