“Smoke, steel, and ambition.”
Monox is a harsh, industrial world within the Hardan Republic, its red-dusted deserts and smog-choked yellow skies a testament to centuries of unbridled manufacturing. Named for the high concentration of carbon monoxide in its atmosphere, the planet is a hub of both civilian and military industry, producing the starships, weapons, and technology that power the Republic’s fleets and colonies.
Monox is a dry, hot world dominated by factories, smog clouds, and sprawling urban centers. The planet’s surface is a harsh environment, with scorching days and murky skies caused by industrial pollution. Despite these conditions, its cities thrive, powered by the ingenuity and labor of its inhabitants.
Segoris: The capital city of Monox, Segoris is the planet’s industrial heart. Towering factories, massive refineries, and shipping hubs dominate the skyline, while lower-class districts sprawl outward beneath smog-filled skies. The city is sharply divided along class lines, reflecting the social hierarchy enforced by the Republic and Monox’s planetary governor.
Population: Monox is home to a diverse mix of species, from humans to various alien laborers who operate the factories and manage production. Citizens are hardy and resilient, proud of their role in sustaining the Republic, but often resent the elite minority who enjoy wealth and privilege above the Wall.
The Wall: A colossal Darksteel barrier dividing the upper-class districts from the lower-class working areas. Only those with a Republic Gold Card may enter the upper-class sector, while the working class labors below under harsh conditions.
The Republic Shipyard: The massive industrial complex where the Republic’s warships, transport vessels, and civilian craft are constructed. Thousands of engineers, technicians, and laborers work around the clock to maintain the Republic’s technological supremacy.
Segoris Capital Building: Home to the Monox planetary governor and the administrative offices that oversee the planet. Decisions here dictate labor policies, industrial output, and law enforcement.
Hardan Republic Enforcement Center: A massive training and command facility for the Security Enforcers who maintain order on Monox. These enforcers are responsible for policing the lower-class districts, suppressing unrest, and ensuring the Republic’s authority is absolute.
Monox’s culture is defined by industry, class, and survival.
The working class forms the backbone of the planet, dedicating long hours to keep the factories and shipyards running. They are hardworking, resilient, and fiercely loyal to the ideals of the Republic, even as they chafe under the heavy-handed governance of Monox’s elite.
The upper class enjoys access to advanced technology, luxury, and political influence, protected by the Wall and the Enforcement Center. Their lives are insulated from the harsh realities faced by the majority of citizens.
Despite the social divide, Monoxans share a sense of pride in their contributions to the Republic, knowing that their work fuels its fleets, powers its industries, and strengthens its hold over the galaxy.
In the words of a Segoris factory worker:
"The air burns our lungs, the sun scorches our backs, but it is our hands that build the Republic. One day, maybe, the Republic will remember us too."