Lore

Equivalency

Education · Human

EQUIVALENCY An Equivalency is a certification awarded to people in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) upon completion of their secondary education. It can be earned through the completion of an upper or full secondary UEE-certified education program or through passing a group of…

Feroh

Commerce

Feroh is a high-end clothing brand that primarily produces footwear. Known for its elegant designs, shoes made by this company have become synonymous with luxury, and are often worn by celebrities during red carpet events. A typical Feroh shoe has a simple silhouette with one…

Euterpe (Stanton 4c)

Moons · Human

Euterpe is the third and smallest moon of microTech (Stanton IV), named for the ancient Earth (Sol III) muse of music. Largely covered by ice sheets and frozen oceans of water, the landscape of the moon is dotted with pillars of rock formations that researchers theorize are…

Tyrol II

Planets

Tyrol II is a terrestrial planet in the unclaimed Tyrol system, and is the second world from its two suns. An iron planet, it is composed mainly of heavy metals, and has only a scant silicate surface. Scientists believe that Tyrol I once had a thick crust and mantle that was…

Tyrol VII

Planets

Tyrol VII is a protoplanet in the unclaimed Tyrol system, and is the outermost planet in the system. In 2943, a widely-reported academic article claimed that Tyrol VII was far enough from its two suns that it had a high chance of remaining out of danger in the event of a nova.…

Adir (Pyro 5c)

Moons

Adir is the third moon from the gas giant Pyro V, Pyro system. Jagged mountains and rocky hills dominate its crater-ridden landscape. Because it lacks a protective atmosphere that would otherwise break apart most approaching celestial objects, its surface sees frequent impacts.…

Something Every Tuesday

People · Human

Something Every Tuesday is a weekly entertainment talk show hosted by comedian Esen Landari. Each episode opens with a monologue that comments on current events, and then segues into interviews with a series of celebrity guests. Landari has used the program to invite…

Fury LX

Spacecraft

The Fury LX is a snub racer manufactured by Mirai, a subsidiary of Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC). A variant of the Fury snub fighter, the LX swaps the weapons of the base model for additional maneuvering thrusters, increasing the ship's speed and agility. Its…

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…

Nessa Park

Locations · Government · Human

Nessa Park is a large public park located at the center of Fujin City on Saisei (Centauri III). The park was established and is maintained by a coalition of local companies including Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC) and Astro Armada to provide a recreational…

Lanisto (Tyrol 1a)

Moons

Lanisto (Tyrol 1a) is the moon of Tyrol I, the closest planet to the two stars of the unclaimed Tyrol system. There is evidence that many years in the past, Lanisto was very geologically active. Empty lava caverns provide temporary shelter to those who want to escape the heat of…

Croshaw IV

Planets

Croshaw IV is an uninhabitable super-Earth in the Croshaw system, United Empire of Earth (UEE) and is the furthest planet from the system's sun. Geological evidence suggests that it once had an atmosphere partially made of water vapor, but due to an unknown event, the atmosphere…

Xenoarchaeology

Science and Technology · Archaeology

Xenoarchaeology is the study of alien culture and history through the excavation of ancient sites and the analysis of physical materials. A Human xenoarchaeologist, for example, may specialize in Hadesian artifacts, whereas a Xi'an xenoarchaeologist may be an expert in…

Murray Cup

Sports · Human

The Murray Cup is a spacecraft race held annually at the end of racing season in the Ellis system. Dating back to 2467, when terraforming workers of Gaia Planet Services unofficially raced one another to pass the time, the Murray Cup is now the most prestigious event in modern…

Mars Tragedy

History · Human

The Mars Tragedy (Mars Disaster, Great Mars Tragedy of '25) was a terraforming disaster that occurred on 13 September 2125. Late in the initial terraforming of Mars (Sol IV), an error in the atmospheric processors caused the newly generated oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere to…

Puaangkiil (Ē'aluth V)

Planets · Xi'an

Puaangkiil (Ē'aluth V) is the fifth and final planet from the sun of the Ē'aluth system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A gas giant with a pale red and white atmosphere, it is the sole source of unprocessed hydrogen in the system. Although most mining is prohibited in Ē'aluth in order…

Lost Squad (Show)

Entertainment · Human

Lost Squad is a Human historical war drama series starring Callum Robb based on the events surrounding the Fall of Caliban. Written and created by Jaina Tatman and Hadrian Weir and produced by Devil May Care Productions, the series dramatizes the history of the 89th UEE Naval…

Taernin, the Great Traveler

Culture · Banu

Taernin, the Great Traveler, is the Banu god of travelers, crossroads, and navigation and is one of the most common deities in the Banu pantheon. Due to the Banu practice of not recording historical events, its origins are shrouded in mystery. When it is depicted, Taernin…

Kampos (Ellis IV)

Planets · Human

Kampos (Ellis IV) is the first settled and most populous planet in the Ellis system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Famous for a unique ecosystem adapted to high gravity, Kampos is a favorite subject for xenobiologists, paleontologists, and evolutionary biologists. Its most…

GIO

Settlements · Human

GIO (Geological Investigation Outpost) is a mining outpost owned and operated by Shubin Interstellar on Baker IV, United Empire of Earth (UEE). GIO mostly consists of a vast network of interconnected mining tunnels deep underground, marked on the planet's surface by a group of…

Human Overpopulation Era

History · Human

In the 21st and 22nd centuries (SEY 2038 - 2157), population levels on Earth (Sol III) began to rise beyond sustainable capacity. Pollution, dwindling resources, and famine affected all nations of the world, leading to overcrowding in the few unspoiled places left on the planet.…

Medical Emergency Locator (MEL)

Science and Technology

A medical emergency locator (MEL) is a tracking device manufactured by CureLife that can be used to trace a person's location in the event of injury, illness, or other dire circumstances. It was included as a part of the uniform of all service members in the United Empire of…

Garron III

Planets

Garron III is the third planet from the sun of the Garron system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A super-Earth, it was initially left untouched in favor of its temperate neighbor, Garron II. After the events of the anti-Messer revolution and the passing of the Fair Chance Act,…

Port Fairfax

Settlements · Human

Port Fairfax is a United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) base located on Goss III, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Constructed during the Messer Era (2546 - 2792), it was originally intended to be a staging point for the invasion of the Terra system in case it tried to secede. After…