TANAKA 5

An arid desert planet prone to deadly sandstorms, Tanaka 5 was surveyed briefly in the 2170s and determined to be a likely resource for thulium, terbium, gold and manganese. This report has yet to be confirmed, but that hasn't stopped some prospectors from scouting the world and setting up temporary settlements. A 2-3 meter long scorpion-like creature has been found to be indigenous to the planet, which has been both a curse and a blessing. While highly aggressive, the lifeform’s neurotoxin has proven to be a counteracting agent for several ailments—making the planet a resource for medicinal needs. There is also talk of strange ruins amongst the underground springs beneath the deserts, but these reports have not been substantiated.
History Tanaka 5 was surveyed in the 2170s and was listed as a possible metal resource planet; however, even if reports needed to be confirmed, this did not prevent surveyors and prospectors from scouting the world. At some point, hieroglyphic tablets related to Engineers—called Ossians—were unearthed on the planet.

Flora and Fauna

As a desert world it is unlikely that it would have any vegetation.
Except for the native Tanakan Scorpionids, and some aquatic life in the underground, there was not any other known fauna on the planet.

Climate and Terrain

The climate comes from arid hot days to cool nights with frequent sandstorms with a mean temperature of 45°C and the atmosphere is breathable for humans.
The planet is covered of sprawling deserts and canyons with some underground water springs.

Economy

Key resources: Probable metal resources (gold, manganese, terbium, and thulium), vaccines, and food (from Tanakan Scorpionids).

Points of Interests

There are rumors of strange ruins beneath the desert in the underground springs.

Type

World

Location under

TANAKA SYSTEM

Inhabiting Species

• TANAKAN SCORPIONIDS