Jupiter

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It's atmosphere is rich in hydrogen, which can be used for the fusion reactors of the human space ships. Because of this, the human race has started to mine that large reserve of hydrogen. Jupiter is thus a place where there is the most industry. As there are just some moons around Jupiter, people who live here work for the mining companies only. Governments have no interest in the area around Jupiter, so there is a lack of police and military forces.

Big Players

• Gas mining companies - There are basically two gas mining companies: RGC and GEP. There rivalry is the major conflict around Jupiter.
• Mercenaries - As there is a lack of police and military forces people and corporations have to hire mercenaries to be protected. There are security firms like the GDA or private mercenaries.
• Pirates - The world's dependency on the resources from Jupiter and lawlessness of the area provide great reasons for piracy. Pirates can be just criminals who usually are not working illegally or bigger organizations of organized crime.
• Scientists - On the Jupiter moon Europa there is a big science lab. Most scientists are astrophysicists, but most other fields are represented as well by smaller research groups. Europa (and Jo btw.) are interesting moons for scientists as there are unique physical processes taking place. (Just before the story of Orxonox begins, there was a large anomaly close to Saturn, which is about to pass by Jupiter. The scientists are planning a big investigation into the anomaly using huge ships with lots of instruments and scientists.)