Lore

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…

CBD

Commerce

CBD (Custom Built Duds) is a clothing brand known for its aggressive, anti-conformist style. Originally a spectrum site for fans of do-it-yourself, punk-style fashion, it launched its own line of clothing in SEY 2777. Its earliest designs featured military elements described by…

Cyclone

Ground Transportation · Human

The Cyclone is a light-armored ground vehicle developed by Tumbril Land Systems. It can be adapted for multiple roles and forms the backbone of many ground operations that require harsh terrain be traversed. Variants include the Cyclone AA anti-aircraft vehicle, Cyclone RC…

Toja (Terra 2a)

Moons · Locations

Toja is a natural satellite of Pike (Terra II) in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Tidally locked, its far side is heavily scarred with frequent meteor impacts from space debris. The near side of Toja is dotted with auxiliary service centers built to support the mining…

Aurora LX

Spacecraft · Human

The Aurora LX is a luxury variant of the Aurora series of single-crew spacecraft developed by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Among other modifications, its interior was upgraded with premium materials to be more comfortable than the base model with additional decorative trim on…

Atchivo

Settlements · Human

Atchivo is a settlement on Goss I, United Empire of Earth (UEE), located deep within the planet's largest agricultural zone. A major shipping center with a busy spaceport, it is surrounded by enormous commercial and storage facilities. Most of the produce on Goss I marked for…

Spearfish

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Spearfish is a weapon manufacturer known for their line of electromagnetic pulse weaponry (EMP). The team at Spearfish are responsible for adapting the technology to a variety of platforms, including straight pulse generators, ship-mounted guns, and projectiles. Spearfish also…

VFG Industrial

Commerce

VFG Industrial is a spacecraft hangar manufacturer that produces personal hangars designed for extreme environments. A wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcCorp, VFG adapts asteroid mining techniques to hangar construction, allowing them to bury well-equipped hangars deep inside large…

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…

Centauri I

Planets

Centauri I is a protoplanet in the Centauri system, United Empire of Earth (UEE) that orbits very close to its sun. Surveyor Kelly Alden captured an image of Centauri I in 2639 through her ship's camera, capturing the protoplanet in the path of a blue-white prominence that seems…

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…

Oberon VI

Planets

Oberon VI is a gas dwarf that orbits sixth from the neutron star of the unclaimed Oberon system. Its white, blue, and pale-pink banded atmosphere of hydrogen and helium hides a rocky core covered with ammonia and water ice. Conditions deep within the planet are too high-pressure…

Banu Flotilla

Banu

A Banu flotilla is a loosely allied collection of Banu-owned space stations and ships. Usually, Banu flotillas operate as vibrant marketplaces, acting as centers of trade for travelers. Most Banu planetary systems host one or more flotillas. Generally located in Banu space, they…

Corel V

Planets

Corel V is a gas giant in the Corel system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A brown and red gas giant with a stormy atmosphere, it is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with a solid rocky core. It is a popular spot for young pilots in Corel to learn how to slingshot their…

Akiro Cluster (Pyro Cluster Alpha)

Space

The Akiro cluster (pyro cluster alpha) is a dense asteroid cluster on the Pyro system. Situated in the L3 Lagrange point of Pyro I, the asteroids periodically move closer to the planet or farther away from it as they travel around their sun. Most were stripped of their most…

Hardpoint Guys

Commerce · Human

Hardpoint Guys is an aftermarket spacecraft component retailer based in the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The company typically presents itself as a friendly local ship shop and has standardized storefronts around the UEE that stock spacecraft upgrades such as thrusters, power…

Department of Transportation and Navigation (DTN)

Government · Human

The Department of Transportation and Navigation (DTN) is a branch of the United Empire of Earth (UEE) government that regulates intersystem travel. Management of space traffic lanes, shipping routes, quantum travel points, and jump points fall under the auspices of the DTN. The…

RAFT

Spacecraft · Human

The RAFT, or Reinforced Advanced Freight Transport, is a small hauler manufactured by Argo Astronautics. Outfitted with remote turrets and laser repeaters, the RAFT was designed with a thick hull and heavy shielding to protect its two-person crew and any cargo they may be…

Nav-E7 Gadgets

Commerce · Human

Nav-E7 Gadgets is a Human spacecraft component manufacturer that produces a wide range of equipment, such as scanner and radar systems, docking collars, and passenger seats. They maintain a contract with Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC) to outfit their Freelancer…

Nul IV

Planets

Nul IV is a gas giant in the unclaimed Nul system, and is the fourth planet from its sun. A lightning storm that stretches across the entire world has been active on Nul IV at least since it was first observed in the late 2200s. Some spacecraft that attempt to refuel in the…

Magma (Kilian IV)

Planets

Magma (Kilian IV) is a highly geologically active planet in the Kilian system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Rich in rare minerals, Magma is the most active mining area in Kilian in spite of the frequent earthquakes. Lakes of lava often form and drain in the aftermath of…

E1 Spirit

Spacecraft · Human

The E1 Spirit is a medium transport spacecraft manufactured by Crusader Industries. Designed for luxury travel, the six seats in the passenger cabin each have a table and a viewing screen, and are situated next to large portholes that offer panoramic views of the E1's…

Hull E

Spacecraft · Human

The Hull E is a modular bulk freighter produced by Musashi Industrial & Starflight Concern (MISC). It is the largest freighter in the Hull line, and is capable of transporting a higher quantity of cargo than any other dedicated transport MISC produces. Due to high operating…

Storm

Ground Transportation · Military

The Storm is a single-seat combat support vehicle manufactured by Tumbril Land Systems. An updated version of the historic tank that was used during the Second Tevarin War, the Storm is fast and agile and has a steering system that allows for precise control of the tank and its…