Pestulon
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[edit] General Information
Pestulon is the only natural satellite of Ortega. During Space Quest 3 it served as the base of operations for ScumSoft and the Pirates of Pestulon and was the location of their headquarters. To keep their operations secret, Pestulon was usually kept hidden by a shield generator located on Ortega.
[edit] Game Involvement
Roger Wilco visited Pestulon some time during Space Quest 3 in his efforts to rescue the Two Guys from Andromeda. There, he not only infiltrated the Scumsoft HQ masquerading as a janitor, but defeated Scumsoft CEO, Elmo Pug in armed combat, rescued the Two Guys and destroyed the pirate fleet of Skull Fighters in space above the planet.
According to the ComPost, the Monochrome Boys also originate from Pestulon, although they are hardly found in their native habitat as they spend most of the time zipping around on Hardly-Dramamines, bullying weaker lifeforms, tinkering with their hogs or hanging out at bars.
[edit] Physical Features
The moon seems hospitable, unlike its neighbooring planet, Ortega. It is completely covered in forests and jungles of bizarre trees, and its surface is comprised of porous moss. It is not known if there were any previous settlements prior to the occupation of ScumSoft, or if there was any native animal life.
[edit] References
The moon, and the secret base on it, is probably a pun on the Star Wars jungle moon of Yavin IV, which was situated behind an uninhabitable gas giant.
