The Arkab system was settled at some point prior to the end of the Reunification War.

During the Star League Era, with the resurgence of interest in Japanese culture, the local Moslem population rose up in rebellious protest against the forces teaching of Buddhism in the schools. This was met with swift vengeance by ISF who used brutal tactics to get rid of foreign influences.

The Star League Defense Force kept a sizable garrison on planet at all times. Officially, this was to take advantage of the vast deserts across the world for desert training. Unofficially, the SLDF feared a rebellion so wanted a large force on hand in case of an uprising. Though the chance of such was low as the Arkab people preferred the SLDF troops to the Combine's.

Cairo Enterprises is headquarterd in the Arkab system.

Advanced world with access to many new technologies; world hosts universities; good medical care available, though without benefit of bionics and other cutting-edge technologies; basic microelectronics industry.

Moderately industrialized; may produce a limited number/quantity of specific complex products.

World/system produces some of the raw materials needed and imports the rest.

World has a moderate industrial base that produces a few different categories of products, exporting some of the output.

World has and environment producing most foods, but relies on some imports for food not capable of being grown.