Lore

Yā'mon System

Planetary Systems · Xi'an

The Yā'mon system (also known as the Hadur System) is a planetary system in the Xi'an Empire that consists of an F-type main sequence star, three terrestrial planets, a dwarf planet, and an asteroid belt. Discovered in 2529 by navjumper Āi se Cho'an, it was designated as a…

Second Imperial Age

History · Xi'an

The Second Imperial Age, ruled by House Xy.ō, was the shortest dynasty in Xi'an history, lasting over 1700 MXY. During this time, Xi'an explorers discovered multiple planetary systems and expanded the borders of the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). In MXY II.914 (SEY 291), they achieved…

Cestulus (Davien II)

Planets · Human

Cestulus is the second planet in the Davien system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Despite being initially considered a poor candidate for terraforming, Cestulus became a major shipping hub after first contact with the Banu in SEY 2438. The city of Jata was the site of a series…

Marie Sante

People · Human · Exploration

Marie Sante (2504 - 2545?) was a navjumper most notable for her discovery of the Horus system, which she named after her ship. Born on Gonn (Oberon I) in 2504, she was the oldest of seven children, and was often left in charge of caring for her siblings while her parents worked…

Casse Aerospace

Commerce · Human

Casse Aerospace was a spacecraft manufacturer that operated from 2599 to 2623. Founded by noted ship designer and former Roberts Space Industries (RSI) engineer Leonard Casse, it released its first ship in 2604, the limited-run Cosmo Sloop. Due to the ongoing Second Tevarin War…

Intergalactic Aerospace Expo

Commerce · Spacecraft

The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) is an annual spacecraft exposition that is held in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded in 2670 by spacecraft enthusiast Audrey Timmerman, it was initially held on Castor (Corel IV) until 2847, when the board of directors voted to…

Perry Line

History · Politics · Xi'an · Human

The Perry Line was a military designation for a group of eight planetary systems that marked the borderlands between Xi'an and Human-controlled space during the Xi'an-Human Cold War (2530-2789). Named after Armistead Perry, the Navy general who introduced the strategy in 2542,…

Xi'an

Xi'an · Civilizations

The Xi'an are a spacefaring civilization that originated on the planet RyiXy'an (Hyoton III). They are capable of space flight, quantum travel, jump point navigation, and planetary terraformation. Their leader, Emperor Kr.ē, has reigned over the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an) since SEY…

Emperor Bloom

Plants

Emperor Bloom The Emperor Bloom is a member of the genus Plena, of the Tuserac family of plants. It is one of many varieties of flowering plants indigenous to Terra (Terra III) with a solitary flower featuring a conical spiral of petals over the pistil. Its vibrant color, strong…

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,…

Vasli Fragment Stone

Archaeology · Culture · Art

The Vasli Fragment Stone The Vasli Fragment is the only known remnant of a stone stele theorized to have been created on Terra (Terra III) around 43,000 SEY ago. A script that has yet to be deciphered is engraved upon it on one side. It was most likely sculpted by the original…

Kavische

Plants

KAVISCHE The kavische is a cactus hybrid that originated on Yar (Centauri II) and is now found throughout the planet. After Yar was terraformed in the mid-2800s, numerous plants and cacti were seeded onto the world. A few cycles later, a new hybrid that would come to be known as…

Jumping Lime (Yar Fruit)

Food and Beverages · Plants

JUMPING LIME (YAR FRUIT) The jumping lime, also called the Yar lime or the Yar fruit, is a sweet, sour, astringent fruit that grows from a cactus that naturally mutated on Yar (Centauri II) some time after the planet's terraformation. Discovered in 2450, the fruit was named for…

S-Pop

Music · Human

S-POP S-pop (abbreviation of Saisei Pop) is a form of Human popular music originating on Saisei (Centauri III). Common characteristics of S-pop include the incorporation of relaxing organic-sourced sounds and traditional Saisei instruments. The term can refer either specifically…