Zkarde

Zkarde is a planet in the Arde Varkyos system.

Overview
Zkarde is a large world, with a diameter of 15354 kilometres. It has a fairly cold climate, with average temperatures of -118°C.

History
Zkarde was colonized by the Varkyon in 2460. Due to its climate being slightly too cold for comfortable living, the population never rose above 300 thousand. The planet was kept peaceful, and its inhabitants did not start revolutions or riot.

At the end of the Xaridgar-Archas War in 3140, Zkarde was given to the Xaridge Authority as a penalty for the Varkyons' loss. Most of the Varkyon on the planet moved elsewhere, but some stayed and mixed with the new Xaridgar inhabitants. The Xaridgar terraformed the planet slightly, raising the temperature by a few degrees and making the planet greener and easier to live on.