Orcus: The Transformed Moon

Orbiting Planet: Tydos, a massive gas giant with swirling storms and vibrant auroras.

Pre-Gamma Ray Burst:

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Surface:

Icy wasteland with vast ice sheets, especially concentrated at the poles.

Climate: Extremely cold, with temperatures rarely rising above freezing.
Life: Sparse, mainly microbial life forms adapted to extreme cold.

Post-Gamma Ray Burst:

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Surface:

Transformed into a more diverse landscape with deserts and patches of grassland.

Climate: Warmer, with a more temperate climate allowing for the possibility of liquid water.
Life: Emergence of new life forms, including hardy plants and small, resilient animals.
Key Features:

Deserts:

Expansive sandy regions with occasional oases where life thrives.

Grasslands:

Small patches of grass and hardy shrubs, providing a stark contrast to the deserts.

Polar Regions:

Still retain some ice, but significantly reduced, serving as a crucial water source.

Atmosphere: Thinned but breathable, with a mix of gases suitable for sustaining life.
Unique Flora and Fauna:

Flora:

Hardy grasses, shrubs, and cacti-like plants that can survive in arid conditions.

Fauna:

Small, resilient creatures such as burrowing mammals, insect-like creatures, and birds adapted to the new environment.

Cultural Impact:

Droods’ Settlement:

The Droods have established small colonies on Orcus, utilizing its resources and studying its unique ecosystem.

Scientific Interest: Orcus has become a hub for scientific research, with Drood scientists exploring the effects of the Gamma Ray Burst on its environment and life forms.

SUMMARY

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Pre-Gamma Ray Burst:

Surface:

Icy wasteland with ice sheets at the poles.

Climate:

Extremely cold.

Life:

Sparse, mainly microbial.

Post-Gamma Ray Burst:

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Surface:

Diverse landscape with deserts and grasslands.

Climate:

Warmer, more temperate.

Life:

Emergence of new life forms, including hardy plants and small animals.

Key Features:

Deserts:

Expansive sandy regions with oases.

Grasslands:

Small patches of grass and shrubs.

Polar Regions:

Retain some ice, crucial for water.

Atmosphere:

Thinned but breathable.

Flora and Fauna:

Flora:

Hardy grasses, shrubs, and cacti-like plants.

Fauna:

Small, resilient creatures like burrowing mammals and insect-like creatures.

Cultural Impact:

Drood's Settlement:

Small colonies established by Droods.

Scientific Interest: Hub for research on the effects of the Gamma Ray Burst.

I decided to use this old Orcus that I uploaded, and it is sort of archived. I just added clouds and lore.