Alpha III

Alpha III is the third planet in the Alpha Canaris system.

History
Thousands of years ago, Alpha III was home to a Tkon that called the world Kericindal. When the Tkon Empire. Traces of this civilization were not immediately evident when humans colonized Alpha III, but became known after a series of archaeological excavations.

Alpha III was the fourth colony founded by humans sometime in the 22nd century.

The Statutes of Alpha III are considered among the most important legal documents ever written.

Politics
Alpha III is a major cultural and administrative center of the Terran Federation.

Location

 * Alpha Canaris system

Names

 * Alpha III
 * Terra Four (former colony name)
 * Kericindal (ancient name)

Moons
Alpha III has seven moons.

Geography
Alpha III is geologically inactive.

Natural History
The dominant animal on Alpha III is a docile, reptilian biped typically 0.94 metres tall, 30 kilograms, and has a lifespan of 23 years. These reptiles are commonly found as pets of the colonists.