Hamplanet, also known as 'The Planet of Pork' is an Earth-like world, orbiting the star Beta Virginis, 35.6 light years away.

Hamplanet has a slightly thicker atmosphere than Earth, although of similar composition. The planet's mass and radius are within 2% of Earth values: this similarity to humanity's homeworld has inspired scientific research for decades. Hamplanet is slightly closer to Beta Virginis than Earth is to Sol: as a result, it is warmer than Earth, with an average surface temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. Hamplanet's smaller oceans, lower axial tilt and slower rotation have contributed to a far more homogenous climate than Earth, with much of the planet described as muggy jungle or swampland.

Hamplanet's claim to fame is the existence of its dominant species: a medium-sized mammal that is almost genetically identical to a pig. The interstellar pork market collapsed soon after the planet's discovery, with the explosive population of Hamplanet's main species turning pork from a delicacy into a staple of space-bound human diets. The taste is described as slightly spicier than Earth pork, with a stringier, chewier texture. Hamplanet is currently a protected interstellar reserve under the jurisdiction of the PEPPA (People for the Propagation of Pig-like Animals).