The Malica Vandras System is a planetary system comprising the worlds of Aliantia, Valintorin, & Fordian Alpha, as well as a multitude of lesser satellites and asteroids, all of which orbit the main-sequence star Malica Vandras (from which the system gets its name).
A G-type main-sequence star, or yellow dwarf, of equivalent mass to Sol.
Keywords: PARADISE WORLD | HIVE WORLD
Max Rarity Restriction: Unique
Special Rules: If you roll a Complication when making a Requisition Test, you must also make a Corruption Test with DN equal to the Tier of the game
Shipyard Restriction: Up to Size: Medium
Classification: Paradise World / Hive World
Population: ~ 11 billion
Planetary Governance: Governess Valita Gravlin Alfonist
Capital: The Shining Tower
Geography/Environment: Large oceans and tropical climate
Settlement Types: Hive cities & coastal resorts
An island of relative peace and tranquillity within the Ryxes Sector, Aliantia is a prosperous Paradise World. Those with the means to do so flock to the planet to experience the stunning natural beauty of the so-called "Marble World", and to experience the many delights on offer in the exquisite coastal resorts.
The planet's native population are typically less fortunate, largely living in hive cities which are not too dissimilar to those found on normal hive worlds, though, at least when viewed from a distance, they are cleaner and more magnificent in their construction. So important to Governess Valita Gravlin Alfonist is the appearance of beauty, that all major manufactorums and other 'ugly' edifices are confined to the desert continent on the opposite side of the planet to her seat of power in the Shining Tower.
Keywords: DEATH WORLD | ASTRA MILITARUM | ORK | KROOT
Max Rarity Restriction: Uncommon
Special Rules: +1 DN for all items without the ASTRA MILITARUM keyword
Classification: Death World
Population: < 12,000
Planetary Governance: N/A
Capital: N/A
Geography/Environment: Planet-spanning jungle
Settlement Types: Isolated military outposts
Valintorin is a reminder that whilst mankind has spread across the galaxy, it has not yet managed to completely dominate it. The jungle-covered world is officially classed as a Death World, due to its incredibly dangerous flora and fauna. Its only real utility lies in its use as a training ground for those regiments destined to fight in similar extreme conditions.
Despite the dangerous environment, or perhaps because of it, the planet is home to several tribes of semi-feral Orks, who pose a constant threat to the other worlds within the system. Anytime the threat is deemed too severe, forces are deployed to cull them as best as can be managed. As well as the Greenskins, a colony of Kroot have settled themselves within the jungle, though have thus far managed to evade detection by the Imperium.
Classification: Deathwatch Watch Station
Population: CLASSIFIED
Governance: Captain Avolain
A fortified space station in orbit around Valintorin, hidden from official records, and known only to those with the highest levels of clearance, it is home to a detachment of the Deathwatch charged with keeping an eye on the Death World below them.
Keywords: ADEPTUS ASTARTES | DEATHWATCH
Max Rarity Restriction: -
Special Rules: Only accessible to members of the Deathwatch, and high-ranking members of the Inquisition or Adeptus Astartes.
Classification: Industrial World
Population: ~ 30 million
Planetary Governance: Magos 9583-Link 4
Capital: Installation 5034-95234
Geography/Environment: Barren wasteland exposed to the void
Settlement Types: Pressurised manufactora and subsurface engineering warrens
An outwardly inhospitable world, Malrin is in fact a treasure-trove to the Adeptus Mechanicus who oversee it. Full of raw materials, it's surface is covered in the hallmarks of an industrial world, the vast smokestacks hinting at the industry hidden away beneath the surface.
Keywords: INDUSTRIAL WORLD | ADEPTUS MECHANICUS | MINING | INDUSTRY
Max Rarity Restriction: -
Special Rules: -
Shipyard Restriction: Up to Size: Medium
Keywords: FEUDAL WORLD | PRIMITIVE | ASTRA MILITARUM
Max Rarity Restriction: Uncommon
Special Rules: +1 bonus dice to Tests made to acquire items with the PRIMITIVE keyword
Classification: Feudal World
Population: ~ 9 million
Planetary Governance: Lord Salidan
Capital: Thalian
Geography/Environment: Varied biomes, similar to Old Terra
Settlement Types: Small towns and villages
A world only recently reincorporated into the Imperium, Fordian Alpha has a level of technology similar to that of pre-industrial Terra, though this is rapidly changing thanks to an order said to come from one of the Emperor's own sons.
The planet's tithe contributions are low; some limited resources are produced, but its main export is fresh recruits for the Astra Militarum, who value the hardy disposition of the natives, and their familiarity with some of the hardships of war.
Keywords: CRAFTWORLD | AELDARI | ASURYANI
Max Rarity Restriction: N/A
Special Rules: Only accessible to Aeldari (and in rare circumstances, their guests)
Classification: Asuryani Craftworld
Population: ~ 15 million
Governance: Kaueryesa Elic
An Aeldari Craftworld that has been traversing the Ryxes Sector for millennia, it is currently hidden in the Malica Vandras system using ancient technology allowing them to evade even the most sensitive of Imperial augers.
Should contact with the Imperium be required, Anhrathe Corsairs are contracted to act as intermediaries with those Rogue Traders willing to deal with them.