Lore

System

Space

The term system is most frequently used by Humans as shorthand for planetary system, the grouping of all planetary bodies and other satellites that orbit a given star. The planets of a particular planetary system are by default given the name of the star itself followed by a…

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…

T.āl System

Planetary Systems · Xi'an

The T.āl system is a planetary system in the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an) that consists of an A-type main sequence star, one mesoplanet, four terrestrial rocky planets, one super-Earth, and one gas giant. Designated as a production system by the Xi'an government, each habitable…

TDD Station Kesner

Locations

The Trade and Development Division (TDD) Station Kesner is a shipping station located in the Sol system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Operating near the Sol-Croshaw jump point, it is a large facility with commercial docks, hangars, shops, and housing. Most cargo entering Sol…

Tadmor Terraforming Concern

Commerce · Human

Tadmor Terraforming Concern (TTC) was a terraforming company that operated from SEY 2298 to 2369. Founded by tech entrepreneur Korian Tadmor and backed by venture capitalist funding, the company won terraforming rights to Fora II in 2308. Although the planet was located outside…

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…

Takto (Geddon I)

Planets

Takto (Geddon I) is the only planet of the Geddon system, Banu Protectorate. A windswept mass of volcanic rock, it is home to a sizable population of Banu who reside beneath the planet's surface. The atmospheric pressure and mixture of gasses that would be fatal to Xi'an,…

Talisman

Commerce

Talisman is a defense company that specializes in heavy armor, spacecraft armor, and ship components. Known for the use of plating in their designs, the company utilizes a proprietary blend of metals, plastics, and other ingredients to create a thick, damage-resistant material…

Talon

Spacecraft · Tevarin

The Talon is a light fighter manufactured by Esperia. A replica of the historic Tevarin fighter designated "Talon" by the United Planets of Earth (UPE) military during the First Tevarin War (2541 - 2546), the spacecraft features maneuverable phalanx-style shields that can be…

Talon Shrike

Spacecraft · Tevarin

The Talon Shrike is a variant of the Talon light fighter manufactured by Esperia, and is a replica of the historic Tevarin fighter designated "Shrike" by the United Planets of Earth (UPE) military that was first observed in use during the latter years of the First Tevarin War…

Talon Weapons Systems

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Talon Weapons System is a Human weapons and munitions manufacturer based in the Croshaw system. Founded in the early 27th century by Taisei Jessop, it produces weapons designed to be mounted aboard civilian spacecraft. These were first produced in order to provide protection…

Tamsa I

Planets

Tamsa I is a chthonian planet that orbits the black hole at the center of the Tamsa system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Once a gas giant, it lost its atmosphere via hydrodynamic escape due to proximity to its former star, leaving its dense metallic core intact. Astrophysicists…

Tamsa II

Planets

Tamsa II is a gas giant in the Tamsa system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Unlike the former rogue planet Tamsa I, it naturally formed in the wide accretion disk that orbits the black hole at the center of the system. The internal heat of Tamsa II is very low, with an upper…

Tamsa System

Planetary Systems · Human

The Tamsa system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Uniquely among UEE systems, its two planets revolve around a black hole rather than a star. The innermost world is thought to have been a rogue planet before it was captured by the black hole, while the…

Tamsa Wheel

People · Human

Tamsa Wheel (2883-present) is a noted Human visual artist known for creating interpretive large-scale sculptures from unexpected mixed media types. As described by art critic Herin Chiber, her work portrays the "...delicate balance between mathematical precision and 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,…

Tanga I

Planets

Tanga I is a chthonian planet in the unclaimed Tanga system. Dense and metallic, it was once the core of a gas giant and has high gravity in spite of its relatively small size. When its sun expanded into its red giant phase, its newly close proximity to the star's surface…

Tanga II

Planets

Tanga II is an ice planet in the unclaimed Tanga system, and has a surface coated with thick sheets of water, ammonia, and methane ice. When it first formed, Tanga II orbited beyond the frost line, which shifted when its star entered its red giant phase. After the red giant…

Tanga System

Planetary Systems

Tanga is an unclaimed planetary system that shares jump points with the United Empire of Earth (UEE). It consists of a young white dwarf star, two planets, and an asteroid belt. Astronomers speculate that before the star entered its red giant phase, one or more planets could…

Tangaroa (Helios II)

Planets · Human

Tangaroa (Helios II) is a terrestrial planet located in the Helios system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Highly geologically active, volcanic eruptions are frequent and unpredictable, often giving rise to short-lived landmasses that are reclaimed by the sea. Its few permanent…

Tanys

Settlements · Human

Tanys is a city located in the Corsti Mountains on Locke (Idris IV), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded as a resort town for climbing enthusiasts, in 2542 Tanys became the center of the resistance movement against the invading Tevarin called the Greys. When Idris IV was…

Taranis 2a

Moons

Tarnis 2a is the moon of Taranis II, the second planet from the sun of the unclaimed Taranis system. During the Messer Era (2546 - 2792), the geo-development company Ophion, Inc. used Taranis 2a and its parent planet as testbeds for various new terraforming technologies,…

Taranis Belt Alpha

Space

The Taranis belt alpha is the first of the unclaimed Taranis system's asteroid belts. Densely packed with asteroids, frequent collisions occur that eject dust, rocks, and other material into the already crowded area. As a consequence, travel there can be treacherous, and there…

Taranis Belt Beta

Space

The Taranis belt beta is the second asteroid belt in the unclaimed Taranis system. Like its sibling belt, it is dense with asteroids and dangerous to traverse. Nevertheless, some individuals use it as a place to hide from pursuers. Smugglers, pirates, and other outlaws have been…