Lore

Penselin (Davien 2a)

Moons · Human

Penselin is the moon of Cestulus (Davien II), a planet in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). It was named for Dr. Daniel Penselin, a physicist who died there testing his improvements to the quantum drive. Its radius is only a few meters longer than that of Earth's moon.

Ferron I

Planets

Ferron I is a small mesoplanet that orbits closest to the sun of the Ferron system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). While it appears to be spheroid to the naked eye, recent measurements of its surface confirm that it is misshapen enough to possibly fit the definition of a…

Cutter Scout

Spacecraft

The Cutter Scout is a small reconnaissance and intelligence spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. Designed for a single pilot, the Scout is a part of Drake's Cutter line of starter ships. When compared to the base model, it has a different weapons loadout and enhanced…

Dell Township

Settlements · Human

Dell Township was the first Human settlement on Armitage (Orion III). It was founded shortly after the system was discovered in 2650 as a center for water purification. Over 600 inhabitants of the township were killed in 2681, when the then-unknown Vanduul raided the planet for…

Marisol Belt (Terra Belt Beta)

Space

The Marisol belt (Terra belt beta) is an asteroid belt in the Terra system. It circles the sun beyond the orbit of Gen (Terra IV). Although it has been actively mined for centuries, it remains rich in basic materials such as iron and carbon compounds.

Davien I

Planets · Human

Davien I is the first planet from the sun in the Davien system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). While it bears a striking visual similarity to Earth's moon, it is larger, denser, and undifferentiated. Its lack of mineral resources has left it largely untouched by miners or…

Nyx II

Planets

Nyx II is a smog planet with a poisonous, corrosive atmosphere of acid and carbon dioxide. Erosion from the atmosphere has made a dramatic mark upon the planet's surface. Though it is located in Nyx's green band, its noxious environment cannot be altered under the current…

Kilian XIV

Planets

Kilian XIV is a protoplanet that orbits furthest from the sun of the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Because it is a small, frozen, irregularly-shaped rock without an atmosphere, some astronomers have argued that Kilian XIV should not be counted as a planet, and…

600i Explorer

Spacecraft · Human

The 600i Explorer is a variant of the 600 series of spacecraft developed by Origin Jumpworks. The Explorer comes with myriad exploration-focused features, such as advanced scanning capabilities, space for the additional cargo needed on longer expeditions, and vehicle storage for…

Charon 2b

Moons

Charon 2b is the outermost moon of Charon II, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Though it is desolate today, systems of channels and caves on its surface suggest that liquid water once flowed there. The majority of caves on Charon 2b have yet to be fully charted.

Pox (Cano IV)

Planets

Pox is the fourth planet from the sun in the Cano system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A gas giant with rust-colored banding, it is constantly beset by storms up to a thousand kilometers wide. Pox's erratic weather is a favorite subject of atmospheric scientists.

Freelancer MAX

Spacecraft · Human

The Freelancer MAX is a variant of the Freelancer freighter developed by MISC. Unusually for spacecraft variants, the MAX is a total rebuild of the standard Freelancer hull rather than a redesign. Thanks to these changes, it can carry twice as much internal cargo as its parent…

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…

Kilian XIII

Planets

Kilian XIII is a dwarf planet in the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth. It is enveloped by a tenuous atmosphere of nitrogen and carbon monoxide. Uniquely among planets, it is notable for the enormous deposits of smoky quartz that jut out of its surface, giving it a…

Constellation Taurus

Spacecraft · Human

The Constellation Taurus is a mid-range variant of the Constellation line of multi-crew spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Adapted to meet the needs of haulers, it was designed with a modular interior, a cargo release system for quick unloading, and a…

Cutter Rambler

Spacecraft

The Cutter Rambler is a small expedition spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. A variant of the Cutter cargo ship, it swaps some cargo space for expanded living quarters and an additional fuel tank to support long journeys. Drake Interplanetary markets the Rambler as…

Virgil III

Planets

Virgil III is the third planet from the sun of the Virgil system, located in Vanduul territory. An ice giant, it has a stormy atmosphere of hydrogen and helium that shrouds the significant amounts of volatiles such as water, ammonia, and methane that can be found in its depths.…

Kabal I

Planets

Kabal I is a protoplanet in the Kabal system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Thought to have formed alongside the system's terrestrial planets, it has a differentiated interior, suggesting that at some point in the past it may have been a dwarf planet. Craters on its surface…

Charon I

Planets

Charon I is the first planet from the sun in the Charon system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). At some point in the distant past, the planet was likely knocked from its orbit by a rogue body. Its surface is sublimating as it falls towards the sun, giving the planet the appearance…

Freelancer DUR

Spacecraft · Human

The Freelancer DUR is a variant of the Freelancer freighter developed by MISC. Adapted for exploration, the DUR trades some of the base Freelancer's cargo capacity in exchange for a number of adaptations intended to increase overall range and durability. These include a…

Accelerated Mass Design

Commerce · Human

Accelerated Mass Design is an electronics design and tuning company founded in SEY 2899. They focus mainly on components for consumer spaceflight, such as the UE-9300 expansion card. The company has also partnered with spacecraft manufacturers Anvil Aerospace and Consolidated…

Mars Tragedy Memorial

Art

The Mars Tragedy Memorial is a monument located near Port Renatus, Mars (Sol IV) that was constructed to honor the memory of the 4,876 people who died in the Mars terraforming disaster of September 13, 2125. It was dedicated in a ceremony by Senator Stephen Nguyen in 2157, who…

The Gathering

Banu · Politics

The Gathering is an irregular meeting of Essosouli held on Bacchus II to discuss issues that have the potential to affect all Banu. Essosouli generally meet two to three times per year, though rarely they will go multiple years without meeting. At each Gathering, legal and trade…

Rhetor I

Planets

Rhetor I is a mesoplanet in the Rhetor system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Because it lacks an atmosphere, there is an extreme difference between its day and night temperatures. Despite its extreme daytime heat, there are patches of water ice on Rhetor I, generally located on…