Devron

Devron is a minor but busy tradeworld, an endpoint on the Devron Run, in the Par'tha Expanse's in the Beruna Province. A part of the Caraadian Empire this system is important due to its location on the border with the Valcarian Imperial Republic.

System

• Quadrant: Beta
• Location: ??? Sector (coordinates B24-0012-1302)
• Proper Name: Devron system (Named after Lord Devron Beruna who established the first colony)
• Stars: a (Single) class G (Yellow) star star
• Distance from Star: its orbit is approximately 84 million km
• Companions: it is the 3rd of 6 planets in this system
• Moons: it has 3 moons

Home World

• Proper Name: Devron
• Diameter: 18,438 km (11,457 miles)
• Gravity: 0.92 standard gravity with a density of 3.5
• Axial Tilt: 0.62% no appreciable tilt and no seasonal effects
• Orbital Period: 678.2 days
• Rotational Period: 22.7 hours
• Classification: M
• Surface Water: 58%
• Atmosphere: 1.04% is a standard pressure with 70% nitrogen, 26% oxygen, 4% trace chemicals
• Climate: Tropical zones cover all areas with the exception of high altitude regions and the extreme polar latitudes. Ocean currents are warm, contributing to the heavy amount of precipitation across the entire surface.
• Terrain: Numerous rain forests, jungles and small swamps with rolling hills, occasional small mountains and rough, rocky hills.
• Population: About 155 thousand

History

Lord Devron Beruna founded the colony in approximately 2175. In the beginning it was primarily just a primitive mining colony but as it developed and expanded it grew. Now it is a major exporter of refined metals, fruit and other valued commodities.

In 229411.28 one of the minor houses aligned with House Beruan of the Caraadian Empire defected, transferring their loyalty and control of the colony and the space port to the Valcarians. Due to the placement of their current military forces the Caraadian government thought that calling in a neutral 3rd party might buy them the time needed to reclaim the system. As a result the crew of the USS Atlantis, a Federation starship was allowed to enter the system and involve themselves in the power struggle.

Government

This planet and the system are part of the Caraadian Empire, controlled and governed by House Beruna. Until recently one of the minor houses, House Faloda which was aligned with House Beruna had the honor of governing this system for House Beruna.

In 229411.28 House Faloda defected to the Valcarian Imperial Republic turning over control of the colony and the space port to them. Once the Valcarians had been driven from the system and an investigation had been conducted those members of House Faloda

Space Port

This facility is primarily a commercial facility with minimal militaristic capabilities, however it does have 2 docking ports which are reserved for and only used by military vessels. A space tether connects the ground spaceport to the orbital spaceport for shipping vessels that are unable to land. It allows for a more economical transfer of goods and people between the planets surface and the spaceport.

Resources

Devron has an over abundance of industrial metals, (Both light and heavy) which was the original reason for the Caraadians to establish a colony on this planet. As for other types of resources there are some crystals (Dilithium included but not a major resource) and gems with the quality ranging from sub-standard to excellent, no rare metals, and there does not seem to be any radioactives.

Devronian Apearians

This is a fruit that is native to this world and is grown on trees. In size it is about as large as a typical softball but with a thin skin and a greenish golden color when fully ripe. It is considered a luxury item within their economy due to the difficulty in transplanting the trees to other worlds. Transporting of the fruit can be risky due to the possibility of spoilage or damage during moving.

Dunaras Root

There are 5 or 6 different plants within the Dunaras family that are traditionally used to create various types of hot beverages. These roots are harvested, dried out and then ground into a fine powder that is then added to hot water to the consistency enjoyed by the drinker. Each different type of plant produces a slightly different and unique flavor. Currently 3 types are grown and harvested on Devron.

Several noble and Merchant houses call the planet home along with a large settlement of commoners who dwell around the planet's busy space port.

Federation Intelligence Files

On 229411.28 the crew of the USS Atlantis visited the planet to act as diplomatic mediators due to the fact that the Valcarian Imperial Republic had taken control of both the colony and the space port. One of the minor houses aligned with House Beruan of the Caraadian Empire had defected, transferring their loyalty and control of the colony and the space port to the Valcarians.