Lore

Garrity Defense

Commerce · Human

Garrity Defense is a Human retailer of personal armor systems and flight wear. While the store offers a wide range of options, their primary demographic skews to individual civilian users rather than military or industrial entities. Garrity Defense storefronts are a favorite…

Liston Garrity

People · Human

Liston Garrity (2248-2317) was a weapons designer who founded weapons design house and manufacturer Garrity Arms in the late 23rd century. Born on Earth (Sol III), Garrity parlayed the initial success of his Tedge series of combustion pistols to finance a move to the burgeoning…

Garrity Arms

Commerce · Human

Garrity Arms was a Human weapon design and manufacturing company that operated from 2280 to 2516. Founded on Earth (Sol III), it relocated to Mars (Sol IV) in 2299, where it developed the first Human-designed off-world weapon, the Tedge 8 handgun. Garrity Arms' weapons were…

Clark Defense Systems

Commerce · Military · Human

Clark Defense Systems (CDS) is a Human personal armor manufacturer headquartered on Cascom (Castra II), United Empire of Earth (UEE). Many of their products were inspired by equipment utilized by the UEE military. In 2945, CDS was awarded a government contract to research next…

Civilian Defense Force

Organizations · Human

The Civilian Defense Force (CDF) is a civilian militia connected to the United Empire of Earth (UEE) Advocacy. Founded in 2947, it was created with the enactment of the Militia Mobilization Initiative as a way for law enforcement to enlist the public to help with larger scale…

Tedge 8

Weapons · History · Human

The Tedge 8 is a combustion pistol manufactured by Garrity Arms from 2280 to 2516. The Tedge 8 is prized by collectors today and is considered an iconic weapon representative of the early, roughshod era of interstellar colonization. It is a traditional combustion ballistic…

Siege of Tiber

History · Vanduul · Military

SIEGE OF TIBER The Siege of Tiber was a key battle between the United Empire of Earth (UEE) and invading Vanduul. Lasting from SEY 2732 to 2736, it consisted of extensive ground and air engagements, mass bombings, and a military blockade from the Orion and Vector (VS-1) jump…

Tehachapi

Commerce · Human

Tehachapi is a Human producer of defensive combat armor. Their products are marketed as an affordable but sturdy alternative to combat armor produced by companies like ROOK Heavy Metals and Clark Defense Systems. Tehachapi uses a mix of armor plating and a strong polymer weave…

Fall of Virgil

History · Military · Human · Vanduul

The Fall of Virgil refers to the 2 January 2737 SEY invasion of the Virgil system by the Vanduul directly after the conclusion of the Siege of Tiber. United Empire of Earth (UEE) forces, depleted after four years of battle, were unable to mount a suitable defense against the…

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…

ROOK Heavy Metals

Commerce · Human

ROOK Heavy Metals is a manufacturer of combat armor and personal protection gear. Their products have a good reputation for defense, but the heavier models are generally less maneuverable than other manufacturers' alternatives. Though not intentionally designed for intimidation,…

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…

Talisman

Commerce

Talisman is a defense company that specializes in heavy armor, spacecraft armor, and ship components. Known for the use of plating in their designs, the company utilizes a proprietary blend of metals, plastics, and other ingredients to create a thick, damage-resistant material…

Hull A

Spacecraft · Human

The Hull A is a freighter developed by MISC. The smallest and most affordable of the Hull series, the Hull A has limited defensive and maneuvering capabilities compared with similarly sized craft, but has commensurate carrying capacity. Many corporations have utilized the Hull A…

Caldera

Commerce · Human

Caldera is a personal armor company located in the United Empire of Earth (UEE) that sells high-tech spacesuits and exploration gear designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Most of their products are built with internal communications devices and scanners for use…

Gorgon Defender Industries

Military · Commerce · Human

Gorgon Defender Industries is a Human spacecraft shield systems manufacturer. Gorgon was founded by survivors of Fall of Caliban (2884) interested in selling high-quality defensive systems to civilians. In 2942, Gorgon signed their first military contract with the United Empire…

Kilgore and Poole

Commerce · Human

Kilgore and Poole (K&P) is a Human manufacturer of personal armor systems. The company markets to high-end clientele who seek practical, stylish armor for everyday use instead of utilitarian military or industrial component armor made by most armor companies. K&P armor trades…

F8C Lightning

Spacecraft · Human

The F8C Lightning is a civilian variation of the F8A Lightning space superiority fighter developed by Anvil Aerospace. It closely mimics the military specs of the original F8A, and has been used in lines of defense against Vanduul invaders. It was made available in extremely…

Storm AA

Ground Transportation · Military

The Storm AA is a single-seat combat support vehicle manufactured by Tumbril Land Systems. A variant of the anti-artillery Storm tank, the AA has been reconfigured with anti-aircraft swarm missiles, and is capable of targeting low-flying spacecraft. The AA was designed to work…

Interstellar Transport Guild

Organizations

The Interstellar Transport Guild (ITG) is a professional union of cargo haulers that acts as an intermediary between contractors and companies. Founded in SEY 2391, the ITG was created to combat the harsh conditions, unrealistic schedules, and lack of benefits common to the…

Nomad

Spacecraft · Human

The Nomad is a light freight spacecraft manufactured by Consolidated Outland. Designed for single pilots, it is equipped with a variety of features such as a large cargo bay, comfortable living quarters and a comprehensive defensive package. When Consolidated Outland CEO Silas…

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…

Roussimoff Rehabilitation Systems

Commerce · Weapons · Human

Roussimoff Rehabilitation Systems is a multi-disciplinary manufacturer of personal and spacecraft-mounted weaponry and protective armor. Headquartered on Earth (Sol III), it is distinct among defense corporations in that it mostly produces non-lethal weaponry. Roussimoff's…

Scorpius

Spacecraft

The Scorpius is a heavy fighter manufactured by Roberts Space Industries (RSI). Developed by the Applied Innovations division of RSI, it was evaluated by the 999th Test Squadron of the UEE Navy and was proven capable of matching multiple types of Vanduul ships. Each Scorpius is…