Hurston

Hurston (Stanton I) is a terrestrial Super-Earth and Earth analog in the Stanton System. According to Chris Roberts, it has a diameter of 2000 km in-game, which equates to 12 000 km in the Lore. Hurston is home to its namesake, Hurston Dynamics, an aristocratic family-run weapons manufacturer that has bled the planet dry.

History
Stanton I and its satellites were accessed in 2865 by CEO Magda Hurston. The planet's ecosphere has been largely destroyed over the following years. Almost all indigenous life has been killed by the mining and manufacturing processes performed here.

Economy
The company builds several lines of reliable weapons, so pilots looking for specialized guns might do well to visit here. The planet also produces a variety of munitions which are sold to other companies, and transport assistance is always well compensated. Workers are imported for year-long factory or mining contracts; few choose to re-up. Hurston is always in need of cheap labor and is a good source for traders looking to move antimatter precursors.

Jurisdiction
Like all corporation-owned planets in the Stanton system, Hurston has its own jurisdiction and security in the form of Hurston Security.

Structure
Hurston's diameter is similar to Earth (12 756 km). The Starmap classifies Hurston as a Super-Earth. Therefore it must have a mass much greater than Earth. It is very likely that the planet's mantle or core contains a higher amount of metals (especially iron) or other heavier elements. The planet has a rocky surface with landmasses and oceans.

Atmosphere
Hurston's atmospheric composition is practically identical to Earth's. It is composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen, and contains trace amounts of argon and carbon dioxide. While it is a breathable atmosphere for human beings, unregulated industrial activity has left many toxic compounds behind, causing permanently hazy daytime conditions and a dense presence of visible particulates in the air. Please consult Lorville's public Air Quality Index services for updates on the current atmospheric quality. Gyson Ready-Up softshell helmets can be purchased at Tammany & Sons, located near Leavsden Square in the Workers District, should you wish to protect yourself from the pollution.

Lorville
As the largest and most densely-populated company town on Hurston, Lorville functions as the planetary capital and primary spaceport. While the city overlooks some of the larger strip-mining operations that are currently underway, it exists in the shadow of Central, the corporate headquarters for Hurston Dynamics.

Lagrangian points
Hurston's lagrangian points mostly contain planetary debris and asteroids. Some of them also contain a Rest Stop.

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