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The world is an exemplification of the attitude "aim for peace, but prepare for war" that pervades modern Tyrellian culture. The whole system is well-protected by an array of early warning systems, as well as a standing fleet of Starfleet vessels. Palanon itself boasts an array of planetary defence systems that are among the most potent in the Federation. Despite this, the desire to live peacefully with their neighbours is in clear evidence. The capital city, Yarista, hosts numerous embassies, including major diplomatic missions from the Romulan Star Empire, the Klingon Empire, and the Ferengi Alliance, amongst others. Visitors are welcomed, and the population is diverse. | The world is an exemplification of the attitude "aim for peace, but prepare for war" that pervades modern Tyrellian culture. The whole system is well-protected by an array of early warning systems, as well as a standing fleet of Starfleet vessels. Palanon itself boasts an array of planetary defence systems that are among the most potent in the Federation. Despite this, the desire to live peacefully with their neighbours is in clear evidence. The capital city, Yarista, hosts numerous embassies, including major diplomatic missions from the Romulan Star Empire, the Klingon Empire, and the Ferengi Alliance, amongst others. Visitors are welcomed, and the population is diverse. | ||
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|quote = Soon they were both walking, still linked arms, down a narrow street, shaded with trees and delicate bushes of many colours. Beautiful garlands of white and purple flowers streamed like tears from the branches of some trees, so laden with blossoms that they seemed to have no leaves. Others formed a canopy that hid the sky, letting in only small patches of the waning light reach the ground, and cast multicoloured reflections, patches of gold, orange, purple, green and blue, that formed a whimsical mosaic of light and shadow under their feet. <br> | |||
On either side of the streets were a myriad of small shops selling spices and concoctions of every colour imaginable, sweetening the air with a plethora of exotic and alien aromas for the young Bajoran girl. A Klingon boasted the freshness of her wares over there, the contents of her stall wriggling and writhing, obviously alive. A Tyrellian man, his dark skin glowing with iridescent yellow and teal patches, updated the menu of a small café just a little further along, the names of the viands and brews utterly foreign and strange to her. Up ahead, a tall Vulcan, stern and stiff as only his kind could be, fiddled a bizarre-looking stringed instrument, which gave a subtle and complex soundtrack to the alleyway. | |||
|source = [https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/PokgN98ycck/m/pUxGIGCSAwAJ Cadet Ico Ena - Shiny] - SD 239904.28}} | |||
Other major cities on Palanon include Cotral. | Other major cities on Palanon include Cotral. | ||
Known holiday spots in the northern hemisphere include Cyrithra Forest, a popular spot for hikers and campers; the Mindirra mountain range in the northern hemisphere, where skiing and many other winter sports are available for visitors to enjoy; and Cordina Valley, known for fishing, camping, and hiking trails.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-gorkon/J_P1lziyoGw/f00qxoZQEQAJ Flt. Cpt. Reynolds - "Let It Snow"].</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/5S7wWe8FBpE/m/P0dih5swAgAJ Ens. Bryce Tagren-Quinn - This world is but a canvas...].</ref> | Known holiday spots in the northern hemisphere include Cyrithra Forest, a popular spot for hikers and campers; the Mindirra mountain range in the northern hemisphere, where skiing and many other winter sports are available for visitors to enjoy; and Cordina Valley, known for fishing, camping, and hiking trails.<ref> [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-gorkon/J_P1lziyoGw/f00qxoZQEQAJ Flt. Cpt. Reynolds - "Let It Snow"].</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/5S7wWe8FBpE/m/P0dih5swAgAJ Ens. Bryce Tagren-Quinn - This world is but a canvas...].</ref> | ||
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|quote = The fresh air, the abundance of vegetation, and the sounds of nature were something that soothed the soul. Add in the awe-inspiring view of snow-capped mountains in the distance and a lazy clear and blue river, it was perfect. | |||
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===<font color=DarkBlue>Iana Station: The Eternal Party</font>=== | ===<font color=DarkBlue>Iana Station: The Eternal Party</font>=== | ||