Varasest

Varasest is a fictional planet created for a science fiction setting. It is described as a world with diverse biomes and a long history of human and alien contact.

In common depictions, Varasest orbits a yellow-white star in the Lumen system. The planet is roughly 1.2 Earth radii with gravity near 0.9 g. Its surface features two large landmasses separated by a central ocean, plus archipelagos. Biomes range from temperate forests to tropical coastlines, with climate moderated by ocean currents.

Canonical lore places initial exploration in the late 22nd century, followed by settlement by multiple factions. Notable events include autonomous city-states forming cooperative infrastructure, discoveries of geothermal energy, and debates over terraforming and conservation.

The economy emphasizes sustainable resource use, with low-impact mining and offshore energy. A fictional resource called varonite appears in technology, but preservation and ecology remain central. Governance is a federation of city-states that balance local autonomy with planetary planning.

Varasest features in novels, games, and in-universe compendia, where it serves to explore ecological ethics, cultural contact, and the consequences of colonization.

Name origin varies, but many sources trace Varasest to the Varasi language within the setting, with debated meanings across sources.

See also: List of fictional planets; Exoplanets in fiction; Science fiction worldbuilding resources.