Lore

Thermal Shielding

Science and Technology

Thermal shielding is a general term for manufactured technology capable of artificially sustaining life in extreme temperature environments. The term can refer to anything from enhanced spacesuit technology that allows EVA work, to the combination of electromagnetic shielding…

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…

Kins V

Planets

Kins V is the fifth planet from the sun of the Kins system, Banu Protectorate. Pale yellow with some very light red and green banding, its color is due to the presence of ammonia crystals in its upper atmosphere. Although the planet is hundreds of times more massive than Earth…

Cyclone

Ground Transportation · Human

The Cyclone is a light-armored ground vehicle developed by Tumbril Land Systems. It can be adapted for multiple roles and forms the backbone of many ground operations that require harsh terrain be traversed. Variants include the Cyclone AA anti-aircraft vehicle, Cyclone RC…

Branaugh I

Planets

Branaugh I is a terrestrial planet in the Branaugh system. Mostly covered in lava rock from ancient volcanic eruptions, the planet has a black surface interspersed with cracks of gray and brown. Because of its dark color, it reflects very little light and is difficult to see…

Amioshi Plague

Plants

The amioshi plague is a lichen that is invasive on multiple planets throughout known space. Originally from Kampos (Ellis IV), it naturally grows in the cracks of rocks, where it anchors its rhizines to absorb nutrients and water. It needs little to no light to survive, and can…

Sky Palm

Plants

The Sky Palm is a genetically modified plant that was created by Rayari Inc to grow on worlds with thick, occlusive atmospheres. With long, thin trunks crowned with clusters of evergreen leaves that resemble large feathers, the sky palm's cell structures were tweaked to absorb a…

Garron I

Planets

Garron I is the first planet from the sun of the Garron system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A terrestrial planet, its proximity to its star has led to the formation of vast seas of lava. As it rotates on its axis, cycling through day and night, the dark side of the surface…

Caliban 4b

Moons

Caliban 4b is the second moon from the gas giant Caliban IV, Caliban system, located in Vanduul territory. Enveloped by a weak magnetosphere, it is encircled by a pair of auroral belts that generate shimmering red light shows when the moon's magnetic field interacts with that of…

Golem-Tek

Commerce · Human

Golem-Tek is a Human retailer of industrial armor, EVA equipment, and flight wear. Founded in 2941, they market their stores to blue-collar workers, and tend to be located in heavy industrial areas. The company expanded into selling body armor and environment protection suits…

Branaugh III

Planets

Branaugh III is a gas giant in the Branaugh system. Due to the presence of ammonia crystals, it is pale yellow in color with bands of light-yellow green and grayish-blue. Violent storms erupt on Branaugh III when water vapor trapped in the upper atmosphere undergoes cooling,…

Kins Belt Beta

Space

The Kins belt beta is the second asteroid belt in the Kins system, Banu Protectorate. The outermost point in the system, it has traditionally been used as a convenient location to dump unfixable equipment and other types of large waste by spacecraft passing in and out of nearby…

Caliban 4f

Moons

Caliban 4f is the sixth moon from the gas giant Caliban IV, Caliban system, located in Vanduul territory. Rich in carbon, it is dark in color, and reflects very little light from its distant sun. Copious tholins caused by millenia of ultraviolet radiation cast a reddish tint on…

Baker IV

Planets

Baker IV is the fourth planet from the suns of the Baker system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A terrestrial, coreless planet, it has no magnetic field, but many valuable mineral deposits. Shubin Interstellar maintains an outpost there named GIO. The planet is lightly populated…

Jai (Virgil 1a)

Moons

Jai (Virgil 1a) is the first moon from Cyrene (Virgil I), Virgil system, located in Vanduul territory. Composed of silicate and carbon, its pale and largely unmarred surface strongly reflects the light of its sun. During the rare cloudless nights that Jai is full, it shines so…

Pyro RYT Multi-Tool

Science and Technology

The Pyro RYT Multi-Tool is a portable tool that is manufactured by Greycat Industrial. Invented by the engineer Ruben Pardue, it sold so well after its initial release that the company could not keep it in supply. This opened the door for competitors to design and sell cheap…

Violet Curcuma

Plants

The Violet Curcuma is a genetically modified plant created by Rayari Inc. to grow on newly terraformed worlds that orbit dim stars. Given a fractal structure to aid in the absorption of available light, the plant is dark in color, with deep purplish red and green leaves. The…

Orion IV

Planets

Orion IV is a gas giant in the Orion system, nicknamed "Abyss" for its iconic deep black atmosphere. So little light reflects from Abyss that it is difficult to observe with the naked eye, save for a faint red glow that gives it the appearance of a lump of slightly glowing coal.…

Gliese V

Planets

Gliese V is the fifth planet from the sun of the Gliese system, Banu Protectorate. Clouds of water vapor float in the upper reaches of its hydrogen-methane atmosphere, creating bands of white, light grey, and dark grey. Human-owned corporation Terragra uses Gliese V as the…

Ellis 5b

Moons

Ellis 5b is the second moon of Noble (Ellis V), United Empire of Earth (UEE), and is tidally locked to the planet. Nearly three times larger than its sister moon Ellis 5a, the light reflected off its pristine white surface is sometimes bright enough that Ellis 5a becomes…

Flight-of-Fancy

Plants

The flight-of-fancy is a genetically modified plant that was created by Rayari Inc to decrease symptoms caused by airborne allergens. The fine, light pollen produced in its bright orange flowers is an antihistamine, and is easily spread via wind distribution. Thanks to this and…

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…

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…

Gliese Belt Beta

Space

The Gliese belt beta is the second belt from the sun of the Gliese system, Banu Protectorate. Located between Nogo (Gliese IV) and Gliese V, it is packed with ancient outposts and abandoned rigs, left there from an earlier period in which resources were abundant. It is a popular…