Volaria is a mostly desert-covered planet in the Tamahl sector of Segmentum Obscurus, classified as a Mining World by the Imperium. It is a significant regional trade hub in the sector and one of its largest suppliers of various materials, particularly fuel. The planet's many mines and rigs are worked by countless slaves, as Volarian society is very feudalistic and revolves around slavery. Its harsh environment requires Volaria to be ruled with an iron fist, to prevent large numbers of people from trying to leave, and the planet's backwater location and status have made Imperial authorities overlook the rampant slavery. These conditions have made it infamous for breeding hardened and enduring people, including the notorious Kuritai and Varitai — Volarian slave soldiers. The planet is under