The Vectain System The Vectain system is perhaps the one system in the Cadrel Expanse which is of the most interest to sociologists and those studying primitive life. It is unusual in the sense that the entire system has two stars at the center, and only one planetoid. One star is a red dwarf, while the other is a yellow-white mature star. Fortunately, the sole planet of Mercurius orbits at just the right distance from the pair of stars to allow it to maintain lush life. Planets: Mercurius: A gigantic terrestial world, Mercurius is the cradle of civilization in the Vectain system, indeed, in the entire Expanse. A temperate climate prevails over much of the world. Waters cover only 40% of the surface, the rest of the land giving rise to lush jungles, open prairies, and gently sloping hillsides. Untouched by man, it is somewhat amazing that even the atmosphere proves breathable to the majority of humanoid life forms. A gravity slightly lower than standard prevails, giving quick movement. It is thus not surprising that the world has given birth to many forms of life. Birdlike creatures roam the air, mammalians and reptilians cover the ground, and creatures prowl the depths of the oceans. Reptilian species seem to be dominating on Mercurius, and one sociologist claims to have evidence of audible communication between members of one of the species. His claims that sentient life may exist on Mercurius have been largely ignored, due to the fact that the Vectain System is so remote as to be unheard of to even the most dedicated cartographer. By Fleet Admiral Dave Trebonious-Astoris of the Rebel Squadrons. The Cadrel Expanse Conflict: The Battle for the Vectain System Victor: Rebel Squadrons Final Standings: Weeks 15 through 17 Frontline News!: By Taosko Silev of the Rebel Squadrons.