Lore

600i Explorer

Spacecraft · Human

The 600i Explorer is a variant of the 600 series of spacecraft developed by Origin Jumpworks. The Explorer comes with myriad exploration-focused features, such as advanced scanning capabilities, space for the additional cargo needed on longer expeditions, and vehicle storage for…

Cutter Rambler

Spacecraft

The Cutter Rambler is a small expedition spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. A variant of the Cutter cargo ship, it swaps some cargo space for expanded living quarters and an additional fuel tank to support long journeys. Drake Interplanetary markets the Rambler as…

Oberon V

Planets

Oberon V is a mesoplanet in the unclaimed Oberon system, and is the fifth planet from its star. Small and dense, Oberon V has a thin atmosphere of nitrogen and carbon dioxide, and has a mantle of mixed methane and water ice. Its surface is nearly white, and it starkly stands out…

Gedinasho

Fiction

Gedinasho is a fictional hero character created by artist/writer Fief. Her adventures exploring unknown areas of space were chronicled in a comic that ran from 2432 to 2445. Numerous Spectrum series and movie adaptations were made of the comic throughout the 25th century. The…

P-52 Merlin

Spacecraft · Human

The P-52 Merlin is an ultralight snub fighter spacecraft developed by Kruger Intergalactic. Roberts Space Industries commissioned the original design of the Merlin for use aboard models of the Constellation multi-crew spacecraft. Merlins require a mothership or static facility…

Nul I

Planets

Nul I is a mesoplanet in the unclaimed Nul system, and is the closest planet to its star. In 2510, a research team funded by the University of Persei established a research base at the bottom of one of its deepest craters in order to study how the planet's environment was…

Cano I

Planets

Cano I is a mesoplanet in the Cano system, United Empire of Earth (UEE), and is tidally locked to its sun. Abundant lava flows have caused crystalline structures to form along the solar terminator. While the formations cannot be easily visited due to Cano I's proximity to its…

C1 Spirit

Spacecraft · Human

The C1 Spirit is a medium hauler manufactured by Crusader Industries that supports a crew of up to two people. Designed for mid-range cargo delivery and courier jobs, the Spirit comes with a 64 SCU hold and an industrial-grade tractor rig. In addition, it has four forward-facing…

Crion Security Legion

Organizations · Human

The Crion Security Legion was a privately-owned security group that was based out of Crion (Caliban II). It was one of many groups stationed in the Caliban system to supplement the thinly-spread patrols of the 89th Squadron. During the Fall of Caliban, members of the Crion…

Ye'ton (Ail'ka V)

Planets

Ye'ton (Ail'ka V) is the fifth planet from the sun of the Ail'ka system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A gas dwarf that has a thick atmosphere of hydrogen and helium, the planet is dotted with several permanent storms. The harvesters and refineries that sit in stable orbit above…

Amioshi Plague

Plants

The amioshi plague is a lichen that is invasive on multiple planets throughout known space. Originally from Kampos (Ellis IV), it naturally grows in the cracks of rocks, where it anchors its rhizines to absorb nutrients and water. It needs little to no light to survive, and can…

Toja (Terra 2a)

Moons · Locations

Toja is a natural satellite of Pike (Terra II) in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Tidally locked, its far side is heavily scarred with frequent meteor impacts from space debris. The near side of Toja is dotted with auxiliary service centers built to support the mining…

Vega IV

Planets

Vega IV is the fourth planet from the sun in the Vega system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A gas giant, it has an reddish-brown outer atmosphere made up of hydrogen that is dotted with enormous clouds. Many independently-owned fuel refineries and refueling stations orbit Vega…

135c

Spacecraft · Human

The 135c is a variant of the 100 series developed by Origin Jumpworks. While the redesign maintains the base ship's exterior, the overall engine capacity is reduced in exchange for tripling the interior cargo volume with the addition of a dedicated cargo space. The 135c has been…

C2 Hercules

Spacecraft · Human

The C2 Hercules Starlifter is an armed transport spacecraft developed by Crusader Industries. Built with a military-grade frame, the C2 Hercules includes turrets and ballistic canons, as well as a large shielding system. Its hold can be transformed into a dedicated cargo space…

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…

Rhea (Sol 6b)

Moons

Rhea (Sol 6b) is a moon of Saturn (Sol VI), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Composed of water ice and rock, it has numerous high-albedo ice cliffs that appear as streaks on the surface when viewed from space with the naked eye. Although it does experience some endogenic activity…

Department of Transportation and Navigation (DTN)

Government · Human

The Department of Transportation and Navigation (DTN) is a branch of the United Empire of Earth (UEE) government that regulates intersystem travel. Management of space traffic lanes, shipping routes, quantum travel points, and jump points fall under the auspices of the DTN. The…

RAFT

Spacecraft · Human

The RAFT, or Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport, is a small hauler manufactured by Argo Astronautics. Outfitted with remote turrets and laser repeaters, the RAFT was designed with a thick hull and heavy shielding to protect its two-person crew and any cargo they may be…

Jump Point

Science and Technology

A jump point is a point in space that marks the opening of a traversable wormhole (jump tunnel) that tunnels through interspace and opens to another location, often a different solar system. In their natural state, jump points are nearly invisible to the naked eye. Their…

Pi'tua (La'uo I)

Planets · Xi'an

Pi'tua (La'uo I) is the first planet from the sun of the La'uo system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A chthonic planet, it was the core of a hot Jupiter until the surface of the red giant it orbits expanded. Most of its atmosphere has evaporated, and what little remains continues to…

Prospector

Spacecraft · Human

The Prospector is a mining spacecraft developed by Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern (MISC). Spun off from the Freelancer project in 2925, the Prospector exchanges its sister ship's modularity in favor of a focus on small scale mining via its suite of boring and extraction…

Sabre Raven

Spacecraft

The Sabre Raven is an interdiction spacecraft manufactured by Aegis Dynamics. A variant of the Sabre space superiority fighter, the Raven maintains the speed and maneuverability of the base model but has a lower ship signature and decreased wingspan, thus increasing its stealth…

Ui'r.a'ang (Kai'pua I)

Planets · Xi'an

Ui'r.a'ang (Kai'pua I) is the first planet from the sun of the Kai'pua system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). Composed mainly of carbon, it is a terrestrial planet with black, brown, and red hued atmosphere. The temperatures and pressure in the planet's interior may have caused the…