Lore

Charon II

Planets

Charon II is a smog planet in the Charon system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Positioned just inside the green band, its surface temperature and high-pressure atmosphere make landing on the planet dangerous. Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are the two most prevalent gasses…

Pox (Cano IV)

Planets

Pox is the fourth planet from the sun in the Cano system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A gas giant with rust-colored banding, it is constantly beset by storms up to a thousand kilometers wide. Pox's erratic weather is a favorite subject of atmospheric scientists.

Kilian XIV

Planets

Kilian XIV is a protoplanet that orbits furthest from the sun of the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Because it is a small, frozen, irregularly-shaped rock without an atmosphere, some astronomers have argued that Kilian XIV should not be counted as a planet, and…

Hardin Tactical

Commerce · Human

Hardin Tactical is Human personal armor manufacturer. Their stylishly-designed armor is popular among high-end consumers in cities and other centers of culture, though it has a somewhat negative reputation among security professionals who feel that the products sacrifice…

Silas Koerner

People

Silas Koerner (2899-present) is the founder, sole owner, lead designer, and CEO of Consolidated Outland. Born on Rytif (Bremen II), Koerner was the only heir to his family's fortune. He invested his family money in a wide range of areas, including fish farming, mining, remote…

Charon I

Planets

Charon I is the first planet from the sun in the Charon system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). At some point in the distant past, the planet was likely knocked from its orbit by a rogue body. Its surface is sublimating as it falls towards the sun, giving the planet the appearance…

Flashfire Systems

Commerce · Human

Flashfire Systems is a Human engineering firm and weapon mount manufacturer headquartered on Angeli (Croshaw II). Founded in 2904 as a laser weapons manufacturer, Flashfire nearly went bankrupt after their line of standard lasers failed to gain traction in the market. Flashfire…

Kabal I

Planets

Kabal I is a protoplanet in the Kabal system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Thought to have formed alongside the system's terrestrial planets, it has a differentiated interior, suggesting that at some point in the past it may have been a dwarf planet. Craters on its surface…

Rhetor I

Planets

Rhetor I is a mesoplanet in the Rhetor system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Because it lacks an atmosphere, there is an extreme difference between its day and night temperatures. Despite its extreme daytime heat, there are patches of water ice on Rhetor I, generally located on…

Baker I

Planets

Baker I is the first planet from the binary stars in the Baker system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Due to its proximity to the suns, its surface has been eroded to the point that its iron core is partially exposed. Astrophysicists estimate that it will collide with one of the…

Habidash

Commerce

Habidash is a clothing brand that produces outdoor-oriented clothing designed to withstand extreme environments. Known for creating garments that have flowing fabrics, the company's products typically sell well among residents of newly-terraformed worlds or those who travel…

Cano I

Planets

Cano I is a mesoplanet in the Cano system, United Empire of Earth (UEE), and is tidally locked to its sun. Abundant lava flows have caused crystalline structures to form along the solar terminator. While the formations cannot be easily visited due to Cano I's proximity to its…

Joker Engineering

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Joker Engineering is a Human manufacturer of novelty spacecraft weapons and components. Founded by eccentric engineer Barlowe Elias, the company's key interest is designing alternative weapons with unlikely applications that defy the usual missile-or-gun classification. Their…

Spectrum

Entertainment · Science and Technology · Commerce · Human

Spectrum is an interstellar media-services provider that connects all aspects of Human civilization, and is widely accessible around the United Empire of Earth (UEE) through a network of communications arrays. It allows both direct communication between individuals and the…

Corel I

Planets

Corel I is a terrestrial planet that orbits closely to the sun of the Corel system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Parts of the planet's iron core are visible through several deep, enormous holes in the crust and mantle. It is hypothesized that in the distant past, the planet was…

Lynx

Ground Transportation · Human

The Lynx is a luxury exploration vehicle developed by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). The company adapted the Lynx from their existing Ursa rover to include alongside their Constellation Phoenix luxury model spacecraft. The Lynx drops some of the Ursa's armor and internal…

Banshee I

Planets

Banshee I is a rocky mesoplanet in the Banshee system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Long-distance scans have indicated that Banshee I contains many pockets of valuable mineral resources. However, its proximity to the system's star, a pulsar that emits regular bursts of deadly…

OpalSky

Commerce

OpalSky is a clothing brand that manufactures high-end everyday attire. Founded by a group of sub-surfers who used to frequent Mariana on Tangaroa (Helios II), OpalSky creates classic, simple pieces made with top-quality materials. The company is known for its philanthropy, and…

Noble Ammunition

Commerce · Human

Noble Ammunition is a Human manufacturer of munitions. Their primary market is the production of small arms ammunition, though they maintain several factories devoted to larger caliber ballistics. Due to multiple high-profile accidents and lawsuits relating to weapon jams, Noble…

Vega IV

Planets

Vega IV is the fourth planet from the sun in the Vega system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A gas giant, it has an reddish-brown outer atmosphere made up of hydrogen that is dotted with enormous clouds. Many independently-owned fuel refineries and refueling stations orbit Vega…

Fora IV

Planets

Fora IV is a gas giant in the Fora system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). The fourth planet from the sun, Fora IV completes its orbit roughly once every 1600 Standard Earth Days (SED). Its pale yellow and green-banded atmosphere surrounds a mantle made of metallic hydrogen and…

Centauri I

Planets

Centauri I is a protoplanet in the Centauri system, United Empire of Earth (UEE) that orbits very close to its sun. Surveyor Kelly Alden captured an image of Centauri I in 2639 through her ship's camera, capturing the protoplanet in the path of a blue-white prominence that seems…

Goss I

Planets · Human

Goss I is the first planet from the suns of the Goss system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). The system's breadbasket, much of the planet consists of farmland dedicated to supplying itself and its sister planets with food. Instead of an ocean, it is covered in springs, lakes,…

Quantainium

Science and Technology

Quantainium is a deep red-orange mineral that occurs in igneous rock formations. A key ingredient in quantum fuel, quantainium becomes unstable when it is extracted, and is prone to breakage and degradation. Over time, it becomes more and more likely to combust, which sometimes…