solusta

Solusta is a fictional planetary body used in science fiction and speculative fiction to explore themes of ocean worlds and planetary ecology. It is not an object recognized by real-world astronomy.

In most works, Solusta is depicted as an ocean-dominated world in a distant star system. The landscape often features extensive archipelagos, shallow seas, and few continents, with weather patterns influenced by oceanic circulation. The atmosphere and climate are described variably; some authors present a temperate climate with rainfall cycles, while others describe extreme storms or temperate zones.

Human or intelligent life on Solusta tends to be maritime-oriented; civilizations may rely on sea-going navigation, floating settlements, or island cities. Resource cycles, energy, and ecology are common themes, with stories often examining how societies adapt to a water-rich environment and interdependence with marine ecosystems.

Etymology and naming: The name Solusta has no single canonical origin; different authors provide different in-universe explanations, and some use the term primarily as a worldbuilding label rather than a fully developed setting.

Legacy and usage: Solusta appears across several works, games, and fan projects; it has become a shorthand for ocean-world settings in speculative fiction and is used to discuss planetary habitability and ecological resilience.