Sahranova

**Sahranova** is a carbonaceous super-Earth planet located in Co-Federal space, within the burning nebula. While technically under the control of the Deiren Federation, it is primarily under control of the megacorporations Outer Dredges and Tindalion, inc.. It is rich with diamonds and graphite, and has become a top producer of raw resources used for space-grade materials. Sahranova has one recognized moon, Sahrayne. The planet was a major target during the Tibo-Estean war due to valuable, easily accessible resources.

### Etymology

The name Sahranova is derived from the old Deiren words "Sahran nossa", meaning "loving mother". The planet's moon Sahrayne is derived from "Sahrii", meaning "daughter".

### Settlements

Few population centers can be found on Sahranova. The largest is Carbontown, with a population of 33,604. The majority of the city is dedicated to processing and refining mined materials.

### History

#### Colonization

Shortly after the discovery of Sahranova's carbon composition, the planet quickly became a target for colonization, as it would allow for mass production of high grade materials. In 206 DIT, a FTL Deiren ship, equipped with a research crew of fourteen and several autonomous probes, reached Sahranova. The probes were launched sown into the atmosphere with the objective to study the planet's geology, geography, and atmosphere. The ship went into orbit around Sahrayne for studying.

Data from probes revealed that Sahranova was much more hostile. Atmospheric pressure and gravity were higher than first believed. Air was much more acidic. Almost all of the planet's landmasses were covered in a desert of dust, comprised of tiny diamond-like shards. While valuable, it could easily damage even the most durable machines and equipment, given enough time. On a positive note, the probes discovered that diamonds and graphite were much more accessible than what was predicted. Even though Sahranova had many horrible issues that would effect colonization, the rewards of valuable carbon allotropes outweighed the costs. In this time period, there was still fear within the polities of the yet-to-be-unified Federal Cluster. The Deirens believed gaining control of Sahranova would give them the resources to get ahead of their enemies. In 209 DIT, a Deiren colony ship, holding the materials for a surface base and a permanent space station, came to Sharanova. The base was completed in 211 DIT.

#### International Issues

The Deiren colonization of Sahranova didn't mean that the other species of the Federal Cluster didn't want the planet for themselves either. Shortly after the Deirens established their colony, a Rilgramed colony ship entered Sahranova's star system with the intent to set up a colony on the planet. Soon, they realized of the Deiren's presence there, so they colonized a Titan-like moon around the system's outer gas giant. The Purlians, who were unable to mass produce graphene goods on their homeworld Trakoi, had sent a FTL probe to the system to scout out colonization sites. After discovering both the Deiren and the Rilgrameds in the star system, they decided it would be best to not add themselves there.

#### Tibo-Estean War

With such valuable resources, Sahranova became a prime target for all participants who wished to get ahead in the Tibo-Estean War. The Battle of Sahranova was fought between the Deirens, Rilgrameds, and Spydiers. It's known as the bloodiest battle in the war, with the death toll in the tens of thousands. Notably, a Rilgramed soldier only known as "Elritz" had a first-person video recording of a ground attack during this battle and other events in the Tibo-Estean War, and the video has had major influence over civilians and governments alike to prevent such a bloody war from occurring again. The Second Battle of Sahranova was fought between the Deirens, Spydiers, and Purlians, and was not as devastating as the first conflict. The Deirens won both battles and have maintained control of the planet ever since.