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Rob Legato

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**Robert** "**Rob**" **Legato** is a visual effects supervisor, second unit director, and second unit director of photography. He was a model supervisor for the production of *The Orville.*

## Background

Legato worked on *Star Trek: The Next Generation* from 1987 to 1992, and on *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine* in 1993. For his work on Star Trek, Legato was nominated for three Emmy's and won two.

## The Orville

Creator Seth MacFarlane actively sought development specialists with experience in classic science-fiction of the 1980s and 1990s to re-create its look and feel for his new show. For that MacFarlane turned to Rob Legato: "[*The Next Generation*] was a favorite of Seth MacFarlane, and so he basically made his own Star Trek style motion control shots for the new show." Legato believed an actual model of the ship would look more believable. He tapped Glenn Derry of The Fox VFX Lab (at the time called Technoprops) for assistance and together they designed a five-foot model of the ship on a computer to be 3D printed. After, they painted it and installed lighting.

The VFX Lab filmed a five-foot model of the USS *Orville* for eight days. The model was internally lit and highly detailed. The finished product was used by visual effects supervisor Luke McDonald to generate shots of the Orville in space.

Shortly before the show premiered, MacFarlane cited working with Legato as one of his most enjoyable experiences on set:

> *For me, one of the biggest thrills was working with Rob Legato, the model designer, because most spaceship work now is, with some exceptions, done in CGI. I was always fascinated by the craftsmanship of building a model or making a matte painting, things that actually existed. That’s why I always prefer actual sets to CGI environments. And the Orville itself is a physical model built by Rob Legato’s team. And that was really exciting for me to sit there and watch this camera move around the ship the way it did the way they did Star Wars in the ’70s. And I remember thinking, 'God, this is probably the last time I’m ever going to see something like this happen.'*
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## External links

* Video promotional featuring MacFarlane and Legato
* Interview with Legato

## References

1. ↑ Seymour, Mike. "Fox buys Technoprops: Glenn Derry to head Fox's VFX". *fxguide*. April 6, 2017.
2. ↑ "Seth MacFarlane Explains How The Orville Takes Flight | Season 1 | THE ORVILLE". *The Orville*. Sept. 9, 2017.
3. ↑ Bennett, Tara. "SETH MACFARLANE WANTS TO RECLAIM SCI-FI WITH THE ORVILLE". *SyFy Wire*. Sept. 8, 2017.
Science Prefect

The **Science Prefect** was the title of a Regorian woman who was head of sciences for the government of Regor 2 in the early 25th century. She reported to the First Prefect.

Most notably, the Science Prefect was in charge of a satellite array capable which broadcasted a signal into space inviting first contact from alien worlds.

## Career

In 2417, the Science Prefect developed schematics for a satellite array capable of sending a signal into space. The array was built after "top industry technicians" had approved those schematics (although she did not tell them what the array would be used for), and the First Prefect decided to send the signal.

In 2420, the Science Prefect joined the First Prefect and Makkal in making the first diplomatic meeting with outside life: greeting an ambassadorial team from the USS *Orville* outside the capitol building.

When the away team visited the satellite array control room, the Science Prefect proudly explained how the array worked.

That night, the Science Prefect joined the others for dinner in the State Hall. When the envoy described the Planetary Union's currency-less economic system, the Science Prefect called it a utopia.

The Science Prefect was present in the First Prefect's office when the Orville demanded the release of First Officer Kelly Grayson and Second Officer Bortus for being giliacs.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
Unk

**Unk** was a Lieutenant and Engineer of an unnamed species serving aboard the USS *Orville*.

## History

Main article: Primal Urges
In August 2420, Second Officer Bortus approached Unk in engineering, aware that Unk's species was famous for producing exotic pornography, and requested that Unk find a pornographic Environmental Simulator program for him. Unk turned to a friend on his home planet to create a sexually exciting program.

After obtaining the Cove of Pleasure program, Unk asked Bortus to tell his friends about his efforts to ensure that he gets more work. Bortus refused, hastily retreating to the simulation room.

When the Janisi came aboard the *Orville*, temporary Chief Engineering Officer Charly Burke forced all males off the deck. Though Unk protested that the Janisi would be unable to tell that he was male, Charly noted that they had to play it safe.

## Personality

Unk, despite his hulking appearance and unintelligible language, is seen to be both friendly and approachable. Speaking in very relaxed slang he is willing to help Bortus when he asks for a specialized pornographic simulation, and shows little animosity towards him, even after he refused to tell his friends about it and support Unk's business.

## Trivia

* Perhaps coincidentally (or because his race is known for creating pornography), Unk's body appears to be in the shape of male genitalia.
	+ This may be a reference to Scrotie the Scrotum, an unofficial mascot for the Rhode Island School of Design. Seth MacFarlane is a graduate of RISD.
* Unk's species shares traits with a tardigrade, as they both have multiple appendages and a proboscis.
* Unk is one of only two alien crew members, the other being Brosk, that speaks in his own language rather than his words being rendered by the translator.
* Unk was secretly voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2x02: Primal Urges*
* *Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep*
* *Episode 3x07: From Unknown Graves*

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Primal Urges
2. ↑ From Unknown Graves
3. ↑ http://theballreport.com/the-story-of-scrotie-the-college-sports-mascot-who-was-a-dick-and-balls/
USS Druyan

The **USS *Druyan*** is a colony transport of the Planetary Union in active service in the early 25th century. The *Druyan*'s commander is unnamed.

## History

See also: Rescue of the USS Druyan
The *Druyan* comes under attack from a Krill destroyer and sends an emergency distress message to the USS *Orville*. Second Officer Bortus, as acting captain at the time, responds, and attacks and defeats the Krill warship, saving the Druyan.

## Trivia

* The ship is named after Ann Druyan, who worked with Seth MacFarlane on *Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey* as creator, producer, and writer.
	+ MacFarlane frequently consults with Druyan on questions of science for *The Orville*. "Sometimes I walk across the hall to [her] office. Technically not a scientist, but my God she talks like one."

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x04: If the Stars Should Appear*

## References

1. ↑ "Mindscape 58 | Seth MacFarlane on Using Science Fiction to Explore Humanity". Sean Carroll. Aug. 5, 2019.
Vorak

> *The child will be taken to Moclus, where she will undergo the corrective procedure."
> "Don't start passing out penises just yet, Captain Vorak.*— Captains Vorak and Ed Mercer
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**Vorak** was a Moclan Captain whose ship rendezvoused with the USS *Orville* in October 2419.

## History

 A rendezvous was requested of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on planet Moclus by Second Officer Bortus to take his child, Topa, so that Moclan doctors could perform a sex-altering operation. Minister Kaybrak sent Vorak to rendezvous with the ship near the Pleiades cluster.

   Captain Ed Mercer of the Orville blocked him. Incensed, Vorak subtly hinted at taking the child by force, but Bortus de-escalated the situation by calling for Tribunal on Moclus.
USS Wilson

The **USS *Wilson* (SCV-618)** was a *Science*-class vessel of the Planetary Union. In 2416, its commanding officers were Captain Mosley and First Officer Barrett.

## History

In 2416, the *Wilson* was stationed in orbit around the fourth planet of HR 5070, home of the technologically primitive Okudum. Ensign Talla Keyali, a Xelayan Security Officer who closely resembled the Okudum, was assigned to covertly study the people for a few days and to learn more about a sizable deposit of dysonium found near the planet's surface.

## Trivia

* The ship may be named after physicist Kenneth Wilson.
Xandia

**Xandia** was a legendary folk hero among the Okudum people. The Okudum did not believe Xandia was a historical figure.

## Description

Xandia was known as the "hero of the Okudum," and her story was famous among them. She was born as a farm girl at a time when the Okudum were ruled by the military dictatorship of another group of people. As an adult, she helped the Okudum rise up and free themselves.

Part of Xandia's story is preserved:

> *The general stood over the little girl and said, "Now you will get what you deserve." As the general brought his sword up, a voice came from above, and said, "What she deserves is an apology." The general and the little girl looked up, and standing on top of the building stood Xandia, hero of the Okudem*.
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## Production

Xandia's design was created by artist David Cabeza, based a combination of Zorro and Catwoman. Her colors were black and burgundy. A trademark 'X' in burgundy is on her chest (her trademark is not obvious, however, because she is depicted in Aki's book only in black-and-white). Early designs had Xandia in a corset and shoulder sleeves, revealing the top of her chest, which was changed to something closer to a crop top.

Early designs also had stitching, mending tears along her clothes, giving her more of a rugged look. However, in the finished publication, these stitches are not on Xandia's costume but Talla's.

## Trivia

* In mid-2421, Chief of Security Talla Keyali dressed up as Xandia to help free the Okudum from the Nazh.
* The roguish character of Xandia is believed to be based on the character of Zorro.
	+ Cabeza has confirmed that Xandia's look was inspired by Zorro and Catwoman.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2.5x03: Heroes, Pt. 1*
* *Episode 2.5x04: Heroes, Pt. 2* (mentioned only)

## References

1. ↑ Episode 2.5x04: Heroes, Pt. 2
2. ↑ Episode 2.5x03: Heroes, Pt. 1
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 @kashinorei. "More designs from #theorville comics, Heroes, part 1. Here’s Xandia, a design inspired in both the Zorro and Catwoman. @DarkHorseComics
@DavidAGoodman
#sethmacfarlane #jessicaszohr". Twitter. Nov. 29, 2020.
USS Olympia (SCV-183)

> *This article is about the USS* Olympia *SCV-183. For information about the Leviathan-class heavy cruiser, see: USS Olympia (LCV-529).*
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## Appearances

### First appearance

*Cupid's Dagger*

The **USS *Olympia* (SCV-183)** is a small Science-class vessel of the Planetary Union. Its commander is unknown. The Olympia is in active service in the early 25th century. In late 2419 or early 2420, the ship orbits the planet Lopovius.

## Description

As a Science-class vessel, the Olympia's purpose is scientific research. However, according to Admiral Tom Halsey, though the craft is designed to conduct scientific missions, its Science Labs are not as equipped as those of mid-level exploratory vessels like the USS *Orville*.

The Olympia boasts a quantum drive engine with two quantum rings.

## Personnel

While little is known of Science-class vessels, because the larger Exploratory-class vessels ordinarily house 300 crewmembers, it is assumed that the Olympia has a smaller complement.

* Darulio, civilian forensic archaeologist

## Trivia

* The USS *Olympia* name has been used twice, the other Olympia being the USS *Olympia* (LCV-529).
	+ In standard naval tradition, names are not repeated and a vessel must be decommissioned or destroyed for the name of its replacement to be reinstated. The fact there are two Olympias in simultaneous service seems to imply the Union uses the same name for different vessel classes.
Pterodon

The Pterodon inside the Shuttle Bay of USS Orville

> *It's about time we gave these things a real shakedown.*— Gordon Malloy regarding the *Pterodon* fighters
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The ***Pterodon* (PT-197)** was a one-person *Fighter*-class vessel in use by the Planetary Union in the early 25th century. The *Pterodon* was developed and implemented by the Union in the year 2421 as a response to the Kaylon conflict and the destructive Battle of Earth.

## History

The vessel PT-197 was stored in the Shuttle Bay of the USS *Orville* and piloted by its helmsman, Gordon Malloy. It arrived around the year 2421, delivered by Gordon from the Union Dockyard. Isaac calibrated it after arrival. Gordon and Navigator Charly Burke then performed a flight test, which was monitored by Chief Engineering Officer John LaMarr. According to John, the Pterodon performed well. The arrival of the *Pterodon* was a complement to an overall refit of the vessel, which saw its specifications greatly upgraded.

A fleet of *Pterodon*-class vessels, including the *Orville*'s *Pterodon*, participated in the Battle of Draconis 427.

## Production

The *Pterodon* was a large, life-size model. Entry into its cockpit required the use of a ladder. Actor Scott Grimes (Gordon) loved flying the *Pterodon* and deciding what each button on the control panels would do.

## Trivia

* The name 'Pterodon' is probably from Greek πτερόν (*pteron*, "wing") and ὀδών (*odon*, "tooth"), meaning "winged tooth" or (less literally) "flying tooth."
* A full-sized model of the *Pterodon* was on display during the limited audience premiere of the episode "Electric Sheep" at the California Science Center on May 25, 2022.

## References

1. ↑ Domino
2. ↑ Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep
3. ↑ Episode 3x09: Domino
4. ↑ Inside The Orville | GENTLY FALLING RAIN + Sneak Peek & Scott Grimes/JLee. Talking The Orville. June 26, 2022.
5. ↑ The Orville Season 3 | Electric Sheep Spoiler Free Review. Egotastic FunTime. May 25, 2022.
Vote Badge

> *Where are your badges? You sure as Hell are gonna get arrested without your badges.*— Vendor
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A **Vote Badge** was a vote-tabulating device worn by Sarguns over the age of 18 on the planet Sargus 4. Badges were part of a larger system of social control by majority opinion: they tallied the number of downvotes and upvotes someone received. Society could voice its opinion on an individual's behavior by voting up or down by pressing a button on the Badge or by voting remotely through the Master Feed.

## History

> *Even if you make me go back, I am never putting that thing on again.*— Lysella
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By the early 25th century, the inhabitants of Sargus 4 developed a social system in which everything was determined by complete popular vote. All adults had to wear a Vote Badge. Downvotes and upvotes were given freely based on the opinions of others, and a badge displayed the total number of respective votes. Those with high numbers of downvotes might be barred from private establishments, such as coffee shops, or even charged with a crime and forced to go through an apology tour.

Doctored Vote Badges were sold on the black market with pre-set vote tallies.

When Lysella sought asylum aboard the USS *Orville*, she removed her badge and sat it down on a table, stating that even if she had to go back she was never wearing it again.

## Production

Vote Badges were designed and made by property master Bryan Rodgers. Rodgers' early concept art was published on editor Tom Costantino's Twitter.

Vote Badges were simple plastic accessories with transparent buttons that did not display vote tallies, so changes in votes were added digitally in post-production.

## Trivia

* Vote Badges are one of the most frequently gifted props of the show to fans.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x07: Majority Rule*
* *Episode 3x10: Future Unknown*

## References

1. ↑ Majority Rule
2. ↑ Future Unknown
3. ↑ @TomCostantino. "MORE-@TheOrville from Master Propmaster and Alien Weapons/Tech Consultant @Bryanrodgerssoa - upvote, downvote! #TheOrville !!! @SethMacFarlane @planetary\_union  🚀👽 🧠". Twitter. May 9, 2019.
4. ↑ "ORVILLE BACKGROUND ACTOR- Phillip O'Riley". Orville Nation. Jan. 2, 2020.
Viewer

**Viewers** are the optical and visual devices and screens used aboard starships. First and foremost, a **main viewing screen** is located on starship bridges as well as outposts.

As recalled by Admiral Tom Halsey, Gordon Malloy once drew a penis on the main viewing screen of outpost T85.

For Commander Kelly Grayson and Lieutenant Commander Bortus' joint birthday party, Lieutenants Malloy and John LaMarr create a humorous animation of the two which is displayed on the *Orville's* main viewer.

The viewer had the option to pull up an aft view, showing what was happening behind the vessel.

## Production

The *Orville's* bridge viewer is in fact a large television monitor that displays what actors would see as their characters.

## Trivia

* The term "viewscreen", commonly used in *Star Trek*, is used to refer to the *Orville's* bridge viewer in the original script for *Old Wounds*. However, it has yet to appear on-screen.

## References

1. ↑ *Episode 1x01: Old Wounds*
2. ↑ *Episode 2x05: All the World is Birthday Cake*
3. ↑ *Episode 3x09: Domino*
4. ↑ "The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Jeff Bond (15)". Planetary Union Podcast. Jan. 22, 2018.
Niz'luun

Eredar Lord Niz'lunn was a powerful Eredar sorcerer, commanding the Man'ari Nethercrystals. The stones were designed to connect a large number of Legion worlds and pocket realms, including the fragment dimension Thutzuun in which he made his stronghold.

During the Third Legion invasion of Azeroth, Niz'lunn had Eredar lieutenants loyal to him, direct prisoners to Thutzuun Palace, his headquarters, which fell in the Siege of Thutzuun Palace and liberation of most captives, including Reliquary Arcanist Kyera Dawnseeker and Draenei Anchorite Kaidreva.

A Man'ari deputy of Niz'lunn overseeing prisoners held by the first Nethercrystal recovered by the Reliquary, a relatively simple crystal leading to the realm of Thutzunn.

The Siege of Thutzuun Palace by Reliquary Southern Chapter and Thera-dora forces, augmented by liberated prisoners, saw the death of Niz'lunn and victory for the once-lover Kaidreva he had long hunted.

The Nethercrystals were taken into the custody of The Reliquary for further study; upon her liberation Kyera Dawnseeker spoke of the stones as capable of opening portals to many worlds and pocket realms, hence drawing strong Reliquary interest.
Maker's Overlook Facility

The "Maker's Overlook Facility" is a Titanic research center located within the deeper chambers of the vast Maker's Overlook Complex. Entilzha Firesong has mentioned the location as his titanic research laboratory, transporting items of a Titanic nature to the site, however, the formation of the base itself, well concealed requiring passing through a series of titanis systems, to reach the final console in which the complex input sequence for entering the chamber can be entered.

The passage to the facility is shielded from common view, but may be seen by a keen illusionist. The sequence to unlock the passage to the facility, believed to be beneath the known regions of the Maker's Overlook, is unknown, and likely very complex.

Other than pertaining to the titans and housing a number of titanic power cores, little is known of the facility's work.
Tomilin

**Tomilin** was a Reformer on a bio-ship and a member of Jahavus Dorahl's species.

## Life

Tomilin grew up on farm on the bioship with his father and mother, living in a cabin near the edge of the ship's ecosystem. His parents were followers of the Word of Dorahl, but in his youth, Tomilin began to doubt the veracity of his parents' religion and quietly joined the Reformers, a group of philosophical dissidents.

After an away team from the USS *Orville* entered the ecosystem of the Bio-ship in late October or early November 2419, Captain Ed Mercer stunned Tomilin's father with his PM-44, and the team asked his mother questions regarding their ship and their beliefs.

Tomilin was more direct and asked where they came from. Ed tried to explain that the Bio-ship was about to collide with a star but only confused Tomilin. He suspected that the others were from "the Beyond" (the name for the world outside of the ship's ecosystem) and took them to Kemka, leader of the Reformers.

Tomilin accompanied Kemka and the Orville's away team during the overthrow of the religious despot Hamelac. He was last seen entering the Bridge of the Bio-ship, marveling at space and watching an ancient recording of Jahavus Dorahl.

## Personality

Tomilin had a very relaxed and logical demeanor. Even after Captain Mercer had stunned his father, and after Isaac and Doctor Claire Finn explained the greater universe, Tomilin appeared to take everything in with only subtle amounts of confusion and shock. He might have expected their claims to be true as he was a member of the Reformers and supported exploring outside the Bio-ship ecosystem.

## Trivia

* Tomilin was played by Max Burkholder. An autograph card appeared in the The Orville Season One Trading Cards set.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1x04: If the Stars Should Appear*
USS Jefferson

The **USS *Jefferson*** **(LCV-329)** was a Leviathan-class heavy cruiser in Planetary Union service in the early 25th century.

Between 2416 and 2421 in an alternate timeline, the ship was commanded by Captain Al Mosley and First Officer Kelly Grayson. Cassius also worked on the ship as a civilian schoolteacher.

## History

In an alternate timeline where Kelly Grayson turned down Ed Mercer's invitation for a second date in 2414, Mosley became captain of the *Jefferson* sometime after 2416, transferring off of the USS *Wilson*. Kelly joined as his first officer. Evidently, the *Jefferson*'s second officer left around mid-2419 as Ed applied for a transfer to the position in September. At an unknown date before 2419, Cassius met Kelly and transferred to the *Jefferson* as its schoolteacher. The two married sometime after.

Admiral Ozawa visited the *Jefferson* in September 2419 to rendezvous with the USS *Orville*, which had recently survived a difficult battle with the Krill for control of a prototype quantum accelerator.

In January 2421, the *Jefferson* visited an unnamed space station on its way to Outpost 73. At the station, Kelly supervised a cargo transfer. Three guests joined the ship as well: Claire, Ty, and Marcus Finn.

## Trivia

* The Jefferson was named after United States president, Thomas Jefferson. A picture of the president hangs in Captain Mosley's office.

## Appearances

* *Episode 2.5x05: Digressions, Pt. 1*
* *Episode 2.5x06: Digressions, Pt. 2*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Digressions, Pt. 1
2. ↑ Episode 2.5x06: Digressions, Pt. 2
Second Officer

> *Lieutenant Commander Bortus, our second officer.*— Captain Ed Mercer
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**Second Officer** was a commissioned officer position stationed aboard space-faring vessels in the Planetary Union and the Krill.

Within the Planetary Union, Second Officer was part of the Command section and open to officers with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. As third-in-command of a ship, Second Officer was above the section leaders (such as Chief Security Officer and Chief Medical Officer) and below First Officer. An officer was eligible for promotion to Second Officer after attaining the rank of Lieutenant and passing the Shipmaster Qualification Program. The Second Officer worked on the Bridge at a Computer station on the port side and in the Armory. (The ship's armory appears to be the responsibility of the Second Officer, at least in the case of Bortus aboard the USS *Orville*.)

Among the Krill, the Second Officer worked on the ship bridge. It ranked below First Officer and above the ordinary soldier.

The equivalent position among the Kaylon was the Tertiary.

## Notable Second Officers

* Bortus: Second Officer of the USS *Orville*.
* An unidentified Krill second officer who served in the Battle of Earth in February 2421.

## Trivia

* An equivalent position among the Janisi might be First Lieutenant.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 1x01: Old Wounds
2. ↑ *Episode 2x01: Ja'loja*
3. ↑ *Episode 2x07: Deflectors*
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Episode 2x09: Identity, Pt. 2
5. ↑ *Episode 1x01: Old Wounds*
6. ↑ Episode 3x07: From Unknown Graves
Mal'ana Island

Mal'ana Island is a small island to the east of Ashal'Thalas and is considered part of the Firesong-governed Potentiate. However unlike the rest of Ashal'Thalas, which bars entry to non-elves, the island and its deep water port permit the docking of foreign vessels for trade and diplomatic purposes.

Non-elves are generally not permitted to leave the island, though after a period of being rundown compared to Ashal'Thalas proper, new inns and hotels have risen designed in the distinctly early-Thalassian, late-Azsharan motif of Bal'adeni, with Suramari influence in places.

The island's Bailan Guard station is responsible for security, and the upper level of their complex is home to a surprising ornate ballroom, generally used during trade negotiations. A number of trading companies have offices on the island, if in much simpler buildings, and while the island has the necessary formal and well manicured space, much of it is filled with shipyards and cargo; among the few officially neutral portals in the northern Eastern Kingdoms, Mal'ana ia a common stop for horde, neutral, and even some Alliance-flagged ships, though the presence of SIlver Covenant personnel is banned in all of Ashal'Thalas, including the island.

Mal'ana is in need of infrastructure upgrades, but as House Firesong devotes resources to defeating the Legion, such is unlikely in the near term, but the port island is sure to continue doing a brisk business, especially as wine production from the Bergerac Vineyards increases.

Minerals, Thalassian and Suramari-style furnishing and ornaments, magical and agricultural goods are among known exports. Imports are less common, as the fertile farmland and large oceanfront of Ashal'Thalas is well capable of providing for its population, and with the exception of heavy mining equipment, import ledgers are not made public.
USS Ulysses

The Ulysses in orbit of the Chog homeworld. (2420)

The **USS *Ulysses*** is a Science-class vessel of the Planetary Union. In 2420, its Commanding Officer is an unidentified female captain.

## History

In 2420, the *Ulysses* rendezvoused with the USS *Orville* in orbit of the Chog homeworld after the latter vessel discovered the lost battleship *Burton* on the planet. *Orville* Captain Ed Mercer was scheduled to introduce the Captain of the *Ulysses* to the Chogs before leaving orbit, after which the Chogs would be transplanted off-world as the process of repairing the biosphere of their world, which was inadvertently damaged by the *Burton* during the Tzel war, began.

## Appearances

* *Episode 1.5x02: New Beginnings, Pt. 2*

## References

1. ↑ *Episode 1.5x02: New Beginnings, Pt. 2*
USS Olympia

**USS *Olympia*** is the name of two distinct vessels within the Planetary Union:

* The USS *Olympia* (LCV-529) was a Leviathan-class heavy cruiser and a flagship vessel commanded by Admiral Ozawa.
* The USS *Olympia* (SCV-183) was a Science-class vessel in orbit around the planet Lopovius in the episode *Cupid's Dagger*.

LCV-529 dwarfing the USS *Orville*.SCV-183
Tommy Tran

## External Links

> *This was by far, the most ambitious made-for-TV project that I have ever been involved with in my 26+ years in visual effects.*— Tommy Tran
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**Tommy Tran** was a visual effects supervisor on Season 1 of *The Orville* through his employing company FuseFX, which was hired by 20th Century Fox to add visual effects shots on the show. He is most notable for designing and creating New York City in the show.

## History

Tommy Tran has worked on visual effects for films such *Thor*, *Transformers: Dark of the Moon*, and *The Hangover Part 3*. He has also worked on television series such as *Manhattan* and *Salem*.

## The Orville

Tran was enlisted as visual effects supervisor in 2017 on the show in its first season from the pilot through *New Dimensions*. He recalls he "geeked out" when he learned Fox had hired him for a Seth MacFarlane project.

Together with a team of FuseFX artists, Tran created all of New York City in the year 2418, and added digital matte paintings of the city in the windows of Admiral Tom Halsey's office in later shots. "We went down to Fox early on and they had all their storyboards, all their artwork and concepts of each ship, figured out pretty well already," Tran explained in an interview.

> *They had been in pre-production for about a year at that point. So, all their uniforms, all their cities, ships, were on the wall as concept art throughout their office. We immediately felt like we knew where they wanted to go with the world and then it basically came down to maybe three or four concept images that someone had done on their end and a rough layout of New York City.*
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1. ↑ [[1]]
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Romanello, Linda. "Fox's The Orville Takes Flight". Post Magazine. Oct. 2017.
Autumn Limb

The Autumn Limb is a rather nicely restored tavern in one of the central structures of Goldenmist Village. As resettlement efforts began in the ravaged city across from Eversong, Israai Lightglow established the inn, with House Firesong securing much of the needed funding and security improvements.

The location is occasionally used for gatherings and while it offers an ornate interior, the gloom of the Ghostlands outside keeps few save local fisherfolk and soldiers away, and the establishment offers a number of private chambers for more discrete discussions.
USS Quimby

The **USS *Quimby*** was a *Science*-class vessel active in the 25th century. It was destroyed by the Kaylon in the course of their attempted invasion of Earth in early 2422.

## History

The Quimby was a Science-class vessel in the Planetary Union. It held 300 crewmembers. Officers on board the Quimby included junior astrometrics officer Amanda and Ensign Charly Burke.

The Quimby was called to Earth in February 2422 to defend it against the Kaylon in the Battle of Earth. The Quimby took heavy damage during the battle. Amanda and Charly attempted to perform an emergency reset of the navigational Computer when orders were made to abandon ship. The Quimby was destroyed shortly thereafter.

## Production

The Quimby was originally reported destroyed in the episode *Identity, Pt. 2*. During Season 2, digital effects supervisor Brandon Fayette insisted the destruction of the Quimby could be seen in the battle, but because all of the Union ships lack names written on their hulls (apart from the USS *Orville*), identification of the Quimby was impossible.

## Appearances

* Episode 2x09: Identity, Pt. 2
* Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 3x01: Electric Sheep
2. ↑ Vineyard, Jennifer. "EMMY CONTENDER: HOW THE ORVILLE'S VFX TEAM FOUGHT A SPACE BATTLE AND SETH MACFARLANE BROKE A SHIP". *SyFy*. Aug. 28, 2019.
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Flesa Mirthwing

Flesa Mirthwing is a Sin'dorei Farstrider Ranger-Captain, and Examiner among the Silvermoon Reliquary. Her capacity to step into a leadership role as needed was displayed both during sensitive negotiations and the 2017 Midsummer Revelry, and she's believed to hold considerable standing and trust within the Silvermoon Reliquary.
Firesong Council

The Firesong Council is the administrative level of House Firesong beneath the Lord Paramount of Ashal'Thalas. While Lord typically name their own Captains and Senior Officials whom make up the Council, it has the rarely used authority to negate the authority of the Lord Arcanist, if all twelve of the body's 12 elf membership feel the decision will harm Ashal'Thalas, Quwel'Thalas, or House Firesong. The council is mandated to act under such a situation, and the Bailan Guard are sworn to their safety during such a crisis.

The controversial Claise IX was only invoked once, during the brief reign of Lord Koran Firesong. Koran ascended the Lordship at a young age, and favorered diplomacy with the Amani. Taking power 600 years after the Troll War. Skirmishes had been common, and the Council of his father, Lord Lor'saniel Firesong II, had lost many friends and family members to the trolls, including the revered Lord Lor'saniel Firesong II, his grandfather whose Troll War veterans sat still on the council.

Korian was forced to call off the diplomatic efforrt, and claiming his Lordship a sham, resigned, creating the First Firesong Interregum as Korian had no children.

Since that time, Lords often shuffle their councils soon after taking power, with sackings more common. The Firesong Council plays a critical advisory and logistical role, and as the confidants of the Lord, hold great sway over his decisions, though such is generally now done in a tactful manner.
Xarian Thalon Firesong II

Xarian Thalon Firesong II is the intended name of the presently unborn son of Sin'dorei Entilzha Firesong and Jandyssa Firesong, honoring the fallen fathers of each, Entilzha's sire Lord Xarian Firesong, and Jandyssa's father Thalon Starweaver.

## Assassination Plot

A plot to poison Xarian at the age of six months with a void-based toxin by Arcanist Dawnblossom was narrowly foiled. However, the Attempted Assassination of Xarian Firesong led to a prolonged chain of events involving a far larger plot involving elements of the Amani loyal to the Prophet Zul.
The Eversong Ensemble

**Membership**
 **Realm**
 **Status**
 **Faction**
 **Website**

The Eversong Ensemble’s mission is to support and promote performing artists in their collective goal of fame and celebrity. Members from the moment they join are encouraged to throw themselves out there in events thrown by The Ensemble or hosted by their esteemed friends. They’ll be given the opportunity to sit down with The Madame or Chair (GM or Officers) and they’ll assist with promotion, production, and confidence boosting.

Events thrown by The Eversong Ensemble include:

* Open Houses at our Headquarters
* Balls & Soirées
* Festivals
* Open Mic Nights
* Themed Parties

The Eversong Ensemble is an all-inclusive guild that accepts all races and classes - despite the name The Ensemble are not an elf only guild. EE is also LGBTQIA+ friendly. It may be a smaller guild, but they pride themselves in fostering a close-knit community and welcome anyone who wishes to be a part of it with open arms.
Eye of Jennala

Canon Lore

The  Eye of Jennala is an ancient emerald from which a piece of the Key of Three Moons was cut, the source of the key which unlocked the mind of the Ban'dinoriel, the ancient and until the Third War, never defeated defenses of Quel'Thalas.

## Silvermoon Reliquary (Wyrmest Accord) Storyline

Reliquary agents have long sought the location of the Eye of Jennala along with the amethyst Stone of Hannalee and sapphire Body of Enulaia, with the Silvermoon Reliquary under Entilzha Firesong locating one late in the Third Legion War, a short period before Argus loomed over Azeroth.

Credible historical accounts of the Body of Enulaia, or a living or inanimate object of the same name are scant, but as the land of Val'sharah became known, and the Reliquary established a camp south of Black Rook Hold, Firesong's team stationed there a time, surveying the region for any signs of a green crystal or formation that fit descriptions of the Eye.
Eryana Willowglow

Eryana Willowglow is the mother of the Shal'dorei woman Celeste Willowglow, born in Suramar the child of Eryana and Tor'delan Firesong. Tor'delan had sought to marry Eryana, but such was blocked by his father, Bailas Firesong, whom opposed notions by Tor'delan to move the seat of House Firesong from Suramar to Vash'jir.

Celeste has been confirmed alive after the events of the Suramar Legion occupation, her relatives in Quel'Thalas working to get in touch with her. Eryana's current whereabouts or fate is unclear.
Belagosa

Belagosa, known as the Sin'dorei girl Bela Azurewind, is a young Blue Dragon from Azsuna, having grown larger and healthier than most whelps remaining there despite having suffered serious injury by the Withered, by whom she was rescued by Sin'dorei forces under Entilzha Firesong.

Currently gaining mastery over her Thalassian form, Bela Azurewind is known as the niece of Jandyssa Firesong via her deceased sister, Seranna Starweaver. She resides in Ashal'Thalas and is often accompanied by Ysandre Firesong, with whom she also studies the arcane. Belagosa has many questions of her own people, though largely has to rely on Entilzha Firesong whom sheltered her as her wounds healed, knowing not any other Blues at this time.

Bela appears as a Thalassian teenager and her actual age is believed similar. She is diligent about her studies, eager to return to Azsuna and reconnect with her kin, though is leaning towards continuing to reside in Quel'Thalas with her elven family.
Captain Adrienne

**Age**
 **Titles**
 **Born**
 **Location**
 **Status**
 **Faction**
 **Reaction**

Captain Adrienne was a Duskwatch officer, whom refused to carry out an order to round up civilians to be taken to the soul forges, her unit instead slaying the jailer demon accompanying them.

She was forced to hole up inside a building in the Evermoon Commons with her troops, seven remaining and eleven civilians. Lirande Dubois spoke of a friendship with Adrienne after hearing her description from the Thera-dora's reports, and a rescue team was dispatched, Highguard on the ground supported by Thera-dora on the rooftops.

Adrienne had her men ward the building, though felborne outside were attempting to channel a massive infernal to destroy the building, and likely much of the surrounding area. With distracting archer fire along with brute force, the door was reached, and Lirande was able to convince Adrienne it was in fact her.

Those inside bore wounds, but all capable of fighting were given arcwine, and Adrienne's team combined with the Highguard and Thera-dora managed to bring the infernal down, using traps and caltrops to slow the advance of reinforcements.

Upon arrival at Shal'elah and debriefing, Adrienne spoke of a high value resistance target held on the Terrace of Order, one she only knew to be alleged to have close ties to arcwine smuggling. Though she reported a heavy guard presence, the feasibility of a rescue was probed, as were efforts to identify the captive.

Commanding a fully trained unit that had worked together for years, Adrienne and her men were a welcome addition to the Thera-dora, with a far higher level of experience and coordination than the formerly civilian recruits.

Adrienne's team remains among the most skilled and experienced Shal'dorei units among the Thera-dora, and with loyalty pledged to House Devaux and House of Firesong, how they may be utilized postwar remains to be seen.

In postwar times, Adrienne, having forged a friendship with Calindra Lemoine, remained with the Thera-dora, commanding the few remaining infantry divisions as the Thera-dora. She's been active among the Thera-dora on the Broken Shore, and resides often at Belore'aran where its believed shes to take over security of the Suramari settlement upon conclusion of the Thera-dora deployment.
Valley of Zin'befesh

The valley of Zin'befesh is an herb-rich region located north of Ashal'Thalas, accessible through narrow passes in the Thalassian Range which separate the valley from Quel'Thalas to the west.

Control of the valley and its resources has shifted over time between Thalassian nobles, most notably House Dawnbreaker from the north, House Autumnray from the west, and House Firesong from the south. A pass wide enough for rugged carts exists on the northern and southern edges of the vale, Firesong Ashal'Thalas in the south and the territory of House Dawnbreaker in the south.

Access from the west is more difficult, with towering mountains separating the valley from what today is the Ghostlands, mountains which spared the valley the fate of the interior Ghostlands if travel is all but impossible at present without specialized climbing gear. House Dawnstar had previously maintained routes to the northwest Ghostlands using a series of translocation orbs to connect the vale with the Dawnstar Spire, though is believed to have fallen into disuse well before the Third War.
Sanctum of Dusk

The Sanctum of Dusk is a Sin'dorei arcane sanctum located in mid-Eversong near the West coast. Built on the hereditary lands of House Sha'qelas, the sanctum and the surrounding grove and riverfront are occupied by House of Firesong via alliance with Sha'qelas.

House Firesong's leadership, Jandyssa Firesong and Entilzha Firesong, have begun to make regular use of the property to get away from Ashal'Thalas, enjoying the idyllic Eversong setting and proximity to Eversong. Save a few small gatherings and experiments, House Firesong's long term plans for the Sanctum are unclear, but likely to relate to daughter Ysandre Firesong, whom had begun lessons at the Sunspire shortly before House Firesong came into possession of the Sanctum.
Sarenthia Firesong

Sun Matriach Sarenthia Firesong was the grandmother of Entilzha Firesong and Salandra Firesong. She wore the Sun Crown for over two centuries, an unusual length as her daughter, Ariella Firesong rejected Sarenthia's stringent discipline, expressing no interest in the Sun Crown and enlisting in the Farstriders at a young age.
Evanil'danas

**Government**
 **Ruler**

Evanil'danas, the capital of Aur'dinan, was once an amani site of worship almost seven thousand years ago. When settlers of House Eruil'vyn broke ground on the troll ruins, they found it seated upon a leyline nexus which in turn bolstered their defenses. There were a few encounters with trolls who visited the peaks, as pilgrimage to an ancient and forgotten loa, that supposedly ruled the skies. Scholars were able to decipher this from the troll encounters and the ancient cave drawings in the mines of Evanil'danas. Legend states that the Amani once worshipped a loa here, but it was thrown out of their pantheon and worship was almost entirely lost of the entity.

Evanil'danas is a fortress surrounded by a city, perched high atop the reaches of the Amani Range, it has a harbor to the east as the cliffs fall off into the sea. There is a large bay surrounded by jagged cliffs, which protect the harbor. The city frequently has trade ships enter the port, as the mountain paths are hard to traverse. The forests and plains lay south of the mountains, but the mountains cradle the land from the north, west, and the south.

## Civilian Life

Many of those that live within the city are jewelcrafters, miners, fishermen, or merchants. Since the fortress is located within the Amani Range, there are many opportunities to prospect for raw materials. The mountains are rich in mana crystal from an active leyline surging underneath the summit. Other notable resources are gold and silver veins. Recent expeditions along the coast and deep sea diving to the east, have revealed small amounts of eternite.

All civilians are granted living quarters, access to higher education or a craftsman apprenticeship, and peace of mind, thanks to the large runestone named the Dawnstone protecting the city.

The people of Aur'dinan are known for being stalwart and hardy, lasting through countless wars and some even joining a peoples' militia, The Order of the Golden Dawn, to fight the legion during the third legion invasion.

Only Sin'dorei are allowed citizenship within Evanil'danas, but the city is open to travelers as many merchants are from distant lands.
Felonaar

**Allegiance**
 **Governor**
 **Functions**
 **Deity**
 **Notable Leaders**
 **Status**

Felonaar was an ancient Highborne outpost founded by House of Firesong and governed by Lord Solanar Firesong I from a young age. Much the shaper of Thalassian House Firesong and the realm of Ashal'Thalas, what is known of Felonaar provides a rare early insight into Solanar's life and developing leadership style.

The precise location of the site is unknown; texts from Solanar's ascendance ceremony indicate it stood north of Thelserai Temple in Vash'jir

## History

House Firesong has a rich metallurgy tradition, and Felonaar was established by Lord Bailas Firesong, Solanar's father and the recognized founder of House Firesong. Bailas selected the site site for its verdant woodland location and proximity to a number of Firesong mining projects.

As the purity of work by Firesong smiths became widely known in Vash'jir, copycatting grew common, as did blackmail and extortion. The value of the Firesong Dor'ano grew threatened by inferior imitations, and Bailas sought the secluded outpost initially for a team of purifiers hired all the way from Eldre'Thalas. Such outsiders would have become instantly known in Vash'jir, and Bailas could not guarantee any loyalty on their part beyond the exorbitant sum of gold he was paying them. Bailas wanted the very best in the Empire
Queen Asen'dor

Queen Asen'dor is an Aranasi involved in operations using tunnels beneath the Ghostlands. The purpose of this activity is unclear, though has caught the attention of The Reliquary, dispatching the Reliquary Southern Chapter to investigate the ancient catacombs near the former site of Thas'alah where she was believed located, deep underground.
Thas'eranu

Thas'eranu ("Forget the Forest" in Thalassian) is a tormented echo of the wild god Aessina, bound to the Emerald Idol by the Elysian Society. Tormented by the scourge invasion and dark practices of the Amani, the entity, infused into the idol at Then'Ralore and then stolen by Highborne whom took it with them to Quel'Thalas, was intended as a conduit for the forest, its energies used in the shaping of Quel'Thalas, though never meant to have the sentient presence such torment brought out.

Thas'eranu in its torment seeks to destroy not only the tainted forests of the Ghostlands, but the healthy ones of Eversong as well. The entity is bound to the Emerald Idol but regularly attempts to manifest in the physical realm via rifts. Elysian Keeper Aurelius Frostfall, knowing only himself surviving from Society after the scourge invasion, worked diligently to contain Thas'eranu, being drawn to the forming rifts which generally manifested somewhere in Quel'Thalas a few times a month.

Thas'eranu was determined by Frostfall to be partially in the Shadowlands, and the Cleansing of Thas'eranu has been arranged to defeat the twisted echo in that plane, seal the rifts, and hopefully restore a measure of the idol's function.