Description
Template:InfoboxPlanetPraonov (Commonly known as the Orange Giant, or the Amber Giant) is a cold standard-sized gas giant located within the mid reaches of the Terminus System. It is a very unique-looking planet, with its clouds consisting of a light brown color. This makes them appear orange when filtered through Praonov's thick atmosphere.
Praonov, being quite far from Terminus, is forever below freezing. However, this has not prevented some of its moons, most notably Yama and Erebus, from going above the freezing point of water. This is a direct result of tidal forces and heavy greenhouse effects.
Name
Praonov is named after a Termanian colonist, Joshua K. Praonov. Not only did he create many cities on the Praonovian moons, but he was also a well-respected scientist of the region. Joshua also helped discover many resources underneath the moons, and allowed for free travel in the system. Joshua eventually became governor of the Terminus system in 12,000 CE. There are a few statues of him dedicated to cities on the Praonovian moons.
Ring System
The ring system around Praonov is geologically recent, being formed after the late moon of Ozatis reached the roche limit of Praonov. This event started to happen in June 88,160 CE, and it was completed only days later. What resulted was a relatively fine ring system, with the many ice particles soon straightening out. The old remnants of Ozatis are currently forming tiny moonlets, some of which have been named.
Moon System
The entire Praonovian system consists of five major moons, with many little dwarf moons dotting the skies. The major moons in order are Yama, Skadi, Ora Pax, Asteria, and Erebus. The most notable moons are Yama and Erebus, as they both have thick atmospheres.