Desperot

Desperot is the second planet of the Desperot System. It is a terrestrial planet which has a thick atmosphere whose characteristics are not yet fully understood. A large cyclonic storm akin to the Jovian great red spot circles the planet every 12 hours, while the planetary sidereal day is approximately 20 hours. The planet maintains a stable orbit about its sun and has no moons.

Surface Conditions

Atmosphere

Desperot's thick atmosphere maintains an average surface temperature of 200 degrees celcius day and night. Upper atmospheric electrical disturbances result in an eerie bluish glow during the night and lower-level dust storms result in a hellish day time characterized by a reddish brown ambiance.

Surface

Desperot's surface is inhospitable to unprotected life forms. An equatorial mountain range containing peaks far higher than the Martian Olympus Mons or the Terran Mount Everest lies adjacent to a massive ocean-like depression where water was likely present.

Mining Settlement

Desperot is known for its 22nd century technology-based domed mining settlement. The settlement is located south of the equatorial line.