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This FAQ is about the planets of Mass Effect. I will give the info the gamegives about each of the planets and whether or not they can be landed on orsurveyed and what journal entries or quests are related to them. For the onesyou can land (that aren't story specific) this guide will also tell youpoints of interest on the planet.

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LEGEND-Mission World means it is a planet or place that you will go for the main story.

-Cannot Survey means all you can do is look at the world's description and stats.

-Can Survey means you can do a survey of the planet usually for something from a quest.

-Can land means you can actually go down on the planet.

-Planets are arranged from closest to the sun to farthest from the sun. Thesystems and areas are in alphabetical order.

-The Prologue World of Eden Prime cannot be landed on and you will only beable to be one it for the first mission.

Note: To find the info of a specific planet, you can use Ctrl+F to search forit's name or the name of the system or cluster.

ITEMS LEGENDGD = Gas DepositID = Salarian IDLM = Light MetalME = MedallionMI = MineralMW = Matriarch's WritingsPDD = Prothean Data DiskRE = Rare ElementTI = Turian InsigniaDLC = Downloadable Content

~THE MILKY WAY~-Argos Rho -Hydra System -Varmalus (Cannot Survey) -Metgos (Can Land) - TI/MIx2 (HM/RE) -Theyar (Cannot Survey) -Canrum (Can Survey) - TI -Syba (Can Survey) - GD -Gorgon System -Wuo (Cannot Survey) -Vectra (Cannot Survey) -Camaron (Cannot SurveY) -Sharblu (Cannot Survey) -Unidentified Space Facility (Can Board) -Slekon (Cannot Survey -Phoenix System -Patashi (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Carbonaceous Asteroid (Can Survey) - PDD -Sylsalto (Cannot Survey) -Tuntau (Can Land) - MW/MIx2 (LM/HM) -Pinnacle Station (Can Board) - DLC -Vebinok (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Intai'sei (Can Land) - DLC-Armstrong Nebula -Gagarin System -Junthor (Can Survey) - MW -Pressha (Cannot Survey) -Rayingri (Can Land) - ME/MIx3 (LM,REx2) -Sogelrus (Cannot Survey) -Antirumgon (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Grissom System -Benda (Can Survey) - ME -Zaherux (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Notanban (Cannot Survey) -Solcrum (Can Land) - MW/MIx3 (LM/REx2) -Rocky Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Hong System -Pomal (Cannot Survey) -Casbin (Can Land) - ID/MIx3 (HM/REx2) -Matar (Can Survey) - MW -Theshaca (Cannot Survey) -Treagir (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Tereshkova System -Carbonaceous Asteroid (Can Survey) - ME -Antibaar (Can Land) - PDD/MIx3 (LMx2,HM) -Patamalrus (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Hunsalra (Cannot Survey) -Thegeuse (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Solmarlon (Cannot Survey) -Mawinor (Cannot Survey) -Vamshi System -Maji (Can Land) - TI/MIx3 (RE,LMx2) -Pregal (Can Survey) - TI -Almos (Cannot Survey)-Artemis Tau -Athens System -Salamis (Cannot Survey) -Proteus (Can Survey) - GD -Nausicaa (Cannot Survey) -Circe (Can Survey) - GD -Pharos (Can Survey) - TI -Knossos System -Phaistos (Cannot Survey) -Metallic Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Therum (Mission World) -Zakros (Cannot Survey) -Armeni (Cannot Survey) -Carbonaceous Asteroid (Can Survey) - ME -Archanes (Can Survey) - GD -Macedon System -Sharjila (Can Land) - MW/MIx3 (LM/REx2) -Porolan (Can Survey) - MW -Patavig (Cannot Survey) -Metallic Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Faregeluse (Can Survey) - GD -Sparta System -Tremanre (Cannot Survey) -Asteroid Cluster (Can Survey) - PDD -Edolus (Can Land) - ID/MIx3 (LM/RE/HM) -Altaaya (Cannot Survey) -Ontamaka (Can Survey) - GD -Alsages (Can Survey) - MI (RE)-Attican Beta -Hercules System -Xathorron (Cannot Survey) -Syided (Can Survey) - ME -Eletania (Can Land) - MI (HMx2) -Zatorus (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Theasues System -Sytau (Cannot Survey) -Feros (Mission World) -Sharring (Can Survey) - PDD -Quana (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Logan (Cannot Survey)-Exodus Cluster -Utopia System -Arcadia (Cannot Survey) -Eden Prime (Prologue World) -Zion (Cannot Survey) -Nirvana (Cannot Survey) -Xanadu (Cannot Survey) -Asgard System - DLC -Terra Nova (Cannot Survey) - DLC -Asteroid X57 (Can Land) - DLC -Borr (Cannot Survey) - DLC -Tyr (Cannot Survey) - DLC -Loki (Cannot Survey) - DLC-Gemini Sigma -Han System -Paravin (Can Survey) - MW -Huningto (Cannot Survey) -Mavigon (Can Land) - ID/MIx2 (LM/HM) -Farcrothu (Cannot Survey) -Patatanlis (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Ming System -Antiroprus (Cannot Survey) -MSV Worthington (Can Board) -Parag (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Altanorch (Can Survey) - ME-Hades Gamma -Antaeus System -Ageko (Cannot Survey) -Edmos (Can Survey) - GD -Ploba (Can Survey) - MW -Trebin (Can Land) - TI/MIx2 (REx2) -Vemal (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Hunidor (Cannot Survey) -Cacus System -Zayarter (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Chohe (Can Land) - MWx3/MIx2 (HM/RE) -Xamarri (Cannot Survey) -Faringor (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Treyarmus (Cannot Survey) -Dis System -Jartar (Cannot Survey) -Nearrum (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Klensal (Can Land) - ME/MIx2 (LM/HM) -Metallic Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Gremar (Cannot Survey) -Raysha (Can Survey) - TI -Farinata System -Tunshagon (Cannot Survey) -Rocky Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -MSV Ontario (Can Board) -Juntauma (Can Survey) - PDD -Nepneu (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Plutus System -Mingito (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Maidla (Cannot Survey) -Clocrolis (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Nonuel (Can Land) - ME/MW/MIx2 (LM,RE) -Veyaria (Cannot Survey)-Hawking Eta -Century System -Tamaherea (Cannot Survey) -Presrop (Can Land) - TI/MIx2 (HM/RE) -Klendagon (Cannot Survey) -Metallic Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Canctra (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Tharopto (Can Survey) - ME-Horse Head Nebula -Fortuna System -Maganlis (Can Survey) - TI -Thermulon (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Amarantine (Can Land) - TI/MIx3 (HM/REx2) -Wentania (Cannot Survey) -Pax System -Svarog (Cannot Survey) -Noveria (Mission World) -Morana (Cannot Survey) -Veles (Can Survey) - MW -Strenuus System -Yunthoral (Can Survey) - ME -Antitarra (Can Survey) - GD -Trelyn (Cannot Survey) -MSV Majesty (Can Scan) -Xawin (Can Land) - TI/MIx3 (HMx2, LM) -Thesealgon (Cannot Survey)-Kepler Verge -Herschel System -Tungel (Cannot Survey) -Matol (Cannot Survey) -Clugon (Cannot Survey) -MSV Fedele (Can Board) -Rocky Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Clobaka (Cannot Survey) -Newton System -Ontarom (Can Land) - TI/MIx2 (HMx2) -Klencory (Can Survey) - MW -Juncro (Can Survey) - GD -Sesmose (Cannot Survey)-Local Cluster -Sol System -Mercury (Cannot Survey) -Venus (Cannot Survey) -Earth (Cannot Survey) -Luna (Can Land) -Mars (Cannot Survey) -Jupiter (Cannot Survey) -Saturn (Cannot Survey) -Uranus (Cannot Survey) -Neptune (Cannot Survey) -Pluto (Cannot Survey)-Maroon Sea -Caspian System -MSV Cornucopia (Can Board) -Clotanca (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Farnuri (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Almarcrux (Cannot Survey) -Antida (Can Survey) - TI -Matano System -Inti (Cannot Survey) -Chasca (Can Land) - PDD/MIx3 (LM/RE/HM) -Metallic Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Apo (Cannot Survey) -Illapa (Cannot Survey) -Rocky Asteroid (Can Survey) - PDD -Supay (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Vostok System -Clomarthu (Cannot Survey) -Nodacrux (Can Land) - TI/MIx2 (LM/HM) -Metallic Asteroid (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Alko (Cannot Survey) -Pataiton (Can Survey) - MW-Pangaea Expanse -Refuge System -Agetoton (Cannot Survey) -Ilos (Mission World) -Zafe (Cannot Survey)-Sentry Omega -Hoc System -Jarfor (Cannot Survey) -Nemata (Cannot Survey) -Virmire (Mission World) -Cloroplon (Cannot Survey) -Prescyla (Cannot Survey)-Serpent Nebula -Widow System -Citadel (Mission World)-Styx Theta -Acheron System -Farthorl (Cannot Survey) -Altahe (Can Land) - MW/MIx2 (HM/RE) -Carbonaceous Asteroid (Can Survey) - TI -Grosalgen (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Imaneye (Cannot Survey) -Erebus System -Nepmos (Can Land) - ME/MIx3 (LM/HM/RE) -Quaji (Can Survey) - MI (HM) -Weremani (Can Survey) - PDD -Chofen (Cannot Survey)-Voyager Cluster -Amazon System -Agebinium (Can Land) - TI/MIx3 (LMx2/RE) -Derneuca (Cannot Survey) -Sonedma (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Sybin (Can Survey) - TI -Tremar (Can Survey) - GD -Columbia System -Clojia (Canno Survey) -Nepheron (Can Land) - ID/MIx3 (LM/HM/RE) -Ontaheter (Can Survey) - MI (RE) -Gromar (Can Survey) - ME -Yangtze System -Renshato (Cannot Survey) -Binthu (Can Land) - PDD/MIx2 (HM/RE) -Dregir (Can Survey) - MI (LM) -Alrumter (Can Survey) - PDD -Patajiri (Can Survey) - MI (RE)

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==============================================================================---------------------------------Argos Rho------------------------------------==============================================================================

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----------------------------------Varmalus------------------------------------

Varmalus has a thick atmosphere of nitrogen and helium. Its surface isscorching hot, and mainly composed of alumina with deposits of borax. The planet has an extensive network of subterranean caves, formed over the millennia by volcanic processes. In these relatively cool areas, some primitivelife has developed.

Orbital Period: 0.4 Earth YearsRadius: 9593 kmDay Length: 19.4 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 1.3 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 503 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 1.2 G

-----------------------------------Metgos-------------------------------------

WARNING: Level 2 Heat Hazard

Metgos is a large terrestrial planet with an atmosphere of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Its hot surface is mainly composed of nickel with deposits of potassium and heavy metals. It is a mineralogical treasure trove, withconcentrated heavy elements constantly being brought to the surface by volcanicactivity.

Metgos is inhospitable and dangerous, and expeditions must be well-preparedto survive any length of time. With its high mass, heat-trapping clouds andconstant volcanic venting, Metgos seems well on its way to becoming a Venusian'pressure cooker' world.


Related Journal Entries: UNC: Distress Call

Points of Interest:

-Transponder Signal: A Geth trap! Watch out.

Note: There is a Thorium Deposit near the transponder signal, you should beable to see it on your radar when you get near it.

-Anomaly: A Turian corpse and a destroyed vehicle. You can recover an artifact:

TURIAN INSIGNIA RECOVERED

While searching the wreckage, you found a very old letter stamped with theGothis Colony insignia. Unfortunately, the text is indecipherable.

-Debris: A Crashed Probe you can salvage items from.

-There is a Mercury Deposit in the lower left area of the map. ----------------------------------Theyar--------------------------------------

Theyar is a large gas giant with traces of chlorine and sodium in its atmosphere. It also has a significant amount of water vapor in the clouds of its upper atmosphere.

Theyar was struck by an asteroid at least 12 kilometers in diameter within thelast hundred years. The superheating caused by the impactor's atmosphericpassage created a large bank of vicious storms along the equatorial band.

Orbital Period: 12.8 Earth YearsRadius: 60,774 kmDay Length: 11.8 Earth Hours

-----------------------------------Canrum-------------------------------------

Canrum is a small, rocky world with a trace atmosphere of methane and krypton:Its surface is mainly composed of magnesium and silicates with deposits of carbon.

Canrum was the site of the warlord Shiagur's defeat by turian peacekeepingforces during the Krogan Rebellions. While this band was not especially powerful, Shiagur was a female warlord - and one of the few remaining fertilefemales, at that. She had, through viciousness and cunning, parlayed here unique value into a position of power. Krogan males competed for the right to join her band and lie with her.

When Shiagur's death was announced, vengeful male krogan admirers near and farswore both oaths against the participating turian crews. In the end, several thousands of the turian participants were killed in open combat or through assassination. To this day, many krogan proudly proclaim that they have the'blood of Shiagur.'

Orbital Period: 67.3 Earth YearsRadius: 5,220 kmDay Length: 32.5 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 0.07 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: -132 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.55 G

AFTER SURVEY:


Scans of the planet Canrum revealed dangerous levels of radiation coming fromorbit. Chief Engineer Adams conduced further scans and discovered the remainsof an ancient warhead marked the Parthia Colony insignia.

-------------------------------------Syba-------------------------------------

Syba is a standard Neptune-type gas giant, the upper cloud decks of its hydrogen-helium atmosphere tinted a dramatic blue by traces of methane.


AFTER SURVEY:

GAS DEPOSIT SURVEYED

Scans from orbit have detected a large concentration of helium-3.

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Note: This system is unlocked after you get the UNC: Depot Sigma-23 assignmentwhich is after you complete both UNC: Listening Post Alpha and UNC: ListeningPost: Theta.

--------------------------------------Wuo-------------------------------------

Wuo is a planet in the Gorgon system of the Argos Rho cluster. It is a terrestrial planet only known from scan data picked up by unmanned probes. Though over 76 AU from the blue giant Gorgon, temperatures in Wuo's orbit are still dangerously high. Only ships with very powerful heat radiating systems can venture that deep into the system.

Fortunately, Wuo is not a terribly interesting world. it has a thin atmosphere of nitrogen and methan, and the scorching surface is mainly composed of aluminawith deposits of platinum. The world is tidally locked to Wuo, leaving the sunward side scorched and irradiated wasteland, and the dark side a frigid andice-crusted.

Orbital Period: 158.0 Earth YearsRadius: 6,959 kmDay Length: 158.0 Earth YearsAtmospheric Pressure: 0.44 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 1,157 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.66 G

-------------------------------------Vectra-----------------------------------

Vectra is a typical hydrogen-helium gas giant with traces of methane and sodiumin its atmosphere. The heat of the star Gorgon is slowly blasting away the gasgiant's mass atmosphere, which is visible as a long, dim tail that traits behind the planet.

Orbital Period: 234.7 Earth YearsRadius: 69,833 kmDay Length: 234.7 Earth Years ------------------------------------Camaron-----------------------------------

Camaron is a terrestrial world with a thin atmosphere of carbon dioxide and argon. The surface is scorching hot, and mainly composed of iron with deposits of nickel. Like Wuo, Camaron is tide-locked to the blue giant, forever "lookinginto the face of Gorgon."

Orbital Period: 664.8 Earth YearsRadius: 5,198 kmDay Length: 664.8 Earth YearsAtmospheric Pressure: 0.23 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 747 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.55 G

-----------------------------------Sharblu------------------------------------

A standard hydrogen-helium gas giant, the methane in Sharblu's atmosphere givesit an azure blue.

The asari crew who initially surveyed the system (during Earth's 17th century) named Sharblue after a then-popular soprano. The singer was renowned for her unusual skin tone, which was quite similar to that of the planet.

Orbital Period: 1,711.0 Earth YearsRadius: 43,342 kmDay Length: 1,711.0 Earth Years

-------------------------Unidentified Space Facility--------------------------

This space station appears to have been assembled from used "off the shelf"civilian ship modules of diverse origins. There are no obvious hull markings,and it is not broadcasting any ID signal.

Part of the UNC: Depot Sigma-23 assignment ------------------------------------Slekon------------------------------------

Orbiting at an unbelievable distance of 710 AU (over 66 billion kilometers)from Gorgon, Slekon is a huge gas giant, with an atmosphere tainted by methaneand chlorine.

Its 17.8 sol-mass star cannot have formed before 7.48 million years ago. Atthat age, Jupiter had a radius upward of 100000 km.

Slekon is more likely a young Neptune in mass.

Orbital Distance: 710 AUOrbital Period: 4,483.1 Earth YearsRadius: 77,115 kmDay Length: 4,483.1 Earth Years

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-----------------------------------Patashi------------------------------------

Patashi is a sun-blasted terrestrial world whose atmosphere was blasted awaymillennia ago by the star Phoenix. The surface is scorching hot, and mainlycomposed of iron with deposits of tin.

Due to its relatively low density, Patashi is tidally locked to Phoenix. Seasof molten light metals cover much of the sunward side.

Orbital Period: 0.3 Earth YearsRadius: 7082 kmDay Length: 0.3 Earth YearsAtmospheric Pressure: 0.00 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 546 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.75 G

AFTER SURVEY:

RARE ELEMENT SURVEYED

While scanning this planet you detected a deposit of samarium.

----------------------------Carbonaceous Asteroid-----------------------------

This asteroid is emitting weak, intermittent signal at a frequency of 1540 MHz.

Radius: 71 km

AFTER SURVEY:

PROTHEAN DATA DISC RECOVERED

During a scan of the Phoenix system asteroid field, you detected an odd energyreading that Tali determined was quarian in nature. She led the recon team into the asteroid field, where she discovered and abandoned freighter. The team could not determine why the ship was there but they did find a Prothean data disc on board.

--------------------------------Sylsalto--------------------------------------

Sylsalto is a standard hydrogen-helium gas giant. It has no remarkable features.


---------------------------------Tuntau---------------------------------------

Tuntau is an enormous, low-density terrestrial planet, with a thick atmosphereof methane and helium. Despite being nearly 20 AU from Phoenix, the star's great heat and the insulating thickness of the atmosphere make the surfacesurprisingly temperate.

The crust is composed of and mainly composed of sodium and silicon dioxidewith deposits of various light metals. While Tuntau is not habitable,conditions make it a popular location for small ships traveling through theArgos Rho cluster to land for drive discharge.

Orbital Period: 63.0 Earth YearsRadius: 11,867 kmDay Length: 69.7 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 3.12 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 21 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 1.1 G

Points of Interest:

-Hidden Structure: You will encounter a group of pirates outside of it. On the inside you will find more and encounter someone named Tonn Actus. Afterthey are all dead you can find some items and a hardened crate in the next room. If you go upstairs you can find a wall safe and when you open it youget a message:

Hanging in the back of the safe is a suit of armor, obviously made for a krogan. It seems worthless; rusted and dented from a hundred battles. Theturian must have secured it for some reason - there's nothing else of value here.

-Anomaly: An Asari Capsule and a strange pyramid. From the asari capsule:

MATRIARCH'S WRITINGS RECOVERED

You found one of Matriarch Dilinaga's writings on this body. It's possiblethe writings came from the nearby ruins.

-Mercury Deposit: It is located between the Anomaly and the Debris.

-There is also a light metal deposit on the planet

-Debris: A crashed probe you can salvage items from.

---------------------------Pinnacle Station-----------------------------------

Only available in the Pinnacle Station downloadable content.

Pinnacle Station is asteroid-based -- close to the planet Vebinok -- and wasoriginally constructed by the turians to function as a concealed commandcenter during the Krogan Rebellions. It was later retrofitted as a militarytraining facility by the Citadel for highly-skilled special operations teamsemployed by the Council.

The combat simulator allows for training under a variety of hazardousconditions, and promising competitors from all races attend by invitationonly. The station has a radius of 340m and a working population of 1200,and is currently commanded by the Systems Alliance Admiral Ahern.

Related Journal Entries:Pinnacle Station: Combat MissionsPinnacle Station: Vidinos

--------------------------------Vebinok---------------------------------------

Vebinok is a small terrestrial world with a thin atmosphere of krypton and xenon. Its frozen surface is mainly composed of carbonaceous material, waterice, and low-density silicates. Rare but concentrated lodes of light metalshave been deposited by asteroid impacts.

One hemisphere of Vebinok is covered by surface deposits of oxidized copper.Approximately 270 years ago a turian bulk gas transport was attacked by pirates in the Phoenix system. Damaged, it made a rough landing on Vebinok. The heatof the landing melted significant quantities of surface ice, and ruptured theshipping containers spilling LOX across the surface. Before this evaporatedand escaped Vebinok's weak gravity, it reacted to cause the widespread rust.

Orbital Period: 94.5 Earth YearsRadius: 3379 kmDay Length: 68.3 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 0.27 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: -154 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.28 G

AFTER SURVEY:

LIGHT METAL SURVEYED

Scans from orbit have detected a deposit of cobalt.

-------------------------------Intai'sei--------------------------------------

Only available in the Pinnacle Station downloadable content.

An atmosphere similar to Earth's made Intai'sei an early candidate for humancolonization. However, prohibitively high temperatures and an arid climatehave proven a hindrance to terraforming and agriculture. A few human citieswere founded, but the majority of the human population on Inta'sei remainsscattered across the vast deserts, operating wind farms and geological researchstations.


Colony Founded: 2166Population: 150,000Capital: Thoreau Mesa

Related Journal Entries:Pinnacle Station: Convoy

==============================================================================-----------------------------Armstrong Nebula---------------------------------==============================================================================

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--------------------------------Junthor---------------------------------------

Junthor is a large terrestrial planet with a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxideand chlorine. The surface is mainly composed of aluminum with deposits of nickel.

Surveyors found the ruins of a technical civilization near the equator - evidently the colony of an ancient spacefaring race. The ruins had subsided to almost nothing - merely wind-hollowed husks of arcologies and other megastructures. In the center of the ruins was a single column whose inscriptions defied translation for several centuries.

When asari linguists finally managed a translation, the elaborate reliefcarvings said merely, 'Walk among these works, and know our greatness.' Thecruse scratches on the base of the reverse side said, 'Monsters of the id.'

Orbital Period: 0.2 Earth YearsRadius: 10,480 kmDay Length: 56.7 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 0.96 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: -49 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.98 G

AFTER SURVEY:


Scans revealed a wrecked freighter orbiting one of Junthor's smaller moons. Arecon team found no signs of life, but they did recovered one of MatriarchDilinaga's writings.

-----------------------------------Pressha------------------------------------

Pressha is a relatively small hydrogen-helium gas giant with large amounts ofhydrocarbons in the middle layers of the atmosphere.

When the Krogan Rebellions ended three millennia ago, the turian chief of navaloperations, a distinguished soldier named Mehrkuri, declared his immediateretirement. He disappeared into what was then uncharted territory. It was onlytwo hundred years ago that his ship was found on the surface of Pressha'slargest moon. It had landed gently and been deliberately shut down. Of AdmiralMehrkrui, however, no trace was ever found.


-----------------------------------Rayingri-----------------------------------

Rayinggri is a small, barren terrestrial world. While is possesses a reasonablytemperate climate and a number of useful resources, no mining corporation iswilling to risk investment.

A rouge planetoid, dubbed Vahtz by the initial salarian surveyor team, enteredthe system ten thousand years ago, and was trapped in decaying orbit aroundRayingri. It is nearing the end of its slow spiral inwards. Earthquakes andcyclonic windstorms are increasingly common on Rayingri.

Within a few hundred years, the planets will rip each other apart. Some asari travel consortiums have already announced sponsorship of cruises to observethe spectacle.

Radius: 5171 kmDay Length: 60.5 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 0.84 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 46 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.87 G

Related Journal Entries: UNC: Geth Incursions.

Points of Interest:


-Overrun Research Outpost: You will see a bunch of the Geth spikes on the outside but no enemies yet. On the instead you will encounter several husks.After they are all dead some Geth Troopers and Snipers and several Geth Destroyers will appear. After they are all dead and you head outside severalmore Geth will drop down from the sky.

-Anomaly: A crashed escape pod. You can recover an artifact from it:

MEDALLION RECOVERED

This downed pod contained a League of One medallion. Its owner is nowhere tobe found.

-There is a Polonium deposit right near the anomaly/crashed pod.

-Above the anomaly/Polonium deposit there is an abandoned camp with a crate youcan search. It has some items in it and after you search it you will get amessage:

"The scavengers who made this camp are gone. They seem to have abandoned it abruptly some time ago."

-There is a scavenger's corpse in the upper left of the map. You can examineit:

"DISCOVERY

The burnt corpses - evidently a 'mom and pop' independent salvage team - show signs of close range hits from geth heavy particle beams."

-There is a titanium deposit a little to the right of where you drop down inthe Mako.

-There is also a light mineral deposit on the planet

-------------------------------------Sogelrus---------------------------------

Sogelrus is a small terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere of nitrogen andargon. The frigid surface is mainly composed of water ice, which can be plainlyseen in the bottoms of recent craters. The dark coloration of the surface iscaused by a carbon and ferrous material, pushed up from the denser core bycryovolcanic processes.


-------------------------------------Antirumgon-------------------------------

Antirumgon is a small rock and ice planet, with a trace atmosphere of methaneand ethane. The frozen surface is mainly composed of carbon with deposits ofcalcium.

Antirumgon has been used as a crude anchorage for Terminus pirates for many years. The shells of temporary dwellings blasted by Alliance frigate patrols dotthe surface. But always, the pirates return to ground after their ships' drive charges, chip out some water ice, and trade slaves and stories.

The deeper layers of Antirumgon's interior are semi-liquid slush, due to the presence of methanol. It is thought that bacterium in the deep core create thisnatural anti-freeze. Some species of Terminus pirate drill through the ice crustto recover this natural alcohol.


AFTER SURVEY:


Scans from orbit have detected a deposit of cobalt.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Grissom System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOTE: This system is only unlocked after you complete the first part of the UNC: Geth Incursions assignment and destroy the four Geth Outposts.

---------------------------------Benda----------------------------------------

Benda has a dense atmosphere of sulphur dioxide and chlorine. Though technically classified as a 'terrestrial' world, but the surface of theplanet has never cooled enough for a crust to form. It is a global sea ofmolten rock. Like Zaherux, its atmosphere is being blasted away by thesolar wind. Once its thick atmosphere is gone, Benda's surface willbe a 'mere' 400 degrees C.

Orbital Period: 812.3 Earth YearsRadius: 6788 kmDay Length: 41.2 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 26.35 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 3151 Celsius

AFTER SURVEY:

MEDALLION RECOVERED

Scans of Brenda uncovered an ancient salarian vessel. A small team was dispatched to search for valuables. The only item of value recovered was aLeague of One medallion.

--------------------------------Zaherux---------------------------------------

Zaherux's nitrogen-argon atmosphere is being blasted away by the solar wind ofthe blue giant Grissom. Its surface consists of 'seas' of loose silica dust,some kilometers deep, which periodically swirl into global sandstorms.

Many unmanned probes to zaherux have been lost over the years. Though investigation has attributed all mechanical failure or computational error, a popular extranet meme insists the entire planet is composed of dormat nanotechnology, created millenia ago by a race even more advanced then the Protheans.

According to the story, Zaherux's silica dust is actually 'disassembler' robots which periodically awaken to defend themselves. Though discounted by every reputable scientist, this theory has been popularized by a series ofsensationalistic texts of asari author Delsae Orthysa.


AFTER SURVEY:


While scanning the planet, you detected a large deposit of beryllium on a smallnearby moon.

--------------------------------Notanban-------------------------------------- Notanban is a hydrogen-helium gas giant with traces of ammonia. Molecularnitrogen is present at the highest levels of the atmosphere, giving the planetan odd violet tint.

The upper levels of Notanban's atmosphere are inhabited by 'shoals' of tinyammonia-based lifeforms, nor larger of more complex then the plankton ofEarth's oceans. Held aloft by air pressure and wind, these bioluminescentcreatures constantly flee from the approach of the terminator. Should they beexposed to the light and heat of Grissom, they die.

Orbital Period: 990.5 Earth YearsRadius: 73,314 kmDay Length: 16.9 Earth Years

---------------------------------Solcrum--------------------------------------

WARNING: Level 1 Heat Hazard

Solcrum is the largest moon of the gas giant Notangrum. It has a traceatmosphere of krypton and xenon. The crust is composed of various metals withdeposits of sodium. As with every body in the solar system, the surface isscorching hot and thoroughly irradiated by the blue giant Grissom. Surfaceexcursions without proper protective gear are certain to prove fatal.

On Approach to Notanban, Normandy's passive sensor array intercepted afragmentary coded transmission from the surface of Solcrum. Attempts todecrypt the message were fruitless; it does not appear to be in anysoftware coding language used by the Citadel races.

Orbital Distance: 10,367,883 km (from Notanban)Orbital Period: 0.6 Earth YearsRadius: 4534 kmDay Length: 0.6 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 0.00 EarthsSurface Temp: 351 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.8 G

Points of Interest:

-Anomaly: An asari capsule, you can recover the artifact for a Matriarch's writings


There were several artifacts stored here, all worthless except for oneof Matriarch Dilinaga's writings. Whether it was uncovered at this digsite or elsewhere is unclear.


-Base: The geth HQ. You will encounter two Geth Colossus alongwith some Rocket Troopers in towers around it. Once you enter it youwill encounter some stalkers and a sapper along with some juggernautsand even a destroyer or two.

Once they are all dead you will receive a message:

"As the last geth falls, you hear music from across the room. On themoniter, a quarian stands before a hushed crowd, warbling a mournfula capella of worlds and innocence lost. The recorded song isdispatched to geth worlds behind the Perseus Veil. The transmittershuts down."

If you want now you can go to the far room on the first floor andaccess the geth terminal:

"You discover a number of encrypted geth data files. In the properhands they could reveal much about the evolution of the geth sincethe banishment of the quarians."

-There is a uranium deposit north of the geth HQ.

-There is a thorium deposit in the upper middle part of the map.

-There is a light metal deposit on the planet.

----------------------------Rocky Asteroid------------------------------------

An asteroid composed of mixed metals and silicates.

Radius: 54 km

AFTER SURVEY:


Scans of the asteroid field revealed a small deposit of polonium.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Hong System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------Pomal----------------------------------------

Pomal is an enormous terrestrial planet, with a very dense atmosphere of carbondioxide and sodium. The surface oxides and deposits of nickel. There is evidencethat Pomal was once covered with broad, shallow seas. Should a probe ever be sent to the surface, a check for ancient fossil life might prove valuable.


---------------------------------Casbin---------------------------------------

Casbin is a classic 'pre-garden' terrestrial world, with conditions similar tothose on Earth millions of years ago. Its hot, humid atmosphere is mainly composed of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. An increasing amount of the surfaceis covered by simple lichen and algae. Should no unexpected calamity occur,these tiny planets will change the atmosphere into an Earth-like nitrogen-oxygenmix over the next few millennia.

Due to its potential for future habitability and sapient life, Casbin hasbeen designated a Sanctuary World by the Citadel Council. Landing isprohibited by law, and any disturbance of the fragile young ecosystem willresult in harsh fines and imprisonment.

At present, the planet is passing through the debris trail of a long-periodcomet.


Related Journal Entries - UNC: Geth Incursion

Points of Interest:

-Anomaly: A beacon which you can recover and artifact from:

ID TAG RECOVERED

Buried under the beacon was an identification tag for Captain Thein. There's noindication of why it was hidden here, or who buried it in the first place...


-Anomalous Signal: Geth Armatures and Heavy Turrets are surrounding it.

-There is a gold deposit in-between the Signal and Outpost.

-There is a uranium deposit south of Outpost

-There is a salarium deposit south west of Uranium deposit.

-Geth Outpost: It is surrounded by a bunch of Geth snipers and some Rocket Troopers. After they are dead a Geth Dropship will appear and drop more Geth.You will have to destroy it along with the Geth.

-----------------------------------Matar--------------------------------------

Matar is a terrestrial planet with a thick atmosphere composed of nitrogen andkrypton. Its frigid surface is mainly composed of sodium oxide with depositsof copper. Because of noxious surface gases, explorers are warned to useextreme caution.

Matar lacks a magnetic field, This makes it useless for discharging FTL drivecores in orbit. The energetic particles of solar wind from Hong strike theupper atmosphere directly, ionizing the krypton. This gives the planet itsdistinctive 'minty' green-white hue.


AFTER SURVEY:


Scans of Matar revealed debris from a destroyed asari freighter. Further scansuncovered a body which was brought on board. Dr. Chakwas examined it but learnednothing about its origins. Among the asari's personal effects, however, was oneof Matriarch Dilinaga's writings.

-----------------------------------Theshaca-----------------------------------

Theshaca is a standard hydrogen-heliumg gas giant. In the past, it was often used as a drive discharge point for pirates raiding human settlements from theTerminus System. In 2178 the Alliance set up a network of covert sensingdevices on Theshaca's moons. Recording of pirate FTL exit vectors over thecourse of six months led the Alliance Navy to eight major pirate anchorages.Since the 'Theshaca Raids,' no ships from the Terminus have been reported inthe Hong system.


------------------------------------Treagir-----------------------------------

Traegir is a tiny 'ice dwarf,' with a trace atmosphere of xenon and krypton.The frozen surface is mainly composed of water ice and ammonia. Cryovolcanicprocesses are gradually repaving the surface with sheets of fresh ice.


AFTER SURVEY:


Scans from orbit have detected a deposit of lithium.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Tereshkova System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------Carbonaceous Asteroid----------------------------

A dark asteroid of mixed carbonaceous materials.

Radius: 42 km

AFTER SURVEY:

MEDALLION RECOVERED

While scanning the asteroid field in the Tereshkova system, you picked up someanomalous readings. After some daring maneuvering by Joker, a small team wasable to recover some debris from one of the larger rocks. Among the itemsdiscovered was a League of One medallion.

-----------------------------------Antibaar-----------------------------------

Antibaar is a cold terrestrial world with an atmosphere of methane and argon. Its frozen surface is mainly composed of iron with deposits of magnesium. Theworld has been noted as a possible target for long-term terraforming; if the atmosphere could be increased to the thickness of Earth's, the global averagetemperature would rise by 10 degree Celsius.

Antibaar's combination of low temperatures, high speed surface winds, and lowvisibility make it dangerous to explore on foot.


Points of Interest:

-Anomaly: Some wreckage you can search:

You will be attacked by a Thresher Maw

"DISCOVERY

The vehicle and the human corpses show the telltale signs of geth weapons fire.The geth have been mangled by the thresher maw. At least they got what was coming to them."

There is a Prothean Ruin nearby which you can see on your radar. Go there and recover the artifact:


Searching the ruins you discover a Prothean data disc. It must have been droppedby one of the thresher maw's many victims.

-There is a magnesium deposit between the ruins/anomaly and the outpost.


-Geth Outpost: The outpost has several rocket troopers and snipers around it andeven a Colossus. After they are all dead a dropship will fly in and drop off some shock troopers and even two Geth Prime along with a couple of others.

-There is a Mercury deposit in-between the left and middle of the lower area ofthe map.

-There is a Lithium deposit in the lower right hand area of the map.

-There is another light mineral deposit on the planet.

----------------------------------Patamalrus----------------------------------

Patamalrus' atmosphere is very similar to Venus in terms of pressure and temperature. Unlike Venus, however, Patamalrus' atmosphere has significantquantities of oxygen, both free and bound in sulphur dioxides. The surfaceis largely composed of carbon. it is possible, if unlikely, that simple lifemay be developing on Patamalrus.

Computer modeling suggests that the powerful solar winds from the Tereshkovastars will blow off Patamalrus' atmosphere in a few million years, loweringthe temperature on the surface to the -70s.


AFTER SURVEY:

HEAVY METAL SURVEYED

While scanning this planet, you found a small deposit of iridium.

------------------------------------Hunsalra----------------------------------

Hunsalra is a small hydrogen-helium gas giant. It has unusually large amounts ofnitrogen in the upper atmosphere, which glow purple when ionized by the solarwind. Hunsalra's convenience as a place to dump drive charge has left its orbitwith debris 'dumped overboard' by visiting crews.


-----------------------------------Thegeuse-----------------------------------

Thegeuse is a terrestrial world with an atmosphere of chlorine and krypton. Thesurface is mainly composed of silicates with deposits of carbon. Thegeuse has alow mass for its size and is tidally locked to the star Tereshkova-A. Thetemperature difference between the sunward 'hot pole' and the dark side 'coldpole' creates constant gale-force winds across the terminator.


AFTER SURVEY:


While scanning this planet, you detected a large deposit of mercury.

----------------------------------Solmarlon-----------------------------------

Solmarlon is one of Tereshkova's two outer worlds. Significantly removed fromthe rest of the system, and with unstable elliptical orbits, it is thought theymay have formed within 3 AU of the binary stars, and were hurled outward due tothe instability of such an orbit.

Solmarlon is a hydrogen-helium gas giant with significant quantities of sodiumin the upper atmosphere, giving it a distinct grey color.


-----------------------------------Mawinor------------------------------------

Mawinor is the second of Tershkova's outer worlds. It is essentially a rock ofunremarkable ores with some deposits of water ice, but no minerals of value. Thefrozen surface is composed of silica.

Like the gas giant Solmarlon, it is thought that Mawinor formed too close to theTereshkova stars and was thrown outwards by gravitational effects. Computermodels suggest it will be ejected from the system in a few hundred thousandyears.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Vamashi System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------Maji--------------------------------------

Maji orbits the Vamashi binary giant stars. Vamashi-A is a blue star of the spectral class A41111 which burns at half again the temperature of Sol.Vamashi-B is an aging red giant of class M5111, over 220 times the size of Sol.

Maji has a thin atmosphere of methane and carbon monoxide. The difference intemperature between the hemisphere facing the suns and that facing deep spacecauses constant wind, stirring the silica and sodium dust of the surface.

Unsavory characters from the Terminus Systems occasionally use Maji for formsof cruel sport, dumping slaves, hostages, quarreling shipmates, or even (whenbored) vicious animals on the surface. One must kill the other before they willbe rescued from the lethal radiation of the giant stars.


Points of Interest:

Anomaly: An artifact you can recover:


This strange-looking sensor has some ancient graffiti scribbled on it. It appears to be marked with the Edessan Colony insignia.

Above the Anomaly is a strange skull, when you examine it you get this message:

DISCOVERY

This massive skull is scored by deflected mass accelerator shots. The xenobiology files in your hardsuit computer can't identify the species. Itmust have been brought here from an unknown world.

There is a mineral deposit to the southwest of the Anomaly.

Debris: A crashed probe you can salvage items from.

There is a mineral deposit a little bit above the middle of the Anomaly anddebris on the map.

Geth Outpost: There are several heavy turrets around it. After all 5 aredestroyed you will approach the outpost where you will be attacked by snipersand rocket troopers. If you just take them all out with the Mako's cannon itshouldn't be too difficult. After they are all dead a Colossus will drop downin the middle of the outpost.

----------------------------------Pregel--------------------------------------

Pregel is an enormous terrestrial world with an atmosphere of chlorine and ethane. Its surface is mainly composed of sulphur with deposits of aluminum. Nolanding has ever been attempted.

Orbital Period: 17.8 Earth YearsRadius: 10,510 kmDay Length: 49.8 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 1.0 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: -131 Celsius Surface Gravity: 1.1 G

AFTER SURVEY:


While scanning the plnate Pregel, you discovered several marker buoys orbitingit. Chief Engineer Adams secured some high-res optical images of the buoys, which appeared to have been neglected for some time. Each one was marked withthe Baetika Colony insignia.

----------------------------------Almos---------------------------------------

Almos is a hydrogen-helium gas giant with traces of sodium darkening itsatmosphere.


==============================================================================-------------------------------Artemis Tau------------------------------------==============================================================================

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Athens System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------Salamis--------------------------------------

The geological properties of Salamis have been scanned from orbit, but littleelse is known about it. Due to its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere andproximity to the energetic star Athens, the equatorial daytime temperatureshave been known to turn the surface molten. The crust is composed of iron withdeposits of platinum group metals.


----------------------------------Proteus-------------------------------------

Like the hanar homeworld, Proteus has more than 90% oceanic cover. Theincredible heat thrown off from Athens raises global humidity to 100%, createsconstant cloud cover, and powers colossal typhoons that rage across thesurface year-round.

Hot, humid, and storm-wracked. Proteus' rare combination of oxygen-nitrogenatmosphere and carbon-based biosphere nevertheless recommend it for colonization. A pilot program is studying the possibility of colonies below theocean surface, safe from the worst effects of the weather.

Colony Founded: 2179Population: 12,470Capital: Ithaka


AFTER SURVEY:


Proteus has a large amount of free oxygen.

-----------------------------------Nausicaa-----------------------------------

Traces of sodium in the atmosphere give Nausicaa its overall dark grey color,but it is otherwise a typical hydrogen-helium gas giant. An abundance of watervapor in the upper atmosphere account for it's white clouds.


-------------------------------------Circe------------------------------------

Circe is a modestly sized hydrogen-helium gas giant with traces of sulphurand chlorine. These give its striking yellow-green tint. As the developmentof Proteus colony continues, Circe will likely be developed for helium-3mining.


AFTER SURVEY:


While scanning the gas giant, you detected a large concentration of helium-3.

-------------------------------------Pharos-----------------------------------

Distant Pharos has seen only a cursory examination by an unmanned probe. It hasa trace atmosphere of nitrogen and argon. Its surface is mainly composed of tinwith deposits of carbon. Deeper craters have been partially filled by ice, suggesting there may be a significant amount of water locked beneath its frozensurface. A large, ice-bright crater in the southern hemisphere makes the planetvisible from the inner system, leading to the planet's name.


AFTER SURVEY:


Scans of the planet Pharos revealed an abandoned base on its moon. The reconteam found nothing of interest, but much of the debris was marked with theMagna Colony insignia.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Knossos System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------Phaistos------------------------------------

Phaistos is a small terrestrial with a trace atmosphere of carbon dioxideand xenon. The surface is scorching hot, and mainly composed of sulphur andvarious silicates. There is little of interest on this desolate world.


------------------------------Metallic Asteroid-------------------------------

A metal-rich asteroid.

Radius: 127 km

AFTER SURVEY:


Scans of this large asteroid field have revealed several deposits of platinum.

------------------------------------Therum------------------------------------

Therum is a distant but rich industrial world claimed by the human SystemsAlliance. Its plentiful heavy metals have fueled the recent manufacturing boomon Earth. Core samples rich with the fossils of simple silicon-based organisms indicate that Therum was more habitable in the past then it is at present.Perhaps this explains the many Prothean ruins dotting the surface, most ofwhich have been looted by mining corporations.

Colony Founded: 2167Population: 34,000Capital: Nova Yekanterinburg


-------------------------------------Zakros-----------------------------------

Zakros is a terrestrial world with a nitrogen-methane atmosphere containingtrace amounts of hydrocarbons. Its frigid surface is mainly composed of waterice and hydrocarbon slush. Most of the surface is not solid enough to supportthe full weight of a landed ship. If approach is necessary, use shuttles orkeep the ship's mass effect envelope up.


---------------------------------------Armeni---------------------------------

Armeni is a terrestrial world with an unusually thin atmosphere of krypton andxenon. Its surface is composed of silica with deposits of carbonaceous materials. The initial flyby probe of Armenia detected multiple areas at theequator with oddly regular surface protrusions.

Closer investigation revealed these as millions of elaborate crypts a fewmeters below the surface, left by a long-extinct spacefaring species calledzeioph. Many human universities wish to perform archeological excavations.Council law holds grave sites as sacrosanct, however, and the matter has beenlied up in court for a decade.


--------------------------------Carbonaceous Asteroid-------------------------

A dark, carbon-rich asteroid.

Radius: 83 km

AFTER SURVEY:

MEDALLION RECOVERED

Scans of the asteroid field in the Knossos system revealed some strangereadings. Upon closer inspection, Navigator Pressly discovered the remainsof an abandoned salarian fighter. The only thing of interest on board wasa League of One medallion.

---------------------------------Archanes-------------------------------------

A small hydrogen-helium gas giant, Archanes has been developed as a full-featured, if modest, stopover for ships hauling refined materials from Therum.In addition to a powerful magnetic field to dump drive charge, Archanes has alargely automated infrastructure of helium-3 refining and deuterium mining on its many water ice moons.


AFTER SURVEY:

GAS DEPOSIT SURVEYED:

Scans of this gas giant detected a large concentration of nitrogen.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Macedon System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------Sharjila----------------------------------------

WARNING: Level 1 Pressure Hazard

Sharjila has a very dense atmosphere of ammonia and oxygen. Its temperatesurface is mainly composed of alumina with deposits of sulfur. Comm buoys inthe system have recently logged a number of unregistered vessels operatingnearby.

Sharjila has an extensive silicon-based, oxygen-breathing ecology. Heavilypopulated areas are covered with fin silica (silicon dioxide) dust, therespiratory by-product of the world's higher animal forms. High-speed surfacewinds, often laden with abrasive silica dust, present a hazard. In areas wherethe wind deposits a great deal of silica, footing can be treacherous. EVAs are discouraged.


Things of Interest on the planet:

The debris to the right ends up being a downed escape pod which you cansalvage some items from. When you get to the stronghold you will find itis controlled by pirates. Above the anomaly you can find a thorium deposit tosurvey. At the anomaly you will find an asari capsule:


It's not clear who lived here, but it appears to have been abandoned for sometime. The container in the tent held, among other things one of MatriarchDilinaga's writings.

--------------------------------Porolan---------------------------------------

Porolan is an enormous terrestrial planet, half again the size of Earth. Despite its thick atmosphere, the weak output of the red dwarf Macedon leaves its surface biting cold. The crust is mainly composed of silica, butsignificant deposits of iron and other industrial metals are present. Theselodes may prove rich enough to be profitably mined despite the heavy gravity.


AFTER SURVEY:


You were scanning the planet Porolan when a strange signal came from orbit.Navigator Pressly determined the signal was from an ancient beacon. Your salvage team brought the beacon aboard and found on of Matriarch Dilinaga'swritings in its storage compartment.

---------------------------------Patavig--------------------------------------

Patavig is the second of Macedon system's giant terrestrial planets, and byfar the more interesting. Most of the surface is covered by a vast sea ofliquid ammonia, in which a unique aquatic ammonia-based biosphere has developed. While the frozen continents are largely bereft of life, a rich bounty of complex organisms - many larger than a human - flourish in the chilly, toxic seas.

While dreadfully inhospitable to humans, Patavig is suitable for colonization by the volus. Negotiations between the Systems Alliances and the volus' patrons, the Turian Hierarchy, have made good progress.

Orbital Distance: 11.3 AUOrbital Period: 69.8 Earth YearsRadius: 10,529 kmDay Length: 30.4 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 22.4 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: -130 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 1.6 G

------------------------------Metallic Asteroid-------------------------------

A metal-rich asteroid.

Radius: 91 km.

AFTER SURVEY:


----------------------------------Fargeluse-----------------------------------

Fargeluse is a standard hydrogen-helium gas giant with an abundance of airbornehydrocarbons.


AFTER SURVEY:


Scans from orbit have detected a large concentration of xenon.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Sparta System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------Tremanre-----------------------------------

Tremanrea is a dwarf planet composed of light magnesium silicates, withdeposits of aluminum. Its surface is covered by wide swathes of ancient, darkbasaltic lava, possibly indicating the world was created through an impactwith some other body in the system.

Tremanre's magnetic field is nonexistent. This makes it impossible for shipsto dump drive charge from orbit. That said, Tremanre's miniscule gravity allowseven cruiser size vessels to land safely for direct grounding.

Orbital Period: 1.0 Earth YearsRadius: 1528 kmDay Length: 1.0 Earth YearsAtmospheric Pressure: 0.00 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 55 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.1 G

--------------------------------Asteroid Cluster------------------------------

A collection of small siliceous asteroids, loosely bound together by gravity.

Radius: 12 km

AFTER SURVEY:


While scanning the asteroid field in the Sparta system, you found signs ofhabitation. A recon team was sent to investigate one of the larger asteroids.The rock had a small functioning bio-dome, but no sign of anyone still livingthere. There was, however, a data console with an intact Prothean data disc inside.

------------------------------------Edolus------------------------------------

Edolus is a terrestrial planet with an atmosphere of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Edolus's surface is covered in wide deserts of silicate sand, withonly a few areas of igneous rock highlands to break the abrasive, dust-chockedwind.

Edolus's orbit is congested with debris thrown inwards by the gravity of thegas giant Ontamaka. Due to a high rate of meteor impacts, exploration ishighly dangerous.

Orbital Period: 2.7 Earth YearsRadius: 5729 kmDay Length: 50.3 Earth YearsAtmospheric Pressure: 0.8 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: -1 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 0.87 G

Things of Interest on the Plant:

Debris: A crashed probe you can salvage items from. A little bit southof the debris you can find a lithium deposit to survey.

Anomaly: A mummified salarian which you can recover an artifact from:

ID TAG RECOVERED

You found Captain Milon's identification tag. How it ended up here is impossible to know for sure.

Distress Signal: At the signal you will be attacked by a large worm creaturecalled a Thresher Maw. If you examine the marines bodies you will find theywere lured by the distress call themselves before they were killed. This isrelated to the UNC: Missing Marines journal entry.

-A Polonium (Rare Element) deposit can be found on the planet to the southwest of the missing marines. It is in the north of the second valley fromthe left.

-A Palladium (Heavy Metal) deposit can be found on the planet straight downto the south of the missing marines near the very bottom of the map.

-A Lithium (Light Metal) deposit can be found on the planet to the south westof the crashed probe.

----------------------------------Altaaya-------------------------------------

Altaaya is an usually large terrestrial world with a trace atmosphere of methane and ammonia. The surface is frozen, and mainly composed of sandstone and other sedimentary rocks with deposits of iron and chlorides. Judging by thesedimentary composition of the crust, it appears that Altaaya once possessed anatmosphere thick enough to support some form of liquid. With cataclysm strippedthe atmosphere and left the planet to freeze is not currently known.


-----------------------------------Ontamalca----------------------------------

Ontamalca is a large hydrogen-helium gas giant with traces of chlorine andsulphur in the atmosphere. Its massive gravity well takes many asteroids fromthe outer belt inwards, past the orbit of Altaaya and Edolus and eventuallysettle in the inner belt.

Ontamalca's orbit is congested with hundreds of captured moons. Most lastonly a few thousand years before being ejected, dragged down into theatmosphere, or ripped apart by tidal forces and added to the gas giant'simmense rings. Attempting to navigate this chaotic environment is hazardous atbest. Ships without military grade kinetic barriers are likely to suffercatastrophic impacts.

Orbital Period: 39.1 Earth YearsRadius: 72,492 kmDay Length: 17.7 Earth Years

AFTER SURVEY:


Scans from orbit have detected large concentration of hydrogen.

------------------------------------Alsages-----------------------------------

Small, distant Alsages is a small terrestrial, with a trace atmosphere of methane and argon. The surface is composed of water ice and calcium with occasional deposits of light metals.

During the Alliance's pirate suppression campaign in the 2160's, the batarianEluam Ran'perah was caught with his frigate Tunerron grounded for drivedischarge. When challenged by the cruiser Hyderabad, Ran'perah refusedto surrender. The Tunerron was destroyed attempted to take off. The debrisis strewn across the southern hemisphere.


AFTER SURVEY:


Scans from orbit have detected a small deposit of plutonium.

==============================================================================-------------------------------Attican Beta-----------------------------------==============================================================================

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Hercules System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------Xathorron-------------------------------------

Xathorron is a small rock planet, with a thin atmosphere of carbon dioxide andhydrogen sulfide. The surface is scorching hot, and mainly composed of sulfurwith deposits of boron.


----------------------------------Syided--------------------------------------

The proximity of the energetic star Hercules causes constant blue and violet aurorae in Syided' nitrogen-argon atmosphere. During periods of increased solar flares, the aurorae are bright enough to read by on the surface, and canbe seen with off-the-shell optics from a distance of several ALI.

Syided's scorching hot surface is mainly composed of magnesium with deposits of iron. A surprising variety of simple carbon-based life flourishes in a complex network of cave systems that wind through the crust, protected from Hercules' heat and radiation.


AFTER SURVAY:

Journal Entry: UNC: Locate Signs of Battle

MEDALLION RECOVERED

While scanning Syided, you discovered a large debris field in geosynchronous orbit. Chief Engineer Adams conducted several detailed sweeps of the area and detected a few items of interest, including a League of One medallion encased in lead molding.

---------------------------------Elentania------------------------------------

WARNING: Level 1 Toxic Hazard

Eletania appears to be a world eminently suited for colonization. Sadly, appearances can be deceiving. It is covered by a verdant carpet of mosses, algae, and lichen, and possesses a thick oxygenated atmosphere, but the animalkingdom is a web of microscopic symbiotic creatures. These are impossible to filter from the air and necessary for the native life to thrive. Unfortunately, they also cause anaphylactic shock when inhaled by non-native life.

In short, settlement required either fully sealed environmental suit, or replacement of the entire world's ecosystem. Some have proposed limited colonization at altitudes above the symbiots' range, or in areas where favorable winds keep the air clear.

Orbital Distance: 12.6 AUOrbital Period: 34.4 Earth YearsRadius: 8864 kmDay Length: 35.6 Earth HoursAtmospheric Pressure: 2.1 Earth AtmospheresSurface Temperature: 13 CelsiusSurface Gravity: 1.2 G

Journal Entries:

UNC: Lost ModuleUNC: Valuable Minerals

Other:

There are several monkey homes and two debris, the one in the center of themap is for a mission while the one to the top left gives you items. One otherinteresting thing is the Anomaly:

The Anomaly: A Prothean artifact

Do the asari consort mission be coming to the anomaly and after you do the mission and have the trinket she gives you something happens:

"Examining the strange Prothean artifact reveals a small, irregular slot on the underside of the surface. Remembering the strange trinket you received from theasari Consort on the Citadel, you pull it out and place it into the slot. The ball explodes in a brilliant flash of white light, momentarily blinding and disorienting you. ***Slowly your senses return as you wake from a deep sleep. You are along in the forest, though you are not far from the caves you share with the others of your tribe. There is a pain and a small lump in the back of your skill, as if a chip of flint has been forced under the surface of your skin.

Leaning on your bone-tipped spear for support, you rise to your feet. A sound draws your attention upward, where a strange creatures hovers high above you. It is unlike the birds you hunt by the lake's edge - it has no head and no wings yet somehow it flies. It is a breast of shining silver; hanging motionless in the sky like a cloud. You sense it is watching you, studying you.

Raising a hairy fist, you shake your spear at it in anger and the creatures rises up quickly until it disappears from view. With a satisfied grunt you make your way back to your caves and the rest of the tribe.

You fall into the familiar patterns of life - the hunt for food, the struggle to claim and keep a mate, the battle against the other tribes that would claimyour territory. Days roll into nights and back into days. Each time you rise from sleep there is the sensation that you are not alone; that some 'other' iswith you sharing all you see, hear and feel. At these times your hand goes to the st range lump at the back of your skull and you remember the silver creature in the sky.

The air grows colder, winter falls. You must range farther for food, clutchingthe furs tight against you to ward off the chill. It is on one of these long hunts that the strange bird returns. You hear it before you see it, its call adeafening roar as it descends from above, swooping down at you. A single greateye opens on the underbelly, a glowing red orb. You try to run, but a finger of red light extends from the eye and engulfs you, and all goes black again.

You wake an instant later to find yourself on Eletania lying on your back, theProthean artifact looming above you undamaged and your companions standing over you. They help you to your feet, puzzled. 'There was a flash of light andyou just sort of toppled over,' one explains. 'Are you okay, Shepard?' the other asks. You don't answer right away, wondering at the implications of whatyou have seen: the memories of a Cro-Magnon hunter, captured by an implanted Prothean data recorder. How long did they study the primitive humans, observing them and analyzing the results art their base on Mars? And what, if anything, did they learn from us?

'I'm find,' you finally reply, realizing this is a mystery you will probably never solve. 'Forget about it.'"

---------------------------------Zatorus--------------------------------------

Zatorus is a hydrogen-helium gas giants, with high-level decks of sulfurclouds. A layer of hydrocarbons has formed deeper in the atmosphere. Vast electrical storm fronts can be seen flickering across the dark side.

Orbital Period: 113.1 Earth YearsRadius: 52.290 kmDay Length: 17.2 Earth Hours

AFTER SURVAY:

Journal Entry: UNC: Valuable Minerals

HEAVY METAL SURVAYED

While scanning this planet, you detected a large deposit of gold on a nearby moon.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Theseus System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------Sytau----------------------------------------

Sytau is shrouded by a high-pressure atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide andsulfuric acids. The surface is composed of geologically young plains of volcanic basalts and rhyolites, with high concentrations of carbon and radioactives.

Syau is rabidly volcanic; a dozen 'supervolcanoes' 0-120 kilometers wide are erupting across the planet. Sytau's carbon content and constant volcanism makenatural diamonds plentiful, if extremely costly and dangerous to recover.


---------------------------------Feros----------------------------------------

The ExoGeni Corporation has founded a pilot colony on Feroes to explore the Prothean ruins that blanket two-thirds of the planet's land mass. The atmosphere is fouled with dust. Terrestrial travel is hampered by crumbled debris dozens of meters deep. There are indications that Feros was a much colder world in the past. Feros has two large moons, Orcan (the farther) and Vardet.

Colony Founded: 2178Population: 300Capital: ExoGeni Building


Journal Entries:

Feros: Data RecoveryFeros: Geth in the TunnelsFeros: Power CellsFeros: Varren MeatFeros: Water Restoration

---------------------------------Sharring-------------------------------------

Sharring is a standard hydrogen-helium gas giant. The atmosphere contains traces of ammonia, methane, and surprisingly large amounts of water vapor, making the atmosphere a striking mix of browns, blues, and whites. Of Sharring's 60-odd moons, two have diameters of over 3000 kilometers. Both havesigns of former Prothean development, suggesting Sharring may have been mined for helium-3.

Orbital Period: 46.6 Earth YearsRadius: 55,721 kmDay Length: 14.6 Earth Hours.

AFTER SURVAY:

Journal Entry: UNC: Prothean Data Discs

PROTEHEAN DATA DISC RECOVERED

The planet Sharring displayed some strange readings while being scanned. ChiefEngineer Adams pinpointed the source and located a strange object. Talio and Adams brought it on board and spent several hours taking it apart. The purposeof the object was Prothean in nature and contained a data disc.

------------------------------------Quana-------------------------------------

Quana's frozen surface is rich with heavy metals, and the planet's higher thanaverage density suggests further mineral richness in the depths. The atmosphere is composed of nitrogen and carbon monoxide.

The remains of a well-developed Prothean mining infrastructure dot the planet. Abandoned mines are connected to dead cities by collapsed maglev lines. Unlike the crumbling skyscrapers of Feros, Quana's ruins are reasonably intact. Unfortunately, this only made it easier for looters to strip the silent necropoli of anything valuable.


AFTER SURVAY:

Journal Entry: UNC: Valuable Minerals


Scans of the planet Quana have revealed deposits of cobalt.

--------------------------------------Logan-----------------------------------

Logan is a standard hydrogen-helium gas giant. The survey team who charted thesystem twenty years ago reported many strange disturbances in Logan's cloud bands, suggesting many remarkably large solid objects were present beneath thecloud tops. As the ships approached, however, they subsided one by one. These disturbances have not been reported again.


==============================================================================---------------------------------Exodus Cluster-------------------------------==============================================================================

------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~~Utopia System~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------Arcadia------------------------------------

An unusually large terrestrial world, Arcadia has a dense atmosph

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