Axult

Axult is a fictional planet located in the fictional Xylos star system, approximately 40 light-years from Earth. Its designation is Xylos 7b. The planet is characterized by its predominantly arid climate, with vast desert regions interspersed with sparse, hardy vegetation adapted to extreme conditions. Average surface temperatures are high, with significant diurnal variations.

The atmosphere of Axult is thin but breathable for some off-world species, though it requires augmentation for prolonged human exposure. Its primary atmospheric components are nitrogen and argon, with trace amounts of oxygen. The planet possesses a single, small moon named Kaelen, which exerts a moderate tidal influence on Axult's infrequent, shallow oceans.

Axult's geological makeup includes significant mineral deposits, particularly rare earth elements, which have made it a point of interest for interstellar mining operations. Evidence suggests a history of volcanic activity, though current seismic readings indicate a relatively stable crust. The planet's gravity is approximately 0.85 times that of Earth.

Native life on Axult is scarce and primarily microscopic or insectoid. Larger, more complex organisms are rare and tend to inhabit subterranean cave systems or the few polar regions that experience more temperate conditions. Research into the planet's potential for terraforming or colonization is ongoing, though the harsh environmental challenges remain a significant hurdle.