Duronis II

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Duronis II
The People: Laudeans | Laudean Fielding
Duronis System: Luxis system | Duronis II | Planetary Data | Stellar Cartography
Geography: Map - Time Zones | Map - Tectonic Plates
Environmental: Flora and Fauna
Federation Embassy: Embassy of Duronis II | Embassy Crew

Duronis II, called "Til'ahn" by the native Laudeans, is a lush, verdant Class M world just outside of Federation space. Its star systems also boarders near the Zalkonians and the Romulans.

Til'ahn is a Class M world approximately 14,000 kilometers in diameter at its equator, making it slightly larger than most CLass M worlds (such as Earth). Its atmosphere contains the oxygen-nitrogen mix typical of such worlds, without major concentrations of other gases or even, at this stage in its history, much in the way of greenhouse gases or other pollutants. The inhabitants of some other "highly civilized" worlds envy Til'ahn's fresh, clean air.

In fact, Til'ahn could be considered a model Class M world. Unlike worlds on the fringes of the Class M category, it has a wide variety of ecologies and environments. As a traveler moves from the ice-covered polar regions towards the equator, he passes through northern temperate, temperate, subtropical, and finally tropical regions, each containing its own distinctive flora and fauna. In some regions geographic and atmospheric conditions have conspired delightfully to create pockets of unusual climate or wildlife, further enhancing Til'ahn's biodiversity.