Outpost 00: Eden

18 Delphini b, formally named Arion and now establish its official name - Eden, is a planet approximately 249 LY away from Earth in the constellation of Delphinus.

The 993-day period planet orbits the yellow giant star 18 Delphini. The planet was terraformed for 300 years before the arrival of the first human colony and is now the home of 5 million inhabitants.

Eden colonies are spread wide across the planet embedding themselves fully into the natural environment in an attempt to keep the planet healthy and untouched by human development and to survive the hostile environment by been part of nature. The colonies cover the land in a patchwork quilt of browns and reds, the color of Eden nature itself.

Eden colonies are striking in their beauty and peacefulness, no signs of war or destruction. The colonies are spread out for miles and acres in full view yet are hidden in plain sight.

Star: 18 Delphini Distance: 249 ± 2 ly;
Constellation: Delphinus

Artwork Date: January 2022