Vega II

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Vega II is a Class L planet in the second orbit of the star Vega. Superficially similar to Venus in the Sol System, it differs by being rich in heavy metals and having an atmosphere breathable by Humans. The increased density of the planet leads to a higher gravitational field, approximately one and a half times that of Earth. The planet has perpetual dense cloud cover, which leads to only dim light reaching the surface. It is hot, with a relatively high concentration of carbon dioxide, and dry, with much of the planet's water tied up in the clouds.

The world was colonized in the late 21st century by refugees from Earth, who genetically modified themselves to become a new species, the Besm. Besm refer to the world as Home. It has only two major cities, Newer York and Landing, where most of the population dwell. Agriculture and mining are carried on by telepresence and robotics and represent the world's largest industries.