Vera

Overview
Vera is a large frozen world in the Teuton System. It is rich in ceramite, iron, bronze, and copper ore as well as being the home planet of the Veran Legions. Vera is vital to the Imperium within the Cadian Sector because its industrial might allows for the mass production of weapons, ammunition, vehicles and starships for the various forces within the Sector. It's industrial might even competited with the Forge World of Marien before the Dormant Necron Tombs awakened and exterminatus was necessary to contain the Necron threat on Marien. Vera is a planet with 3 large continents and a vast ocean that remains partially frozen throughout the year. The planet is not completely united, for each Hive city is independent of the others due to each ruling dynasty technically being "Rogue Trader" status. There are 7 Hive Cities that span throughout the 3 continents and each Hive City is ruled by a dynastic house that dates back to the 7 tribes of ancient Vera. Each city is unique in that they rule themselves, providing their own tithes, PDF troops, and Veran Legions. They also specialize in different aspects, for instance, one hive may focus on technological advances but lacks in mineral wealth and manpower, therefore its Legions will be smaller and contain fewer vehicles and support equipment, but its troops will equipped with highly advanced weaponry and supported with advanced, exotic, and experimental vehicles. Another Hive may have a very high population due to its mass mineral wealth and provides large Siege Legions, with Heavy Infantry, large amounts of artillery and vehicle support. The Tithe to the Imperium is spread based on population of each hive and so the smaller hives provide a smaller tithe than those that are larger.

The Hives
There are 7 Hive Cities on Vera. Due to Vera being a Frozen Planet, there are hardly any settlements outside of the Hive Cities other than the mining outposts that each city sets up. Each Hive City is ruled by its own dynasty which can trace its lineage back to the original Rogue Trader Kalixeus and each have their own specialty and history.

Torgundheim
Torgundheim is the largest and most powerful Hive on Vera. It has the largest population (some 85 Billion citizens) and is very rich in Ceramite and Iron along with having one of the largest Shipyards in the Sector. Torgundheim specializes in providing the Imperial Navy with Cruisers and Battleships as well as experienced crew members and marines. The Torgund Marines are renowned for their bravery and expertise in boarding actions and the vessels produced are some of the most durable and reliable within the sector. Torgundheim does provide some troops to the Veran Legions as well, known as the Torgund Regiments, which perform the role of Infanry Regiments but are armed with slug weaponry.

Torgundheim provides the Teuton Brotherhood with much of its vessels and mortal crews, for which the citizens take great pride in. Due to the Hive's importance to the Brotherhood, the only Chapter Keep on the planet has been placed within the Hive's limits. The small garrison of Astartes has only boosted the renown of the Hive and attracted many Imperial citizens from the around the system. The vast mining networks, massive amounts of factories, and the ever hungry shipyards provide vast amounts of work, but the Hive also has a rich culture and is not as repressive as most other hives. Many artisans, singers, sculptors, and other types of artists arise from the hive, providing rich entertainment as well as another form of attraction from the other hives and planets in the sector. Torgundheim is the heart of Vera arguably the whole Teuton System.