GEOGRAPHY
The jewel of the Core Worlds, Sihnon is known primarily for its beauty. Words alone won't do the great capital of Sihnon, Lu'Weng, justice. At night, it is often referred to as an ocean of light. Alongside Londinium, Sihnon is the most prominent of the Central Planets. Those that have visited this planet often describe it as one of the most beautiful locations in the system, reaching a level of sophistication seldom seen throughout the 'Verse.
Sihnon, the seat of Eastern civilizations in the Anglo-Sino Alliance is also the heart of the Buddhist religion in the system. A fact that is made obvious by the many monasteries and temples located there. Those seeking to learn more about Buddhism travel here to study.
The planet is also the central hub for the guild systems. The Companion's Guild is based here, with multiple houses in the large cities, and a massive temple dedicated to the schooling of young girls and boys. All other guilds have headquarters on Sihnon or maintain a large presence here. Guild businesses takes place behind closed doors normally. Disputes, handled by registered arbitration houses.
The city of Chang'Pei on Sihnon is given over completely to trade administration, making it the largest civil bureaucracy in the 'Verse. The penalties for bribes, taking or giving, are harsh but that doesn't stop some folk. Officers of the Sihnon Trade Commission work undercover to root out the worst offenders. The officers know that they cannot stop the corruption completely, but they work tirelessly to see that it doesn't get out of hand. These folk take their jobs seriously. They are well trained in combat and interrogation procedures, as well as espionage and accounting.
The capital of Sihnon is the city of Lu'Weng. Local legend maintains that Lu'Weng was once a fire-breathing dragon that fell from the sky and was bound to the planet with silken ribbons. The numbers of hot springs here seem to bear this theory out, and every home traditionally has a silken awning or a curtain across the door to keep the dragon bound. Lu'Weng (the city) is one of the largest producers of silk in the system. Raw silk is farmed all over the planet and then sent to Lu'Weng, where it is refined and bolted or made into beautiful clothing that never falls out of favor with the rich throughout the system.
Landing on Sihnon is restricted, though there is so much traffic coming and going on this busy world that the government issues passes to those who come on a frequent basis. Such passes are not hard to get, nor are they hard to forge.