Lore

Hadesians

Civilizations · Archaeology

Hadesian is the colloquial name for the indigenous inhabitants from the Hades system that achieved interplanetary space flight. They suffered a mass extinction at an undetermined point before the system's discovery in 2515. Precise dating has proven difficult, due to the harsh…

Green Band

Science and Technology

Also known as the habitable zone, Goldilocks zone, or circumstellar habitable zone, the green band of a planetary system is the area in which it is possible for liquid water to exist on the surface of a planet given sufficient atmospheric pressure, either naturally or through…

Automated Hydrogen Fuel Harvesting Platforms

Science and Technology

Automated hydrogen fuel harvesting platforms are space stations set in stable orbit around hydrogen-rich gas giants that harvest and process hydrogen into spacecraft fuel. While they are fully automated, they are not self-repairing. Well-maintained platforms are visited by…

Production System

Commerce · Xi'an · Government

Production systems are planetary systems in the Xi'an Empire that have been specifically designated as work zones. Each planet in such a system has been terraformed from the ground up for a specific purpose, such as farming or manufacturing. They perform their functions under…

Ascension Astro

Commerce · Human

Ascension Astro is a Human spacecraft equipment company that develops and manufactures aftermarket stealth components. The company was founded in 2901 by a group of friends who had developed a new technique to reduce the infrared and electromagnetic signature of standard ship…

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…

Antimatter Processing Plant

Science and Technology

An antimatter processing plant or refinery is a factory constructed to purify and convert antimatter precursors into usable antimatter. Antimatter precursors are mined from a variety of sources and shipped to refineries for processing. The processed antimatter is used for…

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…

Tyrol Belt Alpha

Space

The Tyrol belt alpha is an asteroid belt in the unclaimed Tyrol system. Located between the third and fourth planets from its two suns, the belt was once situated within the temperate green band, which shifted outwards when the F-type star entered its subgiant phase. Some of the…

Olympus Pool

Space

The Olympus Pool is a unique cosmic phenomenon located in the Goss system. It is an unusually dense interstellar cloud, packed with reflective, colorful cosmic dust in shades of turquoise, gold, and deep orange that is visible from the surface of all of the planets of the…

Euterpe (Stanton 4c)

Moons · Human

Euterpe is the third and smallest moon of microTech (Stanton IV), named for the ancient Earth (Sol III) muse of music. Largely covered by ice sheets and frozen oceans of water, the landscape of the moon is dotted with pillars of rock formations that researchers theorize are…

HyperClay

Science and Technology

Found on Hyperion (Fora III), HyperClay is a fine, red-colored dust-like particle that was released into the atmosphere when the planet was terraformed. It is readily picked up by wind and sticks easily to most surfaces, and can also cause respiratory issues if inhaled.…

Clio (Stanton 4b)

Moons · Human

Clio is the second-closest moon to microTech (Stanton IV), and is a popular destination for tourists due to its liquid oceans and pink and teal sky. It was named for the ancient Earth (Sol III) muse of history in order to remind those on microTech that their work is built on the…

Tanga Belt Alpha

Space

The Tanga belt alpha is an asteroid belt in the unclaimed Tanga system. Astronomers hypothesize that its asteroids are the remains of one or more terrestrial planets that broke apart when the star expanded into a red giant. Since then, the star has collapsed into a white dwarf,…

Amioshi Plague

Plants

The amioshi plague is a lichen that is invasive on multiple planets throughout known space. Originally from Kampos (Ellis IV), it naturally grows in the cracks of rocks, where it anchors its rhizines to absorb nutrients and water. It needs little to no light to survive, and can…

MuyMuy

Commerce

MuyMuy is a casualwear clothing brand that utilizes natural fabrics in its designs. An employee-owned company, it was founded by a group of knitters who had gained local fame for their sweaters, handcrafted from locally-sourced ma'xy.un wool. The company is committed to the use…

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…

Spar Van Miles

Commerce

Spar Van Miles is a clothing brand that incorporates elements of casualwear into its business attire designs. Intended for both office and everyday use, garments from this company are inspired by contemporary trends in youth culture, and feature offbeat flourishes. Once per…

Everus Harbor

Locations · Human

Everus Harbor is a space station that orbits the planet Hurston (Stanton I) above the city of Lorville. Owned and operated by Hurston Dynamics, it is the primary port of call for all large-scale incoming and outgoing cargo from Lorville. Private traders are known to buy and sell…

Akiro Cluster (Pyro Cluster Alpha)

Space

The Akiro cluster (pyro cluster alpha) is a dense asteroid cluster on the Pyro system. Situated in the L3 Lagrange point of Pyro I, the asteroids periodically move closer to the planet or farther away from it as they travel around their sun. Most were stripped of their most…

Glaciem Ring (Nyx Belt Alpha)

Space

The Glaciem ring (Nyx belt alpha) is a dense asteroid belt located between the second and third planets in the Nyx system. Outlaw raids in Nyx are believed to operate out of bases established within the depths of the belt. The largest settlement in the Glaciem ring, Levski, is…

Liston Garrity

People · Human

Liston Garrity (2248-2317) was a weapons designer who founded weapons design house and manufacturer Garrity Arms in the late 23rd century. Born on Earth (Sol III), Garrity parlayed the initial success of his Tedge series of combustion pistols to finance a move to the burgeoning…

Grand Flabellum

Plants

The grand flabellum is a genetically modified plant created by Rayari Inc. In 2930, it debuted as part of their new line of plants designed to aid in the terraforming process. Before a planet establishes adequate plant cover, harsh winds pose a danger to settlements. The grand…

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…