Lore

Th.us'ūng I

Planets

Th.us'ūng I is the closest planet to the sun of the Th.us'ūng system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A terrestrial planet, it has a thin mantle that partially exposes its iron core. The Xi'an government prohibits commercial mining on Th.us'ūng I, and instead utilizes it as a testing…

Ryōl (T.āl V)

Planets · Xi'an

Ryōl (T.āl V) is the fifth planet from the sun of the T.āl system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). All buildings on the planet sport orange accents, giving them a fiery appearance in correct lighting conditions. A center of product manufacturing, its most prominent economic activity is…

Y.ōm'e (T.āl I)

Planets

Y.ōm'e (T.āl I) is the first planet from the sun of the T.āl system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A mesoplanet that closely orbits its star, it is pockmarked with craters from countless mining probes that were dispatched to survey the planet for potentially valuable resources. While…

Hua'nam (Th.us'ūng IV)

Planets

Hua'nam (Th.us'ūng IV) is a gas giant in the Th.us'ūng system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an), and is the fourth planet from its sun. A pressurized research station constructed, owned, and operated by the Xi'an government is located inside Hua'nam's stormy hydrogen-helium atmosphere,…

Lūng'xyi (T.āl III)

Planets

Lūng'xyi (T.āl III) is the third planet from the sun of the T.āl system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). Dedicated to the production of food and textiles, its vibrant culinary and fashion scenes draw a steady stream of visitors to the planet. High-end dining establishments on Lūng'xyi…

Lixāuu (T.āl IV)

Planets · Xi'an

Lixāuu (T.āl IV) is the fourth planet from the sun of the T.āl system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). Naturally habitable, the acid already-present in Lixāuu's atmosphere convinced officials to make it the home of processing facilities, refineries, and other pollution-causing…

Cyrus Ishitaka

People · Human

Cyrus Ishitaka (SEY 2521 - 2546) was a United Planets of Earth Army veteran (Corporal, honorably discharged) squadmate of Ivar Messer I who participated in the Battle of Idris IV. Little is known about his private life outside of multiple arrests for narcotic possession and…

K.yuy'a'than (Th.us'ūng II)

Planets

K.yuy'a'than (Th.us'ūng II) is the second planet from the sun of the Th.us'ūng system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). Blanketed in a thick, high-pressure atmosphere of sulfur-dioxide, K.yuy'a'than's surface is extremely dangerous, and the Xi'an government appears to have left the…

Nova

Ground Transportation · Human · Military

The Nova is a main battle tank developed by Tumbril Land Systems. Built around a large, turreted ballistic cannon, the Nova is used by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Army and Marine armored units. Early models of the tank were used during the Second Tevarin War and…

Adam Corr

People · Human · History

Adam Corr (SEY 2519 - unknown), United Planets of Earth Army veteran (Sergeant, honorably discharged), participated in the Battle of Idris IV and served under Ivar Messer I. He was later implicated to be one of the two people who allegedly perpetrated a series of bombings of the…

Ivar Messer I

People · Human

Ivar Messer (2516-2592) was the first Imperator of the United Empire of Earth (UEE). He was a Captain in the United Planets of EarthArmy 112th Infantry Battalion when he distinguished himself in the First Tevarin War (2541-2546) during Operation Nemesis and in the Battle of…

Ellis 5a

Moons

Ellis 5a is the first moon of the planet Noble (Ellis V), United Empire of Earth (UEE). To the naked eye, it appears to be softly pink. In 2845, the prominent jewelry company Apgar's debuted a line of pink pearl necklaces inspired by Ellis 5a, made of pearls harvested from…

Luna (Sol 3a)

Moons

Luna (Sol 3a) is the moon of Earth (Sol III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Tidally locked to Earth, it has long been a subject of fascination for Humans, and became the first celestial body they visited in SEY 1969. In the 22nd century, Humans began to experiment with sealed…

Port Tressler

Locations · Human

Port Tressler is a space station that serves as the main transfer hub to New Babbage on microTech (Stanton IV). Named after Aleena Tressler, a mentor of microTech's founder Magnus Tobin, it is owned and operated by microTech, and houses multiple shops and services focused on…

Charon 2a

Moons

Charon 2a is the innermost moon of Charon II, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Unusually for a moon of its small size, it has a thin atmosphere generated by high volcanic and seismic activity. An independent band of mercenaries attempted to establish a base on Charon 2a in the late…

Pue'nu (Kyuk'ya 1a)

Moons · Xi'an

Pue'nu (Kyuk'ya 1a) is the moon of Kyuk'ya I, Xi'an Empire. During the Xi'an-Human Cold War (SEY 2530 - 2793), it was the site of a Xi'an military base that was used as a launch point for scouting missions into United Empire of Earth (UEE) territory. In 2798, a few years after…

Daymar Rally

Sports

The Daymar Rally is an annual unsanctioned race that takes place on Daymar every Standard Earth Year (SEY) on Daymar (Stanton 2b), the second moon of Crusader (Stanton II). In each race, participants must pilot ground vehicles to multiple checkpoints and complete set tasks there…

Petrus (Terra 1b)

Moons · Locations

Petrus is a natural satellite of Aero (Terra II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Irregularly shaped, pockmarked with craters, and following an inclined orbit, Petrus may possibly be a remaining piece of a once larger celestial body.

Ariel (Sol 7b)

Moons

Ariel (Sol 7b) is a moon of Uranus (Sol VII), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Scientists speculate that the many scarps, canyons, and ridges carved into the moon's surface were created in the distant past by liquid forms of ammonia, methane, or carbon dioxide. The UEE operates…

Iapetus (Sol 6e)

Moons

Iapetus (Sol 6e) is a moon of Saturn (Sol VI), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Tidally locked to Saturn, the leading hemisphere of the moon is much darker than that of the trailing hemisphere, giving it a striking two-tone coloration. Dust that has fallen from Saturn's rings over…

Banu Friendship Museum

Culture · Banu

The Banu Friendship Museum was established in 2838 on a former United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy base around Davien IV to commemorate Humanity's long relationship with the Banu. The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts on the history of the alliance between the…

Umbriel (Sol 7c)

Moons

Umbriel (Sol 7c) is a moon of Uranus (Sol VII), United Empire of Earth (UEE). One of the darkest in color of the moons of Uranus, one of its larger craters has a ring of reflective material on its floor, making Umbriel appear as if it has a single small eye. Visual artist Tamsa…

Miranda (Sol 7a)

Moons

Miranda (Sol 7a) is a moon of Uranus (Sol VII), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Round and tidally locked, it has an unusually high orbital inclination that suggests in the past that it was in orbital resonance with Umbriel (Sol 7c) for a period of time. Although massive enough to…

Amon & Reese Co

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Amon & Reese Co. (A&R) is a Human manufacturer that produces energy-based weapons and spacecraft engines for the military and civilian markets. Founded in the early 2500s, the company has held a longstanding contract with the United Empire of Earth (UEE) to provide handheld and…