Lore

Prota

Plants

Prota is a slime mold that secretes an adhesive that can be distilled and turned into a commercial-grade glue. Able to survive in environments with corrosive, high-pressure atmospheres, the prota is known for its resilience and can sometimes be found on worlds that are largely…

Ice Mining

Science and Technology

Ice mining is a process by which ice is collected from asteroids and other celestial bodies beyond a planetary system's frost line. Mined water ice is generally used to provide water to spacecraft or to locations that suffer from a lack of water. Ice of other kinds, such as…

85x

Spacecraft · Human

The 85X is a touring vessel manufactured by Origin Jumpworks. It features performance handling and a wide field of view for its pilot and single passenger. Intended initially as a companion away-craft for the 890 Jump, it has since become available to a wider market as a…

Housing Exchanges (HEX)

Science and Technology

Housing Exchanges (HEX) are a common name for prefabricated facilities established inside hollowed asteroids and other frontier locations. They are simple, interconnected living spaces built to sustain workers and passing travelers at locations where constructing bespoke housing…

Reclaimer

Spacecraft · Human

The Reclaimer is a specialized spacecraft manufactured by Aegis Dynamics. Designed to gather spaceborne salvage, it is equipped with a large mechanical arm operated remotely from the crew deck. Salvage is then processed into raw metals using automated facilities to the rear of…

Hull A

Spacecraft · Human

The Hull A is a freighter developed by MISC. The smallest and most affordable of the Hull series, the Hull A has limited defensive and maneuvering capabilities compared with similarly sized craft, but has commensurate carrying capacity. Many corporations have utilized the Hull A…

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…

Reverie AR Lens

Science and Technology

The Reverie AR Lens is a contact lens manufactured by microTech. Designed to integrate with the mobiGlas 2.0 and all subsequent models, it is a thin lens made with a proprietary hypoallergenic material that is placed directly on the surface of a user's eye. While worn, it…

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…

Mule

Ground Transportation

The Mule is a transport vehicle manufactured by Drake Interplanetary. Designed for the hauling of cargo over rough terrain, the Mule has six heavy-duty wheels that allow it to tackle unexpected obstacles. In addition to its cargo bed, it has external racks that can carry up to…

Taranis IV

Planets

Taranis IV is the fourth planet from the sun of the unclaimed Taranis system. Its hydrogen and helium atmosphere is pale yellow, banded with cream and tan. As the system's main stop for harvesting fuel, it sees occasional traffic from independent travelers. However, its thick…

Arena Commander

Entertainment · Human

Arena Commander is a spaceflight simulator released in 2943 by Original Systems. In the game, players fly realistic versions of real spacecraft and engage in dogfights with similarly realistic recreations of modern ships of Xi'an, Banu, and even Vanduul origin. The lead designer…

Vulture

Spacecraft · Human

The Vulture is a single-pilot salvage spacecraft manufactured by Drake Interplanetary and first released in SEY 2938. It was designed for long-term solo operations in unclaimed or otherwise dangerous locations. Each Vulture is built with a cargo bay for the storage of harvested…

Thermal Shielding

Science and Technology

Thermal shielding is a general term for manufactured technology capable of artificially sustaining life in extreme temperature environments. The term can refer to anything from enhanced spacesuit technology that allows EVA work, to the combination of electromagnetic shielding…

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…

Lanes

Space

Lanes, or space lanes, are the common transit paths for spacecraft within solar systems. They are most commonly used by commercial spacecraft carrying freight or passengers, along with military and other ships. With few exceptions, lanes are typically the shortest path between…

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…

Hull C

Spacecraft · Human

The Hull C is a modular bulk freighter produced by Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern (MISC). It is capable of transporting large quantities of goods attached to the frame in standard cargo containers. The Hull C is the standard-bearer of the Hull line and is marketed as an…

Ranger

Ground Transportation · Human

The Ranger is an all-terrain motorcycle manufactured by Tumbril Land Systems. Featuring patented X-TEC off-road technology that is designed to increase the vehicles responsiveness, it is most commonly used for personal transport and exploration on undeveloped worlds. Variants…

C1 Spirit

Spacecraft · Human

The C1 Spirit is a medium hauler manufactured by Crusader Industries that supports a crew of up to two people. Designed for mid-range cargo delivery and courier jobs, the Spirit comes with a 64 SCU hold and an industrial-grade tractor rig. In addition, it has four forward-facing…

HoverQuad

Ground Transportation

The HoverQuad is a grav-lev vehicle manufactured by Consolidated Outland. Designed to fit in the bed of the Nomad, it was developed with a focus on exploration. Each HoverQuad is equipped with four grav-lev pads that enable its singular rider to traverse sudden changes in the…

Banu Religion

Banu · Culture

Banu Religion is made up of a wide variety of beliefs concerning rituals and the cultivation of good luck. Generally, the Banu focus less on the soul or the afterlife and more on a feeling that if something exists beyond the physical world that it should be on your side and…

Souli

Banu · Culture

A Souli is a group of cohabiting Banu who have formed an alliance centered around a specific, shared skill set. Akin to a combination of a family and a corporation, members of a Souli have been raised by the group since they were young. There is a Souli to cover every aspect of…

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…