Kyto'Phant

One of Kynon’s biggest A.I. constructed marvels is Kyto’Phant: a massive space station unmatched in its sheer size and functionality. The first segment was constructed in the year 2861, with expansion continuing until the Fall of Kynon in 3044. Prior to the Fall, thousands of people and AI "andros" occupied Kyto’Phant. The communities living on the station developed their own marketplace, residential zone and commercial zone, as well as dozens of docking ports for ships and space shuttles. In the year 2961, the massive station's centennial celebration was marked by the addition of a terraforming segment. This technology was integrated into the rest of the station, producing a breathable atmosphere and artificial gravity. Kyto'Phant's unique culture continued to develop, similar to much of Kynon's but with its own flavor and dialect. It was, in essence, a city in the sky. It even boasted one of the most advanced defense systems in the multiplex, a multitude of massive beamer turrets that could be powered by a maximum of 50 channelers if needed.

With Kyto’Phant’s defense systems active and dozens of local U.V. battalions at the ready, it seemed Kynon was set to become nothing less than Earth 2.0. But in the year 3040, a cataclysm of unspeakable magnitude struck the planet. After centuries of silence, a coordinated attack by Immonists led to slag outbreaks in all the major cities of Kynon and even several smaller colonies. This unexpected wave of corruption overwhelmed the local defenses, and in a matter of weeks the planet was deemed a lost cause. The 32 million survivors were forced to migrate to Heptin.

Kynon and Kyto'Phant were abandoned almost overnight, and disastrous attempts to reclaim either were quickly dropped. The wormhole that had previously been used to reach Kynon was intentionally destabilized to prevent any potential slagic entities from passing through. While the wormhole could technically still be used (albeit at some serious risk), it remained stationary in space while Kynon continued to orbit its star. This meant that the wormhole was only close to the planet once every year. In an effort to keep the slagic presence on Kynon from exceeding a galactic threat level, the Unum Vires began to use the annual opportunity to experiment with insanely destructive chemical and corrosive weapons. Entire landmasses on Kynon became lifeless wastelands, and the atmosphere grew toxic.

Nevertheless, Kyto'Phant remained relatively untouched by slag or the U.V's destructive weapons. Due to its sudden abandonment, tremendous amount of valuable equipment, items, and commodities were left on the city station. As such, it became a popular place for ex-coms, fugitives, pirates, and smugglers to inhabit. Making the journey was no simple or safe feat, but people managed to bribe or sneak their way in regardless. While most tried to get in, scavenge, and get out, a fair share of people ended up staying on the station for a year or more. Prolonged time spent on Kyto proved to be rather destabilizing to one's sanity, and rumors spread that the station's proximity to a slag-dominated planet had even corrupted some weak-minded individuals from afar.

In the year 3044, Kyto'Phant continues to be a mysterious location of interest to many. The U.V. has made a few efforts to recover official equipment and resources from the station, but the sheer size of Kyto makes it a very slow-going process. There is still plenty to discover there for the explorer or ex-com who dares to attempt the journey.