Geological survey
From Reach
Geological Survey Data for Reach:
Overall Composition: Slightly larger and more massive than earth. Earth-like atmosphere, higher pressure, but lower co2 and oxygen content. Both terrestrial water clouds and exotic chemical clouds. 28 hour day Similar orbital characteristics to earth. Water oceans poisoned by chemical precipitation. Unstable
Polar Regions Coolest, most water precipitation. Little native vegetation. Most successful colonization.
Temperate Belts Fertile soil, attempts at agriculture met with disaster. Water precipitation mixed with chemical precipitation. Native species out-compete terrestrial crops
Tropical Belts Scattered colonies, many failures. Outer Tropics: Predominantly rainforest, water precipitation under the canopy, heavy chemical precipitation over the canopy. Trees uniquely adapted to draw nourishment from chemical precipitation. Mixed water and chemical liquid features. (toxic lakes and rivers) Inner Tropics Increased chemical precipitation. Little to no water perspiration. Highly toxic savannah.
Equatorial Desert No precipitation whatsoever. Deadly sandstorms Outer desert: Entirely sand, zero vegetation. All colonies abandoned or destroyed. Inner desert: Daytime temperatures so high, sand melts into glass. During the night, chemical condensation creates toxic pools. No attempt made to colonize
