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Rohanda/Shikasta

This unstable, quickly-changing planet is the setting of the book.

Canopus

This is the central planet of the Canopean Empire, and its inhabitants espouse a philosophy of love and harmony.

Sirius

Inhabitants of this planet engaged in various experiments in Shikasta's southern hemisphere during its pre-history and have agents on the planet until the last days.

Shammat/Puttioria

The inhabitants of this planet, generally speaking, are a group of renegade pirates whose philosophy of life is to feast on the energy of others.

Northwest Fringes, Isolated Northern Continent

These places are apparent references to the United States and the United Kingdom.

Shammat Transmitter/Effluon 3

This object transmits information from the planet on which the story is set, to other planets.

The Signature

This object is a device that is used to remind Shikastans of the authority of Canopus.

Ancient Geometrical Cities

These places are built in...

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