Lub (planet)

## Lub

**Lub** is a planet located in the Lub system in the Lub Region of the OGC. Lub is a frigid world with mountain ranges, forests, and vast expanses of frozen ice. Notably, Lub has two sub-zero volcanoes, Chupupa and Chupupa Sen, that cover a large portion of it's surface and keep the planet in a semi-permanent winter. Also known as the "democratic capital of the galaxy", Lub is the homeworld of the Lub species of the same name. The cities feature towering curved towers and public art pieces at every corner which lack any vibrant coloration giving them a surreal appearance. Lub also serves as the secondary capital of the OGC with a sizable governmental presence.

## Ecology

Lub is a planet located in the Lub system in the Lub Region of the OGC. It has two moons, Lubba and Gappa. Both of these moons have a barren frozen environment and are uninhabited. Lub orbits around one sun. Lub has a breathable atmosphere and a frigid environment. The planet lacks any major bodies of water, instead having large flats of frozen ice at the north and south poles.

A majority of the planet surface has forests and barren plains in between it's many mountain ranges. These areas are often covered in snow for half of the year. The poles of Lub are completely frozen over with no notable features. Notably, Lub has two sub-zero volcanoes, Chupupa and Chupupa Sen. These volcanoes cover a large portion of the planet's surface and, even though they haven't erupted in thousands of years, continuously belch out ice-like magma flows which keep the planet in a semi-permanent winter.

Lub goes through a periodic "warming period", in which the standard temperature begins to rise and the winters lessen in ferocity. These periods are the signifiers that the volcanoes are about to erupt, which covers the entire planet in a snowstorm beginning a "mini ice-age".

Despite it's frugal environment, a large variety of life persists in the frozen forests of Lub. The large trees in the forests are conifers, with dull green leaves. Most of the animals across the planet have dull or white colored coats that match the gray coloration of the whole planet. Large herbivores like the Ploontuck graze on the plains. One species, the Loopra, a small puff-ball shaped carnivore, has become a popular pet across the galaxy.

The main facets of society on the planet are the cities, which are built across vast areas in the plains.

## Inhabitants and culture

Lub is the homeworld of the Lub, an avian species common throughout the galaxy. The planet has a population of six billion, which are primarily gathered in the cities. Though most of the population is Lub, another significant portion of the population is made up of Ladog, a remainder of the Lub and Ladog's long allyship.

The Lub have a fondness for form that originated with their nest-building. This is showcased through their proefficientness with art, creating uniquely styled work. However, since the Lub are colorblind, this artwork often is only is shades of grey, giving it a dull appearance. This has carried on with Lub art and architecture, with flowing shapes and stylized forms. Lub's cities feature towering curved towers and public art pieces at every corner. This makes travel in Lub cities surreal, due to their colorless, but stylized design.

Despite being grayscale in color, Lub is seen as a place of inspiration for artists with it's scenic mountain ranges and beautiful forests. Art from Lub is often showcased across the galaxy.

Lub is the birthplace and the primary speaking place of the Lub's language, Lubble.

## History

Throughout Lub's history, the planet has gone through periodic "warming periods", in which the standard temperature begins to rise and the winters lessen in ferocity. These periods are the signifiers that the sub-zero volcanoes are about to erupt, which covers the entire planet in a snowstorm beginning a "mini ice-age".

The Lub species originally evolved from a small, flying bird species. The first signs of sapience began to show when the Lub's ancestors began to create more intricate nests, which soon evolved to full blown structures. Eventually one city decided to explore the rest of the planet, contacting the other Lub, and establishing world peace. The Lub were able to develop space travel fairly quickly and begin their exploration of the cosmos. Upon making contact with nearby civilizations, the Lub would extend their borders, becoming allies after sending diplomats.

Lub and it's allies became the first members of the OGC after it's creation at 0 YBO. This marked the beginning of a new era, with Lub leading the forefront of this new government's developments. Lub itself was the first capital of the OGC before Osayr was chosen at 3 YAO.

Lub has remained one of the most staunchest supporters of the OGC and serves as its secondary capital. A majority of the Lub representatives come from Lub. The eruption event of the planet hasn't occurred in 12,000 years, meaning it is due to occur soon.

## Government and economy

Lub is known as the "democratic capital of the galaxy", with it serving as the secondary capital of the OGC with a sizable governmental presence. Lub is represented by a Rector in the government. Governmental complexes like those on Osayr are located on Lub's capital, Lub.

As it is under the direct jurisdiction of the OGC, there is also a large military presence on Lub, with a local station at a size second only to Osayr itself, despite there being a minimal amount of underground activity.

A majority of the food production facilities on the planet are indoors, meaning it has a miniscule amount of food exports. Instead, a majority of the planet's exports is its nearly unlimited amounts of ice, which prove to be valuable on more arid worlds.