Alitria

Alitria is a fictional planet located in the Cygnus Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. It is primarily known for its diverse and often harsh ecosystems, supporting a wide array of unique flora and fauna. The planet orbits a G-type main-sequence star, which provides a stable but sometimes intense light source. Alitria's atmosphere is breathable for most carbon-based lifeforms, though specific regions can experience atmospheric anomalies.

The surface of Alitria is characterized by vast, arid deserts interspersed with dense, bioluminescent jungles and towering mountain ranges. Large bodies of liquid methane form shallow seas and winding rivers, carving through canyons and plains. The planet experiences extreme temperature fluctuations between its day and night cycles, a factor that has heavily influenced the evolutionary adaptations of its inhabitants.

Notable indigenous lifeforms include the silicon-based "Crystal Walkers," creatures that absorb energy directly from sunlight, and the semi-sentient "Whispering Vines" that populate the jungle regions, communicating through complex vibrational patterns. Alitria has attracted the attention of various interstellar organizations for its rich mineral deposits and its potential as a research outpost, though its challenging environment has limited extensive colonization efforts. Early exploratory missions have documented a history of both cooperative and competitive interactions between different native species.