Stratum

Stratum Laminamus - Lime

Low-lying photosynthetic organisms that bond tightly to the surface of rocks. The body of the organism may be embedded in the rock subsurface to provide protection from the elements, leaving the tough photosynthetic proto-leaves exposed. Their simple proto-evolutionary nature means that they are a common sight on rocky worlds. Colouration is driven by a mixture of the mineral content of the attached rock and the absorption spectra of the nearby stellar body.

— In-Game Description

Stratum are a genus of alien organism found on planets and moons with thin atmospheres across the galaxy. They can be sampled with the Genetic Sampler and scanned with the Short Range Composition Scanner. They have a clonal colony range of 500m.

Types

There are eight known types of Stratum with differing values:

SPECIES	VALUE
Stratum Araneamus	2,448,900
Stratum Cucumisis	16,202,800
Stratum Excutitus	2,448,900
Stratum Frigus	2,637,500
Stratum Laminamus	2,788,300
Stratum Limaxus	1,362,000
Stratum Paleas	1,362,000
Stratum Tectonicas	19,010,800

Distance

Minimum distance between two genetic samples: 500m

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin atmosphere
• Rocky or High Metal Content planets
• Mean temperature superior to 165 K

PLANET TYPE	ATMOSPHERE TYPE	SPECIES
High Metal Content	Oxygen Ammonia Water Water-rich Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide rich Sulphur dioxide	Stratum tectonicas (> 165 K)
Rocky	Ammonia	Stratum paleas (> 165 K) Stratum laminamus (> 165 K)
	Water Water-rich	Stratum paleas
	Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide rich	Stratum paleas (> 165 K) Stratum excutitus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum limaxus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum frigus (> 190 K) Stratum cucumisis (> 190 K)
	Sulphur dioxide	Stratum araneamus (> 165 K) Stratum excutitus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum limaxus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum frigus (> 190 K) Stratum cucumisis (> 190 K)

Colored variants

Colored variant determined by the parent star type:

STAR TYPE	COLOR
O
B
A
F	Emerald
G
K	Lime
M	Green
L	Turquoise
T	Grey
TTS	Amethyst
Y
W
D	Mauve
N

Stratum araneamus

CMDR Hanna Hunter, Stratum araneamus, Eafots ZT-I d9-31, 3 a

Description

A stratum species that has a vaguely octopoid shape. Their pale semi-translucent upper domes can reveal colourful inner organisms, which contrast with their darker outstretched tentacles.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Sulphur dioxide atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature superior to 165 K

PLANET TYPE	ATMOSPHERE TYPE	SPECIES
High Metal Content	Oxygen Ammonia Water Water-rich Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide rich Sulphur dioxide	Stratum tectonicas (> 165 K)
Rocky	Ammonia	Stratum paleas (> 165 K) Stratum laminamus (> 165 K)
	Water Water-rich	Stratum paleas
	Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide rich	Stratum paleas (> 165 K) Stratum excutitus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum limaxus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum frigus (> 190 K) Stratum cucumisis (> 190 K)
	Sulfur dioxide	Stratum araneamus (> 165 K) Stratum excutitus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum limaxus (165 K - 190 K) Stratum frigus (> 190 K) Stratum cucumisis (> 190 K)

Stratum cucumisis

CMDR Luwen Elthan, Stratum cucumisis, Crescent Sector DL-Y d16, 4 a

Description

A species of stratum that displays fleshy ovoid shapes that are connected in a narrow pattern across the ground. These are covered with streaks of round photosynthetic cells that absorb sunlight.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Stratum excutitus

CMDR AlexAeglir, Stratum excutitus, Veil East Sector LC-V c2-10, 7F

Description

This stratum species appears as a mixture of tight concentric ring patterns and mottled proto-leaves in a mixture of dark hues.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature between 165 K and 190 K

Stratum frigus

CMDR Hanna Hunter, Stratum frigus, Seagull Sector AV-Y c7 AB, 4 a

Description

This species of stratum forms broad interconnected ring structures, which are composed of narrow ridges to capture sunlight.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Stratum laminamus

Stratum Laminamus - Green

Description

This particular stratum species gives the appearance of overlapping rock plateaus, each with narrow bands of colouration.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Ammonia atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature superior to 165 K

Stratum limaxus

CMDR Fly34, Stratum Limaxus, Prua Phoe VO-W c3-25, 4 g

Description

This species of stratum appears as a series of unconnected ovoid sha pes across the ground, which are the protruding tips of the larger subterranean organism.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Sulfur Dioxide or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature between 165 K and 190 K

Stratum paleas

CMDR Kazahnn Drahnn, Stratum paleas, Heart Sector TY-R b4-1, A 1 a

Description

A stratum that blends thick overlapping vines with irregular growths. with varying colours appearing in bands or streaks.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin Ammonia, Water or Carbon Dioxide atmosphere
• Rocky planets
• Mean temperature superior to 165 K

Stratum tectonicas

CMDR Tiberius Vaako, Stratum tectonicas, Veil West Sector DL-Y d30 A11

Description

A stratum species with a thick rock-like outer shell, covered with an irregular lattice of brighter cells that absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

Conditions of occurrence

• Planets with thin atmosphere
• High Metal Content planets
• Mean temperature superior to 165 K

Locations

System	Planet	Coordinates	Type	Reported By
Prua Eaec YP-P d5-8	1 A	?	Araneamus	CMDR Backer #-1963
Flyua Hypue ZT-Q c18-0	AB 1 A	?	Cucumisis	CMDR Backer #-1963
Blae Eork WH-D c28-0	B 2 A	-14.4159, -165.3871	Excutitus	CMDR Methan Disery
Eolls Priae ZQ-C d13-13	10 C	-25.911, 171.587	Frigus	CMDR Methan Disery
Yaimoea GP-S c19-0	2 E	-32.5768, 108.7216	Limaxus	CMDR Methan Disery
Chrysus	5 B	?	Paleas	CMDR Backer #-1963
Pru Ain AQ-P c5-87	6 A	36.0002, 24.7300	Paleas - Lime	CMDR Chiozaki
Gru Eoq KQ-Q c20-4	1	-24.8912, 145.3294	Tectonicas	CMDR Methan Disery
Col 173 Sector ML-W B18-4	7	9.9889, 76.3289	Tectonicas	CMDR MrJant

Notes

• Stratum were introduced in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey.

Gallery

Stratum Tectonicas - Green

Stratum Cucumisis - Emerald

Stratum Araneamus - Emerald

Stratum Laminamus - Green