Lore

Environment Suits

Science and Technology

Environment suits, also called exploration suits, are a type of body armor designed to withstand extreme environments, such as those with life-threatening heat and cold. Many are built with advanced sensors that automatically adjust internal conditions so that the wearer's body…

Claw Salamanders

Illegal Activity · Organizations · Human

The Claw Salamanders are an independent faction and outlaw group based in the Nyx system. Known for their custom-made armor suited for cold environments and helmets that conceal their faces and modulate their voices, they can generally be found living in deep freeze…

Golem-Tek

Commerce · Human

Golem-Tek is a Human retailer of industrial armor, EVA equipment, and flight wear. Founded in 2941, they market their stores to blue-collar workers, and tend to be located in heavy industrial areas. The company expanded into selling body armor and environment protection suits…

Kavische

Plants

KAVISCHE The kavische is a cactus hybrid that originated on Yar (Centauri II) and is now found throughout the planet. After Yar was terraformed in the mid-2800s, numerous plants and cacti were seeded onto the world. A few cycles later, a new hybrid that would come to be known as…

Centennial Bloom (Pui'arai.ly'ii)

Plants · Xi'an

Centennial Bloom The centennial bloom (pui'arai.ly'ii) is a plant indigenous to Ko'li (Ē'aluth III) that flowers once every 100 Modern Xi'an Years (MXY). Many centennial blooms are tended on R.aip'uāng (Kai'pua II), the center of Li'tova in the Xi'an Empire (SaoXy'an). Like the…

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…

Valakkar

Animals

VALAKKAR The valakkar is a colossal worm indigenous to the deserts of Leir III. The largest animal on the planet, in rare cases they can grow over 300 meters long. Valakkar are born from clutches of eggs that are laid in shallow nests in the desert. When the young emerge, they…

Hawthorne Development Ltd.

Commerce

Hawthorne Development Ltd. is a tech brand that manufactures high-end EVA suits. From conception to realization, the brand handles all aspects of their products in-house instead of sourcing materials, systems, and technologies from other suppliers. The brand has made its…

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…

Fujin City

Settlements · Human

Fujin City (風神都) is the capital city of [Saisei (Centauri III)], United Empire of Earth (UEE). Considered by environmentalists to be an achievement in urban and geodevelopment, it is one of the most verdant cities in the UEE. Traditional Japanese architecture and modern building…

Reliant Mako

Spacecraft · Human

The Reliant Mako is a variant of the Reliant spacecraft developed by Musashi Industrial and Starflight Concern (MISC)). The Mako modifies the standard Kore and installs broadwave spectrum technology and a suite of compound lens cameras to capture and relay footage. MISC…

Tadmor Terraforming Concern

Commerce · Human

Tadmor Terraforming Concern (TTC) was a terraforming company that operated from SEY 2298 to 2369. Founded by tech entrepreneur Korian Tadmor and backed by venture capitalist funding, the company won terraforming rights to Fora II in 2308. Although the planet was located outside…

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…

Revenant Tree

Plants · Human

Revenant Tree The revenant tree is a variety of altrucia, a leafy tree indigenous to Terra (Terra III), United Empire of Earth (UEE). It emerged after the altrucia was introduced to Hyperion (Fora III) by geoengineers in an attempt to create shelterbelts against dust storms.…

Yela (Stanton 2c)

Moons · Human

YELA (STANTON 2C) Yela is the outermost natural satellite of Crusader (Stanton II), and is orbited by a ring of asteroids. A thin crust of water-ice on the moon's surface is said to represent the cool demeanor of Yela, the oldest sibling in the Human children's story A Gift for…

Grindstone Boots

Commerce

Grindstone Boots is a workwear clothing brand that primarily produces footwear. Tough and long-lasting, the company has a longstanding reputation among blue-collar workers for making products that can stand up to the abuses common in industrial environments. Grindstone often…

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…

Mining Probe

Science and Technology

A mining probe is a device that can propel itself through zero gravity environments and latch on to a celestial body in order to collect a sample of it for evaluation. Some mining probes are fully automated, performing analysis and sending results back to their ship of origin…

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…

Platform-Based Colonization

Science and Technology

Platform-based colonization is the use of platforms as bases for building colonies in environments which provide no other means of stable settlement. Platforms can be orbital, situated within a planet's atmosphere, built onto a planet's bedrock, or can float on bodies of water.…

Element Authority

Commerce · Human

Element Authority is a Human personal weapons, EVA suit, and armor retailer with locations throughout the United Empire of Earth (UEE). The company's goal is to serve as a one-stop shop for any personal defense needs. To differentiate itself from its competitors, Element…

Azure Sky Aero

Commerce · Human

Azure Sky Aero is a tech company that manufactures EVA suits, EVA packs, and other wearable equipment. Particularly notable for their Better Built (BB) line of propulsion devices, the company began as a machining studio that produced and sold custom parts to spacecraft…

Octagon

Commerce

Octagon is a workwear company that manufactures a wide range of clothing and gear for blue-collar jobs. Known for durability, all of Octagon's products are made to stand up to the wear-and-tear that comes with daily use in an active environment. The company contracts with…

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…