Alpheridies/Legends

Alpheridies was a planet in the Abron system and the homeworld of the Miraluka.

The Miraluka's home planet of Alpheridies lies in the Abron system at the edge of a giant molecular cloud called the veil. Unfortunately none of the standard trade routes pass near Abron, thereby segregating the system and it's inhabitants from the rest of galactic civilization. As a result, the Miraluka (who migrated to Alpheridies several millennia ago when their world of origin entered into a phase of geophysical and geochemical instability during which the atmosphere began to vent into space) have become an independent and self sufficient species.

Since the Abron system's red dwarf star emits energy mostly in the infrared spectrum, the Miraluka gradually lost their ability to sense and process visible light waves. During that period of mutation, the Miraluka's long dormant ability to "see" the force grew stronger, until they relied on this force sight without conscious effort.

Gradually the Miraluka settled across the entire planet, focusing their civilization on agriculture so they required little in the way of off world commodities. Though small industrial sections arose in a few population centers, the most advanced technologies manufactured on Alpheridies include only small computers, repulsorlift parts, and farming equipment.

The Miraluka follow an oligarchical form of government in which all policies and laws are legislated by a council of twenty three representatives, one from each of the planet's provinces. State legal codes are enforced by local constables - the need for a national force has yet to come about.

Few Mairaluka leave Alpheridies. Most are content with their peaceful lives, and have no desire to disrupt the equilibrium. Over the centuries, however, many young Miraluka have experienced an irrepressible wanderlust that has led them off planet. Those Miraluka encountered away from Abron usually have a nomadic nature, settling in one area for only a short time before growing bored with the sights and routine.