Lore

Cutter

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutter is a light cargo spacecraft introduced in 2920 and manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. The most recent model debuted at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo in 2952. A single-seat ship with a large cargo hold and minimal living quarters, it was designed as an…

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,…

Port Fairfax

Settlements · Human

Port Fairfax is a United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN) base located on Goss III, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Constructed during the Messer Era (2546 - 2792), it was originally intended to be a staging point for the invasion of the Terra system in case it tried to secede. After…

Reza's Landing

Settlements · Human · Tevarin

Reza's Landing is a city arcology built to withstand the harsh environment of Vosca (Elysium III). The structure was constructed by research company Rayari Inc. in order to protect their equipment from damage due to persistent sandstorms on the surface. The company would…

Jele City

Settlements · Human

Jele City is the capital of Vann (Croshaw III). Since its founding early in Vann's terraforming process, the city was designed to offer maximum protection from the cold weather. Most of the vibrantly-painted homes are built in rows very close to one another in order to cut down…

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…

MacArthur Naval Base

Military · Human

MacArthur Naval Base is the largest Navy base in the United Empire of Earth. Located on the planet MacArthur (Kilian V), it is home to the Navy headquarters, shipyards, academies, boot camps, and hospitals. Most of MacArthur is occupied by the naval base; travel, therefore, is…

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…

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…

Foundation Festival

Holidays · Human

The Foundation Festival is a civic program that takes place annually in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) for the duration of the month of July. Proposed in SEY 2861 by Imperator Gayatri Deomana, the holiday endeavors to strengthen community participation by encouraging Citizens…

Blue Triangle Inc

Commerce · Human

Blue Triangle Inc is a manufacturer of computers, cryptokeys, radars, and analytic systems. Former hackers Jade Sui-Sellars and Pradiana4 founded the company after they were acquitted of exploiting a security vulnerability in the Central Core Bank (CCB). They were arrested by…

Hardpoint Guys

Commerce · Human

Hardpoint Guys is an aftermarket spacecraft component retailer based in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The company typically presents itself as a friendly local ship shop and has standardized storefronts around the UEE that stock spacecraft upgrades such as thrusters, power…

United Empire of Earth Citizen

Human · Government

A Citizen is a resident of the United Empire of Earth (UEE) who has actively taken a role in making the UEE better. Often this can be achieved through military service, the performance of exemplary community service, or success in a government-proctored application. Citizens of…

Life/Labor-Style Employee Contract

Human · Commerce

The Life/Labor-style employee contract is a controversial legal agreement that gives a corporation a high degree of control over employees in exchange for housing, medical support, and the provision of other social services. It was developed in the early 26th century by Arial…

Port Tressler

Locations · Human

Port Tressler is a space station that serves as the main transfer hub to New Babbage on microTech (Stanton IV). Named after Aleena Tressler, a mentor of microTech's founder Magnus Tobin, it is owned and operated by microTech, and houses multiple shops and services focused on…

Astravin University at Cestulus

Education · Human · Locations

Astravin University at Cestulus (AUC) is a public research university in Jata on Cestulus (Davien II) and the flagship campus of the Astravin University system. Founded in SEY 2520, AUC survived Cestulus' difficult colonial period and expanded during the planet's economic…

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…

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,…

SSN/CAtv Nightly News

Entertainment · Human

SSN/CAtv Nightly News is a Spectrum news show that airs after its sister show Empire Report. It covers more local news stories that are not aired on Empire Report, but are still deemed newsworthy by SSN/CAtv.

Supermodernist Architecture

Art · Human

Supermodernist architecture is an architectural school of style that blends the use of developments in high technology with a sense of hopeful meaning. The style rose in popularity in the early years of the 30th century. The Phiyi Tower, constructed in the wake of the 2934…

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…

Night Warrior

Entertainment · Human

Night Warrior is a 2941 vid starring Callum Robb, Khar Alejandro, and Serene Steward, based on a novel of the same name by Carsten Maes. It tells the story of one man's quest to save his colony world from the scheming of an evil super-corporation. The vid was a financial success…

Preacher Armament

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Preacher Armaments is a manufacturer of personal and vehicle-mounted weapons with a specific focus on professional-grade manufacturing intended for use by working security. The company was founded in SEY 2931 on Rytif (Bremen II) by Kino Walton, who created weapons in his…

Fujin Technical College

Education · Human · Locations

Fujin Technical College (FTC) is an institute of higher education located in Fujin City on Saisei (Centauri III). FTC offers a variety of training courses, and is most notable for its Certification in Arts and Design. The school itself was designed to blend seamlessly with Fujin…