Lore

Xi'an Cuisine

Xi'an · Food and Beverages

Xi'an Cuisine Xi'an cuisine is the traditional method by which Xi'an prepare their food for consumption. Rather than using heat to alter the nutrient bioavailability of ingredients as is traditionally done by Humans, Xi'an utilize aging and fermentation. Xi'an cannot digest the…

Fall of Caliban

History · Military · Human · Vanduul

FALL OF CALIBAN On 7 July 2884 SEY, a Vanduul Clan led by a Kingship launched a surprise attack on the moderately-populated planet Crion (Caliban II). The 89th UEE Navy Logistic Support Squadron were the only military forces in system at the time of the attack. They managed to…

Empire's Light Conversion Centers

Human · History · Government

Empire's Light Conversion Centers The Empire's Light Conversion Centers of the Charon system were a large network of prisons constructed on Charon III by the Messers, starting with ImperatorLivia Messer III. These maximum-security facilities were reputed to be the most secure in…

Cole, Carlson & Taylor Inc.

Commerce · Military · Human

Cole, Carlson & Taylor Inc. (CCT), is a manufacturer of ammunition for handheld and spacecraft weapons. The company focuses its efforts on producing simple, dependable products. Though they don't have a standing contract with the United Empire of Earth (UEE), the bulk of their…

CenterMass

Commerce · Human

CenterMass is a spacecraft weapons and armor retailer with franchise stores in multiple locations across the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded as a weapons-only store, they added armor to their inventory in SEY 2939. They also keep mechanics on staff for installation,…

Doomsday

Commerce · Human

Doomsday is a Human personal armor manufacturer headquartered in Haven on Tyrol V, United Empire of Earth (UEE). They produce stylized armor and clothing meant to intimidate and terrify opponents on the battlefield. One of their bestselling helmets, the Butcher, was designed to…

Clark Defense Systems

Commerce · Military · Human

Clark Defense Systems (CDS) is a Human personal armor manufacturer headquartered on Cascom (Castra II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Many of their products were inspired by equipment utilized by the UEE military. In 2945, CDS was awarded a government contract to research next…

Element Authority

Commerce · Human

Element Authority is a Human personal weapons, EVA suit, and armor retailer with locations throughout the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The company's goal is to serve as a one-stop shop for any personal defense needs. To differentiate itself from its competitors, Element…

Ascension Astro

Commerce · Human

Ascension Astro is a Human spacecraft equipment company that develops and manufactures aftermarket stealth components. The company was founded in 2901 by a group of friends who had developed a new technique to reduce the infrared and electromagnetic signature of standard ship…

Gavin E Hurston

People · Human

"Colonel" Gavin E. Hurston (2867-present) is the current CEO of Hurston Dynamics. He succeeded his mother, Magda Hurston, who made the decision to purchase Stanton I from the United Empire of Earth (UEE). He has continued the policies of his predecessors, strip-mining the planet…

Imperial Cartography Center

Government · Human

The Imperial Cartography Center (ICC) is a public institute in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) responsible for locating jump points and keeping current stellar cartography information up to date. It was founded by Ivar Messer I in 2546 as a branch of the Government Cartography…

Integrity and Honor

Military · Entertainment · Human

Integrity and Honor is a 45 minute-long United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) recruiting film released in 2935. It was intended to spur naval enlistment and to improve the public's understanding and opinion of the military's role in the conflict with the Vanduul. It was filmed…

Spectrum Spectator

Entertainment · Human

Spectrum Spectator is a weekly Human talk show that provides reviews and commentary on vids and general pop culture. The program is hosted by Lars Gonall and Daisy Wences and is known for its casual and uninhibited commentary. In addition to news and reviews, Spectrum Spectator…

Cry-Astro

Commerce · Human

Cry-Astro is a franchised chain of Human fuel and repair stations with locations across the United Empire of Earth. A recent entrant to the fuel station market, it has gained market share by presenting itself as a cheaper, hands-on alternative to its competitors. Its recent…

Gorgon Defender Industries

Military · Commerce · Human

Gorgon Defender Industries is a Human spacecraft shield systems manufacturer. Gorgon was founded by survivors of Fall of Caliban (2884) interested in selling high-quality defensive systems to civilians. In 2942, Gorgon signed their first military contract with the United Empire…

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…

VFG Industrial

Commerce

VFG Industrial is a spacecraft hangar manufacturer that produces personal hangars designed for extreme environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcCorp, VFG adapts asteroid mining techniques to hangar construction, allowing them to bury well-equipped hangars deep inside large…

Hawk

Spacecraft · Military · Human

The Hawk is a light fighter developed by Anvil Aerospace for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Initially developed as a dogfighter and ground attack vehicle in 2937, it saw only limited operations while in UEEN service. In response to this, Anvil developed a civilian model…

Redeemer

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Redeemer is a gunship developed by Aegis Dynamics for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). An armored spacecraft equipped with turrets and missiles, it is commonly used by planetary security forces. The Redeemer has also been used in extensive operations against the…

F8C Lightning

Spacecraft · Human

The F8C Lightning is a civilian variation of the F8A Lightning space superiority fighter developed by Anvil Aerospace. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against Vanduul invaders. It was made available in extremely…

F7C Hornet Wildfire

Spacecraft · Human

The F7C Hornet Wildfire is a limited-edition medium fighter developed by Anvil Aerospace for the civilian market. Arena Commander creators Original Systems partnered with Anvil to design the Wildfire in honor of pilot Aria Reilly for her distinguished service with United Empire…

A2 Hercules

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The A2 Hercules Starlifter is a transport gunship developed by Crusader Industries. Heavily armed with remote turrets and front and side ballistic cannons, it is used by the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) in airborne strikes, bombing runs, search and rescue operations, and…

Assan Kieren

People · Human

Assan Kieren (2584 - 2639?) was a Human politician representing Terra (Terra III) who publicly opposed the United Empire of Earth's pro-military agenda and then disappeared under still-unexplained circumstances. He was elected a governor of Terra in 2633. In 2638, Kieren…

Mercury Star Runner

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Mercury Star Runner is a courier spacecraft designed by Crusader Industries. Used by the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) in blockade running operations, the Mercury is a fast, armored runner ship capable of transporting small quantities of valuable goods or storing…