Herod

Genespored wasteland comparable to a desert.

Larger than average

Genespore desert. Ruins poke out above the sands every once and awhile.

Blistering heat constantly.
No winter.

None.

Periodic sandstorms

No surface water. All natural sources are contaminated with genespores.

20-22 hours (SMC)

2-4 hours (SMC)

Theoretically 0.5-1 billion sentients.
No census has been taken.

In the Rift, closer to Manchester space.

Circular
Close to the sun

No, but an asteroid belt.

It is purported that an Outsider race evolved to fruition on this planet.

The War caused a glassing and genespore attack of the surface some time during the Age of Worm. Since then, it has become known as a smuggler's haven. Disreputable types can be found setting up shop in ancient structures that they have secured against the genespore clouds. Anything can be bought and sold here.