Apollo

Apollo (technical name Belenus-II) is a planet located in the Belenus System in the Eastern Rim of the Milky Way. It is a rocky planet with three large seas, it has a large region of fertile land next to its largest sea. It was the capital planet of the Apollo Confederation and later the largest world in the Apollonir region within the United Republic of Orion.

Physical Characteristics
The planet has a radius of about 6.000 km, slightly smaller than Terra. It has a breathable atmosphere, with a similar composition to that of Terra, and suitable for most humanoid species.

Its surface is mostly a rocky wasteland, however it does have 3 major seas, around which there are large area of fertile, green land. It also has a few major mountain ranges, from where ice melts and flows into the lakes.

Its climate is mostly a cold steppe, where stong winds make it hard for any major structures to arise. However, close to the coast the wind dies down and a temperate mediterranean climate appears, allowing for vegetation to arise.

Orbit and Rotation
Apollo orbits its star, Belenus, at a distance of around 135 million kilometers. It takes around 280 days to orbit around the star, makings its years shorter than the Standard Ekman Year of the Human Calendar.

Its axial tilt is about 30 degrees, making its seasons starkly contrast, with very cold winters and very hot summers.

One Solar day is 24 hours, lining up perfectly with the standard Ekman Day.

Moons
Apollo has two natural satellites: Chaeron and Orpheus

Chaeron
Chaeron, also known as the Magma Moon of Apollo, is, as the name suggests, a volcanic moon, which orbits the planet at around 200 000 km. It's surface is filled will volcanoes and rivers of lava, which make the planet nearly uninhabitable. Its few populants are mostly workers from mining companies, which in turn mostly use droids for their operations. it takes 20 days to orbit the planet.

Orpheus
Orpheus, also known as the Ice Moon of Apollo, is a cold, icy moon which orbits the planet at around 400 000 km. It is mostly filled with icy and snowy steppes, and is mostly devoid of life. Its few inhabitants are mostly scientific explorers and mining companies. It takes 40 days to orbit the planet.

History
The planet was first discovered by the remnants of the Terran Confederation after their arrival to the Interstellar Dimension. It was decided that it was suitable to become the new home of the Confederation and so its first inhabitants settled down in what would become Apollo City, simply known as "The Capital". It was slowly populated during the following decades, and would become the gateway to the Apollonir Region for Humanity.