I've just added some images to a major, and ongoing, update to a previous system of mine. My old Magni system, which can still be found at the Motherlode, is arguably the worst addon that I've done. The primary failing force behind it was the nebula, my first attempt, and a dismal failure.
Now, however, I am using, with permission, Jll's RCW 79 nebula addon, a 3d model which is well worth the download (it, too, can be found at the Motherlode). Also included is another system, Jhulaka, which was the first system colonized by the species inhabiting the primary system of Saaqmakaal. This is also a main push behind this update: gone are the other, extra planets in the Saaqmakaal system. Instead, I'll be adding other systems to this addon, systems which have played a role in the history of the Magni, the advanced aliens living in Saaqmakaal.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maastrichian/438722513/ This is the main world, Naklemis, shrouded within its cloud cover. Eventually, I would like to have an artificial ring encircling the planet, perhaps connected to the surface by several space towers.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maastrichian/438722849/ This is Naklemis, minus its cloud cover. I've redone the planetary texture on it, and added a substantial bump map to aid in the illusion of a highly developed surface. The circular object protruding from the continent is one of two such structures, and meant to be the anchor point for a space elevator that has yet to be added to this world.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maastrichian/438723085/ In the write up on my site, there is some information provided about the planet, as it was, some 5 million years ago. Thus I made this texture of Naklemis as it was then. The cloud cover, which is the same as in the modern day version, has been left off. I DID make one mistake, and displayed the continets in far too great a degree of drift; that is, I moved them too much, probably far more than what would have been achieved by 5 million years worth of continetal drift.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maastrichian/438722223/ This is Dharyiis, the first world colonized by the beings of Naklemis, and just over one light year from that world. It is just a "quick and dirty" Gaian world texture. As usual, the selling point for it is Jll's magnificent nebula in the background.
As always, leave comments on those pages if you would like, and thanks for viewing!
...John...
I, unfortunately, can't go back and edit it out.
