Planet Aubigny
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| Planet Aubigny | |
| Location | A/B 4, Ile-de-France Gallia
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| Technical information | |
| Docking | No |
| Terrain | Arctic |
| Diameter | 9,057 km |
| Mass | 4.81 x 10e19 kg |
| Temperature | -105°C to 11°C |
| Escape velocity | 10.73 km/sec |
Aubigny is a cold, distant planet in far orbit of Planet Meudon. It was discovered early into the initial survey of the Ile-de-France system, but was originally deemed far too frigid for colonization. As the climate on the planet was studied in more detail centuries later, it was discovered that equatorial regions of the planet would provide acceptable living conditions if the climate could be adjusted. From 575 to 650 A.G.S., efforts to raise the temperature were made using what terraforming capabilities Gallia could muster, and settlements quickly followed.
In the advent of the Second Gallic War, it was discovered that a substantial amount of fossil fuels was discovered in the deeper mines and caverns crisscrossing beneath the endless snows. This quickly began a rush of jobs to Aubigny, spearheaded by EFL Oil & Machinery. The vast majority of 50 million residents find employment in some aspect of oil production. Acclimatization to the planet appears to be slow due to the isolating conditions and temperature on Aubigny, and subsequent generations born here have reported finding it difficult to fit in with more cosmopolitan society on New Paris and elsewhere.
Despite the temperatures, Le Mans has a remarkably diverse wildlife. Warm-blooded life is abundant, and most of the planet is covered with forests, with tree types varying between the different sub climates.
Most of the population is concentrated in a few urban centers in the equatorial parts of the planet. Early in the planet's history, its economy was largely centered around resource processing. Multiple mining facilities in Maine and Normandy provided Le Mans' industry with everything it needed. The First Gallic War put a halt on Le Mans' further economic development. The planet was converted into a huge military outpost, serving as the main Royal defensive line, as well as a primary base for Royal Navy ships engaged in battles. Some of the early battles of the war took place not far from the planet, but as the tide turned, the battles moved towards the Normandy gate. After the war, Le Mans' development was compromised due to safety concerns. The corporations avoided Maine and started to focus on the Gallic Border Worlds. The recession that followed caused the population of both Le Mans and Mayenne to decline sharply.
Towards 600 A.G.S. the planet shifted to high-tech industries, with smaller companies moving from New Paris to get cheaper housing and labor. The situation on the Normandy border remained calm, and miners returned to Maine as well allowing some of the older heavy industries being restored to full capacity. The combination of technological innovation and industrial efficiency has led to Le Mans steel and other metal alloys being considered the finest in Gallia. As of now, the planet is number five among Gallic planets by its population, with a stable and growing population measuring 420 million inhabitants.
