TANAKA SYSTEM

The Tanaka system has six worlds, four of which are so close to the system’s blue star that they are little more than burning lumps of slag in space. The sixth planet—a frigid ball of methane—is so far removed from the Tanaka star that on the first pass through surveyors didn’t even notice it. The fifth planet lies barely within the star’s habitable zone and is detailed below.

History

The Tanaka System was, as of 2183, the most remote system of the American Arm. The first four planets of the system were so close to their star that they were little more than burning lumps of slag. The fifth planet, Tanaka 5, was the only body located within the star's habitable zone, and the last was a frigid ice ball at such a remove from the star that initial surveys failed to notice it.

Type

Solar System

Location under

THE FRONTIER

Included Locations

• TANAKA 5