Burberry Planet

Burberry Planet‏‎

Union Colony - (BoCA assisted) - Colonized in 4105 OTT

Gardenworld GWC 7A  - Enat System

Burberry, planet is a marginal gardenworld with scorcing deserts reaching temperatures up to 80 degrees  (C Scale ). There isn't a region or spot on the planet where it drops below 20 degrees.

The southpole region is  the moderate region where temperatures only climb to about 40 degrees. But there is liquid water underground and there is a local biosphere of microbes, primitive plants and several species of anelid life forms.

The planet was first  surveyed in 4091 OTT by "Cook Balls " and the twin star system by automated probes. The science corps - Explorer Fleet sent the UES Morg for a more detailed survey in 4097 OTT.

The science lead of the explorer ship discovered a transparent fruit growing on low shrubs near a water cave entrance. Tests showed that the fruit was LDLS consumable and had a pleasant taste.

The science lead named the fruit "Burberry " and the Captain decided to call the entire planet that way as well.[1]

The survey report led to a detailed colonization plan compiled by BoCA.

The customn tailored colonization pack, along with 45,000 colonists arrived in 4105 OTT and established the settlement "New Cork " (locally simply called Cork or NC).

The company Sparkle Bright, established a exerimental facility in Cork to explore the commercial potential of the Burberry (fruit) in their natural candy and soda line.

The colonists started mining minerals and operated shaded trickle farms. Sparkle Bright invested several billion credits in large Burberry farms and a candy and juice factory.

Today 89 percent of the planets income is derived either diectly or indirectly from Buberries and Candy production. However a law suit of the fashion company Burberry stopped the marketing of Burberry candy and juices. The products were re-branded as Bur-Berries.

It should be noted that the Burberry company (Fashion) located a large fulfillment center on the planet and also makes and markets a very successful product. "Burberry Wine "

There is a Class B spaceport and there are about 3 billion living on the planet. Several spacebus lines frequent the planet weekly. There is hourly shuttle service to the other planets in the system. The planet is represented by a hired professional Rep. There is a Planet manager and administration, also employees of the Burberry planet deveopment club.

Main Exports : Candy, fruit juices, fruits (Bur-Berries), wine

Main Imports : Sugar, groceries, general merchandise, Household items

[1]Initially is was not known what the "Bur"meant. (A Union School teacher on Burberry tried to find out in 4126 - and a colleague of the Science Officer revealed that it was named after a fashion company on Earth. Because the science lead loved her Burberry sunglasses)