Bosys

Bosys was an aquatic planet in the and the home of the amphibious, sentient Shillins. It was, at various times, a possession of the Zarban Hegemony and the Golden Empire.

Geography
Over 80% of Bosys's surface was water, and most landmasses were islands and archipelagoes. Some islands were only larger enough to support single structures, while others could support entire countries. Most of Bosys was pleasantly warm, although it was hot near the equator. The planet had a variety of colorful coral reefs, as well as active and dormant.

Bosys had a single, small moon.

Society and culture
Most civilization on Bosys was to be found in littoral regions, and the Shillins built both on the land and underwater; many structures crossed from air to water without interruption, with flooded lower levels. Buildings farther inland or built to cater to aliens were usually entirely on the surface. Bosys had a tourist trade on some of its islands, with non-flooded underwater levels allowing tourists to see the sea life and coral nearby. Some Shillins also ventured into tourism designed for other Shillins, with, water-filled tunnels stretching over jungle scenes.

Kaborko was a large, dormant underwater volcano in Bosys's southern hemisphere which drew both native and alien tourists.

History
Bosys supported enormous diversity in its sea life, and a variety of land creatures, especially on larger islands. The Shillins evolved in the southern hemisphere, but gradually spread over the surface. Some Shillin subspecies evolved to exist only on land, but Bosys experienced at least two ecological catastrophes which forced the Shillins to return primarily to the water; those who had evolved away from the ability to survive underwater died out, and the Shillins remained amphibious.

By general consent of the Shillins, Bosys joined the Zarban Hegemony some time after 14 ABY. It was the site of a battle during the Shield War, but was successfully held by the Hegemony. When the Hegemony was incorporated into the Golden Empire, Bosys went along with the transition.