Yatess

Yatess is a fictional planet featured in the science fiction novel "The Last of the Stargates" by Arthur C. Clarke. The planet is described as a lush and verdant world, teeming with diverse flora and fauna. It is home to a sentient species known as the Yatessians, who are depicted as a peaceful and technologically advanced civilization.

The Yatessians are a tall, slender race with iridescent skin and large, expressive eyes. They are known for their deep connection to nature and their ability to communicate with other living beings through a form of telepathy. Their society is structured around principles of harmony, cooperation, and respect for all life.

In "The Last of the Stargates," the protagonist, an interstellar explorer named Commander Aris Thorne, visits Yatess in search of a lost artifact of immense power. Thorne encounters the Yatessians and learns about their unique way of life. He is struck by their wisdom and their profound understanding of the universe.

The planet Yatess serves as a utopian counterpoint to the more chaotic and conflict-ridden worlds Thorne encounters in his journey. It represents an ideal of peaceful coexistence and a harmonious relationship between technology and nature. The Yatessians' advanced knowledge and their gentle nature offer Thorne a glimpse of a possible future for humanity, one where wisdom and compassion guide progress. The narrative uses Yatess to explore themes of interspecies relations, environmentalism, and the search for meaning in a vast and often indifferent cosmos.