Lore

Chronos System

Planetary Systems · Human

The Chronos system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE), and is made up of a mesoplanet, a rocky planet, and a G-type star. With only two planets, both uninhabited and unable to be terraformed, the system would likely have not risen to prominence if it…

Taernin, the Great Traveler

Culture · Banu

Taernin, the Great Traveler, is the Banu god of travelers, crossroads, and navigation and is one of the most common deities in the Banu pantheon. Due to the Banu practice of not recording historical events, its origins are shrouded in mystery. When it is depicted, Taernin…

SELF-LAND

Commerce · Human

SELF-LAND is a Human spacecraft hangar manufacturer responsible for a series of modular berths produced under the same name. It was founded in the mid-29th century by Peter Weatherman, a tanker owner whose ship was stripped of components after he was jumped by a gang of thieves…

Altruciatoxin

Illegal Activity · Science and Technology

Altruciatoxin is an illegal drug under United Empire of Earth (UEE) law. Derived from the pollen of the revenant tree, it is also known as dust, candy, or round off and most often sold in the form of a fine powder. It causes sensory enhancement, muscular relaxation, and lethargy…

UEE Calendar

Human · Culture

The United Empire of Earth (UEE) calendar (Standard Earth Year, SEY) is a system of time measurement that is based on the celestial mechanics of the Human homeworld, Earth (Sol III). The year is charted by how long it takes Earth to revolve around the system's sun, and each day…

Ceprozin

Science and Technology

Ceprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug invented by Rayari Inc in 2938 at the Hickes Research Outpost on the moon Cellin (Stanton 2a) in the Stanton system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A product of decades of research and development, Ceprozin provides pain relief…

New Babbage

Settlements · Human

New Babbage is the largest city on microTech (Stanton IV) and home to microTech's main headquarters. Construction of New Babbage was personally overseen by company founder Magnus Tobin, whose goal was to make the city an ideal working environment for the technological innovators…

Li'tova

Culture · Xi'an

Li'tova is the central code of ethics and main religion for the Xi'an people. It was established in roughly SEY 33900 BCE by early Xi'an. The core of Li'tova centers around the concept of time; specifically, the intent and effect of all actions throughout time, no matter how…

125a

Spacecraft · Human

The 125a is a variant of the 100 series developed by Origin Jumpworks that alters the standard 100i touring design to focus on combat with the addition of a pair of size one missile racks. The power plant provides an increase in speed. It is most commonly used as a point defense…

Sentient Trading

Illegal Activity

Sentient trading, also called slavery or sentient trafficking, refers to the practice of transporting, buying, and selling self-aware beings for the purpose of forced labor. Those who engage in the practice of sentient trading are commonly referred to as "slavers." Illegal in…

Tethtām (Hyoton V)

Planets

Tethtām (Hyoton V) is the farthest planet from the sun of the Hyoton system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). An orange and cream-colored gas giant, it has an atmosphere of hydrogen and helium and is the main source of fuel in Hyoton. It symbolized emptiness and time in ancient Xi'an…

Tribunal

Human · Government

The Tribunal is an executive governing body in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). It is made up of a High-Secretary, responsible for infrastructure; High-Command, a three-person position responsible for managing each of the military branches; and a High-Advocate, responsible for…

SLAM

Illegal Activity · Science and Technology

SLAM (silicate adrenomethosterone), also known as redline, bounce, or berserker, is Class A narcotic and steroid and stimulant with analgesic effects. Most commonly available as an inhalant, it was originally only available in liquid form and was taken via intravenous injection.…

Retaliator

Military · Spacecraft · Human

The Retaliator is a strategic bomber developed by Aegis Dynamics for the United Empire of Earth Navy (UEEN). Variants of the spacecraft have been used in the UEEN for three centuries. Despite distinguishing themselves in various operations such as the Battle of Idris IV in SEY…

Starliner

Spacecraft · Human

A starliner is a type of commercial spacecraft used primarily for the transportation of passengers. A significant portion of total interstellar travel within the United Empire of Earth (UEE) is done aboard these vessels. The Genesis starliner, manufactured by Crusader Industries…

Saisei (Centauri III)

Planets

Saisei is an inhabited planet in the Centauri system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Its buildings and urban development were designed to exist in harmony with the natural landscape. The environmental laws of Saisei prohibit excessive population growth and tightly control…

Cutlass Black

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutlass Black is a space superiority fighter manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. It was initially developed in the mid-29th century SEY as a bid for a military contract with the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy. When the bid failed, Drake opted to market the Cutlass Black…

Standard Recovery Vehicle (SRV)

Spacecraft · Human

The SRV (Standard Recovery Vehicle) is a tug spacecraft designed by Argo Astronautics. Like Argo's MPUV, the SRV was designed as a dockyard support spacecraft capable of manually towing freight and cargo and conducting search-and-rescue missions. The SRV's tractor system can tow…

Kr'thak

Civilizations

The Kr'thak are a spacefaring civilization indigenous to an unknown area of space. Little is known about them, other than their involvement in a period of turmoil in Xi'an history called the Spirit Wars. The Xi'an have strict laws in place preventing the populace from…

Blade

Spacecraft · Vanduul

The "Blade" is the official United Empire of EarthNavy (UEEN) designation for a standard light fighter operated by the Vanduul. In many observed raids, the Blade forms a significant portion of the Vanduul order of battle. They are commonly encountered serving as advance scouts,…

Kellog III

Planets

Kellog III is the third planet from the sun of the Fair Chance Act (FCA)-protected Kellog system. With a high-pressure atmosphere of carbon dioxide and a runaway greenhouse effect, temperatures on Kellog III are hotter than those on neighboring planet Xis (Kellog II). In 2911, a…

UEE Navy

Human · Military

The United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy is the largest branch of the UEE's armed forces. It is responsible for the operation of capital spacecraft, support ships, and fighters and the maintenance thereof. The UEE Navy is headed by the Legatus Navium, who represents the branch in…

Asura (Ferron III)

Planets

Asura is the third planet from the sun in the Ferron system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Terraformed shortly after the system's discovery in 2460, the early settlers of Asura generated a great deal of wealth from the planet's rich mineral deposits. Asura became one of…

Aurora ES

Spacecraft · Human

The Aurora Essential (ES) is a light single-crew spacecraft manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). It is marketed as an entry-level spacecraft with a lower price point making it one of the more common vehicles found in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Several Aurora…