Whittier

Whittier

Local Authority	Department of Parks and Recreation
Population	36.5 million
Terraformed	2410
Sim. Status	Fully coded
Restricted Landing	No
Public Shuttle	Yes
Astrographics
Type	Planet
Size Class	10 (J)
Class	Rim
Orbit	Tenth from Kalidasa
Coordinates	3990, -1990, 70
Satellites	Ita Moon
Market Information
Commodities Market	No

Encyclopedia Galactica 2507.. Whittier.. Article form..

"Whittier was one of the first actual experiments in terraforming. A small planet/moon circling Salisbury's Star, it was selected for its size and out of the way location on the edge of the local star cluster. Close enough for easy access, it could serve as a perfect example of the experiment's success, but it was far enough off the beaten track that it could be hidden should things go awry.

But success it was, proving that terraforming was a viable process and Earth's survivors need not all crowd onto one planet. From 2207 through 2308, the planet served as a working laboratory, with plants and animals introduced in varying combinations until a stable ecosystem resulted. It was found that..."

update In the last few months, due to vandalism and damage done to historical buildings as well as University property, The Alliance Department of Parks and Recreation has taken over the administration of the Planet. Permits are now required for wilderness adventures and examination of the ruins.

In The Verse

Birthplace Of...

• Dayton
• List incomplete...

Mentioned in...

The drama-documentary/Alliance propaganda tool "When Bad Happens".