vandar

Vandar is a fictional planet used as a setting in science fiction literature, video games, and related media. It is described as a diverse world with multiple biomes and cultures, often serving as a neutral backdrop for diplomacy and exploration.

It orbits a stable yellow-orange star in the outer reaches of the Ardent Expanse. The surface features tropical coastlines, temperate forests, and rugged highlands linked by rivers and fertile plains. The atmosphere is breathable by humanoids, with mild weather variability.

Settled in the early era of space travel, Vandar was later united under the Vandar Arc Council, a representative body balancing regional autonomy with central authority. The capital, Selara, hosts the planetary legislature and a major starport. The Council operates under a constitutional charter emphasizing rights, trade, and scientific inquiry.

The economy centers on mineral extraction, timber, agriculture, and high-tech manufacturing, including robotics and biotechnology. The Vedran Trade Route links Vandar to neighboring systems, with Selara acting as a logistics hub. The planet also hosts research institutes and universities that attract scholars.

Vandar’s population is diverse, reflecting centuries of migration. Common languages include Vandarish, Trade Cant, and colonial dialects. Cultural life centers on festivals, crafts, and scholarly exchange; arts emphasize sculpture and modular ship design. Values include openness, cooperation, and a tradition of diplomacy.

Vandar appears in multiple works as a diplomatic crossroads and frontier world, often used to explore themes of cooperation, resource management, and planetary governance.