Corvid
| Corvid | |
|---|---|
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| Astrographical Information | |
| System | Corvid system |
| Suns | 1 |
| Moons | None |
| Distance from Yata | 40,000 LY |
| Galaxy | Milky Way |
| Rim | Center Rim |
| Quadrant | Delta |
| Grid Coordinate | I9 |
| Physical Information | |
| Class | Habitable |
| Diameter | 7,149 km |
| Atmosphere | Breathable |
| Climate | Cool |
| Primary Terrain | Ice XVIII |
| Surface Water | 35% |
| Habitability (%) | 50% |
| Average Surface Temperature (°C) | 9 C |
| Societal Information | |
| Immigrated Species | Empyreans |
| Affiliation | Empyrium |
Corvid is a planet located in the Center Rim, within the Empyrium. It is the primary inhabited world of the Corvid system and is its capital. It is a peculiar world, with a surface of superdense ice that does not melt, and a water ocean turned a milky white by dissolved calcium. The planet's society revolves around the uses of ice - buildings are constructed with it, underground cities have been carved into it, and hobbies such as ice skating are practically planetwide. Chemically, the ice has an anomalously high specific heat capacity (owing to its density). In other words, they are excellent heat sinks, and as such "Corvidian ice" sees applications across the Empyrium, primarily for heat shielding in spaceships and as reactor coolant. The planet attained immense wealth through the exporting of Corvidian ice, allowing it to become a free system a few centuries ago.
Although the planet is relatively small - roughly 30% smaller than San (equivalently, slightly larger than Mars) - it is significantly more dense than its contemporaries, having a gravity of roughly 1.8 G. This is not a major barrier to visitors or settlers, but does pose a significant stress on the unprepared and unadapted body. As such, Corvid's inhabitants mark a departure from the relatively homogenous Empyrean species, with much shorter statures and stockier builds that, over time, have all but counteracted the stronger gravity. Corvidians who have relocated off-world are thus known for their strength, remarkable jumping ability, and resilience. Conversely, without proper exercise, exposure to environments where gravity is almost half as weak can be dangerous to them.
