Interstellar Travel Guide - Benzar by Clare Bradley
The Planet Benzar is a strikingly beautiful world. Located in the Alpha Quadrant in the Securis System, Benzar became a Federation Member in the year 2369. It is the only one of the nine planets in the Securis System that can support life. The inhabitants of Benzar are known as the Benzites.
What makes Benzar so special is it’s atmosphere and landscape. It is the perfect destination for the budding Geologist or Meteorologist. Benzar is classified as M-Class, barely. Benzar’s atmosphere is high in gaseous ammonia, and low in oxygen. Most humanoids require life-support suits to explore the surface, but it is well worth the inconvenience. The sky is violet colored, with blue and orange clouds. Periodic lightning discharges fill the sky with light, and create thunderclaps so loud that you can feel the vibrations in your bones.
Benzar’s landscape is dominated by complex crystalline rock structures. The Benzites create crystalline sculpture that has received high praise from the UFP Institute of the Arts. The most renowned Benzite sculptress is a woman named Candar. One of her works adorns the foyer to Federation Hall in San Francisco.
Benzar’s ecosystem is also unique. The animal life on Benzar is generally small, with armored skins. Both carnivorous and vegetarian animals are found here. Even the plants have tough skins.
The Benzites show an eagerness to please, that sometimes comes off as annoying, or as superiority. To the traveler, this trait ensures a pleasant trip.
So the next time you’re in the area, stop by the Securis System, and Beautiful Benzar.
Source: Star Trek, The Next Generation Role Playing Game: Player’s Guide.
