Globulon

Globulon is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Starfarer's Legacy" by Anya Sharma. It is described as a gas giant located in the Kepler-186 system, notable for its unique atmospheric composition and the presence of life forms adapted to its extreme conditions. The planet's atmosphere is primarily composed of helium and hydrogen, with trace amounts of methane and ammonia. Its turbulent weather patterns are characterized by colossal storms and powerful winds.

The indigenous life on Globulon, known as "Aerophytes," are not solid-bodied organisms but rather colossal, buoyant gas-filled entities. They drift through the upper layers of the atmosphere, feeding on atmospheric gases and solar energy. These creatures are bioluminescent, emitting a soft glow that illuminates the planet's perpetual twilight. "The Starfarer's Legacy" details the scientific expedition that first encountered Globulon and the challenges of studying its alien ecosystem. The planet serves as a central location for several key plot points, highlighting the vast diversity of life that can exist in the cosmos. Researchers in the novel theorize that the Aerophytes may possess a rudimentary form of collective consciousness, communicating through subtle shifts in their bioluminescence.