Overview

Sanctuary 23 serves as one of the few officially recognized Human Preservation colonies remaining under Imperial regulation. The planet was designated as a sanctuary following the near-eradication of baseline humanity during the early expansion wars. Oversight of the world is nominally assigned to Imperial Biocultural Preservation Command, though in practice, management falls to J'Nepa, a Flyu custodian tasked with monitoring and maintaining cultural continuity among surviving human populations.

Planetary Data

Primary Star: 1 (G-type)
Moons: 2 (Synchronous orbit, locally referred to as Eir and Danu)
Rotation Period: 365 local days
Climate: Earth-like; moderate seasonal variation and stable weather systems
Atmosphere: Oxygen-nitrogen mix; breathable, near-identical to historical Earth composition
Topography: Lush terrestrial biomes featuring temperate forests, rolling plains, and freshwater networks. Minimal industrial presence.

Known Inhabitants

Population is composed almost exclusively of human descendants maintaining distinct cultural enclaves. Among the oldest and most traditional of these settlements is New Belfast, founded by an Irish clan that preserved a surprising degree of Old Earth heritage, including language, folklore, and rural craftsmanship. The O'Riley family is among its most prominent lineages. Other human communities exist across the planet, but contact between settlements is limited, fostering regional autonomy and strong local identities.

Imperial Status

Designated Restricted Access Zone. Entry by Flyu personnel or Enforcer units is prohibited without High Command authorization. The planet is under Imperial observation but functions with near-total autonomy. HLA vessels occasionally visit for humanitarian and logistical purposes; their presence is tolerated but not officially sanctioned.

Addendum

Orbital records confirm that J'Nepa's starship, the Serenvale, maintains a constant stationary orbit above the northern hemisphere. Communications logs indicate frequent unreported descents to the planet's surface. Imperial review boards have noted “concerns regarding personal attachment to human subjects” but have not enforced disciplinary action, citing “unique custodial effectiveness.”

Addendum 2

Unofficial reports suggest the local human population refers to J'Nepa as a “guardian spirit.” It is rumored J'Nepa maintains personal involvement with several villages, particularly New Belfast, despite Imperial policy forbidding direct interference. Imperial Enforcement has yet to act on any provided reports.