Vutaa

Vutaa (pronounced /vʊtɑ̃ə/) is the fourth and final moon of Effluo. Extremely small, with a diameter of only 2560km, it is not only the smallest of Effluo's moons, but also the smallest moon in its system. It's entire surface is black, with deep caves that extend almost through the moon's core. Deep within these caverns is an abundant resource of Onyx crystal, a medium-value material, that is currently being mined by the Sebrians, unbeknownst to the Sentinel Empire. It is worshipped in the Keidzic religion of the Keidz - the only sentient species on Effluo - as a minor god. It is considered the God of Destruction.

History
Shortly after Zaffron's system, and thus Effluo was discovered, it was clear that the system was either uncooperative or relatively uninteresting to both Galactic Empires. The Keidz refused to be colonized by the Sentinels, and were too dangerous or stupid to be of assistance to the Zealots. They therefore left, with the Sentinels leaving behind two radar facilities on Yetmo and Wokrom. Howevrer, several years after this, the Sebrians - a rogue empire of smugglers and pirates - discovered the planet also.

Though interested by the animalistic Keidz, their intrigue lingered on Vutaa, which was - unbeknownst to the Sentinel and Zealot Empires - rich with Onyx, a material especially valuable to the Sebrians and their contacts. As such, a small mining base was set up there, underneath the ground. A work force of about ten Sebrians is always on-site, though the individuals change frequently. It is estimated that it will take almost ten years to strip the moon bare.