Lore

Battle of Centauri

Military · History · Human · Tevarin

The Battle of Centauri was an armed military engagement between the Tevarin and the United Empire of Earth (UEE) and was the final battle of the Second Tevarin War. On 24 June 2610 SEY, the Tevarin Warlord Corath'Thal and his forces entered the Centauri system with the…

University of Lo New Junction (ULON)

Education · Human · Locations

The University of Lo, New Junction (ULON) is a small public university in New Junction, Lo (Corel III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). In SEY 2859, it was founded thanks to a large donation from Shubin Interstellar. ULON offers a wide variety of two year and four year degrees,…

Mars Tragedy

History · Human

The Mars Tragedy (Mars Disaster, Great Mars Tragedy of '25) was a terraforming disaster that occurred on 13 September 2125. Late in the initial terraforming of Mars (Sol IV), an error in the atmospheric processors caused the newly generated oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere to…

Advocacy

Government · Human

The Advocacy is an inter-system police force formed in SEY 2523, serving the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The Director of the Advocacy reports to the High-Advocate and oversees all law enforcement throughout the UEE. While local systems and planets do have their own police and…

Deep Space Scanning & AstroGraphical Station

Science and Technology · Human

Deep Space Scanning & AstroGraphical Stations (DSSAGS) are dedicated space platforms used by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) government to aid in the search for jump points. These turnkey facilities constantly require a minimal crew who collect data and transmit it to the…

Untold Tales

Entertainment · Human

UNTOLD TALES Untold Tales is a Spectrum show hosted by Saanvi Tejwani that recounts and explores a single real-world mystery to the audience. The format varies depending on the subject. An episode may present actual footage or re-enactments of incidents to examine a mystery,…

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Government · Human

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was a formal committee convened by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) to declassify unlawful acts committed by members of the government during and leading up to the Messer Era (SEY 2546 - 2792). Formed in 2806, the Commission made thousands…

Martian Institute of Space Technology (MIST)

Education · Human · Locations

The Martian Institute of Space Technology (MIST) is a public research university in Port Renatus, Mars (Sol IV), United Empire of Earth. Founded in SEY 2221 in response to rapid changes in space technology in the Sol system, MIST places importance on laboratory work, applied…

Galaxy

Spacecraft · Human

The Galaxy is a large multi-role spacecraft developed by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Released in 2952, it was scheduled to be unveiled the same year at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, but the show floor prototype was stolen. Jax McCleary of the popular Spectrum show…

Theresa Branaugh

People · Human

Theresa Branaugh (2835 - 2873?) was a geologist, surveyor, and explorer best known for her unofficial discovery of the Branaugh system some time before 2877. Like many other explorers, she dreamed of discovering a new planetary system, a goal to which she dedicated all of her…

OB Station Gryphon

Locations · Human · Military

OB Station Gryphon is an observation post operated by the United Empire of Earth Army (UEEA) in the developing Kallis system. Located near the Kallis-Oso jump point, the station is the system's main operational hub, and is a required checkpoint for all who wish to visit. All…

Ita (Stanton 1d)

Moons · Human

Ita is the outermost moon of Hurston (Stanton I). Its dusty terrain is dotted with tall rock formations and craters from old meteor impacts. Leadership of Hurston Dynamics chose to name the moon after Chief Warrant Officer Ita Hurston (2512 - 2542) of the United Planets of Earth…

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…

UEE Diplomatic Corps

Human · Government

The United Empire of Earth Diplomatic Corps (UEEDC or more commonly DC) is an agency of the UEE government responsible for diplomatic efforts associated with other civilizations. It works with the Imperator, Senate, and various agencies and departments to develop treaties,…

Quasi

Settlements · Human

Quasi is the second largest city on Terra (Terra III), located in the southern hemisphere in the shadow of the Neesay Mountains. Most known for the large complex of ancient ruins discovered early in Terra's settlement, Quasi maintains a bustling tourist industry, and is home to…

New United

Publications · Human

New United is one of the oldest news organizations in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded in the 2100 as the United Times, it had a reputation of mostly objective reporting with a slight conservative bias. It was renamed United Times/Tribune after a merger in 2438, later…

Kesseli

Settlements · Human

Kesseli is the capital city on Lorona (Banshee III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Dug deep enough into Lorona's surface that radiation suits aren't necessary, it is one of the largest underground cities in the UEE, and is where most of the miners who make the planet their home…

Neo Taurii

Settlements · Human

Neo Taurii is a city on Kampos (Ellis IV) in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded in the early 2800s, it was built along the coast of the Sorghum Sea, where the temperature stays comfortable most of the year. Buildings erected in Neo Taurii are constructed low to the ground…

JusticeStar Satellite

Locations · Human

The JusticeStar Satellite is a space station in the Fair Chance Act (FCA)-protected Kellog system. Located at one of the Lagrange points of Kellog VI's orbit, it serves as the central processing center for new arrivals to the maximum security prison QuarterDeck. It also hosts a…

GIO

Settlements · Human

GIO (Geological Investigation Outpost) is a mining outpost owned and operated by Shubin Interstellar on Baker IV, United Empire of Earth (UEE). GIO mostly consists of a vast network of interconnected mining tunnels deep underground, marked on the planet's surface by a group of…

Coramor

Holidays · Human

Coramor is a holiday celebrated annually in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) on 11 February. It traces its origins to SEY 2486 when Yuri Ilyin disappeared trying to reunite with his lover Corazon Tan, who had become trapped behind the recently-collapsed jump point to the Oretani…

Citizens for Prosperity

Organizations · Human

Citizens for Prosperity (formerly Citizens for Pyro) is a civilian non-profit organization that hopes to expand the non-outlaw population of Pyro and the systems connected with it until they have stable enough communities for the United Empire of Earth (UEE) to finally claim the…

Titus Costigan

Human · People

Titus Costigan (2909 - present) is the CEO of Esrua Industries, director of the nonprofit Better Together Foundation, and eldest son of former ImperatorKelos Costigan of the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Running as a Universalist, he was one of five final candidates for the…

The Ark

Culture · Human · Locations

The Ark is a vast library and archive station located in the Tayac system, United Empire of Earth. The largest library and archive in the UEE, the Ark houses records, curated information, and artifacts pertaining to the accumulated knowledge of all known spacefaring…