The Taranis belt alpha is the first of the unclaimed Taranis system's asteroid belts. Densely packed with asteroids, frequent collisions occur that eject dust, rocks, and other material into the already crowded area. As a consequence, travel there can be treacherous, and there has been little large-scale commercial activity. Some smaller operations have attempted to turn a profit via mining and other means, but the belt has otherwise been left largely untouched.