Bends
System: Argyle
ID: ARGB1
Equatorial Diameter: 153768km
Mass: 2.54*10^27kg
Orbital Period: 2.58ED
Rotation Period: 2.58ED
Solar Day: ∞
Gravity: 2.92G
Atmospheric Pressure: 10^6atm
Avg. Temperature: 334C
Inhabited Moons: 0
This enormous gas planet is the first of the four giants of the Argyle B subsystem. A brilliant orange and magenta world, helium rigs scattered about the surface provide a repository of the gas to the rest of the system. However, the true allure of this giant is its mysterious floating spore population. Bends is home to hundreds of species of floating spores that use the helium in the atmosphere to float along and pollinate. These range from simple, single celled organisms to massive hiveminds that stretch for miles. Several spores are also known to be highly intelligent, and can even be taught to communicate with humans. The Center for Higher Fungal Intelligence has established many outposts on this planet to observe and study these magnificent creatures. However, concerns have been raised about elevating any other species to a level of sentience comparable to humans, and the CHFI remain one of the most controversial research programs in the bay.
The fungal giant of Bends


















