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==Overview==
Bakka is a young world, highly rich in mineral wealth. This led to its colonization by [[human]]s sometime during the [[Dark Age of Technology]]. The surface of the planet is a sea of lava on the surface of which floats black islands of basalt and granite. Occasionally, turbulent flow or a meteorite strikes cause fresh magma to burst from the ground. Giant machines manned by forced laborers constantly mine the world for its rich resources. The vast installations of the planet are built on the stable black rafts of rock, defended by [[adamantium ]] walls and [[Defense Laser]] and [[Torpedo]] installations. Above these installations sit the vast shipyards of the Segmentum Tempestus Naval Base.{{Fn|6}}
Bakka's atmosphere is hot, acidic, and poisonous, consisting of oxides of nitrous, sulphur, and sodium mixed with ammonia. As a result of it's toxic atmosphere, loss rates among the miners are substantial.{{Fn|6}}