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NewZimiaGov at 19:25, 10 May 2026

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NewZimiaGov: /* Southern Polar Regions */

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Southern Polar Regions

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	==Southern Polar Regions==		==Southern Polar Regions==
	The Southern Polar Regions of ~~'''~~Ivory~~'''~~ are ~~brighter than much of the equator~~, with frost and ~~ice spread more broadly across the highest latitudes and along cold~~-~~trapping depressions~~. ~~A pale southern cap extends over~~ the ~~polar margin~~, ~~collecting in crater floors~~, low basins~~, and sheltered hollows~~. ~~Even with this brighter cover~~, the ~~underlying~~ terrain ~~remains clearly visible~~, ~~including large worn craters~~, ~~rough basin edges~~, ~~and broken upland surfaces~~.		The Southern Polar Regions of Ivory are marked by a transition into darker, more eroded terrain interspersed with localized frost deposits and long-term weathering patterns. Compared to the north, the southern hemisphere appears more subdued, with fewer sharply defined uplands and a greater presence of worn surfaces and low-relief basins. In the southwest, the region known as '''Aetherfallow Fumaroles''' occupies a rough, irregular tract of terrain that suggests ancient geothermal or outgassing activity, though now largely inactive. Nearby, the broad and gently sloping expanse called the '''Guiding Dune Fields''' forms a wind-shaped region of redistributed material, its smoother appearance contrasting with the more heavily cratered areas to the north.

	~~The south preserves~~ the ~~same ancient impact-scarred character seen elsewhere on~~ the ~~moon~~, ~~but with~~ a ~~stronger contrast between dark exposed~~ ground and ~~lighter frost deposits~~. ~~Large circular depressions remain common~~, ~~and several broad basins continue across~~ the ~~lower southern latitudes before merging~~ into the ~~frost-brightened~~ polar ~~zone~~. The ~~result~~ is a ~~cold~~ and ~~stable southern hemisphere~~ shaped by ~~cratering~~, ~~regolith accumulation~~, and ~~persistent polar frost rather than by active surface change~~.		Farther east, the rising terrain of '''Nomad’s Ascent''' marks a gradual elevation change toward the southern interior, while the elongated corridor known as the '''Trail of Enduring Steps''' traces a natural route across broken ground and shallow basins. At the southern edge of the map, the linear feature known as '''Via Caelestis''' forms one of the most distinct boundary corridors, marking the transition into the outermost polar margins. The southern hemisphere is therefore defined less by dramatic elevation and more by gradual transitions, weathered basins, and long-term erosion.

			Together, the Aetherfallow Fumaroles, Guiding Dune Fields, Nomad’s Ascent, Trail of Enduring Steps, and Via Caelestis define the southern regions as a landscape of endurance, navigation, and gradual change. While still harsh and largely barren, this region reflects a different aspect of Ivory’s identity: not the sharp clarity of the northern uplands or the structural complexity of the equator, but a quieter, more worn environment shaped by time, wind, and persistence.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==

NewZimiaGov: /* Equatorial Regions */

2026-04-15T02:38:38Z

Equatorial Regions

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	==Equatorial Regions==		==Equatorial Regions==
	The Equatorial Regions of '''Ivory''' are dominated by dark cratered plains, immense impact basins, and broad stretches of exposed rocky ground. Several very large circular basins define the equatorial belt, many with smoother, darker floors set inside sharply preserved rims. Between them lie dense fields of smaller craters, overlapping ejecta blankets, and rough highland belts broken by fractures and degraded escarpments.

	~~This is~~ the most varied ~~part~~ of the ~~moon’s~~ surface. ~~Some sectors consist~~ of relatively ~~smooth plains marked by later impacts~~, while ~~others are~~ more ~~broken~~ and ~~uneven~~, ~~with clustered craters~~ and ~~irregular ridges cutting across older basin margins~~. The equatorial ~~terrain is dry~~, ~~airless~~, and ~~geologically inert at the surface~~, ~~with its present form set by repeated bombardment~~ and ~~long preservation under cold conditions~~. The ~~low reflectivity~~ of ~~Ivory is especially evident here~~, where ~~darker regolith~~ and ~~shadowed basin floors dominate much of~~ the ~~landscape~~.		The Equatorial Regions of Ivory contain the most structurally varied terrain on the moon, with large crater basins, broad elevated plains, and deeply incised chasm systems forming a complex central landscape. The dominant central region, known as the '''Aetherion Expanse''', stretches across much of the equatorial belt and is defined by overlapping crater fields, worn basin floors, and expanses of exposed, wind-smoothed stone. To the west, the elongated canyon system called '''Harpyon Chasma''' cuts through older terrain, forming one of the most prominent linear depressions on the surface and a natural corridor through otherwise elevated ground. Nearby, the transitional zone known as '''Caravan Reach''' marks a more navigable expanse of terrain, its relatively smoother surface suggesting a natural route across the equatorial region.

			In the central interior, the broad depression known as the '''Wayfarer Basin''' occupies a key lowland within the Expanse, while the elevated plateau region referred to as '''Sanctum Aetheris''' rises slightly above surrounding terrain as a zone of relative stability. Farther east, the large impact structure known as '''Riftveil Patera''' dominates one of the most visually distinct eastern basins, while the boundary region called the '''Palewind Threshold''' marks a transition into more fragmented and irregular terrain. The branching fracture network known as '''Talonreach Fossae''' extends across this eastern region, creating a pattern of broken ridges and channels that further complicates the landscape.

			The equatorial regions are defined by their combination of crater basins, elevated ridges, and navigable lowlands, forming a terrain that is both physically challenging and structurally varied. The presence of Caravan Reach, Wayfarer Basin, and Sanctum Aetheris suggests areas of relative stability within this otherwise harsh environment, reinforcing Ivory’s broader identity as a world where endurance and navigation are essential. Within this framework, the Aetherion Expanse, Harpyon Chasma, Caravan Reach, Wayfarer Basin, Sanctum Aetheris, Riftveil Patera, Palewind Threshold, and Talonreach Fossae provide a detailed regional structure for Ivory’s central terrain.

	==Southern Polar Regions==		==Southern Polar Regions==

NewZimiaGov: /* North Polar Regions */

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North Polar Regions

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	[[File:IvoryLabelled2026.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|A labelled map of the surface of ivory.]]		[[File:IvoryLabelled2026.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|A labelled map of the surface of ivory.]]
	[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory, unlabelled.]]		[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory, unlabelled.]]
	The North Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are dark, cold, and heavily cratered. A thin cover of frost and ice lies across the highest latitudes, especially along the polar rim and within colder depressions, but most of the underlying terrain remains exposed. Large impact basins, crater chains, worn rims, and rough ejecta fields dominate the surface. The polar frost brightens the margins without concealing the moon’s battered topography.

	The ~~northern hemisphere preserves some~~ of the ~~oldest visible terrain on Ivory~~. ~~Broad crater floors lie beside broken~~ uplands and ~~irregular scarps~~, ~~while smaller impacts are scattered across nearly every~~ exposed ~~surface~~. ~~The low albedo~~ of the ~~moon gives much~~ of the ~~north~~ a ~~muted charcoal~~ and ~~brown~~-~~grey tone~~, with the ~~brighter~~ polar ~~deposits confined to limited zones of cold-trapped frost~~.		The North Polar Regions of Ivory are defined by dark, elevated terrain broken by extensive crater fields, wind-scoured ridges, and scattered patches of frost along the highest latitudes. The far northwestern uplands, collectively referred to as the '''Zephyron Marches''', form a harsh and exposed region shaped by persistent high-altitude winds and minimal atmospheric buffering. To the east of this, the large enclosed depression known as the '''Basin of Clear Silence''' occupies one of the most visually distinct northern basins, its subdued tone and relative smoothness contrasting with the surrounding fractured highlands. Rising prominently nearby, the elevated massif called the '''Crown of Lucent Stone''' marks one of the clearest highland structures in the northern hemisphere, its lighter tone and broad uplift suggesting a region of exposed, weathered bedrock.

			Further east, the terrain transitions into the broken uplands of the '''High Aetheric Rise''', a region of steep slopes, cratered ridges, and uneven elevation. Along the northeastern boundary, the fractured edge known as the '''Haifan Verge''' forms a transition into more heavily disrupted terrain. Across these northern zones, the surface is characterized by long-term erosion, impact scarring, and wind-driven redistribution of fine material, producing a landscape that appears both ancient and sharply defined. The northern hemisphere is therefore dominated by exposed stone, elevated ridges, and cratered basins, with the Zephyron Marches, Basin of Clear Silence, Crown of Lucent Stone, High Aetheric Rise, and Haifan Verge providing a more localized geography within Ivory’s broader austere polar environment.

	==Equatorial Regions==		==Equatorial Regions==

NewZimiaGov: /* North Polar Regions */

2026-04-15T02:34:31Z

North Polar Regions

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	==North Polar Regions==		==North Polar Regions==
	[[File:IvoryLabelled2026.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|A labelled map of the surface of ivory.]]		[[File:IvoryLabelled2026.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|A labelled map of the surface of ivory.]]
	[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory.]]		[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory, unlabelled.]]
	The North Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are dark, cold, and heavily cratered. A thin cover of frost and ice lies across the highest latitudes, especially along the polar rim and within colder depressions, but most of the underlying terrain remains exposed. Large impact basins, crater chains, worn rims, and rough ejecta fields dominate the surface. The polar frost brightens the margins without concealing the moon’s battered topography.		The North Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are dark, cold, and heavily cratered. A thin cover of frost and ice lies across the highest latitudes, especially along the polar rim and within colder depressions, but most of the underlying terrain remains exposed. Large impact basins, crater chains, worn rims, and rough ejecta fields dominate the surface. The polar frost brightens the margins without concealing the moon’s battered topography.

NewZimiaGov: /* North Polar Regions */

2026-04-15T02:34:13Z

North Polar Regions

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	==North Polar Regions==		==North Polar Regions==
			[[File:IvoryLabelled2026.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|A labelled map of the surface of ivory.]]
	[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory.]]		[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory.]]
	The North Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are dark, cold, and heavily cratered. A thin cover of frost and ice lies across the highest latitudes, especially along the polar rim and within colder depressions, but most of the underlying terrain remains exposed. Large impact basins, crater chains, worn rims, and rough ejecta fields dominate the surface. The polar frost brightens the margins without concealing the moon’s battered topography.		The North Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are dark, cold, and heavily cratered. A thin cover of frost and ice lies across the highest latitudes, especially along the polar rim and within colder depressions, but most of the underlying terrain remains exposed. Large impact basins, crater chains, worn rims, and rough ejecta fields dominate the surface. The polar frost brightens the margins without concealing the moon’s battered topography.

NewZimiaGov: /* Southern Polar Regions */

2026-04-13T14:37:49Z

Southern Polar Regions

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	==Southern Polar Regions==		==Southern Polar Regions==
	The ~~South~~ Polar ~~region~~ of Ivory, ~~while similar to~~ the ~~North Polar region~~ in ~~terms of cold temperatures~~ and ~~icy terrain, has distinct geological features~~. ~~This area is slightly warmer~~, ~~allowing for intermittent melting and refreezing of~~ the ~~ice. The~~ terrain ~~is a mix of smooth ice plains and rugged~~, ~~rocky outcrops~~, ~~creating a visually striking contrast. The South Pole is also home to several large subglacial lakes~~, which are kept liquid by geothermal heat from the moon's interior. These lakes are of particular interest to scientists studying the potential for microbial life. The dynamic interplay between ice and geothermal activity results in unique formations such as ice caves and ~~meltwater channels~~.		The Southern Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are brighter than much of the equator, with frost and ice spread more broadly across the highest latitudes and along cold-trapping depressions. A pale southern cap extends over the polar margin, collecting in crater floors, low basins, and sheltered hollows. Even with this brighter cover, the underlying terrain remains clearly visible, including large worn craters, rough basin edges, and broken upland surfaces.

	The ~~smallest of~~ the ~~moons~~, and ~~indeed of all identified major bodies in~~ the ~~Atos System~~, ~~'''Ivory''' enjoys a close orbit around the planet [[Momiji]]~~, ~~which itself orbits [[Indigo]]~~.		The south preserves the same ancient impact-scarred character seen elsewhere on the moon, but with a stronger contrast between dark exposed ground and lighter frost deposits. Large circular depressions remain common, and several broad basins continue across the lower southern latitudes before merging into the frost-brightened polar zone. The result is a cold and stable southern hemisphere shaped by cratering, regolith accumulation, and persistent polar frost rather than by active surface change.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==

NewZimiaGov: /* Equatorial Regions */

2026-04-13T14:37:06Z

Equatorial Regions

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	==Equatorial Regions==		==Equatorial Regions==
	The Equatorial ~~region~~ of Ivory ~~experiences~~ the ~~most varied~~ and ~~dynamic climate on the moon~~. This ~~region benefits from moderate temperatures and receives~~ the most ~~sunlight, leading to a more temperate environment compared to~~ the ~~poles~~. ~~The landscape includes vast~~ plains ~~of dark~~, ~~rocky soil interspersed~~ with ~~lighter, sandy stretches that might contain valuable mineral deposits~~. The ~~equator also features several large impact craters~~, ~~suggesting a history of meteorite activity. These craters sometimes act as basins for transient liquid water during warmer periods~~. The ~~presence~~ of ~~some cloud cover indicates active weather patterns~~, ~~including occasional rain showers that temporarily transform~~ the ~~arid surface~~.		The Equatorial Regions of '''Ivory''' are dominated by dark cratered plains, immense impact basins, and broad stretches of exposed rocky ground. Several very large circular basins define the equatorial belt, many with smoother, darker floors set inside sharply preserved rims. Between them lie dense fields of smaller craters, overlapping ejecta blankets, and rough highland belts broken by fractures and degraded escarpments.

			This is the most varied part of the moon’s surface. Some sectors consist of relatively smooth plains marked by later impacts, while others are more broken and uneven, with clustered craters and irregular ridges cutting across older basin margins. The equatorial terrain is dry, airless, and geologically inert at the surface, with its present form set by repeated bombardment and long preservation under cold conditions. The low reflectivity of Ivory is especially evident here, where darker regolith and shadowed basin floors dominate much of the landscape.

	==Southern Polar Regions==		==Southern Polar Regions==
	The South Polar region of Ivory, while similar to the North Polar region in terms of cold temperatures and icy terrain, has distinct geological features. This area is slightly warmer, allowing for intermittent melting and refreezing of the ice. The terrain is a mix of smooth ice plains and rugged, rocky outcrops, creating a visually striking contrast. The South Pole is also home to several large subglacial lakes, which are kept liquid by geothermal heat from the moon's interior. These lakes are of particular interest to scientists studying the potential for microbial life. The dynamic interplay between ice and geothermal activity results in unique formations such as ice caves and meltwater channels.		The South Polar region of Ivory, while similar to the North Polar region in terms of cold temperatures and icy terrain, has distinct geological features. This area is slightly warmer, allowing for intermittent melting and refreezing of the ice. The terrain is a mix of smooth ice plains and rugged, rocky outcrops, creating a visually striking contrast. The South Pole is also home to several large subglacial lakes, which are kept liquid by geothermal heat from the moon's interior. These lakes are of particular interest to scientists studying the potential for microbial life. The dynamic interplay between ice and geothermal activity results in unique formations such as ice caves and meltwater channels.

NewZimiaGov: /* North Polar Regions */

2026-04-13T14:36:16Z

North Polar Regions

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	==North Polar Regions==		==North Polar Regions==
	[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory.]]		[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory.]]
	The North Polar ~~region~~ of Ivory ~~is characterized by its extreme~~ cold and ~~predominantly icy surface~~. ~~This region is enveloped in a thick layer~~ of frost and ice, ~~which reflects a significant amount~~ of ~~sunlight~~. ~~The terrain is rugged~~, ~~featuring sharp ice ridges~~ and ~~deep fissures formed by~~ the ~~constant freeze-thaw cycles~~. The ~~perpetual cold creates a desolate environment with minimal atmospheric movement, leading to a still, serene landscape~~. ~~Occasionally~~, ~~weak auroras dance~~ across the ~~sky~~, ~~caused by the moon's interaction~~ with the ~~magnetosphere~~ of ~~the dual planet system~~.		The North Polar Regions of '''Ivory''' are dark, cold, and heavily cratered. A thin cover of frost and ice lies across the highest latitudes, especially along the polar rim and within colder depressions, but most of the underlying terrain remains exposed. Large impact basins, crater chains, worn rims, and rough ejecta fields dominate the surface. The polar frost brightens the margins without concealing the moon’s battered topography.

			The northern hemisphere preserves some of the oldest visible terrain on Ivory. Broad crater floors lie beside broken uplands and irregular scarps, while smaller impacts are scattered across nearly every exposed surface. The low albedo of the moon gives much of the north a muted charcoal and brown-grey tone, with the brighter polar deposits confined to limited zones of cold-trapped frost.

	==Equatorial Regions==		==Equatorial Regions==

NewZimiaGov: /* North Polar Regions */

2026-04-12T21:12:29Z

North Polar Regions

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	==North Polar Regions==		==North Polar Regions==
			[[File:Ivory2026Skin.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The surface of Ivory.]]
	The North Polar region of Ivory is characterized by its extreme cold and predominantly icy surface. This region is enveloped in a thick layer of frost and ice, which reflects a significant amount of sunlight. The terrain is rugged, featuring sharp ice ridges and deep fissures formed by the constant freeze-thaw cycles. The perpetual cold creates a desolate environment with minimal atmospheric movement, leading to a still, serene landscape. Occasionally, weak auroras dance across the sky, caused by the moon's interaction with the magnetosphere of the dual planet system.		The North Polar region of Ivory is characterized by its extreme cold and predominantly icy surface. This region is enveloped in a thick layer of frost and ice, which reflects a significant amount of sunlight. The terrain is rugged, featuring sharp ice ridges and deep fissures formed by the constant freeze-thaw cycles. The perpetual cold creates a desolate environment with minimal atmospheric movement, leading to a still, serene landscape. Occasionally, weak auroras dance across the sky, caused by the moon's interaction with the magnetosphere of the dual planet system.

	==Equatorial Regions==		==Equatorial Regions==
	The Equatorial region of Ivory experiences the most varied and dynamic climate on the moon. This region benefits from moderate temperatures and receives the most sunlight, leading to a more temperate environment compared to the poles. The landscape includes vast plains of dark, rocky soil interspersed with lighter, sandy stretches that might contain valuable mineral deposits. The equator also features several large impact craters, suggesting a history of meteorite activity. These craters sometimes act as basins for transient liquid water during warmer periods. The presence of some cloud cover indicates active weather patterns, including occasional rain showers that temporarily transform the arid surface.		The Equatorial region of Ivory experiences the most varied and dynamic climate on the moon. This region benefits from moderate temperatures and receives the most sunlight, leading to a more temperate environment compared to the poles. The landscape includes vast plains of dark, rocky soil interspersed with lighter, sandy stretches that might contain valuable mineral deposits. The equator also features several large impact craters, suggesting a history of meteorite activity. These craters sometimes act as basins for transient liquid water during warmer periods. The presence of some cloud cover indicates active weather patterns, including occasional rain showers that temporarily transform the arid surface.