Location: Milky Way / Serpent Nebula / Boltzmann System / First planet
Prerequisite: Dossier: The Master Thief (Mass Effect 2)
Description
Wheeler is a sizable rock planet. Its atmosphere is a hostile mix of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which poses little hazard to remote robo-mining. Modern equipment can easily tolerate the planet's temperatures and gravity. Wheeler's crust is rich in bauxite and other light metals used in fabricators the galaxy over.
Mineral Deposits
Initial Scanner Result: Moderate
| Mineral | Amount | Approximate Value |
|---|---|---|
| Palladium | Low | 4,500 |
| Platinum | Low | 4,300 |
| Iridium | High | 10,550 |
| Element Zero | None | 0 |
Trivia
- The planet is likely named after John Archibald Wheeler, an American theoretical physicist most notable for having coined the terms black hole and wormhole.