diff --git a/DATA/SOLAR/ASTEROIDS/KU08_asteroid_001.ini b/DATA/SOLAR/ASTEROIDS/KU08_asteroid_001.ini
index fcbce111..a1694439 100644
--- a/DATA/SOLAR/ASTEROIDS/KU08_asteroid_001.ini
+++ b/DATA/SOLAR/ASTEROIDS/KU08_asteroid_001.ini
@@ -3,58 +3,53 @@ file = solar\asteroids\rock_shapes.ini
 
 [Field]
 cube_size = 400
-fill_dist = 1800
-tint_field = 255, 255, 255
-empty_cube_frequency = 0.15
+fill_dist = 2800
+diffuse_color = 255, 255, 255
+ambient_color = 40, 40, 40
+ambient_increase = 60, 60, 60
+empty_cube_frequency = 0.3
 
 [properties]
 flag = rock_objects
-flag = object_density_high
-flag = populated
-flag = collision
+flag = object_density_low
 
 [Cube]
-asteroid = rock_asteroid60, 0.7, 0.2, -0.2, 180, 10, 20
-asteroid = rock_asteroid30, -0.3, -0.3, 0.8, 85, 0, 185
-asteroid = rock_asteroid90, -0.2, -0.1, -0.6, 105, 160, 25
-asteroid = lava02_asteroid60, -0.7, 0.4, -0.4, 75, 30, 70
-
-[DynamicAsteroids]
-asteroid = DAsteroid_lava02
-count = 20
-placement_radius = 150
-placement_offset = 90
-max_velocity = 10
-max_angular_velocity = 2
-color_shift = 1, 0.5, 0
+asteroid = rock_asteroid10, 0.7, 0.2, -0.2, 35, 10, 20
+asteroid = rock_asteroid10, 0.2, 0.8, 0.3, 45, 20, 0
+asteroid = rock_asteroid10, 0.4, -0.7, -0.2, 15, 90, 120
+asteroid = rock_asteroid10, -0.3, -0.3, 0.8, 85, 0, 185
+asteroid = rock_asteroid10, -0.2, -0.1, -0.6, 105, 160, 25
+asteroid = rock_asteroid30, 0.5, 0.5, -0.4, 75, 30, 70
 
 [Band]
 render_parts = 6
-shape = asteroid_belt_04
-height = 1000
-offset_dist = 1000
-fade = 1.000000, 1.350000, 15, 17
-texture_aspect = 1.000000
-color_shift = 1.000000, 1.000000, 1.000000
-ambient_intensity = 1.000000
+shape = asteroid_belt_dust
+height = 4000
+offset_dist = 2000
+fade = 1, 1.35, 10, 14
+texture_aspect = 1
+color_shift = 1, 1, 1
+ambient_intensity = 1
 vert_increase = 2
 
 [AsteroidBillboards]
-count = 1000
-start_dist = 800
-fade_dist_percent = 0.200000
+count = 300
+start_dist = 2200
+fade_dist_percent = 0.35
 shape = roid_rock_tri
-color_shift = 0.700000, 0.700000, 0.700000
-ambient_intensity = 1.000000
-size = 10, 50
+color_shift = 0.9, 0.9, 0.9
+ambient_intensity = 1
+size = 30, 65
 
 [DynamicAsteroids]
 asteroid = DAsteroid_rock_small1
 count = 10
-placement_radius = 500.000000
-placement_offset = 90.000000
-max_velocity = 15.000000
-max_angular_velocity = 3.000000
-color_shift = 0.500000, 0.500000, 0.500000
+placement_radius = 150
+placement_offset = 90
+max_velocity = 15
+max_angular_velocity = 3
+color_shift = 1, 1, 1
 
-; Copied by FL Atlas from file: solar\ASTEROIDS\LI06_mojavedustcloud_01.ini
+; Copied by FL Atlas from file: solar\ASTEROIDS\rh02_alster_rock_asteroid_field.ini
+
+; Copied by FL Atlas from file: solar\ASTEROIDS\KU08_asteroid_002.ini
diff --git a/DATA/UNIVERSE/SYSTEMS/Ku08/KU08.ini b/DATA/UNIVERSE/SYSTEMS/Ku08/KU08.ini
index 144ea6c1..1ba8522d 100644
--- a/DATA/UNIVERSE/SYSTEMS/Ku08/KU08.ini
+++ b/DATA/UNIVERSE/SYSTEMS/Ku08/KU08.ini
@@ -3,8 +3,16 @@ space_color = 0, 170, 255
 local_faction = sh_n_grp
 
 [EncounterParameters]
-nickname = area_trade_trader
-filename = missions\encounters\area_trade_trader.ini
+nickname = tradelane_trade_armored
+filename = missions\encounters\tradelane_trade_armored.ini
+
+[EncounterParameters]
+nickname = tradelane_trade_freighter
+filename = missions\encounters\tradelane_trade_freighter.ini
+
+[EncounterParameters]
+nickname = tradelane_trade_transport
+filename = missions\encounters\tradelane_trade_transport.ini
 
 [EncounterParameters]
 nickname = area_battleships
@@ -977,3 +985,29 @@ density_restriction = 4, unlawfuls
 faction_weight = sh_n_grp, 1
 encounter = area_battleships, 25, 1
 faction = sh_n_grp, 1
+
+[Zone]
+nickname = Zone_KU08_tradelane_001
+rotate = 0.00, 186.00, 0.00
+pos = 29057.00, 0.00, -32624.00
+shape = BOX
+size = 49455.00, 2055.00, 2055.00
+sort = 99
+damage = 0
+comment = Planet Horai <-> Chugoku Jump Hole
+lane_id = 1
+tradelane_down = 35
+population_additive = true
+faction_weight = sh_n_grp, 6
+toughness = 4
+density = 6
+repop_time = 5
+max_battle_size = 15
+pop_type = major_tradelane
+relief_time = 10
+encounter = tradelane_trade_armored, 4, 0.330000
+faction = sh_n_grp, 0.150000
+encounter = tradelane_trade_freighter, 4, 0.330000
+faction = sh_n_grp, 0.100000
+encounter = tradelane_trade_transport, 4, 0.330000
+faction = sh_n_grp, 0.100000