Ryll is a spacer's haven, with over 300 separate spaceports at last count, and with more planned and under construction. The world is quite cosmopolitan, with visitors from all over the Federation. It is also very prosperous and is often showcased in government films promoting tourism and colonization. Ryll is also well known for its genetically engineered giant kelp that grows abundantly in its plentiful oceans. The kelp has a wide range of applications, from bio-tech to food and medicine. Ryll is also one of the worlds that a new pilot may start in orbit around.