Axos

Axos is a fictional planet featured in the "Mass Effect" video game series. It is located in the Vol Sector of the Attican Traverse. Axos is primarily a mining colony, known for its rich deposits of raw materials, particularly the rare element known as Element Zero. The planet's surface is harsh and largely uninhabitable, characterized by extreme temperatures and a thin, toxic atmosphere. Due to these conditions, most of the population lives in underground settlements or orbital stations.

The planet's strategic importance lies in its mining operations, which are crucial for the galactic economy. Several corporations, including the prominent Omni-Gel Corporation, have established a significant presence on Axos, overseeing the extraction and processing of valuable resources. This economic activity has also led to conflicts and political disputes among various galactic factions vying for control over Axos's resources.

In the "Mass Effect" narrative, Axos serves as a backdrop for several missions and plotlines, often involving corporate espionage, worker exploitation, and the ongoing struggle for resource control. The planet's environment and the challenges it presents are frequently highlighted, showcasing the gritty realities of life on the fringes of settled space. The population of Axos is diverse, comprising workers from various species drawn to the planet by the promise of employment, though life is often difficult and dangerous.