Lore

Automated Hydrogen Fuel Harvesting Platforms

Science and Technology

Automated hydrogen fuel harvesting platforms are space stations set in stable orbit around hydrogen-rich gas giants that harvest and process hydrogen into spacecraft fuel. While they are fully automated, they are not self-repairing. Well-maintained platforms are visited by…

Reverie AR Lens

Science and Technology

The Reverie AR Lens is a contact lens manufactured by microTech. Designed to integrate with the mobiGlas 2.0 and all subsequent models, it is a thin lens made with a proprietary hypoallergenic material that is placed directly on the surface of a user's eye. While worn, it…

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…

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…

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…

Croshaw I

Planets

Croshaw I is a terrestrial planet with a thick, high pressure-atmosphere that closely orbits the star of the Croshaw system. After its discovery in 2271, some prospectors attempted to establish harvesters on the planet's surface in an effort to gain easy access to…

The Gathering

Banu · Politics

The Gathering is an irregular meeting of Essosouli held on Bacchus II to discuss issues that have the potential to affect all Banu. Essosouli generally meet two to three times per year, though rarely they will go multiple years without meeting. At each Gathering, legal and trade…

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…

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…

Phiyi Tower

Locations · Human

The Phiyi Tower is a skyscraper located in the state of Acheron on Charon III. Designed by Alia De Monde, it was constructed to inspire hope in the people of Acheron after a deadly 2934 earthquake destroyed many historical and beloved buildings. Though it is now considered a…

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…

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…

Essosouli

Banu

An Essosouli is someone who has achieved the highest social and political rank within their Souli. Essosouli are often the most skilled artisans in their Souli, or the ones who have accumulated the most wealth over time. The position of Essosouli can be attained through a…

Tyrol IV

Planets

Tyrol IV is a chthonian planet in the unclaimed Tyrol system, and is the fourth world from its two suns. Dense and rich in minerals, it is a popular destination for local miners seeking to strike it rich. However, its high gravity creates a working environment that takes a harsh…

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…

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…

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…

Kellog I

Planets

Kellog I is a terrestrial planet in the Fair Chance Act (FCA) protected Kellog system. The closest world to its sun, Kellog I's surface is mottled with oceans of lava. Its atmosphere is partially composed of vaporized rock, which forms clouds that rain quartz onto its molten…

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…

Nul IV

Planets

Nul IV is a gas giant in the unclaimed Nul system, and is the fourth planet from its sun. A lightning storm that stretches across the entire world has been active on Nul IV at least since it was first observed in the late 2200s. Some spacecraft that attempt to refuel in the…