Chillout Universe Lore

## Chillout Universe

In this richly woven universe, players are invited to explore a multitude of celestial bodies across various star systems, each with their unique challenges, opportunities, and places to explore. The Proxima Star System, closest to our own, houses a notorious red dwarf, Proxima Centauri, known for its frequent stellar flares and an array of planets teeming with resources. The Sirius Star System, on the other hand, is a vast and dangerous asteroid field surrounding a Blue giant star, its perils justified by the singular source of raw Gardinium. Meanwhile, Barnard's Star System, located in the constellation Ophiuchus, unfolds around Barnard's Star, a red dwarf known for its high proper motion and significant age, but no less intriguing with its diverse celestial bodies and unique resources.

The universe is shaped by the power dynamics and interactions of several major and minor factions, each distinct in their role, ideologies, and objectives. These factions influence the game's narrative, politics, and economy, creating a dynamic environment for Events and the players to interact with.

## Star Systems

### Sol System

The Sol System, also known as the Solar System, is the celestial system we inhabit, comprising our Sun, Sol, and the numerous objects orbiting it. These include eight primary planets, along with their moons, and an array of smaller bodies such as asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets. Additionally, this system connects to the Proxima System via a wormhole. Its diverse planetary bodies offer a range of exploration challenges and resource opportunities. Sol System is heavily patrolled and is considered safest amongst all reachable Star Systems.

### Proxima System

The Proxima Centauri star system is the nearest stellar system to our own, approximately 4.24 light-years from Earth. Dominated by a relatively cool red dwarf star, it is known for frequent stellar flares, raising questions about the habitability of its celestial bodies. However, its proximity to us and connection via wormhole make it a fascinating target for interstellar exploration and research, especially due to the presence of the unique resource, Etherium. Proxima System is also a major transit hub as the system has wormholes leading to all other Star Systems.

### Barnard's Star System

The Barnard's Star System, located in the constellation Ophiuchus and about 5.96 light-years away from Earth, centers on Barnard's Star, a red dwarf known for its high proper motion and significant age of around 9-11 billion years. It's notable for its array of celestial bodies. Barnard's Star System is also singularly known for Ravinium, a rare resource found in the system. The system is considered a backwater. If not for Ravinium, there would be little to no presence of corporate and military ships and stations in the region as the planets are quite inhospitable copared to other options.

### Sirius System

Sirius star system has no planetary bodies, only vast asteroid field surrounding the Blue giant star. It is located 8.6 light-years away from Earth. The system is considered dangerous and off limits for civilian vessels. It is however the only known source of raw Gardinium ore. System is patrolled by automated ships, that consider any other vessel as hostile and attack any interlopers immediately.

## Factions

### Danger

Dangerous encounters. Always hostile faction comprised of minor groups that you may encounter in space, near wreckages etc.