Seven colonized moons (labeled b through h) out of the eight that orbit the gas giant Alpha Caeli V, the Solomons are rich in mineral resources and a primary source of the ores necessary for space travel. Several mining colonies are located there, as well as a Colonial Marine garrison on the moon Alpha Caeli Vg. The moons boast the largest orbital solar array network conceived by man.
For several decades the Solomons represented the farthest recorded reach of humanity into the unknown. Many early expeditions exploring beyond Alpha Caeli were lost, prompting some scientists to suggest that radiation zones further out into deep space are deadly to humans. In the past twenty years the UA has pushed Rimward through this haze and begun establishing colonies there.
History
Considered until the 2160s as the farthest recorded reach of humanity largely due to the fact that many expeditions exploring beyond Alpha Caeli never returned. The moons boast the largest orbital solar array network conceived by man and is one of the primary source of the ores necessary for space travel due to their mineral rich planetary ressources.
Climate
The climate and temperature varies from one moon to another, it can go from climate controlled pressure domes to cold terraformed atmospheres.
Economy
Key resources in the Solomons included niobium, neodymium, chromium, helium-3, hematite, and platinum.
Population
As of 2183, the Solomons' human population stood at 3,000,000.
Points of interest
The United States Colonial Marine Corps Eridani Marine Space Force maintained a garrison on Alpha Caeli Vg. Additionally, various mining colonies were scattered throughout the seven moons, while Seegson maintained an office on one of the moons.
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