Lucenos

Lucenos is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "Starfall" by Anya Sharma. The planet is depicted as a terrestrial world with a temperate climate and abundant natural resources, making it a prime candidate for colonization by various interstellar factions. Its surface is characterized by vast oceans, lush forests, and mountain ranges. The atmosphere is breathable for humans, though it contains trace elements that can cause mild disorientation in those not acclimatized.

The native inhabitants of Lucenos, the Lumina, are a sentient species known for their advanced bio-engineering capabilities and their deep connection to the planet's ecosystem. They are described as tall, slender beings with bioluminescent skin that changes color to reflect their emotions. The Lumina have a complex social structure centered around communal living and a profound respect for life.

In "Starfall," Lucenos becomes a focal point of conflict between the expansionist Terran Federation and the independent mining conglomerate, Stellaris. Both factions seek to exploit the planet's valuable mineral deposits, leading to a protracted war that threatens the Lumina and the delicate balance of their world. The narrative explores themes of colonialism, environmentalism, and cultural clash through the lens of the struggle for control over Lucenos. The planet's fate, and that of the Lumina, hinges on the outcome of the intergalactic conflict.