Ordon V

Ordon V is the fifth planet from the main sequence star Ordo, and is the only terraformed planet in the Ordon System. It is a cool terrestrial planet, with an average temperature of -15°C. It orbits its star at a distance of 162,000,000 kilometers at its aphelion and 156,000,000 kilometers at its perihelion. As such, its orbit is fairly regular.

Physical Profile
As a telluric planet in a slighter wider orbit around its star than Earth, Ordon V is a cool planet, experiencing average temperatures of around -15°C.

The planet has a band of scrub-like flora around its equator, and this is the zone where most small, non-sapient fauna reside.

Natural features include jagged slate mountains and a small brackish sea in the southern hemisphere.

History
Ordon V was discovered in 43 BR by a Malchior exploratory vessel, which conducted atmospheric surveys and a programme of tests to ascertain if the planet was suitable for colonisation. Upon confirmation by the Malchior Planetary Science Bureau (MPSB) that Ordon V was suitable for a terraforming program, the rights to the planet were sold to Graff Heyerdahl, head of the Heyerdahl family business empire. The planet completed stage 1 terraforming in 38 BR, and the first colony outpost, Heyerdahl Park, was established later the same year. Various settlements sprung up over the next few decades, mainly mining towns and manufacturing plants. These towns naturally expanded as secondary economies flourished under a wave of immigration from other Malchior Sector planets.

The Capital city, New Harpenden, was established as a trading post and space-needle link to York Carousel for the planet in 36 BR.

Heyerdahl established a subsidiary business, Holosystems Megacorp, in 2 BR. Heyerdahl Park is the current headquarters of the business.

Satellites
Ordon V possesses 3 rocky asteroid moons, V.1, V.2 and V.3.

York Carousel is the planet's only space station, which serves as a trade hub and port for the surface. It is in geosynchronous orbit above New Harpenden. It was built over 5 years, having been completed in 38 BR.

Notable Inhabitants and Natives

 * Dreis Bright - Dreis Bright was born on Ordon V.