B'Relga

B'Relga is a size 6 planet in the Hyrokkin system. It has a dense atmosphere, with high levels of Nitrogen and Oxygen, which make unprotected exploration of the planet impossible for humans. B'Relga holds a special place in the history of the Bran Ceena branch, as it was the subject of one of the most contraversial moves in the early Trans Dietrum era. "The Torching of B'Relga" as it became known was the systematic blocade and extermination of the entire population in order to prevent the spread of a sickness that was dubbed "the unsleep" to neighboring worlds and systems.

Before "The Unsleep"
What began as a minor colonization project in 0094 T.D. blossomed into a separate planet-state after a few hundred years.

B'Relga had a thriving population of 7,485,519 before radio communication was lost with the surface. At tech level 4, the people of B'Relga were competent with infrastructure, mechanical workings, and had just begun tinkering with molecular structures. Unfortunately, the ruling bureacracy of the planet ruled that contact with the surrounding cultures was strictly forbidden. The government flat out refused assistance from neighboring worlds in terms of technological advancements, preferring to forge their own way to the stars. Aside from occasional reaffirmation from the government that intercession was not necessary or appreciated, the colony world had no contact with the outside world.

The Discovery
Before the first reconnaissance teams were sent to determine the nature of the communication silence, there was a fear that the B'Relgains were preparing an assault on the surrounding worlds. The government of the neighboring world of Hohnir sent a strike team to determine the nature of the silence. After 72 hours planet side, the team called for emergency evacuation and for the world to be glassed.

After having the team forward all of its observations to the Hohnir officials, orders were sent to the fleet of space cruisers stationed in high orbit over B'Relga. Their orders were to bombard every high population center and monitor the surface for any major activity. If there appeared to be any attempt to leave the planet, the cruisers were ordered to prevent the spread of the disease that they dubbed "the unsleep."

The planet was deemed "Uninhabited" in the year 0346 T.D.

The Aftermath
A formal investigation was launched by the government of Lachesis in the 0391 T.D. to determine if the extreme measures of the Hohnirian government were necessary. Until that time, the files obtained from the strike teams were kept top secret to all but the highest in the Hohnirian military. In order to prevent a resurgence of the disease, the Hohnirian military shared some of the documents with the investigating forces. The investigation was promptly called off in the interest of "Galactic Safety." No further attempt has been publicly made to make it to the planet and it remains under strict quarantine.