Lore

Orion Belt Alpha

Space

The Orion belt alpha is the only asteroid belt in the Orion system. It orbits the system's sun between Armitage (Orion III) and the gas giant Orion IV. In 2699, Humans discovered deposits of gold and platinum there and set up small mines. However, these were abandoned when…

Retaliator

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Retaliator is a strategic bomber developed by Aegis Dynamics for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Variants of the spacecraft have been used in the UEEN for three centuries. Despite distinguishing themselves in various operations such as the Battle of Idris IV in SEY…

Vulture System (VS-09)

Planetary Systems · Vanduul

The Vulture system (designated VS-09 by the United Empire of Earth (UEE)) is a Vanduul-controlled planetary system that shares a jump point with the Orion system. In SEY 2712 on 16 February, thousands of Vanduul ships erupted from the previously-unknown jump point and initiated…

Sabre Comet

Spacecraft · Human

The Sabre Comet is a medium fighter manufactured by Aegis Dynamics. A variant of the Sabre space superiority fighter, it was created as part of the "Masters of Flight" series in conjunction with the flight sim game Arena Commander. It pays tribute to famed pilot Captain Kamur…

Volt System (VS-12)

Planetary Systems · Vanduul

The Volt system (designated VS-12 by the United Empire of Earth (UEE)) is a Vanduul-controlled planetary system that shares no publicly-known jump points with any other systems. Included in UEE star charts as a part of Vanduul territory, it is confirmed to have at least one…

Second Tevarin War

History · Tevarin · Military

The Second Tevarin War was an armed conflict between the Tevarin and the United Empire of Earth that lasted from SEY 2603 to 2610. It began when Corath'Thal, a Tevarin warlord, launched a campaign to take back the Tevarin homeworld, Jalan (Elysium IV), from the UEE. Lacking the…

Keene (Kilian VII)

Planets · Human

Keene is a terraformed terrestrial planet located seventh from the star of the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A civilian world, Keene is home to many offices and showrooms for spacecraft manufacturers, along with military-aligned corporations and independent…

Warlord Corath'Thal

Tevarin · People

Corath'Thal was a Tevarin Warlord who led an armed insurgency against the United Empire of Earth (UEE) during the Second Tevarin War. A brilliant and charismatic leader, he unified many Tevarin that had been scattered in the First Tevarin War in order to reclaim their homeworld…

Selene (Vega III)

Planets · Human

Selene is a terrestrial planet in the Vega system, United Empire of Earth (UEE) that was minimally terraformed to Human specifications. From 2550 to 2712, Selene was a center of industry, trade, tourism, and culture, serving as a key travel hub in the UEE. After the Battle of…

Locke (Idris IV)

Planets · Human

Locke (Idris IV) is the sole inhabited planet in the Idris system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Terraformed and colonized by Humans in the early 26th century, it was captured by the Tevarin in 2542 during the First Tevarin War (2541 - 2546), and used as a main strike hub for…

Aremis (Vega II)

Planets · Human

Aremis is a terrestrial planet in the Vega system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). It is famed for its set of rings, which are sharply defined by two shepherd moons that orbit the planet on the ring's inner and outer sides. After being minimally terraformed, it was initially…

Suj Kossi

People · Tevarin

Suj Kossi (b.2900) is a Senator for Jalan (Elysium III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Kossi began his political career after his honorable discharge from the UEE Navy, where he received a Medal of Valor for his service during a dangerous repair mission under fire from the…

Syang Fabrication

Commerce

Syang Fabrication is an armor and undersuit manufacturer operated by House Syang. For centuries, the company has produced products meant to withstand the rigors of space travel and battle for generations. Consequently, pieces made by Syang are considered valuable heirlooms in…

Scorpius Antares

Spacecraft

The Scorpius Antares is a heavy fighter manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). A variant of the Scorpius, it has been redesigned to focus on the short-range disabling and boarding of enemy vessels. The turrets from the base model have been replaced with an EMP device…

Bengal

Spacecraft · Military · Human

The Bengal is a fleet carrier spacecraft developed in SEY 2871 by Roberts Space Industries (RSI) for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Bengal-class carriers carry a full complement of fighters, bombers and support ships and typically form the nucleus of a UEEN battle fleet…

Orion IV

Planets

Orion IV is a gas giant in the Orion system, nicknamed "Abyss" for its iconic deep black atmosphere. So little light reflects from Abyss that it is difficult to observe with the naked eye, save for a faint red glow that gives it the appearance of a lump of slightly glowing coal.…

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.…

Orion II

Planets

Orion II is the second planet from the sun of the Orion system. A smog planet, it has a high-pressure atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid, giving the planet a yellow-brown appearance. There have so far been no recorded spacecraft landings on the planet's…

Ares

Spacecraft · Human

The Ares Star Fighter is a heavy single-seat fighter manufactured by Crusader Industries. Debuting in 2949, it was designed from the ground up as a civilian ship to provide security against hostile large spacecraft or capital-class vessels. The Ares' chassis is fitted with a…

INS Hephaestus

Locations · Military

INS Hephaestus is a military outpost that orbits Tangaroa (Helios II) in the Helios system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Operated by the UEE Navy, the station acts as a general launching area for system security and as a waystation for fleets moving through the system. Battle…

Archangel Station

Locations · Human

Archangel Station is a Human space station in the Chronos system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). It was initially constructed by the UEE in the 29th century as the marshaling and scientific nerve center for Project Archangel, also known as Synthworld. Shipping traffic through…

Squadron 118

Military · Human

The 118th Fighter Squadron (Squadron 118, the "Hare Triggers") is an active United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy unit. Currently assigned to the 5th Fleet, 87th Battle Group, the unit was first formed in the midst of the Second Tevarin War in SEY 2609. During the war, the 118th…

Star Marine

Entertainment · Human

Star Marine is a series of sim-games developed by InterDimension Software as ultra-realistic tactical shooters focusing on battles between United Empire of Earth Marines and various outlaw forces. Development of the first Star Marine started in 2941 with the formation of the…

New Corvo

Settlements · Human

New Corvo is a city on Aremis (Vega II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Initially settled by members of the UEE military, it has since become Aremis' most populous urban center. Most spacecraft entering and leaving Aremis first pass through New Corvo to be processed. The city has…