Lore

Cutlass Black

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutlass Black is a space superiority fighter manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. It was initially developed in the mid-29th century SEY as a bid for a military contract with the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy. When the bid failed, Drake opted to market the Cutlass Black…

F7C-S Hornet Ghost

Spacecraft · Human

The F7C-S Hornet Ghost is a civilian variant of the F7A Hornet space superiority fighter developed by Anvil Aerospace. Built with Void armor, low-draw weapons, and low-emissions drives, the Hornet Ghost is the stealth fighter of the civilianized Hornet lineup. It trades some…

Errol Navis

People · Human · Exploration

Errol Navis (2822 - 2931) was an accountant and amateur explorer best known for his 2861 discovery of the Oso system. Born on Carteyna (Cano II) to two geoengineers, he became an accountant at Shubin Interstellar in 2843 after completing a mathematics degree. Later attributed to…

890 Jump

Spacecraft · Human

The 890 Jump is a luxury civilian spacecraft built by Origin Jumpworks. With its exterior designed to reference the nautical lines of ocean-borne vessels, the interior is outfitted with luxury accommodations that include multiple bedrooms for passengers and crew. An onboard pool…

325a

Spacecraft · Human

The 325a is a variant of the 300 series of spacecraft developed by Origin Jumpworks. Built as a dedicated combat ship, the 325a allows militia, police forces, and private security to arm themselves using the existing civilian maintenance chain. This ship comes standard with…

Kruger Intergalactic

Commerce · Human

Kruger Intergalactic is a spacecraft, weapons, and spacecraft component manufacturer first founded on Borea (Magnus II). They started in SEY 2558 as a custom spacecraft and weapons component maker, providing parts to such clients as Roberts Space Industries and Behring.…

Legionnaire

Spacecraft · Human · Military

The Legionnaire is a medium-sized boarding spacecraft manufactured by Anvil Aerospace for the United Empire of Earth (UEE) military. After the military failed to intervene in a piracy incident that led to the deaths of two civilians in SEY 2918, they issued an all-call for any…

Oisha Suen

People · Exploration · Human

Oisha Suen (SEY 2694 - 2793) was a pilot, mechanic, and smuggler most notable for her 2716 discovery of the Tohil system with her business partner Aadya Firmino. In 2713, she met Terra-born construction heiress Aadya Firmino at Levski in the Nyx system and the two started a…

C8 Pisces

Spacecraft · Human

The C8 Pisces is a scouting spacecraft manufactured by Anvil Aerospace as a landing craft for the Carrack. It is not available for standalone purchase. While it can be utilized as a reconnaissance, exploration, or landing ship by a single pilot, it is capable of transporting two…

B3

Food and Beverages · Human

B3 is a strong brandy distilled in the Rhetor system from blue bilva, a fruit indigenous to Reisse Rhetor III). In 2733, a group of students at the University of Mentor on Mentor (Rhetor IV) used a bushel of blue bilva as the basis for an experimental homemade spirit. The…

Able Baker Challenge

Illegal Activity · Sports · Human

The Able Baker Challenge is an unofficial spacecraft racing event held in the Baker system. It makes use of system-specific obstacles to hamper the pilots' efforts in reaching the finish line. Though the use of weapons is allowed during most legs of the race, shooting to kill is…

Hurricane

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Hurricane is a strike fighter manufactured by Anvil Aerospace. Originally launched in SEY 2607 by the now defunct Casse Aerospace, the Hurricane is a turret fighter, combining the speed and maneuverability of an interceptor with a single manual turret operated by a second…

Mantis

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Mantis is an interdiction spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Designed around the ability to mount a specialized quantum enforcement device, the Mantis is flown by police forces and security concerns to interdict other ships while they are in quantum…

Reisse (Rhetor III)

Planets · Human

Reisse is the third planet from the sun in the Rhetor system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). The majority of Reisse's population are either students or faculty of the many universities on the world's surface. As such, Reisse is a major generator of research, and is supported by…

Aciedo Communications

Commerce · Human

Aciedo Communications is a corporation that manufactures and maintains interstellar communications equipment. It was founded in SEY 2480 with the intent to manufacture spacecraft as Aciedo Shipworks. In 2485, the company pivoted to communications drone development and rebranded…

Razor

Spacecraft · Human

The Razor is racing spacecraft developed by Mirai, a subsidiary of Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC). In 2947, Mirai launched the Razor in a bid to disrupt Origin's dominance of the Murray Cup and as a potential competitor for the Koa e Ko'ia endurance races.…

F8C Lightning

Spacecraft · Human

The F8C Lightning is a civilian variation of the F8A Lightning space superiority fighter developed by Anvil Aerospace. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against Vanduul invaders. It was made available in extremely…

Drake Interplanetary

Commerce · Human

Drake Interplanetary is a spacecraft manufacturer headquartered on Borea (Magnus II). The fifth largest spacecraft producer in United Empire of Earth (UEE), Drake was founded in SEY 2845 by Jan Dredge to produce the Cutlass medium fighter for militia use. Drake has cultivated…

Tedge 8

Weapons · History · Human

The Tedge 8 is a combustion pistol manufactured by Garrity Arms from 2280 to 2516. The Tedge 8 is prized by collectors today and is considered an iconic weapon representative of the early, roughshod era of interstellar colonization. It is a traditional combustion ballistic…

Claw Salamanders

Illegal Activity · Organizations · Human

The Claw Salamanders are an independent faction and outlaw group based in the Nyx system. Known for their custom-made armor suited for cold environments and helmets that conceal their faces and modulate their voices, they can generally be found living in deep freeze…

NovaRiders

Organizations · Human · Illegal Activity

The NovaRiders were an outlaw group that entered notoriety in the early 2500s SEY when they became the first known people to steal a spacecraft mid-flight. During this time, ships were sold at such a high cost that they were primarily owned by the wealthy, and were commonly…

Project Far Star

Government · Human

Project Far Star was a United Empire of Earth (UEE) funding initiative initiated to expand its borders outward from the Virgil system. Terraforming companies and navjumpers who focused their exploration efforts in this direction were granted priority funding from the UEE for…

AI Research and Production Restriction Act

Human · Government

The Artificial Intelligence Research and Production Restriction Act (AIRPRA) is a piece of legislation that places strict rules governing research on true artificial intelligence (AI) in the United Empire of Earth(UEE). Popularly referred to as "the AI ban," it originated after…

Yela (Stanton 2c)

Moons · Human

YELA (STANTON 2C) Yela is the outermost natural satellite of Crusader (Stanton II), and is orbited by a ring of asteroids. A thin crust of water-ice on the moon's surface is said to represent the cool demeanor of Yela, the oldest sibling in the Human children's story A Gift for…