Lore

P-52 Merlin

Spacecraft · Human

The P-52 Merlin is an ultralight snub fighter spacecraft developed by Kruger Intergalactic. Roberts Space Industries commissioned the original design of the Merlin for use aboard models of the Constellation multi-crew spacecraft. Merlins require a mothership or static facility…

Garrity Defense

Commerce · Human

Garrity Defense is a Human retailer of personal armor systems and flight wear. While the store offers a wide range of options, their primary demographic skews to individual civilian users rather than military or industrial entities. Garrity Defense storefronts are a favorite…

UEES Olympus

Human · Military

The UEES Olympus was a Navy carrier that crash landed on the unclaimed planet Ashana (Nul V) in 2571 while pursuing a group of pirates. After the United Empire of Earth (UEE) government decided against sending in a cleanup crew, a scavenger camp formed among the wreckage. Today,…

Muse Simpod

Science and Technology

The Muse Simpod is an virtual reality game system and immersive simulation device manufactured by microTech. Most commonly used for playing games, the Simpod can also be used for educational purposes in a wide variety of fields. Specific classes of the Simpod are utilized by the…

Kilgore and Poole

Commerce · Human

Kilgore and Poole (K&P) is a Human manufacturer of personal armor systems. The company markets to high-end clientele who seek practical, stylish armor for everyday use instead of utilitarian military or industrial component armor made by most armor companies. K&P armor trades…

Banu Language

Culture · Banu

Banu language refers to a family of languages originating with and spoken by the Banu. Though all Banu share the same writing system, they speak many dialects, some of which are not mutually intelligible. Xenolinguists believe that this is partially due to their lack of both a…

BiotiCorp Limited

Commerce · Human

BiotiCorp Limited is a medical research and technology company that manufactures diagnostic and surgical systems, medical scanners, and surgical robots. Best known for the Calliope reconstruction device, the company was founded in SEY 2915 by Dr. Diyo Nikolas and Dr. Ted Santos…

C2 Hercules

Spacecraft · Human

The C2 Hercules Starlifter is an armed transport spacecraft developed by Crusader Industries. Built with a military-grade frame, the C2 Hercules includes turrets and ballistic canons, as well as a large shielding system. Its hold can be transformed into a dedicated cargo space…

Scorpius Antares

Spacecraft

The Scorpius Antares is a heavy fighter manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). A variant of the Scorpius, it has been redesigned to focus on the short-range disabling and boarding of enemy vessels. The turrets from the base model have been replaced with an EMP device…

Odyssey

Spacecraft

The Odyssey is an exploration and mining spacecraft manufactured by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC). Designed for long-term expeditions, it was constructed with self-sufficiency in mind, and has living quarters for a crew of up to six people, a medical bay, a…

Grand Flabellum

Plants

The grand flabellum is a genetically modified plant created by Rayari Inc. In 2930, it debuted as part of their new line of plants designed to aid in the terraforming process. Before a planet establishes adequate plant cover, harsh winds pose a danger to settlements. The grand…

Jump Point

Science and Technology

A jump point is a point in space that marks the opening of a traversable wormhole (jump tunnel) that tunnels through interspace and opens to another location, often a different solar system. In their natural state, jump points are nearly invisible to the naked eye. Their…

Nav-E7 Gadgets

Commerce · Human

Nav-E7 Gadgets is a Human spacecraft component manufacturer that produces a wide range of equipment, such as scanner and radar systems, docking collars, and passenger seats. They maintain a contract with Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC) to outfit their Freelancer…

Buccaneer

Spacecraft · Human

The Buccaneer is a civilian medium fighter sold by Drake Interplanetary. It was initially designed as an affordable option for frontier militia squadrons conscious of limited repair and maintenance opportunities. The Buccaneer is offered alongside Drake's Cutlass/Caterpillar…

Vanduul Raids

Vanduul

Vanduul raids are attacks coordinated for the apparent purpose of harvesting or capturing resources. Raids vary in size; most are made up of a few Vanduul and employ quick hit and run tactics. Larger raids can sometimes include the deployment of "Harvesters," large vehicles used…

LH307 Genesis

Spacecraft · Human

The LH307 Genesis is a medium-range passenger spacecraft developed by Crusader Industries. Major space transport services such as Meridian Transit utilize the Genesis in their fleets as a way to standardize repair processes and lower maintenance costs. The spacecraft's interior…

Quinton

Settlements · Human

Quinton is the largest city on Angeli (Croshaw II), and the oldest Human city outside the Sol system. Located near the equator of Angeli and bordered by mountains and long, tropical plains, it experiences long wet and dry seasons. The city is famous for the beauty of its natural…

Gemini

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Gemini is a manufacturer of personal weaponry located in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The company began as a producer of kinetic weapons and only began offering laser-based systems following their acquisition of energy weapon start-up Octa in the late 2930s SEY. Current…

Sabre Raven

Spacecraft

The Sabre Raven is an interdiction spacecraft manufactured by Aegis Dynamics. A variant of the Sabre space superiority fighter, the Raven maintains the speed and maneuverability of the base model but has a lower ship signature and decreased wingspan, thus increasing its stealth…

Energy Shield

Science and Technology

An energy shield is a barrier that protects an area from energy attacks. Normally invisible to the naked eye, it is projected from a shield generator through a series of emitters that absorbs and dissipates incoming blasts from energy weapons. If a shield is struck too many…

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…

Correction Facilities (Le'oeto.thl'e'ayingipuo)

Xi'an · Government

Correction facilities (le'oeto.thl'e'ayingipuo) are prisons in which Xi'an who have been judged to be guilty of a serious offense are imprisoned and compelled to perform labor. The labor varies; in some locations, the prisoners mine for valuable resources, in others, the…

Research Drone

Science and Technology

Research drones are automated, self-propelling devices that can be remotely controlled through dangerous or otherwise inhospitable environments. They can also be used to collect hazardous materials and perform limited on the spot computer analysis. Drone operators with enough…

Char

Settlements · Illegal Activity · Human

Char is a former surveying station on Cole (Nul III) in the Nul system. Constructed in SEY 2493 by Behesht Mines, the facility was abandoned in 2614 after the costs of operating it exceeded the profits the company earned from mining the planet's resources. In the mid-2600s,…