Grumman: Homeworld of the Moritani

Ecology

Grumman is a world much like the forgotten planet of Terra, but with a much wider strip of temperate weather from both sides of the equator, with alien plants aplenty. The central area of the planet is almost continually bathed with light and is considered warm, even in the dead of winter. Naturally, this phenomenon formed a very interesting pattern in the evolution of plants and other life forms, which rely on the sun for survival.

There are two moons orbiting the planet, one of which is imaginatively called Luna and the other Palma. The planetary surface is calculated at 612,782,009 sq. Km. of which just about three-quarters are taken by water. There are four major oceans: Asparax, Milonai, Navothai and Zamai. These oceans form six continents, which are Caco, Grumman, Ors (North Pole), Paerrus, Syme (South Pole) and Nicanor.

Grumman, by far the largest continent, is considered to be the forbidden estate of House Moritani. None are allowed to enter it without approval of the Siridar. This is true even to those who wish to visit the summer Capital of Citamateo, which is a lavish and luxurious city on the southern tip of the continent.

The famed Palazzo Moritani could be found in the center of the continent surrounded by pristine wilderness, which contains most of the interior of the landmass. This area is kept as a monument, untouched by man or technology, as it is here that the original fief of the Moritani was created in BG 88. A law has been enforced stating that no building can be taller than the spire of the Moritani palace, and no private residence is to be more costly than it was to build the estate. The Moritani are proud beyond measure of their fine Palazzo, and keep it isolated so that it isn't marred by the pollution which chokes the rest of the planet.

There is one major exemption to the protective immigration law of the House to the eastern provinces of the continent. Over the years, these provinces became the main source of food for the planet, producing crops such as bran, corn, olives, tomatoes and livestock. Lastly, at the southern coast of the continent bordering the Navothai Ocean one can find large squadrons of the well-known Salt Water Grumman Piranha, an expensive delicacy well loved in the rest of the Imperium.

Paerrus and Caco, on the Western Hemisphere of the planet, are the most populated continents, housing about seventy percent of the eight billion people on the planet. Most of the population is concentrated in the surrounding coastline, where most of the industry can be found. Years of industrialization have taken their toll on the ecology of these continents, causing the luxuries held in such high regard by the ruling house to be overshadowed by cities which are so darkened by smog that at times it is very difficult to even see the sun. In the past few years, after the apocalyptic warnings of several geologists, there have been measures taken to save the planet from an ecological disaster. Though, real improvements may take several more years to become readily apparent.

House Ginaz once held most of Nicanor (before it was named such), however, the lands were conquered by House Moritani well over five thousand years ago. To show their contempt, the Moritani renamed the continent to Nicanor (meaning 'victory monger' in the ancient tongues) and moved their winter capital, Lucasto, to this southern landmass. Its previous name has been completely forgotten, as all records were changed to reflect the new name. The continent is primarily used to extract raw materials for industries on the other continents and therefore is less marred by pollution, but is relatively less wealthy.

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