Ktharvos

Ktharvos is a fictional planet within the Andromeda Galaxy, notable for its unique atmospheric composition and the resulting ecological adaptations of its indigenous life forms. The planet's atmosphere is rich in argon and traces of a previously undiscovered noble gas, leading to a perpetual twilight state and a spectrum of visible light skewed towards infrared wavelengths. This low-light environment has fostered the evolution of organisms with enhanced infrared vision and bioluminescent capabilities for communication and hunting.

The dominant sentient species on Ktharvos are the Lumina, a silicon-based life form that communicates through complex patterns of emitted light. Their physiology is adapted to the planet's lower gravity and the energetic properties of their home world's atmosphere. Lumina society is largely communal, with a strong emphasis on collective knowledge and energy sharing. Their technology is primarily organic, grown and cultivated rather than manufactured, and is deeply integrated with their bioluminescent communication systems.

Ktharvos's geology is characterized by extensive crystalline formations and subterranean cave networks, believed to be a consequence of intense volcanic activity in the planet's early history. The planet experiences a slow rotation, resulting in extremely long days and nights, further influencing the life cycles and behaviors of its inhabitants. While Ktharvos has not been extensively explored by off-world civilizations, preliminary remote sensing data suggests the presence of vast, energy-rich mineral deposits, attracting potential future interest.