Derframt

Derframt is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Chronos Imperative" by Arthur C. Clarke. The planet is described as a desolate world with a thin, toxic atmosphere, making it inhospitable to most known life forms. Its surface is characterized by vast, barren plains and rugged, mountainous terrain, often shrouded in perpetual twilight due to its distant orbit around a dim, red dwarf star.

The significance of Derframt in the novel lies in its discovery of a rare and highly valuable mineral known as "Chronium." This mineral possesses unique temporal properties, allowing for manipulation of time on a localized scale. The discovery of Chronium on Derframt becomes a central point of conflict, as various factions vie for control of the planet and its precious resource. Exploration of Derframt is undertaken by specialized mining expeditions equipped with advanced life support systems and protective gear to withstand the harsh environmental conditions. The planet's geology suggests a violent past, with evidence of ancient volcanic activity and asteroid impacts shaping its current desolate landscape. Despite its inhospitable nature, Derframt holds immense strategic and economic importance within the narrative of "The Chronos Imperative."