Domus Prime
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IN THE FAR reaches of the Galaxy, hidden among the millions of other systems in the beautiful spiral arms, there lies a small star. It is just a common G2-type star, bright and yellow-orange, with a radiation level that makes it suitable for humans and similar species to live on its fourth planet. And though at a single glance the star itself does not seem terribly significant in the galactic scheme of things, events are starting that will see this seemingly-unimportant star system become one of the deciding battle grounds where the fate of our universe is decided.
From space, the fourth planet appears blue-green due to the large oceans and forest areas that cover most of its surface. The planet has a subtle tilt to its rotational axis, which results in the pleasant seasons experienced on its surface. The polar regions are covered in ice throughout most of the year, which is 387 standard days long. Deserts are found in many of the sub-equatorial regions, and plate tectonic motions have been observed on the four main continental masses.
The three moons of this planet are responsible for the complex tides and weather systems found there. The largest of the moons is called Nozomi - a name that means "Passion" - and is a deep red in colour. It is also furthest from the planet. The second is Chie, meaning "Wisdom", blue with liquid water at its surface. However, it has no stable surface structure that would enable it to be colonised. The smallest moon, with least effect on the weather of the planet, is rocky Unmei, which casts silver light and whose name means "Destiny".
The planet around which these moons circulate is known to its inhabitants as "Domus Prime", which means in the old language "the first house".
Although settlements appear spread out across the four continents, there are only five large cities, most importantly the capital city of Ki'irith. Situated on the edge of the Dupromian Ocean, and close to the Emerald mountains, Ki'irith is the main centre of trade and learning on Domus Prime, and it is here that the government and military are primarily based.
Overlooking Ki'irith is the Palace, Fuhenteki Na Shiro, the "timeless castle" of Domus Prime. Officially the residence of the monarch of Domus Prime, it is also the central nucleus of the "Royal Forces". When seeing the Palace for the first time, the Palace appears much like something from another era with its soaring towers and sprawling grounds, but as one becomes more familiar with the Palace its hidden technology becomes more apparent.
