Noveria

Noveria is a fictional planet in the Mass Effect video game series. It is a snow-covered world notable for its heavily privatized economy and strong corporate presence.

Geography and environment: The surface is largely icy with rugged mountains; most population centers are located in sealed habitats connected by transit corridors. The harsh climate and isolation shape its society.

Economy and governance: The planet is dominated by the Noverian Corporate Conglomerate, a powerful consortium that oversees law enforcement, immigration, and commerce. The government functions mainly as a corporate-friendly framework with limited direct oversight.

Key facilities: Peak 15, a major research complex, hosts laboratories and administrative facilities and is the site of controversial projects; security is stringent, and visitors must navigate corporate bureaucracy.

In popular media: Noveria is depicted as a setting in Mass Effect 1 where Commander Shepard investigates corporate malfeasance and illicit experiments; the story engages themes of corporate power, privacy, and scientific ethics.