Yatata Minor

**Yatata Minor** is an aquatic planet in the Yatata System in Western Expansion Region of the OGC. The planet is host to an idyllic ecosystem of beaches and shallow waters with blossoming plants sprouting from the pools. Yatata Minor is the homeworld to not one but two sentient species; being the Bokkisca and the Yatathi. The Yatathi are more sociable, with the Bokkisca serving as guards in the cities. Yatata Minor has a reputation as a beautiful vacation spot similar to that of Axolo, though tourism development has yet to take hold.

## Ecology

Yatata Minor is an aquatic planet in the Yatata System in Western Expansion Region of the OGC. As part of a binary star system, Yatata Minor orbits around two stars, Yat and Ata. Yatata Minor is nearby to the larger gas giant Yatata Major, near enough that it affects Yatata Minor's seasons. Because of it's stars and Yatata Major, Yatata Minor originally had a volatile environment with volacano. Now it is tropical with a breathable atmosphere.

As a water planet, most of Yatata Minor's surface is covered with shallow oceans that rarely go over 1.5 kilometers in depth. As a remnant of it's volcanic past, Yatata Minor has a ring of islands that encircles its circumference. Theses islands are interconnected by thousands of smaller beaches. The water between the islands are rarely deep at all. The islands themselves are mainly flat and sandy, being little more than extended beaches.

The wide areas of Yatata Minor are typically barren, instead plant life grows from the pools scattered around the sands. These plants grow straight from the water and produce exotic fruits that are cherished off-world. The oceans of Yatata Minor are home to thousands of aquatic species. Notably, almost no vertebrae species live on the beaches, instead countless mollusks and crustaceans bury themselves in the sands.

Most of the urbanization on Yatata Minor is on the islands, with the locals building their cities on the larger islands. These local cities often grow to encompass a spaceport for off-worlders as well.

## Inhabitants and culture

Yatata Minor is the homeworld to not one but two sentient species; being the Bokkisca and the Yatathi. The planet hosts a hardy population of one billion, most of which is comprised of Yatathi that cluster in the planet's cities. Bokkisca can be found roaming in and beyond the cities. Many off-worlders live on the planet as well, whether for harvesting, fishing, or vacationing.

Bokkisca appear like a solitary species, possessing no family relationships, and often silently roaming by themselves on beachfronts. If it weren't for there fellow Yatathans, many would still think that the Bokkisca are non-sentient. This isn't true, for Bokkisca have a thoughtful nature, often engaging in deep conversation.

Ever since their first development, the Bokkisca have shared their homeworld and by extension, their culture, with the Yatathi. Bokkisca can be commonly found socializing and roaming amongst the Yatathi cities. The Yatathi helped the Bokkisca gain their status as a sentient species in the galaxy in exchange for guarding their own cities.

Despite their simple appearance, the Yatathi actually have an intellectual nature, being one of the smartest races in the galaxy. Beyond their regenerative abilities, Yatathi have no real defense, making them enlist the Bokkisca as bodyguards.

The Yatathi's intelligence allowed them to develop advanced technologies separate from the rest of the galaxy. Their cities are large and round and built around a central hub. Yatathi cities lack any tall buildings or defenses, relying upon Bokkisca as the means of defense instead.

The main language used on Yatata Minor is Yatathan. Yatathan is used by both the Bokkisca and Yatathi species. Yatathan was first developed as way for the Yatathi to translate and communicate with the Bokkisca's low bubbling tones. The Yatathi are the only species capable of speaking this language, acting as the translators for the Bokkisca.

## History

Yatata Minor used to have a volcanic environment, with constant eruptions and magma oceans. As the planet cooled off, these volcanoes subsided, creating the planet's signature ring of beaches. The Bokkisca first evolved on Yatata Minor fairly early, around 150 million YBO. The Bokkisca would remain practically unchanged until they met the first sentient Yatathi at 100,000 YBO. The Yatathi first evolved from a water-dwelling species near the surface of Yatata Minor.

The Yatathi began the development of their early tribes, when these tribes encountered the also native Bokkisca around 100,000 YBO. Initially thinking they were non-sentient, the Yatathi ignored them until one Bokkisca purposely interacted with tribe. It was from then on the two races established their relationship, with the Bokkisca protecting the tribes in exchange for food and shelter from the Yatathi.

Yatata Minor first established contact with the OGC at 1,748 YAO during the Western Expansions, during which the Yatathi also brought along the Bokkisca. Despite their reservations with the religious government, Yatata Minor became a member of the OGC. Since then, Yatata Minor has opened up to the rest of the galaxy. Aside from this, the planet has remained fairly unknown, gaining only a small reputation as an idyllic vacation spot.

## Government and economy

Despite being a member of the OGC, the OGC's jurisdiction on Yatata Minor is minute at best. The planet is mostly peaceful, with the Yatathan cities being led by dynasties of Yatathi rulers. Peacekeeping in the cities are accomplished by Bokkisca, who silently roam the streets putting down any wrong-doers.

The cities of Yatata Minor are also host to spaceports, allowing Yatata Minor to develop an economy based on mutiple facets. The Yatathi, due to their intelligence, create and sell advanced technologies. Many of the locals spend their time harvesting the fruits from the semi-aquatic forests. The fruits are valued off-world for their taste. The beaches of Yatata Minor are rife with beautiful shells from local wildlife that are sold as decorations to more urbanized planets.