Lore

Vanduul-Human First Contact

Exploration · Vanduul · Human

On 9 August 2681 SEY, a Vanduul raiding party invaded Armitage (Orion III), destroying the Human settlement of Dell Township. All 638 people were killed, save one. United Empire of Earth (UEE) authorities initially believed that outlaws were responsible for the attack. It wasn't…

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…

Railen

Spacecraft · Xi'an · Human

The Gatac Railen (Ng.at'ak Sanrailen) is a cargo spacecraft released in 2951 and developed by Gatac Manufacture (Ao't.o'a'Ng.at'ak) for the Human and Xi'an markets. Development of the Railen began after the Human-Xi'an Trade Agreement (HuXa) was passed by the United Empire of…

Cole, Carlson & Taylor Inc.

Commerce · Military · Human

Cole, Carlson & Taylor Inc. (CCT), is a manufacturer of ammunition for handheld and spacecraft weapons. The company focuses its efforts on producing simple, dependable products. Though they don't have a standing contract with the United Empire of Earth (UEE), the bulk of their…

Alejo Brothers

Commerce

Alejo Brothers is a clothing brand that specializes in producing outdoor gear and survivalist equipment. Known for its rugged, practical designs, it often partners with weapon manufacturers to produce shirts decorated with company logos. The brand came under fire in SEY 2949 for…

Noble Ammunition

Commerce · Human

Noble Ammunition is a Human manufacturer of munitions. Their primary market is the production of small arms ammunition, though they maintain several factories devoted to larger caliber ballistics. Due to multiple high-profile accidents and lawsuits relating to weapon jams, Noble…

Aegis Dynamics

Commerce · Military · Human

Aegis Dynamics is a spacecraft manufacturer based on Cestulus (Davien II). Because it manufactured a majority of the military ships used by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) during the Messer Era, the company became synonymous with the fascist regime of the time. After the fall…

Argo Astronautics

Commerce · Human

Argo Astronautics is an industrial design and manufacturing concern located in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Best known for their Multi-Purpose Utility Vehicle (MPUV) line of spacecraft, the company got its start designing terrestrial mag-lev train cars and has, over several…

ROOK Heavy Metals

Commerce · Human

ROOK Heavy Metals is a manufacturer of combat armor and personal protection gear. Their products have a good reputation for defense, but the heavier models are generally less maneuverable than other manufacturers' alternatives. Though not intentionally designed for intimidation,…

Universal Body Armor (UBA)

Commerce · Human

Universal Body Armor, commonly referred to as UBA, is a Human manufacturer of personal armor. UBA was initially formed as a holding company. It gradually acquired small armor manufacturers until it had the capacity to offer a unified product across the United Empire of Earth…

Origin Jumpworks

Commerce

Origin Jumpworks is a personal luxury spacecraft manufacturer based on Terra (Terra III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). The move to Terra is recent; until SEY 2913, the company was located on Earth (Sol III), and had a policy only to use materials created in the Sol System to…

Syulen

Spacecraft

The Syulen is a light cargo spacecraft developed by Gatac Manufacture. Designed to meet the needs of both Xi'an and Human pilots, it debuted at the SEY 2953 Intergalactic Aerospace Expo as House Ng.at'ak's latest foray into the United Empire of Earth (UEE) market. It was crafted…

Consolidated Outland

Commerce · Human

Consolidated Outland is a Human spacecraft development and manufacturing company based on Rytif (Bremen II). The company was founded by trillionaire Silas Koerner in an express effort to disrupt modern spacecraft manufacturing and design conventions. Its first spacecraft, the…

Doomsday

Commerce · Human

Doomsday is a Human personal armor manufacturer headquartered in Haven on Tyrol V, United Empire of Earth (UEE). They produce stylized armor and clothing meant to intimidate and terrify opponents on the battlefield. One of their bestselling helmets, the Butcher, was designed to…

NorthStar

Commerce

NorthStar is a footwear company that manufactures athletic shoes. Made for high-impact exercise, the majority of the brand's products are crafted with a proprietary cushioning system, the makeup of which is a closely-guarded secret. The brand often features professional athletes…

Clark Defense Systems

Commerce · Military · Human

Clark Defense Systems (CDS) is a Human personal armor manufacturer headquartered on Cascom (Castra II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Many of their products were inspired by equipment utilized by the UEE military. In 2945, CDS was awarded a government contract to research next…

Element Authority

Commerce · Human

Element Authority is a Human personal weapons, EVA suit, and armor retailer with locations throughout the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The company's goal is to serve as a one-stop shop for any personal defense needs. To differentiate itself from its competitors, Element…

Elio-Harman Aerospace

Commerce · Human

Elio-Harman Aerospace is a defunct Human spacecraft manufacturer founded in 2456. Elio-Harman's most famous design was the Stiletto interceptor, one of the first frontline military spacecraft operated by the military. The company went bankrupt in 2568 and its assets were divided…

DMC

Commerce

DMC (Denim Manufacture Corporation) is a clothing brand known for its durable pants and outerwear. Famed for its high-quality, reinforced stitching and use of rivets, the company incorporates industrial materials into its fabrics to ensure that they can withstand long periods of…

Code Blue Apparel

Commerce

Code Blue Apparel is a workwear clothing brand known for its durable products. Initially founded as a medical-wear manufacturer, its first products were simple scrubs with the company's logo sewn over the front pocket. These saw early success not just among emergency room…

Hardin Tactical

Commerce · Human

Hardin Tactical is Human personal armor manufacturer. Their stylishly-designed armor is popular among high-end consumers in cities and other centers of culture, though it has a somewhat negative reputation among security professionals who feel that the products sacrifice…

OpalSky

Commerce

OpalSky is a clothing brand that manufactures high-end everyday attire. Founded by a group of sub-surfers who used to frequent Mariana on Tangaroa (Helios II), OpalSky creates classic, simple pieces made with top-quality materials. The company is known for its philanthropy, and…

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…

VFG Industrial

Commerce

VFG Industrial is a spacecraft hangar manufacturer that produces personal hangars designed for extreme environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcCorp, VFG adapts asteroid mining techniques to hangar construction, allowing them to bury well-equipped hangars deep inside large…