Globas

Globas is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Atlas of Lost Worlds" by Anya Sharma. The planet is characterized by its dual star system, which results in distinct and extreme climate zones across its surface. The primary star, a G-type main-sequence star similar to Earth's sun, provides a temperate band, while the secondary, a red dwarf, casts a dim, perpetual twilight over the polar regions.

The indigenous flora and fauna of Globas have adapted to these harsh conditions. In the twilight zones, bioluminescent plants are common, providing a faint light source and attracting specialized nocturnal pollinators. The dominant sentient species, known as the K'tharr, are a silicon-based lifeform with a crystalline structure, capable of surviving the intense radiation emanating from the red dwarf. Their civilization is subterranean, built within vast geode-like caverns to shield them from surface fluctuations.

Globas is notable for its rich deposits of exotic minerals, particularly 'chronium,' a substance said to possess temporal distortion properties. This resource has made the planet a point of interest for off-world explorers and prospectors, leading to a complex and often tense relationship between the K'tharr and visiting factions. The novel explores themes of environmental adaptation, resource conflict, and the challenges of interspecies communication on Globas.