Planet: Thule
Thule is an isolated, Earthlike world located above the galactic plane, offering a stunning view of the Milky Way at certain times of the Thulian year. It orbits an orange star, which tints the skies and oceans with deep purples, creating a striking and alien beauty across the planet’s surface.
Accessible only through a rare, naturally occurring wormhole, Thule has remained hidden from most of humanity for centuries. Its isolation fostered a unique and highly advanced society, where the average resident is over 150 years old and lifespans exceeding 300 are common.
Thule is most notable for being the origin point of the Thulian rejuvenation process—a breakthrough adaptation of an Orag (Neanderthal-descended) treatment modified for Homo sapiens. Unlike standard Compact rejuvenation, Thulian rejuvenation halts or even reverses aging while granting potent regenerative capabilities. One side effect is diminished sensitivity to alcohol due to accelerated organ repair. Another is intense hunger, thirst, and libido during initial transformation.
The Thulians’ long-term vision is bold and controversial: to uplift the entire sapiens species to amortality—an end to natural death from aging. This secret agenda has brought them into cautious alliance with key figures within the Compact, such as Jayne and Douglas Best, while also drawing the interest—and sometimes the ire—of other power blocs.
Notable Residents:
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Suri Mongano, born in 2019 CE on Earth, relocated to Thule after the collapse of early 21st-century civilization. She became a pivotal figure in Thulian society, bridging the gap between Terran and Thulian perspectives.