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'''Gulion''' is a planet located within known space and serves as the capital world of the '''Bhoover System'''. It is known for its extreme climate, dense atmosphere, and strategic importance within human-colonized space.
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; clear:right; margin-left:10px;"
| colspan=2 | '''Gulion'''
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| System
| Gulion System
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| Capital
| Bhoover
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| Atmosphere
| Thick, storm-prone
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| Temperature
| Hot equator, fluctuating seasons
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| Population
| High, concentrated in urban centers
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| Economy
| Trade, industry, military presence
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| Status
| Colonized, strategically significant
|}
[[File:Gulion.gif|thumb|right|full|animated|The planet, rotating]]
[[File:Gulion_Cities.png|thumb|right|300px|The planet's cities]]
== Physical Characteristics ==
Gulion possesses a '''thick atmosphere''', making it challenging for non-adapted species and requiring specialized infrastructure for habitation.
- The planet experiences '''frequent and severe storms''', especially in equatorial regions.
- Surface temperatures vary, but '''equatorial regions can exceed 40°C''' during peak seasons.
- Despite its harsh conditions, it has been extensively colonized due to its '''strategic location'''.

== Colonization and Development ==
Originally colonized during humanity’s early interstellar expansion, Gulion has become a '''major hub for trade and industry'''. The planet's capital, '''Bhoover''', is located at the equator, serving as both a '''population center''' and a '''launch site for space travel'''.
- Bhoover houses '''one-third of the planetary population'''.
- The planet is vital for '''logistics, trade, and manufacturing''' in human space.

== Notable Locations ==
=== Bhoover ===
The capital city, Bhoover, is a bustling metropolis that serves as the economic and political heart of the planet.
- Major spaceports and corporate headquarters are located here.
- The city is '''heavily urbanized''' and requires advanced atmospheric management systems.
- Extreme weather patterns occasionally disrupt daily life but have led to the development of '''highly resilient infrastructure'''.

== Economy and Industry ==
Due to its location and importance, Gulion has a diverse economy:
- '''Heavy Industry''': Large-scale manufacturing and resource refinement.
- '''Trade Hub''': A key transit point for interstellar trade routes.
- '''Military Presence''': Several military facilities provide planetary and regional defense.

== Climate and Environmental Challenges ==
Gulion’s '''dense atmosphere''' and frequent storms create both '''opportunities and challenges''' for its inhabitants. Advanced climate control technology is necessary to sustain long-term settlements, and structures are built to withstand '''high winds and temperature fluctuations'''.

== Political and Strategic Importance ==
Gulion plays a crucial role in regional politics:
- It serves as a '''key administrative center''' for the surrounding star systems.
- The planet is home to '''corporate entities and independent factions''', sometimes leading to power struggles over its vast resources.
- Due to its '''strategic trade position''', conflicts occasionally arise regarding control of its infrastructure.