Lore

Centennial Bloom (Pui'arai.ly'ii)

Plants · Xi'an

Centennial Bloom The centennial bloom (pui'arai.ly'ii) is a plant indigenous to Ko'li (Ē'aluth III) that flowers once every 100 Modern Xi'an Years (MXY). Many centennial blooms are tended on R.aip'uāng (Kai'pua II), the center of Li'tova in the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). Like the…

Vega System

Planetary Systems · Human

VEGA SYSTEM The Vega system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). It consists of one mesoplanet, two terrestrial planets, one gas giant, one asteroid belt, and a G-type main sequence star. It was discovered in SEY 2402 and colonized only seven years later,…

Orbital Platform

Science and Technology

An orbital platform is a space station, generally constructed for one purpose, that orbits a celestial body such as a planet, asteroid, or star. Orbital platforms have been used as bases for fuel refineries, terraforming operations, orbital bombardment, mining operations, border…

Production System

Commerce · Xi'an · Government

Production systems are planetary systems in the Xi'an Empire that have been specifically designated as work zones. Each planet in such a system has been terraformed from the ground up for a specific purpose, such as farming or manufacturing. They perform their functions under…

Dell Township

Settlements · Human

Dell Township was the first Human settlement on Armitage (Orion III). It was founded shortly after the system was discovered in 2650 as a center for water purification. Over 600 inhabitants of the township were killed in 2681, when the then-unknown Vanduul raided the planet for…

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…

Toja (Terra 2a)

Moons · Locations

Toja is a natural satellite of Pike (Terra II) in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Tidally locked, its far side is heavily scarred with frequent meteor impacts from space debris. The near side of Toja is dotted with auxiliary service centers built to support the mining…

Souli

Banu · Culture

A Souli is a group of cohabiting Banu who have formed an alliance centered around a specific, shared skill set. Akin to a combination of a family and a corporation, members of a Souli have been raised by the group since they were young. There is a Souli to cover every aspect of…

Atchivo

Settlements · Human

Atchivo is a settlement on Goss I, United Empire of Earth (UEE), located deep within the planet's largest agricultural zone. A major shipping center with a busy spaceport, it is surrounded by enormous commercial and storage facilities. Most of the produce on Goss I marked for…

UPARQ

Human · Military · Education

University of Persei Analytical Research and Quantification (UPARQ) is a research center headquartered on Persei (Rhetor II), sponsored by the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The researchers at UPARQ work largely on classified projects for the benefit of the UEE military. Due to…

Banu Flotilla

Banu

A Banu flotilla is a loosely allied collection of Banu-owned space stations and ships. Usually, Banu flotillas operate as vibrant marketplaces, acting as centers of trade for travelers. Most Banu planetary systems host one or more flotillas. Generally located in Banu space, they…

Reza's Landing

Settlements · Human · Tevarin

Reza's Landing is a city arcology built to withstand the harsh environment of Vosca (Elysium III). The structure was constructed by research company Rayari Inc. in order to protect their equipment from damage due to persistent sandstorms on the surface. The company would…

Uranus (Sol VII)

Planets

Uranus (Sol VII) is the seventh planet from the sun of the Sol system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Pale blue in color, it is an ice giant with an atmosphere that is made mostly of water, ammonia, and methane. The UEE government runs orbital research centers dedicated to the…

INB New Corvo

Locations · Military · Human

The Imperial Naval Base (INB) at New Corvo is a United Empire of Earth (UEE) military facility on Aremis (Vega II). All Naval personnel moving in and out of the Vega system are required to check in at the base. Because of its proximity to a Vanduul system, INB New Corvo also…

Xyeping (Ail'ka I)

Planets

Xyeping (Ail'ka I) is the innermost planet in the Ail'ka system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A rocky protoplanet, it is likely to have originated from the nearby Ail'ka belt alpha that's located between it and the rest of the planetary system. Xyeping is bombarded with heat and…

Reisse (Rhetor III)

Planets · Human

Reisse is the third planet from the sun in the Rhetor system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). The majority of Reisse's population are either students or faculty of the many universities on the world's surface. As such, Reisse is a major generator of research, and is supported by…

Hadrian II

Planets

Hadrian II is a planet in the Hadrian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Relatively calm for a gas giant, its placid, bright blue atmosphere is orbited by hundreds of fuel refineries and gas mining operations. It was the main center of commerce in Hadrian until the 29th…

Pyro I

Planets

Pyro I is the first planet from the sun of the Pyro system. Its thick, high-pressure atmosphere hides a strange landscape beset by powerful winds and lightning strikes. Under the clouds, there is an ecosystem of plants and animals that endure its extremely high temperatures,…

Tamsa I

Planets

Tamsa I is a chthonian planet that orbits the black hole at the center of the Tamsa system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Once a gas giant, it lost its atmosphere via hydrodynamic escape due to proximity to its former star, leaving its dense metallic core intact. Astrophysicists…

Nessa Park

Locations · Government · Human

Nessa Park is a large public park located at the center of Fujin City on Saisei (Centauri III). The park was established and is maintained by a coalition of local companies including Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC) and Astro Armada to provide a recreational…

Kyu'ām (La'uo III)

Planets · Xi'an

Kyu'ām (La'uo III) is the third planet from the sun of the La'uo system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A smog planet, it is enveloped in layers of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and sulfur dioxide. In the distant past, its surface was too dangerous to land a ship on due to the…

Tyrol III

Planets

Tyrol III is a coreless terrestrial planet in the unclaimed Tyrol system. Third from its suns, it is distant enough from them that it is overall cooler than Tyrol I and Tyrol II, although still very hot. Thanks to the absence of a metallic core at the center, it lacks an…

Geddon System

Planetary Systems · Banu

The Geddon system is a planetary system located in the Banu Protectorate that consists of an O-type main sequence star and one terrestrial planet. Directly connected to the United Empire of Earth(UEE) via the Geddon-Corel jump point, it is frequently trafficked by haulers moving…

Church of the Journey

Culture · Human

The Church of the Journey is a system of beliefs that rose to prominence among Humans in the late 29th century. In 2876 its founder, Vita Perry, developed a meditation technique to be undertaken before, during, and after long journeys. The technique was meant to enhance its…