Galactic Atlas

Inferi Prime is dominated by small red, orange, and white stars, with open spaces between them and very few nebulae to be seen. Many of its systems have remained undisturbed for millions of years, which has created one of the oldest stellar gardens in the galaxy. It is home to many ancient planetary systems, deeply established ecosystems, and worlds whose geology and climates have slowly matured over immense spans of time such as vast deserts, shallow seas, eroded mountains, and fossil worlds. Many of the habitable planets orbit stars that are approaching the end of their lifetimes, while rare minerals and exposed strata are more common than elsewhere. The conditions of Inferi have fostered several ancient civilizations that place importance on conservation, long-standing alliances, and careful distribution of valuable resources. But not all have prospered equally, and some declining states increasingly turn to the reclamation or plunder of ancient worlds, abandoned colonies, and weaker unallied powers to secure their future.

The Middle Ring contains the greatest concentration of stable, long-lived star systems in the galaxy. Protected from the volatility of the Inner Ring, while also remaining more hospitable to life than the sparse Outer Ring, it is home to the greatest diversity of inhabited planets. The comparatively quiet stellar environment makes eclipses, seasonal cycles, and stable climates common across many worlds. Stars here tend toward remarkable stability, allowing planetary systems to evolve uninterrupted over billions of years. Due to this, countless intelligent species first took to the stars in the Middle Ring, and many of history's greatest civilizations trace their origins to its worlds.