Lore

Cutter

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutter is a light cargo spacecraft introduced in 2920 and manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. The most recent model debuted at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo in 2952. A single-seat ship with a large cargo hold and minimal living quarters, it was designed as an…

Caliban IV

Planets

Caliban IV is the fourth planet from the sun of the Caliban system in Vanduul territory. A gas giant, its atmosphere is banded with voluminous clouds of silicate and iron that give the world its gray-green color. It is orbited by the wreckage of automated hydrogen harvesting…

Xyekyu (Ē'aluth IV)

Planets

Xyekyu (Ē'aluth IV) is the fourth planet from the sun of the Ē'aluth system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A gas dwarf, its swirling blue and white atmosphere hides a rocky core and an icy ocean of ammonia and water. The platforms that serve as housing for the scientists, managers,…

Venus (Sol II)

Planets

Venus is the second planet from the sun of the Sol system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A smog planet with a dense, high-pressure atmosphere, it has never been successfully terraformed although Humans have made countless attempts since they first began terraforming other…

Cutlass Blue

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutlass Blue is a variant of the Cutlass fighter developed by Drake Interplanetary. Seen as an attempt by Drake to address the criminal reputation of the Cutlass series, the Blue adapts the original design for use as a police interceptor and a medium range patrol ship.…

Hosanna Tree

Plants

The hosanna tree is a genetically modified plant derived from the flowering dogwood and the taverbark pine. Created by Crusader Industries for the platform-based city of Orison on Crusader (Stanton II), the trees were designed with strong roots and flexible branches to tolerate…

mobiGlas

Science and Technology · Human

The mobiGlas is a multi-purpose mobile computing device made by microTech and first released in SEY 2818. It has strong hardware and software capabilities that facilitate accessing spectrum, viewing vids, organizing information, downloading and storing data, personal…

Archangel Station

Locations · Human

Archangel Station is a Human space station in the Chronos system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). It was initially constructed by the UEE in the 29th century as the marshaling and scientific nerve center for Project Archangel, also known as Synthworld. Shipping traffic through…

Puaangkiil (Ē'aluth V)

Planets · Xi'an

Puaangkiil (Ē'aluth V) is the fifth and final planet from the sun of the Ē'aluth system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A gas giant with a pale red and white atmosphere, it is the sole source of unprocessed hydrogen in the system. Although most mining is prohibited in Ē'aluth in order…

Eclipse

Spacecraft · Military · Human

The Eclipse is a strategic bomber developed in SEY 2930 by Aegis Dynamics) and utilized by the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). It was designed to use advanced stealth technology to deliver a payload of torpedoes without triggering electronic early warning systems. Eclipse…

Freelancer

Spacecraft · Human

The Freelancer is a multi-role transport spacecraft developed by MISC and was the first vessel to be constructed as part of a unique lend-lease agreement with the Xi'an government. The ship's hull is sold in several variants that have been adapted for various alternate roles…

A1 Spirit

Spacecraft · Human

The A1 Spirit is a medium bomber manufactured by Crusader Industries. Based on the Daisy Chain system used in the A2 Hercules, the A1 Spirit's Chaplet rig utilizes twin racks with five-bomb payloads that can be quickly deployed during battle. It is additionally equipped with…

Aberdeen Hurston

People · Human · History

Aberdeen Hurston (SEY 2821 - 2912) was an engineer who worked at Hurston Dynamics from 2841 until his retirement in 2877. While he was attending university, he began working remotely with the weapons team at Hurston Dynamics on their early forays into antimatter-based missiles.…

Oso II

Planets

Oso II is an inhabited terrestrial planet in the Oso system, best known as the home of the developing Osoian civilization. The second world from its sun, it sits in a temperate location in the green band and is covered in lushly forested continents and brackish liquid water…

350r

Spacecraft · Human

The 350r is a variant of the 300 series developed by Origin Jumpworks. Designed by Andreas Lang, a limited run of prototypes were initially created and distributed to racing teams to promote the use of the 300i as a high performance platform. Met with unexpected success, Origin…

125a

Spacecraft · Human

The 125a is a variant of the 100 series developed by Origin Jumpworks that alters the standard 100i touring design to focus on combat with the addition of a pair of size one missile racks. The power plant provides an increase in speed. It is most commonly used as a point defense…

Shipping Checkpoint

Government

A shipping checkpoint is a government-run agency in which the cargo manifests of spacecraft are examined to make sure they are in compliance of the law. They are typically located in platforms near jump points that cross into sovereign systems, with a checkpoint on either side.…

Bareton

Settlements · Human

Bareton is one of very few cities located on Noble (Ellis V) in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded after the Governors Council voted to preserve Noble's environment, it was constructed as a series of enormous platforms connected by transparent walkways. A massive…

Apollo Triage

Spacecraft · Human

The Apollo Triage is an armored medical spacecraft sold by Roberts Space Industries for use as a dedicated hospital ship when a ground-based facility is not available. It combines the ambulance capabilities of a spacecraft like the Drake InterplanetaryCutlass Red with the more…

Behring Applied Technology

Commerce · Weapons · Military · Human

Behring Applied Technology is a weapons consortium based on Terra (Terra III). Founded in SEY 2554, Behring is comprised of dozens of smaller research and development firms to build a variety of items, weapons, and vehicles, usually for defense purposes. Their laboratories…

Warden

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Vanguard Warden is a deep space fighter created by Aegis Dynamics for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Its base model is a twin-engine, multi-crew ship designed to perform long duration missions that would otherwise be outside the reach of shorter-range fighters.…

OB Station Kobold

Locations · Human

OB Station Kobold is an observation platform located in the protected Osiris system. Situated in one of the Lagrange points of Etos (Osiris I), its mixture of scientific and military personnel are tasked with studying and protecting the planet's developing inhabitants. In SEY…

Liberator

Spacecraft · Human

The Liberator is a light carrier spacecraft manufactured by Anvil Aerospace. Designed with three open air landing pads and an interior bay that can accommodate up to two ground vehicles, the Liberator is capable of making long-range journeys to transport short-range ships to…

Kraken

Spacecraft · Human

The Kraken is a light carrier manufactured by Drake Interplanetary that debuted in SEY 2948. Intended to be a mobile base of operations for a crew of up to ten, the Kraken has six landing pads equipped with repair and refueling stations for smaller spacecraft, as well as a…