Lore

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…

Tyrol VII

Planets

Tyrol VII is a protoplanet in the unclaimed Tyrol system, and is the outermost planet in the system. In 2943, a widely-reported academic article claimed that Tyrol VII was far enough from its two suns that it had a high chance of remaining out of danger in the event of a nova.…

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…

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…

StarWatch

Entertainment · Human

StarWatch is a popular celebrity gossip and pop culture talk show produced for Spectrum that debuted in 2940. Fans of the show refer to themselves as StarWatchers. Most episodes of the program open with a segment in which the host comments on pieces of celebrity gossip…

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…

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…

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…

Vatra (Pyro 5b)

Moons

Vatra is the second moon from the gas giant Pyro V, Pyro system. Its thick, high-pressure atmosphere of nitrogen and methane supports an ecosystem of plants that subsist on hydrocarbons instead of carbon dioxide. Some water is present on Vatra in the form of ice, but it is too…

Mala

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Mala is a naturally-occurring psychedelic drug that induces synesthesia in its users. Harvested from the mala fly, when taken in large enough quantities it confuses the cognitive pathways of the brain, causing sensory experiences to cross and mix. Effects vary widely from user…

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…

Bengal

Spacecraft · Military · Human

The Bengal is a fleet carrier spacecraft developed in SEY 2871 by Roberts Space Industries (RSI) for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Bengal-class carriers carry a full complement of fighters, bombers and support ships and typically form the nucleus of a UEEN battle fleet…

Apollo Medivac

Spacecraft · Military · Human

The Apollo Medivac is a variant of the Apollo spacecraft developed by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). A limited edition, the Apollo Medivac is a hardened version of the standard medical ship that adds additional armor and missile racks for combat search and rescue operations.…

Crucible

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Crucible is a repair spacecraft developed by Anvil Aerospace for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN), intended to provide field repairs of a variety of ship classes. It includes a rotating bridge that can overlook a large workspace and a series of remote manipulator arms…

Arrow

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Arrow is a light fighter manufactured by Anvil Aerospace for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). A dedicated single-seat interceptor, it was built for speed and maneuverability in dogfighting, intending to directly counter the Vanduul Blade light fighter, which had begun…

Freelancer MIS

Spacecraft · Human · Military

The Freelancer MIS is a limited-edition variant of the Freelancer freighter developed by MISC. The design replaces much of the standard Freelancer's cargo capacity with high-capacity missile magazines. The original request for the update came from the United Empire of Earth Navy…

Tiber Belt Alpha

Space

The Tiber belt alpha is the only asteroid belt of the Tiber system. Located in Vanduul territory, the densely-packed belt is primarily used by the Vanduul for resource extraction. Before the United Empire of Earth Navy withdrew from the system they strategically laid mine fields…

Branaugh Belt Alpha

Space

The Branaugh belt alpha is an asteroid belt in the Branaugh system. Residents of the system operate various independent mines on the asteroids to keep their settlements supplied with goods to trade. In addition to the mines, some Tevarin who prefer to live in isolation outside…

Terra Gazette

Publications · Human

The Terra Gazette is a news organization based on Terra (Terra III). Founded in SEY 2521, it is one of the oldest extant news organizations in the Terra system. The Gazette was one of the few major media outlets that attempted to maintain its independence during the Messer Era…

F8A Lightning

Spacecraft · Military · Human

The F8A Lightning is a next-generation, single-seat, triple-thruster space superiority heavy fighter developed for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) by Anvil Aerospace. Built as a successor to the F7A Hornet currently utilized by the UEE military, the F8 was specifically…

Blackwater

Settlements · Human

The Blackwater district was a geographic region on Crion (Caliban II). It became increasingly settled in the 2860s as the population of Crion grew. During this time, Blackwater was home to a burgeoning grey market that connected traders with the workers and militia working on…

Taranis I

Planets

Taranis I is a mesoplanet in the unclaimed Taranis system. The closest planet to its sun, temperatures on Taranis I are sometimes high enough to warp hulls. In 2559, the planet came to fame when a new review of survey data captured in the wake of the system's discovery revealed…