Kleinwild

Kleinwild is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. It is one of two inhabited planets in the Tau Ceti system, orbiting the star Tau Ceti. Kleinwild is home to a sapient, non-humanoid species known as the Eridians. The planet is described as having a yellow atmosphere, significantly cooler surface temperatures than Earth, and is covered in large, crystalline structures. The Eridians are a complex, intelligent species that have developed advanced technology and a sophisticated society. Their physiology is adapted to Kleinwild's unique environment. The planet's gravity is lower than Earth's. The story of "Project Hail Mary" involves an interstellar mission to understand and potentially save both Kleinwild and Earth from a shared existential threat. Information about Kleinwild's specific geography, flora, and fauna beyond its crystalline formations and the Eridians themselves is limited within the novel, as the narrative focuses on the protagonist's interactions with the Eridian species and their planet's role in the larger plot.