2927N

2927N is a massive terrestrial exoplanet discovered by the Lizards in the outer regions of the Kertom Expanse, approximately 315 light-years from Lizard-953-E. The planet orbits a K-type orange dwarf, designated Kertom-2927, at a distance of 0.84 AU, placing it just inside the inner edge of the system's habitable zone.

With a diameter of 17,400 km and a mass of 2.75 Earth masses, 2927N boasts a surface gravity of 1.36 g, giving it a dense atmosphere rich in oxygen (28%), nitrogen (65%), and trace amounts of argon and xenon, making it technically breathable for most Lizard species with minor adaptation. However, unusually high concentrations of ozone (3%) and naturally occurring airborne metallic particulates pose health risks without filtration.

The planet's surface is dominated by dark basaltic continents streaked with veins of luminescent minerals, a phenomenon caused by ancient tectonic activity and high radiation from the system's active stellar wind. These minerals, primarily Zytherium compounds, are sought after by the Lizards for advanced energy storage applications.

The climate of 2927N is harsh — averaging 40°C (104°F) on equatorial plains with severe electromagnetic storms sweeping across the planet every few weeks due to its magnetosphere's frequent collapses and reformations. Despite this, sturdy xerophytic flora and extremophile fauna thrive, especially in polar regions where temperatures drop to a survivable -10°C (14°F).

The Lizards have established mining outposts and shielded research colonies on 2927N's southern continent, operating under the protection of orbital defense platforms. Politically, the planet is governed as a direct resource colony under the Lizardian Ministry of Extraction, with strict off-world export controls due to the strategic value of Holmium.