Lore

Tyrol I

Planets

Tyrol I is the first planet from the two suns of the unclaimed Tyrol system. In close orbit around the barycenter of the binary stars, its proximity to them has led to a dangerously hot environment. Nevertheless, the surface is home to an ever-shifting group of squatters who…

Nomad

Spacecraft · Human

The Nomad is a light freight spacecraft manufactured by Consolidated Outland. Designed for single pilots, it is equipped with a variety of features such as a large cargo bay, comfortable living quarters and a comprehensive defensive package. When Consolidated Outland CEO Silas…

Pyro RYT Multi-Tool

Science and Technology

The Pyro RYT Multi-Tool is a portable tool that is manufactured by Greycat Industrial. Invented by the engineer Ruben Pardue, it sold so well after its initial release that the company could not keep it in supply. This opened the door for competitors to design and sell cheap…

Vega 2a

Moons

Vega 2a is a moon of Aremis (Vega II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Its icy surface, remarkably smooth in some locations, is bright white and highly reflective. Jets of frozen water containing silica and salts that blast from the moon's many cryovolcanoes sometimes escape orbit…

Shepherd (Tayac III)

Planets

Shepherd is a dwarf planet, third from the sun in the Tayac system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Composed of rock and ice, it has a deep red and white surface inhospitable to life. It was nicknamed "Shepherd" because it orbits so closely to the outer edge of the Tayac belt that…

Endeavor

Spacecraft · Human

The Endeavor is a research spacecraft platform developed by MISC with a modular back end designed to be adapted to multiple roles. A capital-class spacecraft, can be built to include research labs, spacecraft docking bays, biodomes, hospital facilities, and additional fuel…

Violet Curcuma

Plants

The Violet Curcuma is a genetically modified plant created by Rayari Inc. to grow on newly terraformed worlds that orbit dim stars. Given a fractal structure to aid in the absorption of available light, the plant is dark in color, with deep purplish red and green leaves. The…

Hadrian II

Planets

Hadrian II is a planet in the Hadrian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Relatively calm for a gas giant, its placid, bright blue atmosphere is orbited by hundreds of fuel refineries and gas mining operations. It was the main center of commerce in Hadrian until the 29th…

Fora I

Planets

Fora I is a mesoplanet in the Fora system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A hot, dry planet that closely orbits its sun, temperatures on its surface are dangerously high for most spacecraft. A ridge runs along the equator of Fora I, forming a complex system of peaks. Scientists…

Gainey (Odin 1a)

Moons

Gainey (Odin 1a) is the former moon of Odin I, Odin system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). After Odin I was destroyed, it slipped into a stable orbit around the system's sun close to its parent planet's remains. It has a breathable atmosphere, and was the home of many fracking…

Ironclad

Spacecraft

The Ironclad is a heavy freight spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. Developed as a vessel that can traverse dangerous routes, the Ironclad's hull is covered with specialized, thick armor plating that can withstand assaults from multiple types of weapons. Missile…

Io (Sol 5a)

Moons

Io (Sol 5a) is a moon of Jupiter (Sol V), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Due to tidal heating and the presence of a subsurface ocean of molten and solid rock, Io is the most geologically active object in the Sol system. Armor manufacturer Caldera utilizes the surface of Io as a…

Antimatter Warhead

Science and Technology · Weapons

Antimatter warheads are high yield explosive weapons armed with an antimatter payload rather than fission or fusion devices. Because they are among the most destructive weapons available to the United Empire of Earth's (UEE) armed forces, their deployment and availability are…

Kallis II

Planets

Kallis II is a terrestrial planet in the developing Kallis system. While it shares an orbit with Kallis III, it passes slightly closer to its sun during perihelion and has thus been designated as the system's second planet. As it pulls in material from the nearby asteroid belts,…

Oretani IV

Planets

Oretani IV is the fourth planet from the sun of the lost Oretani system. A gas dwarf, its thick, expansive atmosphere is composed of hydrogen and helium. At the time of the Oretani-Ferron jump point collapse in 2485, there was a single harvesting station in orbit around the…

Odin IV

Planets

Odin IV is a gas giant with a hydrogen and helium atmosphere in the Odin system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Much of the deep heat that escapes the planet's interior flows upwards to power enormous storms. Its strong magnetosphere gives rise to spectacular auroras visible…

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…

Arrow

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Arrow is a light fighter manufactured by Anvil Aerospace for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). A dedicated single-seat interceptor, it was built for speed and maneuverability in dogfighting, intending to directly counter the Vanduul Blade light fighter, which had begun…

Valkyrie

Spacecraft · Human · Military

The Valkyrie is a dropship spacecraft manufactured by Anvil Aerospace. Designed to carry personnel in and out of combat zones, it features twenty jump seats and gun racks, and is outfitted with manual turrets, remotely operated turrets, side-door guns, and front-mounted guns.…

Marama (Helios 2a)

Moons

Marama (Helios 2a) is the moon of Tangaroa (Helios II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Its dense iron and nickel core combined with a very fast orbital period of 4.3 SED contribute to its parent planet's strong tidal forces, sometimes causing waves hundreds of meters high. Like…

Corsair

Spacecraft · Human

The Corsair is a multi-crew expedition spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. Capable of supporting a crew of up to four people, it is outfitted with living quarters that include a full kitchen and washroom facilities. Each Corsair comes with a cargo bay that can…

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…

Cutter

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutter is a light cargo spacecraft introduced in 2920 and manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. The most recent model debuted at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo in 2952. A single-seat ship with a large cargo hold and minimal living quarters, it was designed as an…

Spider

Settlements · Illegal Activity

Spider is a habitable space station in the unclaimed Cathcart system. The station was fabricated by squatters from a half-finished platform and hundreds of abandoned spacecraft hulls that were dumped in the system. Despite its reputation for lawlessness, the station's location…