Lore

Zip

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Zip is a stimulant and psychedelic drug that causes visual and auditory hallucinations in its users. Derived from the prescription drug evekemine, zip is a liquid drug that is typically taken by being administered directly into the eye. Longtime users of zip may have…

Mala

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Mala is a naturally-occurring psychedelic drug that induces synesthesia in its users. Harvested from the mala fly, when taken in large enough quantities it confuses the cognitive pathways of the brain, causing sensory experiences to cross and mix. Effects vary widely from user…

Maze

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Maze is a naturally-occurring tranquilizer and psychedelic drug that is harvested from the bark of the mazzi tree. When eaten in large quantities, the psychoactive alkaloids within the bark send users into a near-comatose trance, during which they experience complex audiovisual…

Doplencyethorphine (Dopple)

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Doplencyethorphine (dopple) is a dissociative drug that creates a feeling of separation from one's surroundings. When medically prescribed and taken in small quantities, doplencyethorphine can be used to treat mood disorders and can help manage anger issues. The street version…

SLAM

Illegal Activity · Science and Technology

SLAM (silicate adrenomethosterone), also known as redline, bounce, or berserker, is Class A narcotic and steroid and stimulant with analgesic effects. Most commonly available as an inhalant, it was originally only available in liquid form and was taken via intravenous injection.…

WiDoW

Illegal Activity · Science and Technology

WiDoW, also known as white diawirline or WDW, is a Class A narcotic that is known for its distinctive black color that can stain the veins and create web-like patterns in the skin of intensive users. When injected intravenously, it causes immediate pain relief, greatly lessens…

Feratomine (Freeze)

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Feratomine (Freeze) is a tranquilizer and prescription drug that causes heavy sedation in the user while also stimulating nerve endings in the muscles. When used for medical purposes, it helps to rebuild damaged muscle tissue and is most often used to treat deep tissue injury.…

Thrust

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Thrust is a nervous system stimulant that provides its user with a massive burst of energy, increased sociability, euphoria, and heightened tactile sensitivity. Rumored to have been developed as the base of an energy drink and then abandoned, its true makers are unknown, and it…

Altruciatoxin

Illegal Activity · Science and Technology

Altruciatoxin is an illegal drug under United Empire of Earth (UEE) law. Derived from the pollen of the revenant tree, it is also known as dust, candy, or round off and most often sold in the form of a fine powder. It causes sensory enhancement, muscular relaxation, and lethargy…

E'tam

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

E'tam is a recreational drug that is used by the Xi'an to slow body function and sharpen awareness, allowing the user to enter a deep meditative space. Derived from the leaves of the e'tam plant, which are then fermented and sun dried, e'tam is placed in the mouth and the drug…

Glow

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Glow is a street drug derived from the empathogen–entactogen neonazacyclicdienorthoamphetamine, more commonly known as neon. Sold in the form of brightly-colored capsules, when it is taken orally it can leave a glowing residue on the tongue. It was formulated by unknown makers…

Neonazacyclicdienorthoamphetamine (Neon)

Science and Technology · Illegal Activity

Neonazacyclicdienorthoamphetamine, more commonly known as neon, is an empathogen–entactogen with slight hallucinogenic and stimulant properties. It was first developed to help treat symptoms related to complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). When used as prescribed, it…

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.…

Yulin Flotilla

Settlements · Banu

The Yulin flotilla is a gathering of semi-permanent ships and space stations located in the Yulin system, Banu Protectorate. Situated in one of the Lagrange points of Yulin II, it is a nexus of commerce, entertainment, and vice. Various Soulis that specialize in gambling,…

Rhetor V

Planets

Rhetor V is a gas giant, and is the fifth planet from the sun of the Rhetor system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). Its multicolored atmosphere and swirling storms make it a popular destination for tourists, pilots, and students from nearby planets. Reportedly, students from…

MedPen

Science and Technology

A MedPen is a portable, multi-function individual first aid system manufactured by CureLife. Designed to stabilize wounded patients who are unable to reach a medical facility for immediate treatment, the Pancea MedGel within each MedPen promotes healing in non-fatal injuries by…

Ceprozin

Science and Technology

Ceprozin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug invented by Rayari Inc in 2938 at the Hickes Research Outpost on the moon Cellin (Stanton 2a) in the Stanton system, United Empire of Earth (UEE). A product of decades of research and development, Ceprozin provides pain relief…

Titus Costigan

Human · People

Titus Costigan (2909 - present) is the CEO of Esrua Industries, director of the nonprofit Better Together Foundation, and eldest son of former ImperatorKelos Costigan of the United Empire of Earth (UEE). Running as a Universalist, he was one of five final candidates for the…

Ruin Station

Locations

Ruin Station is a space station that orbits Terminus (Pyro VI) in the Pyro system. Constructed by Gold Horizon for Pyrotechnic Amalgamated in SEY 2512 as the company's new base of operations, the station, then known as MacEwan Station, served as the main processing point of…

Sindo Guerrero

People · Human · Music

Sindo Guerrero (SEY 2902 - present) is a flamenco and psychedelic fusion musician most notable for his song "Sun Kissed." As a child he was uninterested in music, but became curious about it in his late teens when his friends needed a singer for their band. He spent the next…

Pyro System

Planetary Systems

The Pyro system is an unclaimed planetary system that consists of a K-type flare star, five terrestrial planets, and a gas giant. Discovered in SEY 2493 by Pyrotechnic Amalgamated, it was not claimed by the United Nations of Earth (UNE) due in part to the dangers surrounding its…