Lore

Geohacking

Science and Technology

Geohacking is a colloquialism that refers to the practice of altering the environment of an already habitable planet. Geohacking is different from terraforming in that it is done upon planets and moons that already have established atmospheres and environments. It can also refer…

R6 Pro

Commerce

R6 Pro is a footwear brand that manufactures shoes for security professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. The company was founded by the family of a United Empire of Earth (UEE) Army soldier who would frequently complain about foot pain caused by her military-issue boots. Her…

Defender

Banu · Spacecraft

The Defender is a Banu combat spacecraft that can generally be found escorting their trading caravans. A point defense interceptor, it is equipped with four tachyon cannons and delivers excellent performance in terms of speed and maneuverability. The Banu typically operate as…

Hadrian II

Planets

Hadrian II is a planet in the Hadrian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Relatively calm for a gas giant, its placid, bright blue atmosphere is orbited by hundreds of fuel refineries and gas mining operations. It was the main center of commerce in Hadrian until the 29th…

Piracy (Space)

Illegal Activity

Piracy (space) is an act of organized theft and criminal violence committed by spacecraft-based attackers. Acts of piracy can range from one-off attacks by one-person spacecraft to extremely organized, highly-planned operations that make use of dozens of pirates and multiple…

Kellar's Run

Illegal Activity · Human

Kellar's Run is a 2931 intersystem spacecraft chase that started in the outlaw space station Spider in the Cathcart system when Dean Kellar shot and killed an undercover Advocacy agent during a disagreement over Anvil thrusters. Kellar battled his way out of Spider to his…

Pressurized Research Station

Science and Technology

Research stations situated in hostile settings, such as non-terraformed planets, are built airtight, with artificially raised or lowered pressure to create environments friendly to researchers. These research stations can be used to study phenomena that would be otherwise…

Anti-Ship Mines

Weapons · Science and Technology

Anti-ship mines, also called proximity mines, are explosives that can be placed at fixed points in space. They are designed to explode when spacecraft come within a particular range, inflicting heat and projectile damage on anything nearby. Mines are used by the military for…

Xenoarchaeology

Science and Technology · Archaeology

Xenoarchaeology is the study of alien culture and history through the excavation of ancient sites and the analysis of physical materials. A Human xenoarchaeologist, for example, may specialize in Hadesian artifacts, whereas a Xi'an xenoarchaeologist may be an expert in…

Cryopod

Science and Technology

A cryopod is a type of enclosed machine or medical device that is used to put people in a state of suspended animation. Once enclosed within the cryopod, the subject is injected with a chemical that induces deep sleep. The device then performs a series of precisely timed…

Sherman

Settlements · Human

Sherman is a settlement on Cascom (Castra II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Originally built as a military landing base, it was constructed above the cloud line on a mountain to make it easier for atmospheric ships to launch or land. It was changed into a civilian town at the…

Lightning Bolt Company

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Lightning Bolt Company is a Human manufacturer of spacecraft energy weapons. It was founded in early SEY 2921 by Irina Arkadova, who worked as a private military contractor before starting the company. Arkadova first became interested in weapon design after becoming increasingly…

Sakura Sun

Commerce · Human · Weapons

Sakura Sun is a Human manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Earth (Sol III) that produces a diverse range of consumer products such as home goods, children's toys, and starship engines. Spacecraft components are developed under the Sakura Sun Space Sciences Division…

Horus III

Planets · Human

Horus III is a super-Jupiter on the Horus system, United Empire of Earth (UEE), and is the most distant planet from its sun. More massive than most other gas giants, it has a high-density atmosphere that compresses the planet, lowering its overall circumference in comparison to…

Cutlass Blue

Spacecraft · Human

The Cutlass Blue is a variant of the Cutlass fighter developed by Drake Interplanetary. Seen as an attempt by Drake to address the criminal reputation of the Cutlass series, the Blue adapts the original design for use as a police interceptor and a medium range patrol ship.…

Meridian Transit

Commerce · Human

Meridian Transit is a Human passenger and commercial transportation company based on Crusader (Stanton II). It manages a large fleet of Crusader Industries Genesis-class ships on scheduled flights around the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Meridian has also been licensed for…

Hadrian Belt Alpha

Space

The Hadrian belt alpha is an asteroid belt in the Hadrian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE) that orbits between the system's second and third planets. Although it is abundant in resources, no corporation has elected to mine it due to the presence of undetonated anti-ship…

Xenia

Locations · Human

Xenia is a Human-constructed space station in the Baker system that serves as a shipping hub for the Covalex corporation. It was built to support trade between the United Empire of Earth (UEE) and the Xi'an Empire. Its habitation facilities and pressurized hangar bays provide…

Freelancer

Spacecraft · Human

The Freelancer is a multi-role transport spacecraft developed by MISC and was the first vessel to be constructed as part of a unique lend-lease agreement with the Xi'an government. The ship's hull is sold in several variants that have been adapted for various alternate roles…

Kelos Costigan

People · Human

Kelos Costigan (2855 - present) was Imperator of the United Empire of Earth (UEE) from 2941 to 2950. He served as High-Secretary for two administrations and had a failed bid for Imperator in 2930 before being elected to office in 2940 as a member of the Universalist party.…

Keeger Belt (Nyx Belt Beta)

Space

The Keeger belt (Nyx belt beta) is the outermost asteroid belt in the Nyx system. Asteroids in the Keeger belt are more thinly-distributed than those of the Glaciem ring (Nyx belt alpha) and orbit the system's sun at a lesser velocity. The United Empire of Earth (UEE) Advocacy…

Kiel Belt Alpha

Space

The Kiel belt alpha is an asteroid belt in the Kiel system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Located between Severus (Kiel III), and Kiel IV, it was used as a training ground by the UEE military during the Xi'an-Human Cold War (SEY 2530 - 2793). Many of its asteroids bear scars…

JusticeStar Satellite

Locations · Human

The JusticeStar Satellite is a space station in the Fair Chance Act (FCA)-protected Kellog system. Located at one of the Lagrange points of Kellog VI's orbit, it serves as the central processing center for new arrivals to the maximum security prison QuarterDeck. It also hosts a…

Tradeway

Government · Commerce

Tradeways are ports of entry maintained by the United Empire of Earth (UEE) for the purpose of exchanging goods with other civilizations such as the Banu Protectorate or the Xi'an Empire. UEE tradeways are maintained by a combination of Human customs officials and…