Proxima III

Type: Industrial Colony

Position: 4.226 ly from Earth (nearest star to Sol)

Star Type: M5 - red

Length of Year: survey data unavailable

Moons: none

Atmosphere: mostly carbon dioxide in addition to small amounts of nitrogen, argon, and oxygen.

Hydrosphere: none

Gravity: 1.2 Standard

Population: 500,000 (est.*)

World Profile: Proxima III carries the distinction of being Earth's first outsystem colony. Established in 2464 in the Proxima Centauri system. Proxima III is a leading industrial center. Most of Earth's major interstellar corporations house their main offices on Proxima III; a profitable decision because of the colony's clear orbital trajectories.

 * = exact data unavailable  

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