Rilatos

Rilatos is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Last Starfarer" by Elara Vance. It is described as a terrestrial world orbiting a binary star system, resulting in unique and often extreme environmental conditions. The planet's surface is characterized by vast, crystalline deserts and volatile atmospheric phenomena, including frequent electrical storms.

The dominant intelligent species on Rilatos are the K'tharr, a silicon-based lifeform known for their intricate social structures and advanced bio-engineering capabilities. The K'tharr have adapted to their harsh environment by developing a symbiotic relationship with specialized flora that thrive on the planet's abundant mineral resources. Their cities are typically subterranean, offering protection from the intense solar radiation and atmospheric disturbances.

Rilatos plays a significant role in "The Last Starfarer" as a key location for the protagonist's quest to uncover ancient alien technology. The planet's unique geological composition and the K'tharr's deep understanding of their world are central to the plot. The novel explores themes of adaptation, survival, and the interconnectedness of life in extreme environments through the depiction of Rilatos and its inhabitants. The planet's lore suggests a history of cosmic events that have shaped its current state.