Setting - Kharas

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PLANET : KHARAS
DESERT PLANET. Class: II. Atmosphere: Inhospitable. Weather: Arid. Infrequent storms. Average Daily Temperature: 99°F | 37°C Average Nightly Temperature: 77°F | 25°C Flora: Varied. Fauna: Few.	Total Day Length: 32hrs. Day Length: 9~11hrs. Night Length: 16hrs. Eclipse Length: 5~7hrs. Satellites: 2. Evolved Life: None.
Kharas is a Class II Planet of a formerly binary star system. It has 2 natural satellites which orbit along its x-axis, the larger of which blocks out the sun and causes extended periods of darkness. Thanks to this Kharas experiences an average nighttime of 16 hours, plus an additional daily solar eclipsing which adds 5 to 7 hours depending on the position of its moon during the natural course of the day. During the eclipsed hours the planet is basked in a reddish-purple twilight which allows for decent low-light visibility. When not eclipsed the planet's surface is a reddish-orange color. The majority of the planet is covered in either desert with interspersed rock formations, or vast stretches of cliffs and low mountain ranges. Beneath the surface of the planet lies a disconnected spread of caverns carved out long ago by underground rivers which have since dried up. There is a very limited source of water in the furthest reaches of these cave systems which is why most plant species on Kharas are found here. A few coral-like specimens are able to survive the harsh weather conditions and rapid changes in temperature on the surface. The only immediate signs of life to be found on Kharas are the Atlas Stasis Pods in which characters arrive, although they are rusted, worn, and clearly have not been maintained. Some even look damaged, bearing large gouges in the side as if torn by a powerful claw... Atlas Pods can be found at any location on the planet's surface.
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