Izum 0H3

Izum 0H3 has been at war with Ceoclites for longer than either planet can remember. The war has shaped both of their societies in dramatic ways, as it has been going on for all of their recorded histories. The reason for the war is unknown, but neither side is willing to back down.

It is one of two habitable planets in L9X36.

Geography
Izum 0H3's surface is covered entirely in sand dunes and vast, rocky mountains. The surface is extremely cold, but there is little to no water in the atmosphere so snow is rare.

Most of society exists in a vast tunnel system underground.

Government
Due to the war, Izum 0H3 has united under a single government for maximum efficiency.

Most of Izum 0H3's decisions are made by its senate. The senate consists of 100 elected officials, each elected every year. Senators cannot serve more than 2 consecutive terms, but do not have a limit on non-consecutive terms.

The senate is lead by three leaders, one from a military background, one from the aristocracy, and one a common man. These leaders are executed after 5 years of service, and new leaders are chosen by the people.

Izum 0H3 has no prison system, preferring punishment instead. The common punishment for minor crimes is forced servitude to a senator for a few years, depending on the severity of the crime. More severe crimes are punished by creative and brutal torture. The most severe crime is considered theft, while murder is considered more minor if it is justified.

Lifeforms
Izum 0H3 has a surprisingly large human population, although the native population of szugzoks is still larger. All other fauna on the planet are not sentient. They are small furry creatures that usually burrow under the ground as long as they are able to, only emerging to drink. Most lifeforms native to Izum 0H3 are capable of absorbing nutrients out of the air or ground through their skin and do not need to eat.

Flora on Izum 0H3 are scrubbly and grow close to the ground. Their fruits and flowers are violently black, to the point they absorb all light and reflect nothing. They appear simply to be black voids. The interiors of them are colorful blue and violet gradients.