Lore

Defender

Banu · Spacecraft

The Defender is a Banu combat spacecraft that can generally be found escorting their trading caravans. A point defense interceptor, it is equipped with four tachyon cannons and delivers excellent performance in terms of speed and maneuverability. The Banu typically operate as…

Reliant Tana

Spacecraft · Human

The Reliant Tana is a variant of the Reliant spacecraft series developed by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC). The most produced of the Reliant variants, the Tana was first developed by MISC engineers as a dedicated model for use by security operators and law…

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…

MPUV-1C (Argo Cargo)

Spacecraft · Human

The MPUV-1C ("Argo Cargo") is a single-pilot utility spacecraft manufactured by Argo Astronautics. Built for the loading and unloading of cargo containers from orbital spacecraft and installations, the MPUV-1C's design was based on Argo's Orbital Utility Craft (OUC), their first…

Mustang Alpha

Spacecraft · Human

The Mustang Alpha is a single-seat civilian spacecraft in the Mustang line of spacecraft developed and sold by Consolidated Outland. It was developed to the specifications of company founder and CEO Silas Koerner, who intended it to offer radical competition to Roberts Space…

Vulture

Spacecraft · Human

The Vulture is a single-pilot salvage spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary and first released in SEY 2938. It was designed for long-term solo operations in unclaimed or otherwise dangerous locations. Each Vulture is built with a cargo bay for the storage of harvested…

Aurora MR

Spacecraft · Human

The Aurora Marque (MR) is a variant of the Aurora series of single-crew spacecraft developed by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). It closely retains the mass and maneuverability of the base model while adding additional weaponry and cooling system capacity.

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…

Mustang Delta

Spacecraft

The Mustang Delta is a variant of the Mustang civilian spacecraft developed by Consolidated Outland. Marketed primarily to militia users in less protected areas of space, the Mustang Delta trades some of the speed and maneuverability of the base model in exchange for the…

Aurora LN

Spacecraft · Human

Aurora Legionnaire (LN) is a fighter variant of the Aurora series of single-crew spacecraft developed by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Like the Aurora MR, it closely retains the original specifications of the Aurora ES, but features upgraded hardpoints and more robust shield…

Titan

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Titan is a variant of the Avenger patrol ship developed by Aegis Dynamics. Designers stripped much of the standard Avenger's rear cabin to create a dedicated cargo space. This additional capacity allows the variant to be used in a support role by the United Empire of Earth…

Sloma

Banu · Food and Beverages · Culture

Sloma Sloma is a beverage often consumed by the Banu before they begin the negotiation process for new business deals, or during various social gatherings. Sloma is made up of a base liquid that is then altered by the addition of disparate ingredients brought to the table by…

Gladiator

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Gladiator is a two-seat light bomber developed by Anvil Aerospace for the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy. It was designed as a combination fighter-bomber companion to Anvil's F7A Hornet line of spacecraft, offering the UEEN the ability to significantly increase the…

Siege of Tiber

History · Vanduul · Military

SIEGE OF TIBER The Siege of Tiber was a key battle between the United Empire of Earth (UEE) and invading Vanduul. Lasting from SEY 2732 to 2736, it consisted of extensive ground and air engagements, mass bombings, and a military blockade from the Orion and Vector (VS-1) jump…

Tears of Fire

Culture · Art

Tears of Fire Tears of Fire is a painting by the early Messer Era landscape and military artist Aaron Fring. It was completed in SEY 2610, after Fring witnessed Tevarin Warlord Corath'Thal and his fleet falling through the atmosphere of Jalan (Elysium IV, formerly Kaleeth) in an…

Luminalia

Holidays · Human · Banu

LUMINALIA Luminalia is a holiday celebrated by both Banu and Humans annually on December 22nd. It originated as the irregularly-held Banu festival tsikti efanga (Glow Festival), marked by the lighting of ceremonial lamps that stay lit until their fuel is consumed (about 34,000…

100i

Spacecraft · Human

The 100i is a light luxury touring spacecraft developed by Origin Jumpworks. The first in the 100 series, it was created to be an entry-level luxury ship alternative to Origin's more expensive 300 series of ships. With its design focused on maneuverability and fuel efficiency,…

Escar Limited

Commerce

Escar Limited is a casualwear clothing brand that is known for creating comfortable shirts and pants. A direct competitor to City Lights, Escar Limited was founded by former employees of the rival company who wanted to incorporate more creativity into their designs. Their pieces…

Midnight Calathea

Plants

The midnight calathea is a plant created by Rayari Inc to survive in extremely low light conditions. As opposed to the green of most plants commonly found on the Human homeworld Earth (Sol III), the midnight calathea's leaves run from deep purple to dark red, and are embossed…

X1

Ground Transportation · Spacecraft · Human

The X1 is an open-canopy snub spacecraft manufactured by Origin Jumpworks and designed by famed ship engineer Alberto Vara and his company Infinity Custom. Constructed with specialized polymers to keep it light, the X1 is a luxury single-seater built for speed and agility. It…

Corsito (Virgil 1b)

Moons

Corsito (Virgil 1b) is the second moon from Cyrene (Virgil I), Virgil system, located in Vanduul territory. In contrast to its sister moon Jai (Virgil 1a), it has a dark, slightly blue surface and reflects about half as much light. An enormous crater with a large ring of bright…

Prowler

Spacecraft · Tevarin · Human

The Prowler is a Tevarin-designed combat personnel carrier built with air-shielded rapid deployment doors. Its name comes from the United Planets of Earth (UPE) designation for the original armored carrier initially observed during the First Tevarin War(2541-2546). The Prowler…

Quantum Drive

Science and Technology

A quantum drive is a type of engine that generates a Chan-Eisen field, enabling spacecraft to travel at approximately 20% of the speed of light. Because it takes a great deal of energy for a quantum drive to work, larger ships with more room for specialized power and cooling…

Roberts Space Industries (RSI)

Commerce · Military · Human

Roberts Space Industries (RSI), founded in the early 21st century SEY, is one of the oldest and most influential space technology companies in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Spacecraft, spacecraft components, and terraforming technology make up the bulk of their products. In…