Zachtere

Zachtere is a fictional planet located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Its celestial coordinates place it within the Kepler-186 system, a red dwarf star known for hosting potentially habitable exoplanets. Zachtere is characterized by a predominantly arid surface, with vast desert expanses interrupted by rugged mountain ranges and deep, ancient canyons. The atmosphere is thin, composed mainly of nitrogen and a significant trace of methane, which contributes to a perpetual twilight hue across the planet.

The planet's geology suggests a history of significant volcanic activity, though current seismic readings indicate a mostly dormant state. Evidence of past liquid water exists in the form of dried riverbeds and subterranean ice reserves. Life on Zachtere, if it exists, is presumed to be extremophilic, adapted to the harsh conditions of low temperatures, high radiation, and limited atmospheric pressure. Preliminary surveys have detected complex organic molecules in the soil samples, prompting further investigation into potential biosignatures. The closest known inhabited planet is Xylos, approximately 20 light-years away.