Embedded within the dense star fields of Odin's Hold is this extraordinary carbon star system. There is something unusual here that Commanders can notice immediately upon arrival:

Two of the system's planets orbit much closer to their parent giant star than what explorers usually see. Especially the first planet, which lies within the star's corona, and appears to be tinted a murky yellow-green color. It's even more extraordinary that the the gas giant sustains a stable ring system, even if it is a thin one - as well as two small metal-rich moons that are still in the giant planet's sphere of influence.

Although getting close might seem to be an unwise course of action, it is entirely possible to touch down on either of the two moons. The carbon giant star will fill the sky, at times casting off solar flares that look to be dangerously close, but appearances can be deceiving. It is even possible to disembark on foot, and admire the view in the sky - but don't linger outside for too long.

The second planet of the system is also visible from the surface, as it orbits not much farther out. While its orbit is stable for now, and it will continue its journey around the star, it's not going to be that way forever. One day, when the carbon star will reach the end of its life and go nova, these bodies will be obliterated by the intense stellar wind.

As you depart from the system, it's worthwhile to not jump out immediately after taking off from the surface, but to turn around and take one last look at the place you just visited. This way, the final sight that you'll take with you will be that of a gas giant suspended precariously close to a giant star. We are all lucky to have witnessed this brief moment at the end of the star's life, after all.

Embedded within the dense star fields of Odin's Hold is this extraordinary carbon star system. There is something unusual here that Commanders can notice immediately upon arrival:

Two of the system's planets orbit much closer to their parent giant star than what explorers usually see. Especially the first planet, which lies within the star's corona, and appears to be tinted a murky yellow-green color. It's even more extraordinary that the gas giant sustains a stable ring system, even if it is a thin one - as well as two small metal-rich moons that are still in the giant planet's sphere of influence.

Although getting close might seem to be an unwise course of action, it is entirely possible to touch down on either of the two moons. The carbon giant star will fill the sky, at times casting off solar flares that look to be dangerously close, but appearances can be deceiving. It is even possible to disembark on foot, and admire the view in the sky - but don't linger outside for too long.

The second planet of the system is also visible from the surface, as it orbits not much farther out. While its orbit is stable for now, and it will continue its journey around the star, it's not going to be that way forever. One day, when the carbon star will reach the end of its life and go nova, these bodies will be obliterated by the intense stellar wind.

As you depart from the system, it's worthwhile to not jump out immediately after taking off from the surface, but to turn around and take one last look at the place you just visited. This way, the final sight that you'll take with you will be that of a gas giant suspended precariously close to a giant star. We are all lucky to have witnessed this brief moment at the end of the star's life, after all.