Planet Midgrat

The planet Midgrat (jap.: ミッドグラット) lies within the Rine~ county (リネー 伯国) which belongs to the Humankind Empire of Abh. Midgrat is the native name by its inhabitants. The Empire calls it Dakufou (jap.: ダクフォー).

History
The planet Midgrat was colonized by the people from the Suumei system. The Suumei star system was the first to discover the plane-space navigation theory.

At one time, about two generations ago, the United Mankind pushed the Midgratians to join them. However, in return the Midgratian would have to give up their peculiar traditions or ways. The Abh from the Humankind Empire of Abh had no objections to their peculiar food culture, and so they decided to join the Empire instead.

Astrography
Midgrat lies within the Rine star system.

Geography
The planet consists of land only. There are no oceans, but there is a green lake. Yet, the planet is fertile.

Mt. Kremmen (クレンメン) is located near Samson's birthplace.

Biosphere
The Planet Midgrat appears to have developed life of its own. There are numerous vegetables peculiar to the planet. Cultivation is very easy on lesser soil despite using half of the resources humanity is used to invest.

Economy
The economy is mostly based on agriculture.

Ederoi tea
Midgrat produces this special tea.

Society
There is a political fable, which compares a person from the United Mankind and an Abh who were going to help a troubled traveler. "Once upon a time there was a traveler crouching in pain at the roadside. A man, who happened to be walking by sat next to the traveler before he could ask for help. The man lectured at length about having a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid sickness. Satisfied with his speech, the man stood up and left. The man's name is the United Mankind.

Next...

A very beautiful woman approached the traveler with an inquisitive look. The traveler said. "Well, don't just stand there, help me." The woman replied. "Do you want me to help you?" She then discussed at length the situation with the traveler until she fully understood the problem. And she nodded and left. Shortly after the woman brought all the doctors, nurses and staff of the closest hospital with her. The woman's name is the Humankind Empire Abh."

- A political allegory from Planet Midgrat.

The Midgratians are proud of having joined the Empire instead of the United Mankind.

Culture
Inhabitants are good at cooking and can cook 1000 to 2000 dishes by heart. The rudest thing is to let another person prepare a meal, and the drop it. The people are faithful to their temperament. The handshake is a custom. The food culture is extremely peculiar such that outsiders are startled by or even feel repulsed.

Trivia

 * Samson Tirusec comes from this planet