Del'k'aa

Del'k'aa (pronounced /dɛlˌkʔəə/) is a lush jungle planet in the Estofar System. Thriving with all manner of insects and other creatures, the planet is under the dominance of the intelligent, lizard-like species known as the B'l Akzic. Though optimal for colonization, the B'l Akzic are fiercely territorial, and, as a rule, detest outsiders. Though officially an Independent planet, the people of Del'k'aa have, in the past, repelled an invasion by the Zealots and briefly allied with the Sentinels, and small feelings of friendship are thought to still linger between the factions.

Astrological
Del'k'aa is a Terrestrial planet in the Estofar System, its single sun being Estofar, which is large, yellow-green and gaseous. It has no moons. It's Rotation Period is 23.2 standard hours, it's Orbital Cycle being 421 days long. Del'k'aa's climate is fairly humid, though strangely cool. The temperature ranges from around 32ºC to -12ºC. Though possessing slightly less oxygen than Humans prefer, the air is still breathable (Class II Breathable). The gravity on Del'k'aa is 0.8953G. The planet is approximately 23,567km in diameter. The native language is B'l Akzican, and the planet's population is estimated at around 4 billion.

Surface
Geologically, the planet is composed of a molten core with a rocky mantle and silicate rock crust. A variety of plants grow upon Del'k'aa, and it is considered to be a very verdant planet. Del'k'aa is unique in the fact that, with the exception of very small, insignificant islands, all of it's land mass is connected above sea-level, despite it's abundance of water, and thus, sea. Though molten rock seeps beneath the planet's surface, there are very few volcanoes.