This page is about the unusual creatures found within Draco Eridanus

As previously mentioned, The Territory of the New Dusk Conclave sports a vast variety of unique and diverse species of animals and an equally diverse flora. However, Draco Eridanus is a system filled to the brim with asteroids originally¹⁾. and with the nebula above it, the Mining Guild didn’t think that there were life at all anywhere in the asteroid field, but as the Mining Guild went further into the fields, they began noticing that there was life on the surfaces of the asteroids, plantlife, even creatures on the asteroids and in between including the ice drifts, now ice world. These creatures are called extremophiles, as a result of the fact they live in hostile environments.

Listed below are the Fauna that inhabits the System at large.

Since the discovery of Draco Eridanus, the Mining Guild was chartered by the New Dusk Conclave to go to the system. Their mission was to extract the abundant mineral wealth of the system's asteroid fields, known for their rich deposits of rare metals and gemstones. And since creating Station Omacron from some of the metal from the asteroids, and sacrificed ships they did just that.

For five years, the Guild had been exploiting the abundant mineral resources found within Sector A and B of their massive asteroid field, extracting precious metals, gemstones, and valuable ores, and they suspected Sector C and beyond, would be the same way. However, in YE 45 a group, led by Aeta Kurosaki decided to explore deeper into the heart of Sector C. curiosity, propelled them forward, As they drilled into the rocky surfaces of these asteroids Aeta’s crew was astonished to discover not only the rich mineral deposits they had been seeking, but also something far more unexpected. Nestled within the rocky craters were vibrant patches of flora unlike anything they had ever seen. Strange, glowing plants that emitted a soft, ethereal light, these plants not only thrived in the vacuum of space but appeared to be interconnected in an intricate ecosystem.

The discovery of these alien floras piqued the interest of both scientists and miners alike. They soon realized that the flora had attracted unique forms of fauna, creatures that flitted around the asteroid's surface, feeding on the luminescent plants. In this unlikely place, a miniature ecosystem had flourished, defying all expectations.

News of this astonishing find spread quickly throughout the Guild, and the once-neglected Sector C became a focal point for research and exploration. As scientists delved deeper into this newfound ecosystem, they uncovered even more astonishing surprises. Some of the asteroid-dwelling organisms had developed unique adaptations to survive in the harsh vacuum of space. They appeared to have evolved to withstand the extreme temperature fluctuations and cosmic radiation.

Carefully, both the flora and fauna were moved so that they could be studied. The Mining Guild, once solely dedicated to resource extraction, found themselves at the forefront of a new era of exploration and discovery. They recognized the need to protect and study this unexpected pocket of life within the asteroid field, establishing research outposts and monitoring stations across Sector C.

In time, Sector C became a symbol of the Guild's commitment to scientific discovery and environmental stewardship. It was no longer just about the wealth of minerals but about understanding the mysteries of life beyond their home planet. The story of Sector C served as a testament to the unyielding curiosity of humanity and the endless potential for surprises that the universe had in store.

The Flora found in the asteroid fields, aren’t normal plants as found on planets or space stations, as these aren’t really complex like trees, but there are some that could possibly be closer to both. Those floras are.

Geode Flowers are Vibrant flowers with crystalline petals, they have evolved to absorb minerals, as food, as well as cosmic radiation. They can also be found as landmarks pinpointing where mineral deposits were, as clusters of them can be found around certain rich deposits in Sector C.

Lichen species that has evolved, to where they can withstand extreme conditions, such as lack of sunlight or low oxygen levels.

Fungi that have adapted to grow on asteroid surfaces, utilizing mineral substrates to form vibrant crystalline structures.

Certain plants that live by absorbing nutrients from asteroids, and their ancestral ability to absorb sunlight, has mutated to absorb cosmic radiation. These plants were descended of plants that miraculously survived when the planets exploded. They can be found on larger asteroids, by rooting into them for stability, and to keep themselves there.

Since the explosions, some microorganisms have evolved to thrive in the harsh conditions of the asteroid fields, utilizing radiation-resistant pigments and metabolizing available minerals.

Insects ²⁾ that have evolved unique respiratory and locomotive adaptations, and somehave evolved with sturdy iridescent exoskeletons. To survive in the vacuum of space, they feed on mineral deposits, using specialized enzymes to extract nutrients. Some insects extract minerals from the rocks and incorporating them into their bodies for protection.

The Asteroid Worms, are Long, segmented Luminescent creatures that have adapted to surviving in low-gravity environments. Their teeth are capable of burrowing through solid rock or asteroid materials, and their bodies are capable of producing electrically charged secretions. Which may allow for some magnetic effects keeping their bodies to the asteroids. As a result of this, certain scientists are interested in studying them.

Asteroid Fish are Small, translucent fish-like organisms with bioluminescent patterns. They are capable of navigating through the asteroid fields using webbed fins or tiny jets. These creatures have adapted to life on drifting near-zero gravity asteroids, despite the limited resources available. Because of how small they were, some have taken to calling them Asteroid Minnows.

These Floras have adapted to life in the ice drifts, which has since became a dwarf planet.

Plants, namely algae-like organisms have thrived beneath the the icy surface, by capturing energy from dim starlight and conducting photosynthesis through the translucent ice. When the ice drifts merged to become a planet, this allowed the plants to grow, dramatically, in hopes of gaining more light.

These Faunas have adapted to life in the ice drifts, which has since became a dwarf planet.

Burrowing creatures exist beneath the ice, feeding on ice algae and other organisms. They have specialized adaptations to navigate in the frigid, dark environment.

The ice drifts, have liquid water contained within the ice, which has allowed a variety of aquatic life forms³⁾ to evolve in this cold frigid environment. When the ice drifts merged to become a planet, these aquatic species, have discovered a larger free environment in which to live.

Charaa created this article on 2023/10/27 21:39.

approved by Wes on November 4 2023