Stratum

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Template:Quote Stratum are a genus of alien organism found on planets and moons with thin atmospheres across the galaxy. They can be sampled with the Genetic Sampler and scanned with the Short Range Composition Scanner. They have a clonal colony range of 500m.

File:Stratum Laminamus - Lime.png
Stratum Laminamus - Lime

Types

There are eight known types of Stratum with differing values:


SPECIES VALUE
Stratum Araneamus 2,448,900
Stratum Cucumisis 16,202,800
Stratum Excutitus 2,448,900
Stratum Frigus 2,637,500
Stratum Laminamus 2,788,300
Stratum Limaxus 1,362,000
Stratum Paleas 1,362,000
Stratum Tectonicas 19,010,800

Distance

Minimum distance between two genetic samples: 500m

Conditions of occurrence

  • Atmosphere Pressure: Below 0.1 atm.
  • Planetary Body Type: High Metal Content, Rocky
  • Atmosphere: Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide, Water
  • Gravity: Less than 0.62G
SPECIES PLANET TYPES ATMOSPHERE TYPES TEMPERATURE GRAVITY
Stratum Araneamus Rocky Sulphur dioxide 165 K - 373 K 0.26 G - 0.57 G
Stratum Cucumisis Rocky Carbon Dioxide

Sulphur Dioxide

174 K - 373 K 0.04 G - 0.6 G
Stratum Excutitus Rocky Carbon Dioxide

Sulphur Dioxide

165 K - 190 K 0.04 G - 0.5 G
Stratum Frigus Rocky Carbon Dioxide

Sulphur Dioxide

191 K - 372 K 0.04 G - 0.55 G
Stratum Laminamus Rocky Ammonia 57 K - 177 K 0.04 G - 0.34 G
Stratum Limaxus Rocky Carbon Dioxide

Sulphur Dioxide

165 K - 190 K 0.04 G - 0.48 G
Stratum Paleas Rocky Ammonia

Carbon Dioxide

Water

158 K - 450 K 0.04 G - 0.6 G
Stratum Tectonicas High Metal Content Oxygen

Ammonia

Water

Water-rich

Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide rich

Sulphur dioxide

61 K - 450 K 0.05 G - 0.61 G

Colored variants

Colored variant determined by the parent star type:

STAR TYPE COLOR
O
B
A
F Emerald
G
K Lime
M Green
L Turquoise
T Grey
TTS Amethyst
Y Indigo
W Red
D Mauve
N

Stratum araneamus

File:Stratum araneamus Emerald.jpg
CMDR Hanna Hunter, Stratum araneamus, Eafots ZT-I d9-31, 3 a

Description

A stratum species that has a vaguely octopoid shape. Their pale semi-translucent upper domes can reveal colourful inner organisms, which contrast with their darker outstretched tentacles.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Sulphur dioxide atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature superior to 165 K
PLANET TYPE ATMOSPHERE TYPE SPECIES
High Metal Content Oxygen

Ammonia

Water

Water-rich

Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide rich

Sulphur dioxide

Stratum tectonicas (> 165 K)
Rocky Ammonia Stratum paleas (> 165 K)

Stratum laminamus (> 165 K)

Water

Water-rich

Stratum paleas
Carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide rich

Stratum paleas (> 165 K)

Stratum excutitus (165 K - 190 K)

Stratum limaxus (165 K - 190 K)

Stratum frigus (> 190 K)

Stratum cucumisis (> 190 K)

Sulfur dioxide Stratum araneamus (> 165 K)

Stratum excutitus (165 K - 190 K)

Stratum limaxus (165 K - 190 K)

Stratum frigus (> 190 K)

Stratum cucumisis (> 190 K)

Stratum cucumisis

File:Stratum cucumisis Emerald.jpg
CMDR Luwen Elthan, Stratum cucumisis, Crescent Sector DL-Y d16, 4 a

Description

A species of stratum that displays fleshy ovoid shapes that are connected in a narrow pattern across the ground. These are covered with streaks of round photosynthetic cells that absorb sunlight.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Stratum excutitus

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CMDR AlexAeglir, Stratum excutitus, Veil East Sector LC-V c2-10, 7F

Description

This stratum species appears as a mixture of tight concentric ring patterns and mottled proto-leaves in a mixture of dark hues.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature between 165 K and 190 K

Stratum frigus

File:Stratum frigus Lime.jpg
CMDR Hanna Hunter, Stratum frigus, Seagull Sector AV-Y c7 AB, 4 a

Description

This species of stratum forms broad interconnected ring structures, which are composed of narrow ridges to capture sunlight.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Stratum laminamus

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Stratum Laminamus - Green

Description

This particular stratum species gives the appearance of overlapping rock plateaus, each with narrow bands of colouration.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Ammonia atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature superior to 165 K

Stratum limaxus

File:Stratum Limaxus Lime.jpg
CMDR Fly34, Stratum Limaxus, Prua Phoe VO-W c3-25, 4 g

Description

This species of stratum appears as a series of unconnected ovoid sha pes across the ground, which are the protruding tips of the larger subterranean organism.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature between 165 K and 190 K

Stratum paleas

File:Stratum paleas Amethyst.jpg
CMDR Kazahnn Drahnn, Stratum paleas, Heart Sector TY-R b4-1, A 1 a

Description

A stratum that blends thick overlapping vines with irregular growths. with varying colours appearing in bands or streaks.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin Ammonia, Water or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
  • Rocky planets
  • Mean temperature superior to 165 K

Stratum tectonicas

File:Stratum tectonicas Lime.jpg
CMDR Tiberius Vaako, Stratum tectonicas, Veil West Sector DL-Y d30 A11

Description

A stratum species with a thick rock-like outer shell, covered with an irregular lattice of brighter cells that absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

Conditions of occurrence

  • Planets with thin atmosphere
  • High Metal Content planets
  • Mean temperature superior to 165 K

Locations

System Planet Coordinates Type Reported By
Prua Eaec YP-P d5-8 1 A ? Araneamus CMDR Backer #-1963
Flyua Hypue ZT-Q c18-0 AB 1 A ? Cucumisis CMDR Backer #-1963
Blae Eork WH-D c28-0 B 2 A -14.4159, -165.3871 Excutitus CMDR Methan Disery
Eolls Priae ZQ-C d13-13 10 C -25.911, 171.587 Frigus CMDR Methan Disery
Yaimoea GP-S c19-0 2 E -32.5768, 108.7216 Limaxus CMDR Methan Disery
Chrysus 5 B ? Paleas CMDR Backer #-1963
Pru Ain AQ-P c5-87 6 A 36.0002, 24.7300 Paleas - Lime CMDR Chiozaki
Gru Eoq KQ-Q c20-4 1 -24.8912, 145.3294 Tectonicas CMDR Methan Disery
Col 173 Sector ML-W B18-4 7 9.9889, 76.3289 Tectonicas CMDR MrJant
GRU EOQ QC-F B29-0 B 6 41.8314, 121.7648 Tectonicas CMDR Quadios

Notes