"This is it. Selis Station, Luia, the frontier of the galaxy. It's a strange sense of solitude out here that I can't exactly put into words. I've seen my fair share of the universe, but here? There are around eight thousand people on this rock, only a couple of cities on Sirona, and that's it for over a thousand light-years. Beyond this outpost lie lands that have never been treaded by anyone, ever..."

Luia is the farthest planet orbiting the bright stars of Aya in Midonia's outlying Nebulon region. Deep, briny oceans of ammonia envelop the frigid planet, broken up by vast glacial landmasses, giving rise to desolate ice sheets, spectacular archipelagos, and massive ice shelves. An ancient collision gave rise to Luia's vibrant set of rings, and is likely the reason for the planet's lack of natural satellites.

Devoid of any significant resources, the planet has seen little activity ever since its discovery, host only to scarce research outposts. They rely on local hydroponics, solar panels, and regular deliveries of supplies to sustain their populace. Travelers of races born on oxygenated worlds are advised to bring a generous supply of oxygen, lest they succumb to hypoxia in minutes.

Once thought to be devoid of life, geological studies and the discovery of microbes on the seabed suggest that Luia is too young to sustain a proper biosphere. Despite theoretically being able to host one, the twin suns of Aya will likely die before any significant evolutionary diversification would occur.

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Orbital

Overhead shot of Luia
Sideways shot of Luia

Terrestrial

A frigid coast featuring distant mountainscapes
Aerial shot of Luia's vast, frozen landscape