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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 | 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 methane gasses 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. | |||
[[image:Desperot.jpg]] | [[image:Desperot.jpg]] | ||
==Mining Settlement== | |||
Desperot is known for its 22nd century technology-based domed mining settlement. The settlement is located south of the equatorial line. | |||