Lore

Tohil System

Planetary Systems · Human

The Tohil system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) that consists of a K-type main sequence star, two terrestrial planets, a mesoplanet, and a super-Earth. Discovered in SEY 2716 by smugglers Oisha Suen and Aadya Firmino, it was added to the Perry Line in…

Tide

Organizations · Politics · Human

Tide was an anti-Messer resistance movement responsible for airing footage of the Massacre of Garron II to the people of the United Empire of Earth (UEE), thus catalyzing the events that led to the anti-Messer Revolution. Cells of Tide were distributed on most Human-inhabited…

Xiphopod (Blind Oni Crab)

Animals

Xiphopod The Xiphopod is a soft-shelled invertebrate omnivore indigenous to Leir I. Xiphopods, known colloquially as "Blind Oni Crabs," are typically found on worlds with hot grassland environments, but have also been found to be highly adaptable to extreme conditions. They are…

Corin (Kilian IX)

Planets · Human

CORIN (KILIAN IX) Corin (Kilian IX) is a mesoplanet in the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE), owned by the UEE Marines. Located far outside the system's green band, surface conditions on the planet are very dangerous for anyone without protective gear. The Marines…

Midas Fish

Animals

MIDAS FISH The Midas fish is an aquatic animal indigenous to the planet Cassel (Goss II) in the Goss system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Prized by aquarium enthusiasts for its golden color morph, the Midas fish is a protected species on its home world, and is sometimes…

Sloma

Banu · Food and Beverages · Culture

Sloma Sloma is a beverage often consumed by the Banu before they begin the negotiation process for new business deals, or during various social gatherings. Sloma is made up of a base liquid that is then altered by the addition of disparate ingredients brought to the table by…

Hitbox

Publications · Human

HITBOX Hitbox is a gaming magazine managed by C&K Publishing that releases a new issue every Standard Earth Month. Launched in December 2935, each issue of Hitbox features previews of upcoming games, news and statistics related to the games industry, reviews of new releases, and…

J Harris Arnold

People · Human

J HARRIS ARNOLD Jude "J" Harris Arnold (2742 - 2853) was the lead designer and founder of Anvil Aerospace. Born in 2742, he was the only son of Pax Harris and Ndilimeke Arnold, real estate moguls on Terra (Terra III). He graduated from the Astronautics Laboratory within the…

Hades System

Planetary Systems

HADES SYSTEM The Hades system is a planetary system that consists of an F-type main sequence star, a mesoplanet, two terrestrial planets, and one broken terrestrial planet. First visited by Humans in SEY 2531, it was immediately obvious that the system had once been home to a…

Vega System

Planetary Systems · Human

VEGA SYSTEM The Vega system is a planetary system in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). It consists of one mesoplanet, two terrestrial planets, one gas giant, one asteroid belt, and a G-type main sequence star. It was discovered in SEY 2402 and colonized only seven years later,…

Gyson Inc.

Commerce

Gyson Inc. is a discount clothing, industrial goods, and armor brand known for offering low-cost products. The company has come under fire for quality control issues multiple times since it entered the market, but it continues to weather any periods of backlash due to its…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Croshaw I

Planets

Croshaw I is a terrestrial planet with a thick, high pressure-atmosphere that closely orbits the star of the Croshaw system. After its discovery in 2271, some prospectors attempted to establish harvesters on the planet's surface in an effort to gain easy access to…

The Gathering

Banu · Politics

The Gathering is an irregular meeting of Essosouli held on Bacchus II to discuss issues that have the potential to affect all Banu. Essosouli generally meet two to three times per year, though rarely they will go multiple years without meeting. At each Gathering, legal and trade…

Kins V

Planets

Kins V is the fifth planet from the sun of the Kins system, Banu Protectorate. Pale yellow with some very light red and green banding, its color is due to the presence of ammonia crystals in its upper atmosphere. Although the planet is hundreds of times more massive than Earth…

Phiyi Tower

Locations · Human

The Phiyi Tower is a skyscraper located in the state of Acheron on Charon III. Designed by Alia De Monde, it was constructed to inspire hope in the people of Acheron after a deadly 2934 earthquake destroyed many historical and beloved buildings. Though it is now considered a…

Ye'ton (Ail'ka V)

Planets

Ye'ton (Ail'ka V) is the fifth planet from the sun of the Ail'ka system, Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). A gas dwarf that has a thick atmosphere of hydrogen and helium, the planet is dotted with several permanent storms. The harvesters and refineries that sit in stable orbit above…

Essosouli

Banu

An Essosouli is someone who has achieved the highest social and political rank within their Souli. Essosouli are often the most skilled artisans in their Souli, or the ones who have accumulated the most wealth over time. The position of Essosouli can be attained through a…

Tyrol IV

Planets

Tyrol IV is a chthonian planet in the unclaimed Tyrol system, and is the fourth world from its two suns. Dense and rich in minerals, it is a popular destination for local miners seeking to strike it rich. However, its high gravity creates a working environment that takes a harsh…

Kuiper Belt (Sol Belt Beta)

Space

The Kuiper belt (Sol belt beta) is the second asteroid belt from the sun of the Sol system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A circumstellar disc that stretches far beyond the orbit of Neptune (Sol VIII), it consists of a mixture of rocky, icy, and metallic asteroids that are…

Quantainium

Science and Technology

Quantainium is a deep red-orange mineral that occurs in igneous rock formations. A key ingredient in quantum fuel, quantainium becomes unstable when it is extracted, and is prone to breakage and degradation. Over time, it becomes more and more likely to combust, which sometimes…