Alhara

Departmento Cartographicae pict-file of Alhara.

In the depths of the uncharted wild space of the Ishtar Subsector, far beyond the reaches of known Imperial territories, lies a planet shrouded in enigma and peril. This is the extraordinary world of Alhara, a celestial body that defies all conventional expectations. Its very atmosphere, infused with the haunting radiance of uranium and carried on unpredictable winds, seems incompatible with life. Yet, against all odds, Alhara hosts an astonishingly diverse array of flora and fauna, creatures and plants that have not only endured but thrived in an environment deadly to humans by its very nature.

## Biosphere

A Radioactive blasted Uranium-infused Atmosphere with irradiated winds, there is a suprisingly diverse Fauna and Flora that has thrived on a world so deadly humans due to its very nature. Rife with harvestable materials, this planet has been tagged for future exploration for the Imperium. A few Proto-Hives of some lost human civilization eeek out an existence on an otherwise inhospitable world. Alhara is a cavernous world with rich elements essential to travel in the warp. The atmosphere is mostly Helium with a third of the air being radioactive material carried on the winds. Age of the planet is estimated to be approximately 1.35 Billion years old.

## History

Alhara is a planet of extreme contrasts and inexplicable resilience. Its surface, rife with harvestable materials vital for interstellar travel through the warp, beckons to those who seek its untold riches. But, beneath the surface, the remnants of a lost human civilization cling to existence within a network of Proto-Hives, fortresses of survival on a world seemingly inimical to humankind.

The history of Alhara is steeped in mystery, as it was unveiled by a bold Combined Mjorn and Ferunus Forge Worlds Explorator Fleet in the 42nd millennium. Located so deeply within the wild space that it remains beyond the boundaries of the Ishtar Fringe, the planet's discovery sent shockwaves through the expedition. Alhara had clearly suffered a cataclysmic past, yet the presence of multiple Proto-Hives and their resilient inhabitants astonished the explorers.

But this seemingly hospitable discovery is not without its perils. An unknown Abominable intelligence has unleashed relentless attacks on the Proto-Hives, igniting a desperate war for the survival of those who have made Alhara their home. The Proto-Hives rely on protective shields to withstand both the planet's inherent dangers and the onslaught of the mysterious foe. Meanwhile, the planet's limited water sources present an ongoing challenge, threatening the well-being of its inhabitants.

In this world where peril and potential intertwine, Alhara's captivating and hazardous terrain is matched only by its remarkable inhabitants. From the prescient Airchlitus to the resourceful Octozalera and the enigmatic Rothaiae, this planet is a tapestry of life forms as diverse as they are awe-inspiring.

A research group has been dispatched to record what they could for Imperial Archives. The residents of the Proto-Hives were relieved at the Imperial fleet and immediately petitioned for admittance into the Imperial fold. Awolag Hive Primarus, was the primary space port of Alhara and has since been the closest Proto-Hive to the Reseach Facility being built by the Cult Mechanicus as an assessment is made.

Recent events have shown that the Proto-Hives have been beleaguered by constant attacks of Drones under the direction of an unknown Abominable intelligence that has sparked a war for the human lives surviving. Awolag Hive and the other proto hives have been mainly surviving die to the shields that surround each enclave that protect them from the planet and the Abominable intelligence. Awolag specifically is equally blessed with working fabricators in their factories that allow high level of production for such small versions of Hive cities. However, the water that is available is unhealthy for the inhabitants.

## Flora & Fauna

### Airchlitus

A long-lived photosensitive creature with a deep genetic memory that allows it to predict the weather patterns of Alhara with surprising accuracy. Adapted to the hot temperatures of Alhara, this creature burrows into the ground with a speed that is considered impressive.

### Blauncia

A large crablike creature with unusual adrenal gland adaptation that allows it to absorb steroid hormones more efficently, reducing its impact on cognition, making for a calm killer. Powerful, armor-plated tongue allows it to penetrate the tough toxic spiny hides of its preferred prey.

### Blutigosa

A moderate sized crablike creature with flexible tentacle like legs. Surprisingly this creature is of a easy temperament and is unlikely to be aggressive. However, the hazard of this creature is it's ability to eat the same material that is so valuable to Warp travel with it's highly reactive saliva. With this tendency, it can leave anyone who lands low on fuel out of luck of resupplying without having to do deeper mining.

### Octozalera

Adapted to the Nuclear Catastrophe that happened sometime in the planet's past, these creatures exist as forgers searching for nuts from fallen fauna. With an interesting biological phenomenon, its Optic nerve is directly connected to the Hippocampus allowing the creature to have perfect recall of what it sees. This feature of the creature allows it to have excellent navigation across the blasted terrain of Alhara.

### Rothaiae

Powerful lateral muscles give, this birdlike creature with four wings, an incredible launch speed that exceeds most predators leap speed. Its skin absorbs it's needed nutrients through some form of atmospheric mineral absorption even though it has a powerful beak.