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Mongo

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Mongo, as seen from space.

Mongo is a rogue planet that travels through our solar system under the control of its dictator, Emperor Ming. Mongo is an inhospitable planet, with various extreme climate zones. Travelers to Mongo must pass through a "Death Zone" on the way, described by scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov as being "a zone devoid of any force". [1]

Mongo has at least two recognised moons, one of them being the planetoid Lunita.

The area around the Emperor's palace is desolate and devoid of vegetation. Giant dragons live in the nearby caves. Other vicious animals of Mongo include monkey men, orangopoids and white-striped, bear-like animals.

The oceans of Mongo are home to giant sea life, including eels, sharks, water dragons and octosaks.

The people of Mongo have progressed scientifically beyond Earth. According to Ming, "the reason for our success is that we possess none of the human traits of kindness, mercy or pity! We are coldly scientific and ruthless!" [2]

The capital of Mongo is Nascent City, known in the comic strips as Mingo City. The main currency is the gold mingol. [3]

Description

A description of the fictional planet Mongo states: "Mongo is approximately one of the diameter of earth but has a gravitational density that is only slightly less. It is a relatively young world with towering mountains not yet worn smooth by time and many areas of volcanic activity. Its vegetation is still limited to isolated areas of botanical giants. Biologically it is still in the era of reptilian giants. Man evolved fast into diverse races, many of which possess amazingly advanced technology while others still live in primitive and unexplored regions."[4] It is divided in several realms and the major ones are[5]:

References

  1. Flash Gordon (1936), "The Planet of Peril".
  2. Flash Gordon comic strip. February 11, 1934.
  3. "The Outlaws of Mongo", December 12, 1937.
  4. Map of the Planet Mongo
  5. Flash Gordon’s planet Mongo