Knydia

Knydia was the homeworld to the Knyden species and was also a member world of the Antrixian Commonwealth.

History
The natives of Knydia, the Knydens, were close to being able to discover the Antrixians instead of the other way around, when the first colony ship from the then Antrixian-held area of space landed. The colonists attempting to colonize Knydia found a sprawling civilization on the world, along with a new species. After communications were established and hostilities calmed down, the native Knydens began to allow the colonists and others to their world. Friendships were formed and within a few short years, the Knydens were allied with the Commonwealth, eventually bcoming a member of it as well.

Knydia was one of the most diverse planets within the Commonwealth, possessing almost every type of terrain and geology that a planet could. The highest mountains and the deepest canyons within the Commonwealth were found on Knydia. For the most part, Knydia was temperate throughout its main population areas. A spectacular sight on Knydia was the Auroras, causes by sunlight reflecting off the polar icecaps. The poles were frigid and covered in snow and ice, year round. Knydia was still very geologically active, with geo-thermo areas spread across the world. These spots were popular with tourists. The geological activity had also made for some impressive rock formations on the planet, always popular with visitors.

Knydia was just as diverse in their economy also, dabbling in everything from mining and manufacturing to agriculture and starship production. While the economy wasn't as specifically focused as other worlds, the diversity had allowed Knydia to continue to grow, not as a world, but as an influence within the sector also. Knydia produced a majority of the parts for the weapons and internal systems for Arentech Valaris Shipyards. Knydia also produced about half of the ore that Jinsai Bladesmiths used in crafting the Jinsai weapons.

House Ossian oversaw the planet in conjuncture with Knydens that had been adopted into the House. Knydia and its residents displayed the attitude and principles of the Jinsai more than any others within the Commonwealth, except for the Lutrin. Because of this, Knydens were the first non-Antrixians allowed to train as Jinsai.

RPG D6 Stats
Type: Terrestrial

Temperature: Temperate

Atmosphere: Type I

Hydrosphere: Moderate

Gravity: Standard

Terrain: Plains, Forests, Lakes, Mountains

Length of Day: 26 standard hours

Length of Year: 382 local days

Sapient Species: Antrixians, Knyden

Starport: Stellar Class

Population: 1.8 Billion

Planet Function: Homeworld, Colony

Government: Ruler by Selection/Rite, Assembly

Tech Level: Space

Major Exports: Tech, Starship Components

Major Imports: Luxury Goods, Manufacturing Materials

System: Keyowat

Star: Knedo