The AuroraSan System is a sustainable and innovative dry sanitation solution of the Exohumans used throughout the Habitual Belt and the Dark Side of VOI 700 D. Designed to operate in extreme environments, the system ensures waste management in areas without traditional sewage infrastructure. While adapted for the unique challenges of the Dark Side, its foundational design remains versatile enough to support life across all Exohuman settlements.

The AuroraSan System traces its roots back to the spaceship Last Frontier, where the first-generation dry sanitation technology was developed to conserve resources and manage waste efficiently during the long voyage. These early systems were compact, self-contained, and reliant on low-energy heating mechanisms.

After the crash-landing on VOI 700 D, settlers continued to use and adapt this technology. Lacking the means to construct complex sewage systems, they refined the AuroraSan design to suit the environmental conditions of the Habitual Belt and later the Dark Side. Today, the system stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience, incorporating advanced energy solutions and waste recycling processes.

The AuroraSan System combines practicality with eco-conscious engineering, ensuring efficient operation even under energy constraints.

• 1. Insulated Housing: Constructed with aerogel panels and volcanic stone for maximum thermal retention. Modular and compact, designed for easy integration into existing buildings.

• 2. Energy-Efficient Heating Habitual Belt Solution: Uses dim light from the Habitual Belt’s limited sunlight, converted into heat via thermochromic solar film—a material that absorbs and concentrates even the faintest light. Includes a small, manually operated heating coil as a backup. Dark Side Solution: Powered by geothermal energy from the Federal Geothermal Power Plant to maintain functionality in sub-zero conditions.

• 3. Waste Processing: Dehydration Module: Dries solid waste into sterile powder using low-energy heating, storing it in removable containers for periodic collection. Urine Diversion: Separates liquid waste into heated tanks, preventing freezing and enabling nutrient extraction at the Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant.

• 4. Hygiene Features: Activated Carbon Filters: Eliminates odors and airborne pathogens.UV Sterilization: Keeps internal surfaces clean, preventing bacterial growth.

• 5. Durability and Maintenance: Built to withstand the extreme cold of the Dark Side and the fluctuating temperatures of the Habitual Belt. Waste compartments are easy to remove and replace, with an alert system to indicate when they are full.

• Geothermal Integration: Utilizes the heat generated by the Federal Geothermal Power Plant for reliable, energy-efficient heating.
• Illumination with Luminofera Dualis: Provides soft, bioluminescent lighting inside the system for visibility and functionality in the dark.
• Trapdoor Waste Access: External access for waste removal ensures minimal heat loss from interior spaces.

The AuroraSan System plays a crucial role in the circular economy of VOI 700 D.

Collaboration with the Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant:

• Solid waste is transported to the plant, where it is processed into biochar, used to enrich agricultural soil in the Habitual Belt’s greenhouses.
• Liquid waste undergoes nitrification to extract nitrogen, a valuable fertilizer component.

Minimized Environmental Impact:

• Reduces dependency on freshwater systems by eliminating traditional flushing mechanisms.
• Contributes to the efficient management of limited resources on VOI 700 D.

The AuroraSan System can serve as more than a utility feature—it can become a storytelling element or an environmental challenge in campaigns.

• Habitual Belt Adventures: Players might repair malfunctioning systems in remote outposts, requiring ingenuity and resourcefulness.
• The search for replacement thermochromic film could lead to a market negotiation or a dangerous trek to salvage abandoned systems.
• Dark Side Campaigns: Geothermal connections could be sabotaged, creating crises that demand swift action to restore waste processing. Encounter scenarios could involve black-market dealings for AuroraSan upgrades or stolen waste containers with valuable biochar.
• Narrative Hooks: A missing shipment of sterilized waste bound for the Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant could spark an investigation. Players might discover illegal modifications to the system, repurposed for hidden purposes like drug production or smuggling.

• Federal Geothermal Power Plant

Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plants within the Federal Confederation:

• The Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant of New Kourou
• The Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant of Firetown
• The Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant of Hope
• The Federal Organic Waste Recycling Plant of Morningstar