Ashoun is the only planet orbiting Liuz. It is known both for its beautiful natural environment and the Ortofaktor, a giant starship that crashed onto its surface for unknown reasons. A few days prior to the crash, the Ortofaktor crew had launched a satellite, the Explorer XLII, into orbit around Ashoun. The function of this satellite is unknown, but its automated defence system is currently armed and operational, preventing further investigation.