Helix

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Helix is an Inhospitable Planet constantly changing under Volcanic activity. Its dense Insidious
atmosphere is heavily clouded with choking Hot Sulfurous Gas and temperatures in upwards of 400 Degrees. A fine Silt of volcanic ash clouds most vision and is so fine it penetrates standard vacc suits and the plating of standard sealed Grav. vehicles For both special equipment is required.

What makes someone want to live here is beyond what most can imagine but wealth brings very few here in quest of it. The volcanic activity leaves in its wake highly prized and valuable crystals These Crystals are called "Helix Crystals" or "Sobrinium" they are used as cutting tools even harder than
diamonds and are also used as Memory and storage in much of the computer equipment of the
imperium. These crystals are very dangerous to harvest as they are very close to the center of
volcanic activity and require great skill and even Luck. Not many survive in this Business But those who do are very wealthy. The Average Ton of Crystals Sells on open market for 250,000 Credits a ton.

The planet has an orbital base and several small installations called "Cold Spots".  Most visitors only visit the Orbital starport and would rather not risk entering the atmosphere which has been known to cloud up and foul many forms of navigational gear.