Lore

Daniel Penselin

People · Human

Dr. Daniel Penselin (2445 - 2496) was a physicist whose work improved the fuel economy of Humanquantum drives. In 2491, Penselin published a paper outlining a working hypothesis for the creation of more efficient quantum drives that would allow for an approximate 20 percent…

Horus System

Planetary Systems · Human

The Horus system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) that consists of an M-type main sequence star, two terrestrial planets, a super-Jupiter, and two asteroid belts. In 2528, navjumper Marie Sante reported her discovery of the Horus system to the United…

Humans

Civilizations · Human

Humans are a spacefaring civilization originating on Earth (Sol III). They are capable of spaceflight, quantum travel, traversing jump points, and terraforming planets. Since achieving piloted spaceflight in SEY 1961, they have settled in over thirty planetary systems and…

Boro

Settlements

Boro was a city on Crion (Caliban II), Caliban system, located in Vanduul territory. The capital of Crion, it was the home of the main chambers of the Governors Council and was the main population center of the planet. Particularly popular among long-haul traders and explorers,…

Huichuaihyao y.ath'o se Yā'mon (Yā'mon Belt Alpha)

Space

The huichuaihyao y.ath'o se Yā'mon (Yā'mon belt alpha) is an asteroid belt in the Yā'mon system, Xi'an Empire. Used as a supplier of minerals for the Xi'an military, it was under heavy guard for the duration of the Xi'an-Human Cold War (SEY 2530 - 2793). Human scouts on…

First Jump Day

Holidays · Human

First Jump Day is a United Empire of Earth (UEE) holiday celebrated on 10 April that recognizes the day Nick Croshaw became the first Human to discover a jump point. In the mid-23rd century, spacecraft in the Sol system began to vanish without explanation in a region nicknamed…

Se'kith (Th.us'ūng III)

Planets

Se'kith (Th.us'ūng III) is a terrestrial planet in the Th.us'ūng system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an), and is the third world from its sun. Soon after its MXY III.802 (SEY 2483) discovery, the Xi'an government designated it as a testbed for new terraforming and geohacking…

Gurzil System

Planetary Systems

The Gurzil system is a developing planetary system that consists of a K-type main sequence star and a vast protoplanetary disk. First discovered in 2539 by Human explorer Dahunsil Kosoko after he spent three weeks scanning the Hadrian system, it was discovered again in 2542 by…

Jata

Settlements · Human

Jata is the most populous city of Cestulus (Davien II). Because the planet's atmosphere is thin, Jata is largely located under enormous, complex biodomes kept habitable by a system of air production facilities that help supplement the oxygen supply. It became the United Nations…

Leonard Casse

People · Human

Leonard Casse (2563 - 2615) was a notable spacecraft designer and engineer and founder of Casse Aerospace known for his influence on J. Harris Arnold, Silas Koerner, Jules Parleigh, and other aerospace luminaries. In 2587, he was hired as a junior engineer at Roberts Space…

Ahmad Harar

People · Human · Exploration · History

Ahmad Harar (SEY 2595 - SEY 2699) was a pilot and Lieutenant in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy best known for discovering the Kai'pua-Horus jump point alongside fellow starman Carl Dyson. In SEY 2617, Harar was patrolling the Horus system with his gunner Lieutenant Dyson,…

Juliet Maupin

People · Human

Juliet Maupin (2747 - 2862) was a weapons and scanner engineer. She began her career at Aegis Dynamics as a machinist in 2766, eventually transferring to the ships team on Cestulus (Davien II) in 2772. There, she worked her way up to lead engineer and led the team responsible…

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…

Paul LeSalle

Human · People

Paul LeSalle (2881 - present) is a Human businessman, former chairperson of the Centralist party (2942 - 2948), and former Senator of Cassel (Goss II) (2915 - 2939). As a Senator, he advocated for lower taxes and created an incentive system for businesses to move their…

Marie Sante

People · Human · Exploration

Marie Sante (2504 - 2545?) was a navjumper most notable for her discovery of the Horus system, which she named after her ship. Born on Gonn (Oberon I) in 2504, she was the oldest of seven children, and was often left in charge of caring for her siblings while her parents worked…

Nexus System

Planetary Systems · Human

The Nexus system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) that consists of one protoplanet, three terrestrial planets, a gas giant, an asteroid belt, and an A-type main sequence star. Discovered in SEY 2445 by United Nations of Earth Navy (UNEN) pilot Dominic…

Gammon Messer

People · Human

Gammon Messer (2629 - 2662) was the eldest child of ImperatorCorsen Messer V and actress Inaya Satti. He spent his childhood on Earth (Sol III) with his sister Illyana and his cousin Marius. Third in line from ascension at the time of his birth, he was raised without expectation…

Daniela Argen

People · Human

Daniela Argen (2762 - 2838) was a United Empire of Earth (UEE) Senator of Locke (Idris IV) from 2801 to 2827. First elected under a platform of revitalizing the economy, she spearheaded a series of tax breaks for first-time business owners and instituted a hiring program that…

Carl Dyson

People · Human

Carl Dyson (SEY 2593 - SEY 2701) was a gunner and Lieutenant in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy and musician best known for discovering the Kai'pua-Horus jump point alongside fellow starman Ahmad Harar. In SEY 2617, he and his pilot Lieutenant Harar were patrolling the…

Deacon Messer II

People · Human

Deacon Messer II (2567-2661) was Imperator of the United Empire of Earth from 2592 to 2628. The only son of Ivar I and Delia Hassan, Deacon oversaw the Second Tevarin War (2603-2610), increased military spending, expanded the powers of the Advocacy, increased minimum sentences…

Xi'an

Xi'an · Civilizations

The Xi'an are a spacefaring civilization that originated on the planet RyiXy'an (Hyoton III). They are capable of space flight, quantum travel, jump point navigation, and planetary terraformation. Their leader, Emperor Kr.ē, has reigned over the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an) since SEY…

Tohil System

Planetary Systems · Human

The Tohil system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) that consists of a K-type main sequence star, two terrestrial planets, a mesoplanet, and a super-Earth. Discovered in SEY 2716 by smugglers Oisha Suen and Aadya Firmino, it was added to the Perry Line in…

United Empire of Earth

Human · Government

The United Empire of Earth (UEE) is the name of the current Human governmental body. It is led by a democratically elected Imperator who serves for a single ten-year term; a Tribunal of High-Advocate, High-Secretary, and High Command; and the (UEE Senate), a legislative body…

Leyland's Tortoise

Animals

Leyland's Tortoise Leyland's tortoise is a species of tortoise indigenous to Earth (Sol III). They have glossy shells with minor color variation around the scutes and the edges of the shells. Extremely docile, they are kept as pets by Humans, especially long-haul spacers.…