Phenton-Arigale

Phenton-Arigale are the double gas giants located in the Kephim system. An unusual gravimetric disturbance between the two has resulted in both planets revolving around each other in extremely close proximity. The Atmosphere of Phenton-Arigale consists of Nitrogen, Argon, Sulfur, and Aelerite, rendering the planet uninhabitable to most species.

The Great Storm:

Located directly in the rotational axis of Phenton-Arigale, is a great storm that has ravaged both planets for centuries. It consists of massive strains of chain lightning, as well as clashing molecules of Aelerite, which act as a conduit to spread other storms across the planets' atmospheres. It is believed that should this great storm dissipate, Phenton-Arigale would eventually separate into their own entities, potentially causing both planets to be destroyed. At last estimate, this storm was approximately seven-thousand miles in diameter.

It is unknown what is inside the Great Storm, as all probes sent in have been completely destroyed. Ancillary data indicates that these probes are destroyed not by the storm itself, but by the extremely high frequencies that the storm continues to emit.

Aelerite:

Aelerite is a highly reactive compound found primarily on Phenton-Arigale, generating from the Great Storm. This compound is used across the Galaxy, in such applications as Weaponry, Medicine, and Starship Fuel. There have been increased attempts to get closer to the storm using available technology, to which have met mixed success. Aelerite mining continues to be a significant source of income for interested parties looking to make quick money. However, it is all too common an occurrence to see entire scientific mining platforms being destroyed by the extraordinarily deadly storm.

Scientific Study:

Consortium researchers, including those of the Fayzhor Conglomerate, continue to study the vast effects of the Great Storm using scientific floating compounds at different areas and distances around the Great Storm. These compounds are vast floating cities above the planet, providing all of the necessary conveniences in modern life. However, due to atmospheric interference, disruptions on communications and DataPort Access are common.

Controversies:

The lure of credits notwithstanding, Phenton-Arigale is being protested against by rights groups who indicate that both the Consortium, as well as the Fayhzor Conglomerate, are exploiting poor individuals to make them rich, while wiping their hands clean of the chaos. An effort to block these practices has been introduced into Galactic Law, and is running through the circuit to become standard galactic process.