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3121 Maranantha-Alkahest

One of the two undeveloped systems claimed by Stasmi Zanya, this planet is the subject of a long-term terraforming project. It is the second planet in a system of eight. The inner planet is a minor rock of 1,500 km diameter. The third orbit is occupied by an asteroid belt. The fourth planet is a small gas giant with four minor moons. The fifth planet is a large gas giant with 12 moons. The sixth, seventh, and eighth planets are minor rocks, all of less than 2,000 km diameter.

This planet would have been a prime candidate for colonization had it not had an atmospheric component which had a carcinogenic effect on Humans. A special attempt to alter the composition of the atmosphere by biological means was made. Special organisms were "tailored" to change the carcinogen into a harmless compound and released into the atmosphere. Several monitoring satellites were placed in orbit by the various universities and companies involved in the project. Each satellite is periodically tapped for its information. The project started one hundred years ago. The organisms are working, and the carcinogens are being removed, although not at the anticipated rate. The organisms are not as efficient as first predicted. They have reduced the carcinogen concentration to a much lower figure than previously, however. Humans can now survive on the surface with only a light breath filter mask for as long as six months. The experiment is considered a scientific success but not quite a commercial success by the parties involved.

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