Lore

Odin II

Planets

Odin II is the planet closest to the Odin system's star, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Formerly the second-closest planet, it became the first after Odin I was destroyed sometime during its sun's red giant phase. Odin II is not terraformed, though it is dotted with sealed…

Cutlass Blue

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutlass Blue is a variant of the Cutlass fighter developed by Drake Interplanetary. Seen as an attempt by Drake to address the criminal reputation of the Cutlass series, the Blue adapts the original design for use as a police interceptor and a medium range patrol ship.…

Harbinger

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Vanguard Harbinger is a variant of the Vanguard deep space fighter developed by Aegis Dynamics. Aegis removed the standard Vanguard Warden's escape pod for the Harbinger, allowing the addition of a bomb bay. The United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) uses the Harbinger as a…

Gal Dougan

Music · People · Human

Gal Dougan (SEY 2868 - unknown) was a Human folk singer. She began her career as a miner in her family's business, but is famous throughout Human settled space for both her distinct music and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Known for her elegant…

Gonn (Oberon I)

Planets

Gonn is the first planet from the neutron star of the unclaimed Oberon system. A super-Earth that was once the core of a brown dwarf, this planet is rich in carbon and has long been rumored to hide vast deposits of diamonds that have yet to be discovered. Because the extreme…

Vanduul Clans

Vanduul

Vanduul Clans are groups of Vanduul who have banded together to form a single mutually-beneficial unit. Although observers have not yet fully defined the leadership structure, it is believed that Clans operate as a martial meritocracy that shares some similarities with a…

Tatavo

Commerce · Human

Tatavo is a high-end design firm that specializes in bespoke furniture, especially for spacecraft. Located on Cassel (Goss II), it was founded by carpenter Eva Tarvel and metalworker Samvel Vanlian, after the long-time friends renovated the interior of Vanlian's ship. Members of…

Nemo I

Planets

Nemo I is a protoplanet that orbits closest to the star of the Nemo system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). An extremely thin atmosphere of oxygen, sodium, and hydrogen surrounds it, essentially identical to the vacuum of space. In 2407, a scanning device advertised as the…

F7C Hornet

Spacecraft · Human

The F7C Hornet is a civilian variant of the F7A Hornet space superiority fighter by Anvil Aerospace. Introduced in 2923 after the F7A had a distinguished period of service in the United Empire of Earth Navy, the F7C was the first ship released by Anvil for civilian use. To keep…

Oso II

Planets

Oso II is an inhabited terrestrial planet in the Oso system, best known as the home of the developing Osoian civilization. The second world from its sun, it sits in a temperate location in the green band and is covered in lushly forested continents and brackish liquid water…

Kallis VII

Planets

Kallis VII is the seventh planet from the sun of the Kallis system. A young gas giant, it formed in the outer parts of the system during the star's stellar nebula phase, where it collected enough mass to attract huge amounts of hydrogen and helium gas over the relatively rapid…

Hammer Propulsion

Commerce · Human

Hammer Propulsion is a Human manufacturer of thrusters and powerplants for high-performance vehicles and maneuverable fighters. Key Hammer thruster types include the light grade HE-series, medium grade HM-series and heavy HL-series. The HM series was developed in cooperation…

125a

Spacecraft · Human

The 125a is a variant of the 100 series developed by Origin Jumpworks that alters the standard 100i touring design to focus on combat with the addition of a pair of size one missile racks. The power plant provides an increase in speed. It is most commonly used as a point defense…

New Babbage

Settlements · Human

New Babbage is the largest city on microTech (Stanton IV) and home to microTech's main headquarters. Construction of New Babbage was personally overseen by company founder Magnus Tobin, whose goal was to make the city an ideal working environment for the technological innovators…

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…

Synergy

Food and Beverages · Human

Synergy is a Human brand of wellness-themed energy drinks manufactured by conglomerate Sakura Sun. The beverage was first developed in 2865 by a team of researchers led by Dr. Taka Jeong. Originally, it was marketed purely as an energy drink, with commercials featuring…

Front Row

Settlements

Front Row is a settlement on the surface of Lanisto (Tyrol 1a), the moon of Tyrol I in the unclaimed Tyrol system. In 2848, a series of interconnected research stations funded by multiple private institutes were constructed below the surface in old lava tunnels as a part of a…

Sabre

Spacecraft · Human

The Sabre is a space superiority fighter sold by Aegis Dynamics. Aegis developed the Sabre in response to a United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) request for a fighter capable of out-matching the Vanduul Stinger heavy fighter. Aegis pursued development as part of a company-wide…

Warlock

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Warlock is a variant of the Avenger patrol ship developed by Aegis Dynamics. The Warlock replaces the rear living space of the standard model with an electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) generator. The United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy and Advocacy both use Avenger Warlocks for…

Warden

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Vanguard Warden is a deep space fighter created by Aegis Dynamics for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Its base model is a twin-engine, multi-crew ship designed to perform long duration missions that would otherwise be outside the reach of shorter-range fighters.…

Wintle Design Company

Commerce · Human

The Wintle Design Company is a Human manufacturer of luxury craft goods, located in Prime on Terra (Terra III). Since its founding in 2895, the company has remained committed to using only master craftspeople and their apprentices to create artisanal furniture, home goods,…

Oso IV

Planets

Oso IV is a terrestrial planet in the Oso system, and is the fourth planet from its sun. Lacking a core, it has an undifferentiated interior that is rich in a wide variety of minerals. Soldiers from the nearby United Empire of Earth UEE) Army observation base Chimera must keep…

Ellis VI

Planets

Ellis VI is a terrestrial planet that sits just outside the green band of the Ellis system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Since 2931, it has been used by Humans as an experimental terraforming site for the development of technology that will allow planets far from their system's…

Najita

Settlements · Human

Najita is the most populous city on Keene (Kilian VII). A coastal city, Najita was originally constructed to work in harmony with the sprawling green hills that surround it. This balance was upset in the 2800s when increasing Vanduul raids in the Caliban system frightened many…