Lore

Argo Astronautics

Commerce · Human

Argo Astronautics is an industrial design and manufacturing concern located in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Best known for their Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle (MPUV) line of spacecraft, the company got its start designing terrestrial mag-lev train cars and has, over several…

Citizens for Prosperity

Organizations · Human

Citizens for Prosperity (formerly Citizens for Pyro) is a civilian non-profit organization that hopes to expand the non-outlaw population of Pyro and the systems connected with it until they have stable enough communities for the United Empire of Earth (UEE) to finally claim the…

Pyrotechnic Amalgamated

Commerce · Human

Pyrotechnic Amalgamated was a mining company most notable for discovering the Pyro system in 2493 and the Hadrian system in 2510. Founded in 2409 by Tromo Nivelin, it started out specializing in scouting and prospecting remote areas for viable claims and taking control before…

Valakkar

Animals

VALAKKAR The valakkar is a colossal worm indigenous to the deserts of Leir III. The largest animal on the planet, in rare cases they can grow over 300 meters long. Valakkar are born from clutches of eggs that are laid in shallow nests in the desert. When the young emerge, they…

Wuotan

Plants

The wuotan is a woody, bioluminescent plant indigenous to the Pyro system. Able to thrive in stormy environments, it has evolved to withstand gale-force winds and weather lightning strikes. When hit, the wuotan redirects some of the energy and stores the rest, using it in place…

Orm

Civilizations

The Orm are a developing civilization indigenous to the northern polar region of Xis (Kellog II) capable of creating tools, hunting, and building shelter. Xenoanthropologists estimate that it will be ten or more millennia before they are capable of space flight. Study of the Orm…

Constellation Taurus

Spacecraft · Human

The Constellation Taurus is a mid-range variant of the Constellation line of multi-crew spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Adapted to meet the needs of haulers, it was designed with a modular interior, a cargo release system for quick unloading, and a…

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…

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…

Osoians

Civilizations

The Osoians are a developing civilization indigenous to Oso II. They are in an early stage of development, having discovered tools and weapons, and created villages with free-standing dwellings. Language scientists are particularly interested in the Osoians thanks to their…

Blue Bilva

Food and Beverages · Plants

The blue bilva (or blubee) is a rich, sugary, and aromatic tree fruit that originated on Reisse (Rhetor III). Fibrous in its natural state, the vivid turquoise flesh of the fruit clings to a large black stone that is so hard it must be cracked through mechanical means. Some…

Roussimoff Rehabilitation Systems

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Roussimoff Rehabilitation Systems is a multi-disciplinary manufacturer of personal and spacecraft-mounted weaponry and protective armor. Headquartered on Earth (Sol III), it is distinct among defense corporations in that it mostly produces non-lethal weaponry. Roussimoff's…

Phare's Ape

Animals

The Phare's ape is a Human-like primate indigenous to Etos (Osiris I). A nocturnal animal, the ape spends its days sleeping in caves or under self-created dwellings, and its nights foraging for fruit, seeds, leaves, and other plant-based foods. Biologists believe that it has the…

Orbital Utility Craft (OUC)

Spacecraft · Human

The Orbital Utility Craft (OUC) is a type of support spacecraft debuted by Argo Astronautics in SEY 2578. A short-range loading spacecraft, it was built to transfer cargo pallets from orbital transports into ground-based rail networks for rapid deployment. Development of the OUC…

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…

Min 1d

Moons

Min 1d is the most distant moon from the rogue planet Min I in the unclaimed Min system. Unlike the other moons in its system, it doesn't experience tidal heating, and has no detectable tectonic activity. Its surface is nearly saturated with craters. So many objects have made…

Constellation Aquila

Spacecraft · Human

The Constellation Aquila is an expedition variant of the Constellation line of multi-crew spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Intended for exploration, the cockpit of the Aquila was designed to increase the pilot's field of view, and advanced sensors were…

Sakura Sun

Commerce · Human · Weapons

Sakura Sun is a Human manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Earth (Sol III) that produces a diverse range of consumer products such as home goods, children's toys, and starship engines. Spacecraft components are developed under the Sakura Sun Space Sciences Division…

Revel & York

Commerce · Human

Revel & York is a high-end Human design firm, specializing in furniture and hangar manufacturing. After being founded as a couture design group, the company made an unexpected turn to hangar development in the early 30th century. Revel & York gained a foothold in the market by…

Caterpillar

Spacecraft · Human

The Caterpillar is a multi-crew utility spacecraft and armored freighter manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. Designed for storage, it can be adapted to suit the needs of multiple types of cargo. It can also can be used for combat roles, such as a raiding command center or a…

Dolivine

Science and Technology

Dolivine is a semi-clear green-colored mineral that is sold as a decorative gemstone. Due to its density and natural resistance to weathering, it is also used as a cutting tool or for other industrial purposes. It came to prominence as a gemstone after ImperatorIllyana Messer VI…

MedPen

Science and Technology

A MedPen is a portable, multi-function individual first aid system manufactured by CureLife. Designed to stabilize wounded patients who are unable to reach a medical facility for immediate treatment, the Pancea MedGel within each MedPen promotes healing in non-fatal injuries by…

Constellation Andromeda

Spacecraft · Human

The Constellation Andromeda is a multi-crew spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). The Constellation's iconic silhouette was crafted by RSI designers to give the craft a memorable appearance. Each Constellation comes pre-packaged with a Kruger…

mobiGlas

Science and Technology · Human

The mobiGlas is a multi-purpose mobile computing device made by microTech and first released in SEY 2818. It has strong hardware and software capabilities that facilitate accessing spectrum, viewing vids, organizing information, downloading and storing data, personal…