nostona

Nostona is a fictional terrestrial planet that appears in science fiction literature, tabletop role-playing games, and related fan scholarship. In many in-universe chronologies, Nostona lies in the outer rim of the Oria sector and is notable for its extensive archipelagos and temperate ocean climate. The planet’s surface is roughly two thirds ocean, with scattered continents and a belt of shallow seas around the equator. Its biosphere is depicted as rich in marine and coastal ecosystems, and in several works it is home to intelligent aquatic-adapted life.

Discovery and colonization are described differently by authors, but a common thread is that Nostona was first detected by a survey vessel in the mid-22nd century and subsequently opened to colonization through a combination of terraforming and orbital infrastructure. Governance ranges from parliamentary councils to technocratic administrations, often with strong environmental protection mandates.

Society and economy on Nostona emphasize marine resource management, ocean-based biotechnology, and the preservation of cultural memory. A central institution in many portrayals is the Memory Archive, which stores artifacts, oral histories, and digital records. A recurring artistic motif is nostalgia, influencing literature, music, and visual arts, and contributing to a distinctive Nostonan aesthetic.

Notable features and locations commonly featured in stories include the Glass Reef, a shallow barrier near the western coast, and Crescent Range, a chain of low mountains inland. The planet’s climate and biomes—ranging from mangrove forests to kelp fields—make it a popular setting for exploration narratives and ecological storytelling.

In media, Nostona serves as a setting for space exploration, diplomacy, and ecological ethics within novels, games, and fan wikis.