Europa
"The blue waters of Europa remind me too much of home."- Europa Colonist
Demographics
All residents of Europa are solesan and relatively wealthy. Vast underwater complexes house the population, and many residents work from home or own companies such as shipping or property management firms.
Government
Europa is directly controlled by Earth, and is considered a territory of Earth, so it is part of the Sol Republics Congress and can vote for governors on Earth.
Defences
The planet is ringed with orbital rail guns, automated defense systems, and a permanent defense fleet is anchored in orbit. A garrison of 100 million Guards the planets surface, along with massive submerged defense platforms.
Industry & Trade
The majority of the inhabitants work management jobs from home or in an office. It is also a important trade post, and millions live in orbit calculating prices and buying and selling goods.
Infrastructure
The planet is made up of vast underwater cities in domes, and massive floating platforms on the surface. Water craft are common, and space flight is also fairly cheap. A massive trading station in orbit is essentially a giant gate to the Sol System.
Assets
The planet doesn't really have natural resources, however it does have a large store of metals, and trillions of credits in its banks. A large archive and university hold massive digital and paper libraries on science, mathematics, technology, and history.
Guilds and Factions
A large conglomerate called Europa Shipping own most liners that visit the planet, and greatly influence elections and local politics. Several other large companies call Europa its home as well, such as Star Ground Vehicles.
History
The colony was one of the first established during the first years of the Sol Republic. It quickly gained prominence as it became clear the Sol System would be the center for galactic politics. It was the center of an attempted and failed Anarchist uprising.
Architecture
The colony is composed of large domed cities under the water filled with gleaming glass skyscrapers.
Geography
The Planet is completely covered in water. The planet used to be covered in ice until it was terraformed to have an oxygen atmosphere and a warm climate.
Natural Resources
No natural resources were ever extracted from the planet as there aren't enough for it to be profitable.
Alternative Name(s)
Europa Transit
Type
National Territory
Population
23 billion
Inhabitant Demonym
Solesan
Location under
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