Belusha
WorldFirst appears in Demon in White, Chapter 12
Belusha is one of the Sollan Empire's prison colonies, used as a destination for convicted criminals and others condemned by Imperial justice. It is described as a place into which the Empire drains its unwanted population.
Geography
Belusha's skies are described as black with soot, suggesting heavy industrial activity or an atmosphere darkened by pollution.
Culture
The population of Belusha labors in chain gangs and salt mines. Prisoners are transported to the colony in cryonic suspension, held frozen until sufficient numbers can be shipped off together.
Politics
Belusha is described as one of the Emperor's prison colonies -- a penal world under direct Imperial authority. It functions as a dumping ground for the Empire's condemned, a destination for those awaiting transport from military holding facilities such as Fort Din on Gododdin.
Information current through Demon in White, Chapter 20