Pronunciation: (pick-WAH-tah)
Galactic Region: Perseus Arm
Galactic Branch: Sikhara Branch
Galactic Sector: N4
Star System: Sol
Planet: Terra
Continent: Aimsir
Nations: Yuanen
Related Cities: None
Related Geography Bhakabi forest, Sliabh mountains
Land Area: 90,000 square miles
Length: 315 miles east to west
Coordinates: 35° S, 45° W

The Pikwata desert in southern Yuanen is difficult to traverse and even more difficult to settle. While most deserts are actually teeming with life, very few living creatures call the central desert home, such that it is often referred to as the Pikwata Wasteland

The distance from the Bhakabi forest in the west to the Sliabh mountains in the east is 394 miles

• Aardvark - In the north along the border with the Valley of the silver wind
• Camel - In the north along the border with the Valley of the silver wind
• Desert Ant - Found throughout the desert
• Giant Fly - Found throughout the desert
• Rhinoceros - Found in herds in the northern desert
• Scorpion - Found in the northern reaches of the desert and in the far east near the Sliabh mountains
• Snake - A few species can be found along the base of the Sliabh mountains
• Striped Buzzard - Found along the outskirts of the wasteland, rarely found over the central desert