Leir III

Leir III is terrestrial rocky planet full of graphite and crystals in the Leir System. Though it has resources, it is not known to have any permanent settlements.

Homestead Demo
The version of Leir III represented in the Homestead Demo doesn't quite match that described on the Starmap. This demo takes place on 2946-06-28.

Environment
This iteration of the planet is oxygen rich with a full atmosphere. It has patches of hazardous atmospheric turbulence as well as deadly sandstorms (possibly connected).

Biomes include Desert, Tundra, Mountain, Ocean, Oasis, Sandstone and Desert Trees.

Population
Native fauna includes a few avians, but the most notable inhabitant are the giant sand worms, known as Valakkar, who are known for destroying settlements.

The rich resources attract some brave smugglers and outlaws, who live a nomadic existence, keeping ahead of the sand storms and giant worms.

These Sand Nomads conduct ambushes using local terrain as well as the wreckage of the Orpheus Horizon. And a Valakkar is seen near the Orpheus Horizon.

Landmarks
Leir III is the site of the wreckage of the Orpheus Horizon, a 150 year old Aegis Javelin that crashed under unknown circumstances. Its frame has been repurposed by the native Sand Nomads as a base of operations. At least three emergency capsules are dotted around the wreckage.

Landing Zones
A safe landing zone exists approximately 8km from the wreckage of the Orpheus Horizon. The interior of the building appears to have been trashed but the landing pad is usable.