Lore

Raleigh Station

Settlements · Human

Raleigh Station is a Human settlement on the moon of Odin II, Vili (Odin 2a). Initially established in 2602 by a now defunct weapons firm to test weapons on the nearby planet, it now serves as a waypoint for various corporations and research centers operating on Odin II.…

Fizzz

Food and Beverages · Human

Fizzz is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by the Bevic Group, a Human company that manufactures a wide variety of branded food and beverages. It debuted in 2777, after a team at the Bevic Group made a research breakthrough in adapting the flavor of the soursop fruit into…

Terra Mills (Terragra)

Commerce · Human

Terra Mills is a manufacturer of consumer foods that was founded in SEY 2665 on Terra (Terra III). It produces a wide variety of well known brands, such as Pips, Fieldsbury, Prallies, and Big Benny's. Formerly known as Terragra, the company merged with Bremen Mills in 2717, and…

Medical Emergency Locator (MEL)

Science and Technology

A medical emergency locator (MEL) is a tracking device manufactured by CureLife that can be used to trace a person's location in the event of injury, illness, or other dire circumstances. It was included as a part of the uniform of all service members in the United Empire of…

Castra I

Planets

Castra I is a coreless planet in the Castra system, United Empire of Earth (UEE)). Too close to the sun to be terraformed for Human habitation, the UEE Navy used Castra I for target practice and weapons testing throughout the Messer Era (SEY 2546 - 2792), leaving it covered in…

Retribution

Spacecraft · Military · Human

Retribution is a dreadnought spacecraft manufactured by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) military in cooperation with multiple major manufacturers. Designed to counter Vanduul Kingships, the Retribution is the largest type of capital ship used by the UEE military at around 2700…

Bevic Group

Commerce · Human

The Bevic Group is a Human food and drink conglomerate headquartered in Earth (Sol III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Founded in SEY 2078 by siblings Bartholomew and Vevrai Bevic after receiving a substantial inheritance from their grandparents, the first product it sold was…

Harvester

Ground Transportation · Vanduul

The "Harvester" is the United Empire of EarthNavy (UEEN) designation for the specialized machinery utilized by the Vanduul to strip-mine conquered worlds. In general, Harvesters are several stories tall and typically transported on a carrier before being deployed onto the…

Keene (Kilian VII)

Planets · Human

Keene is a terraformed terrestrial planet located seventh from the star of the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A civilian world, Keene is home to many offices and showrooms for spacecraft manufacturers, along with military-aligned corporations and independent…

House Ng.at'ak

Xi'an

Ng.at'ak (also known as Gatac) is one of the major Houses in the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). During the Great Divide (20044 - 19770 BCE), Ng.at'ak, a vassal of House Ru'a, built and maintained vehicles and spacecraft that formed the backbone of Ru'a's logistics operations. Three of…

Plain Truth

Entertainment · Human

PLAIN TRUTH The Plain Truth is a Human tabloid talk show broadcast by SSN/CAtv and hosted by former New United reporter Parker Terrell. It premiered in SEY 2944, in the wake of a widely reported upon, three-month disappearance by Terrell. After his sudden reappearance, Terrell…

Orison

Settlements · Human

ORISON Orison is a city based on a series of interconnected floating platforms located in the upper atmosphere of Crusader (Stanton II). Originally constructed by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Navy to provide repair facilities for their capital ships, Crusader Industries…

Hawksworth's

Commerce

Hawksworth's is a footwear brand that specializes in manufacturing business attire for professional environments. Known for its long-standing commitment to classic styles and colors, it is best known for its line of low-ankle Vivant shoes, which have been the brand's signature…

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…

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…

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…

Flareweed

Plants

Flareweed is a type of grass that grows in dry, hot environments. During extreme heat waves, the plant can retract its blades until the temperature reaches a more tolerable level. Individual flareweed plants grow alongside one another and their roots form an interwoven clump…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…