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Peacekeeper Ranks

The ranks, in order, according to the hierarchy of the Peacekeepers:

## Flag Officers

### Grand Chancellor

The supreme commander of all Peacekeeper forces, there is only one Grand Chancellor who serves from Peacekeeper High Command.

* Maryk

### Vice Chancellor

Second-in-command, the vice chancellor takes over if the Grand Chancellor is killed or incapacitated.

* Vosler

### Commandant

Senior officer of a fleet, the commandant has authority to take control of full armadas and acts as a liaison between Peacekeeper High Command and their fleet. A commandant only reports to the chancellors.

* Mele-On Grayza

### Admiral

Ranking slightly below commandant, admirals are senior fleet officers as well.

* Tav Josbek

## Senior Officers

### Commander

Senior fleet officers, ranked below admirals and commandants. Commanders are the most common officers in charge of entire fleets or bases.

* Scorpius
* Tollona Javio
* Spreddic

### Captain

Fleet officers, captains generally have control of command carriers. Captain is also used separately in special operations units, where the captain commands and elite squad or task force.

* Bialar Crais
* Miklo Braca
* Selto Durka
* Larraq

### Commanding Officers

Senior officers of ground combat units.

* Tarn

### Senior Officer

High ranking special forces officers.

* Xhalax Sun

## Junior Commissioned Officer

### Lieutenant

A fairly common junior rank, with levels of prestige within it. Lieutenants are direct subordinates of their captains. The rank is also used in special forces.

* Teeg
* Velorek
* Larell
* Reljik
* Heskon
* Jatos
* Orn
* Hassan
* Melkor

### Sergeant

Sergeant is a specialized rank, existing only in special forces units.

* Kyona
* Rhed

### Officer

A widely used rank, seen in all branches of Peacekeeper military service.

* Aeryn Sun
* Yal Henta
* Jedman
* Karanda
* Kobrin
* Plint

### Sub-Officer

A rank that typically denotes that one is a highly respected cook or quartermaster for a military unit.

* Dacon

## Miscellaneous Titles

### Disruptor

This is the official rank or title of an operative of the Peacekeeper Special Directorate who specializes in subterfuge and espionage.

* Jenavian Charto

## Source

The Peacekeeper Ranks are derived from *Farscape*. For canon information please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
Psionic storms

**Psionic storms** are intense concentrations of psionic energy, which can be unleashed by only the most potent of psionics and can only be controlled by the most disciplined. While most protoss are capable of producing psionic storms, only those of the Khalai have the discipline to control them.

Psionic storms are catastrophic, however one storm is a concentration of all the psionic energy in the area so multiple psionics cannot produce multiple storms in one area at once. Nevertheless, these wildly destructive forces can send shockwaves through the air while destroying vehicles, buildings, and even ripping through living beings.

Before being banished from Aiur, the Nerazim accidentally unleashed a series of deadly psionic storms, across Aiur and a number of colony worlds. Some of those worlds, such as Khyrador, never truly recovered from the devastation.

Aside from the protoss, psionic storms have been unleashed by the Queen of Blades and some of the hybrids created by xel'naga experimentation.

## Source

Psionic storms are derived from *Starcraft*.
Siren star

A **siren star** was a type of star that emitted strange electromagnetic pulses, which interfered with the control systems of biological spaceships such as Leviathan biomechanoids -- forcing them to fly directly into the star and be incinerated.

One such star, which was controlled through a psionic link by the entity Mu-Quillus, had claimed 83 Leviathan biomechanoids as part of his contract with the Patriqu-ro. Even *Talyn*, despite being half-gunship, was not fully able to resist the effects of the star. *Talyn* was able to destroy the star by firing at it -- which also resulted in the death of Mu-Quillus through his connection to the star.
Salis

**Salis** was a member of the Nebari Establishment. He was sent -- along with a mind-cleansed Selto Durka -- to capture and retrieve the renegade Nebari Chiana. He succeeded in capturing her, but his return trip to Nebari Prime was interrupted when the Leviathan biomechanoid *Moya* collided with his vessel while exiting a Starburst.

Salis brought Durka and Chiana aboard *Moya* and patiently waited for a Nebari host ship to rendevous. Though he attempted to keep his prisoner in check through a restraint collar, he was unprepared for Durka to escape his mind-cleansing.

He was murdered while aboard *Moya* -- though whether it was done by Chiana or by Durka was never solved.
Peacekeeper Special Operations

**Special Operations**is a division within the Peacekeepers that can be assigned to specialized tasks -- often tracking down fugitives like bounty hunters or infiltrating foreign governments as spies and assassins (these operatives are called Disruptors.)

## Notable Units

### Melkor's Squad

This squad was assigned to track down *Moya*. They boarded her during the ship's encounter with draks, and as such were not able to apprehend their quarry.

* Leader: Melkor
* Second-in-Command: Sergeant Kyona
* Three Unnamed Commandos

### Larraq's Squad

This decorated and elite team was sent after the Intellant Virus. This mission ultimately cost all of them their lives.

* Leader: Captain Larraq
* Second-in-Command: Lieutenant Hassan
* Sergeant Rhed
* Thonn
* Four Unnamed Soldiers

### Disruptors

Disruptors -- working on missions of subterfuge -- do not work in squads. Notable disruptors include:

* Jenavian Charto - served on a mission for the Peacekeeper Special Directorate to infiltrate the Breakaway Colonies, where she became engaged to Prince Clavor.

## Source

Peacekeepr Special Operations is derived from *Farscape*.
Qo'noS

**Qo'noS** (sometimes spelled as "**Q'onos**" or, in English, spelt as "**Kronos**"), also known as "**Kling**", is the homeworld of the Klingons. It is a class M planet, located in Sector 70 (the Qo'noS Sector) in the Beta Quadrant. It is the only planet of the Qo'noS system.

Qo'noS is the capital of the Klingon Empire, and the seat of the Klingon High Council. Despite the generally xenophobic nature of the Klingons, a small piece of land was owned by Orions and served as an "embassy outpost" in 3250's where many other species could be found. Outside of this area, the entire population of the planet was Klingon.

## Planetary Characteristics

The planet was often described as a "planet of caves", with a series of volcanic tunnels that existed under much of the planet's surface. The planet would go through long periods of volcanic inactivity, though it would become active unpredictably.

The upper atmopshere of Qo'noS is extremely dense, which prevented the United Federation of Planets from conducting long range scans of the planets surface. The weather of the planet was wildly unpredictable and thunderstorms were frequent occurences.

Qo'noS had one natural satellite -- Praxis -- until the moon exploded in 3293 CE in an accident involving over-mining, significantly damaging the ozone layer of the planet.

## Alternate Realities

### Mirror Universe

In the Mirror Universe, Qo'noS was rendered totally uninhabitable by the ruler of the Terran Empire, Emperor Phillipa Georgiou, who detonated a hydro bomb in the volcanic vents of the planet.

### Kelvin Timeline

In this timeline, Praxis had been destroyed by 3259 CE. The explosion had damaged the surface of the planet.
Techs (Peacekeepers)

**Techs** are an essential part of practically every operation that the Peacekeepers run. Though techs are generally not well respected among the Peacekeepers, they are capable engineers who are able to operate and repair every piece of technology utilized by Peacekeepers.

Techs have basic combat training in order to defend themselves if necessary, but are generally not well-equipped in a full-fledged battle. They are extensively trained in technology and engineering.

The uniform of a tech is a green jumpsuit.

## Source

Peacekeeper Techs are derived from *Farscape*.
Orrhn Pak

**Orrhn Pak** was a Hynerian female and a soldier who became a prisoner of the Peacekeepers. She claimed she was imprisoned because she had refused to swear allegiance to Dominar Bishan, however she had made this claim to Rygel XVI in an effort to manipulate him so the veracity of this claim is highly questionable.

While imprisoned, she was chosen to be one of several prisoners to be part of an experimental weapons project. Along with a Boolite, Naj Gil, and Hubero, she escaped -- taking a Peacekeeper tech Markir T'al hostage. The group eventually encountered and boarded *Moya*.

Almost immediately upon arriving, Orrhn Pak struck a deal with Markir T'al -- in exchange for her freedom, she would help him recapture Rygel and return to the Peacekeepers. She broadcast signals to the Peacekeepers in order to achieve this goal. Ultimately, however, Orrhn Pak was killed in her efforts to escape.
Pilots (Species)

Though renowned specifically for their bond with Leviathan biomechanoids, the race colloquially known as "**Pilots**" exist separately from the living ships. These unique creatures originate from the planet Doien, and are only capable of space travel if they bond with a Leviathan.

Pilots are very practical, and may have intentionally been bred that way by Peacekeepers. They have large heads, protected by exoskeletal plates, which house their brains -- possibly the most unique part of the Pilot, as it is able to function like a sophisticated computer, handling a vast multitude of tasks simultaneously. Due to the complexity of their brains, Pilots are immune to Nebari Mind Cleansing. Pilots also have four arms, which are capable of regenerating.

Pilots speak in a very complex, ancient language which is capable of conveying incredibly complicated emotions, inflections, and meanings in just a few words. This language is too complex for translator microbes, but Pilots are able to learn to speak in and understand other languages -- even those that translator microbes cannot comprehend. Their mother tongue, however, is able to be understood by the Diagnostic Repair Droids of Leviathans.

## Bond with Leviathans

Pilots and Leviathan biomechanoids have coexisted symbiotically for the entirety of recorded history. Unable to travel off their world without a Leviathan, it is believed that another spacefaring race must have first introduced the races. This was likely initially done by the Builders, but later in history Pilots would be brought to their ships by Relgarians and Peacekeepers.

Naturally bonding with a Leviathan takes a significant amount of time, though a faster artificial version of bonding exists. Artificially bonding with a Leviathan leaves both the ship and the Pilot in a permanent state of excruciating pain.

Unbonded Pilots live exponentially longer than Leviathans -- however, bonding with a Leviathan inextricably ties a Pilot to its Leviathan and two will live and die together. The shortened lifespan, however, comes with many advantages. The Leviathan biomechanoid maintains the health and well-being of its Pilot. There is the added freedom of being able to travel the galaxy, as well.

Pilots can communicate with their Leviathan through a control panel, but also telepathically. They are able to understand the Leviathan's through an empathic extension of this ability -- sensing not only the Leviathan's feelings, but plans and thoughts.

Not all Pilots are permitted to bond with Leviathans. On Doien, a council of elders chooses which Pilots are eligible.
Uniform Code of Admiralty Conduct

The **Uniform Code of Admiralty Conduct** or **UCAC** was a set of rules and regulations used by the Peacekeepers. The rules governed everything about Peacekeeper procedure -- basic military operations, legal protocols, etc.

Captain Miklo Braca is known to have cited the Uniform Code to remove Commandant Mele-on Grayza from command due to erratic behavior that, according to Braca, put her own needs above those of the Peacekeepers.

## Source

The Uniform Code of Admiralty Conduct is derived from *Farscape*. For canon information please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
Pathfinder Poisonous Barbs

The **poisonous barbs** are a natural defense of Pathfinders. These objects were at least partially made of a naturally occurring metallic alloy, and could be fired small distances from flaps on the side of a Pathfinder's head. These needles were laced with a deadly poison.

## Source

The Pathfinder poisonous barbs are derived from *Farscape*.
Rinic Pralanoth

**Rinic Pralanoth** was the sovereign of the planet Kanvia, having united the planet under one government. Rinic Tolven and Rinic Sarova, his son and daughter respectively, helped him to rule the planet. By the beginning of the 21st century, Pralanoth was growing old, and required a breathing tube to supply him with oxygen to survive.

Pralanoth was killed when a colarta, shifted into the form of his daughter, disconnected his breathing tube.

## Source

Rinic Pralanoth is derived from *Farscape*.
Palaven

**Palaven** is the third world of the Trebia system, found in the Apien Crest region of the Alpha Quadrant. It is the homeworld of the turians. It is frequently described as being a silver world, and the metallic nature of it is not limited to its surface. Because the planet has a weak magnetic shield, the living creatures on it were forced to develop means to handle solar radiation. Most fauna on the planet has a metallic exoskeleton, while plant-life shuts down metabolic processes during the day and repairs cellular damage each night. Less radiation-resistant species that visit the planet must wear enviromental suits in order to protect themselves.

When the Reapers attacked the planet, they pulverized many of the cities and much of the land. The planet was rendered nearly uninhabitable -- the dust from ruined cities has made breathing hazardous, and there is precious little water left on the planet.
Royal Family of the Breakaway Colonies

The **Royal Family of the Breakaway Colonies** is the family and bloodline that reigns over the independent Sebacean empire.

## Family Tree

The known members of the family tree are as follows:

* Novia - the empress of the Breakaway Colonies, matriarch of the family.
	+ Katralla - the daughter and eldest child of Empress Novia, and heir to her throne.
		- Katrana - the daughter of Katralla and the human John Crichton.
	+ Clavor - the second child of Novia, who conspired with Scarrans in the hopes of securing the throne for himself.

In an unusual set of circumstances, two men were married into the bloodline through marriage to Katralla.

* John Crichton - Katralla's first husband who was essentially forced to marry Katralla due to genetic mutations she had been given by the Scarrans in order to ensure she could not produce an heir. As a result of these changes, she proved compatible with the human Crichton.
* Elkar Tyno - after proving too vulnerable to be Katralla's husband due to his enemies in the Peacekeepers, Elkar Tyno took his place -- as he and Katralla had been in love for a long time.

## Source

The Royal Family of the Breakaway Colonies is derived from *Farscape*.
Ring (Sol)

The **Sol Ring** or **Sol Gate**, colloquially known by humans as simply "**the Ring**", was a ring-shaped structure built by the protomolecule out of the remains of Eros after the asteroid crashed into Venus. The Ring had a diameter of roughly 100 kilometers, and had positioned itself just outside of the orbit of Uranus, in a stationary position that did not orbit Sol. After its construction, the Ring was activated in response to slingshot racer Maneo Jung-Espinoza attempting to pass through it at extremely high velocity.

The Ring was the opening of an artificial wormhole that led to a pocket dimension known as the Slow Zone, a central point within the Ring Network allowing spacefarers to travel to 1,372 inhabitable planets. The first human ship to successfully pass through the Ring, with the crew surviving, and into this central point was the *Rocinante*.

## Source

The Sol Ring is derived from *The Expanse*. For canon information please visit the Expanse Wiki.
Orion's Arm

**Orion's Arm**, also known as the **Local Arm**, is a minor spiral arm of the Milky Way. It is also known, more formally, as the **Orion-Cygnus Arm**. The arm is approximately 10,000 light years long and 3,500 light years in width.

The arm contains numerous systems, including the Sol System.

## Source

Orion's Arm is derived from the real world. For canon information, please visit:

* Wikipedia
* The Farscape Encyclopedia Project
Selto Durka

**Selto Durka** was a renowned Peacekeeper captain, he was viewed as one of the greatest leaders of the Peacekeepers -- although in truth he was much crueler than his reputation seemed to indicate. During Earth's 19th century, Durka was the captain of the legendary command carrier the *Zelbinion*.

During 1863 CE, Rygel XVI became one of the prisoners aboard the *Zelbinion*. Durka particularly enjoyed tormenting and humiliating the former Dominar. Rygel -- and the other prisoners -- were transferred off of the *Zelbinion* in preparation for an assignment wherein the *Zelbinion* would lead an assault on Nebari territory. The Nebari defeated the *Zelbinion*'s defenses and boarded her. They slaughtered most of the crew. Durka killed a junior officer, switched uniforms with him, and attempted to escape while making it look like the captain had committed suicide. The ruse failed, he was captured by the Nebari. They subjected him to a century of mind cleansing. The Peacekeepers, meanwhile, believed he had died.

Durka was captive aboard a Nebari vessel one hundred cycles later when it collided with *Moya* during an unplanned Starburst. He was brought aboard the Leviathan biomechanoid alongside the captive Nebari rebel Chiana. Rygel, horrified to see his former captor alive, vowed to murder him. Rygel attempted to assassinate Durka with a makeshift bomb -- although the assassination failed, it did free Durka from the mind cleansing he had undergone.

Back to his old self, Durka immediately attempted to take over *Moya*. The crew of the ship, with aid from Chiana, managed to foil his plan and ultimately set him adrift in the damaged Nebari ship.

Durka was discovered alive by the Zenetans who controlled the Flax. He quickly took over their operation. A cycle after his encounter with *Moya*, he was the leader of the Zenetan pirates. At about this time, Rygel sought the help of the Zenetan pirates in the heist of a shadow depository. Scarred by Rygel's previous defeat of him, Durka attempted to kill the Hynerian. Rygel, however, was prepared for hostilities and struck back -- finally killing Durka. As proof of his victory over his long-hated enemy, Rygel took Durka's head.

## Source

Selto Durka is derived from *Farscape*. For canon information, please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
Qresh

**Qresh** is a Class M planet, more than half of which is covered in water, and as such claiming every inch of dry land is a priority to the people of the planet. It was, initially, the only inhabited planet of the Quad until the population began to tax the resources of the planet. The Company, a powerful corporate remnant of the World Economic Consortium and inexorably tied to the ruling families and politicians of the planet, began to colonize the planet's moons.

Now, the planet is populated only by the elite: artists, scientists, inventors, politicians, philosophers, business men and women, and the very wealthy. To be a citizen of Qresh all own ancestral land, and all own shares of the Company. The more land a Qreshi citizen owns, the more shares they own and the more influence they have. None have more land than the members of the Nine, although it is illegal to bequeath or inherit land prior to the age of eighteen.

## Locations

### Orbital

* Arkyn
* Leith
* Westerley
Orn

Lieutenant **Orn** was a Peacekeeper officer under the command of Bialar Crais. As Crais' behavior became increasingly erratic, as they ventured further into the Uncharted Territories after John Crichton, Orn became wary of his commanding officer.

When Crais was incapacitated by Maldis, Orn urged Lieutenant Teeg to remove him from command. Teeg, however, refused.
Overseer (deity)

The **Overseer** was the supreme deity of the early Mintakans. By the 24th century, however, the Mintakans had embraced logic and science -- abandoning their superstitious worship of an unproven entity.

## Source

The Overseer is derived from *Star Trek: The Next Generation*. For canon information, please visit Memory Alpha.
Shreena

**Shreena** was a female Pathfinder who was working with Neeyala to conduct research on wormholes. Shreena was deeply concerned about her family, and was afraid to die herself. Nevertheless, in the hopes of ensuring the success of her mission, Shreena gave her life following Neeyala's instructions to sabotage *Moya* after their vessel had collided with her.
Warp Drives

**Warp drives** were a technology that permitted faster-than-travel at speeds exceeding those of other faster-than-light methods, such as mass effect drives or hetch drives. The speeds of a warp drive engine were measured in "warp factors".

Warp drives functioned by creating a bubble of subspace around the spaceship, which distorted the spacetime continuum so that the vessel could travel much faster than the speed of light. For a long time, warp drive was the most common form of interstellar travel. Unlike previous forms of faster-than-light travel, such as the mass effect drive, it permitted exploration beyond places that had been easily accessibly by the mass relays. By the time humanity had developed a warp drive, the relays had stopped functioning for many years.

It was discovered by Serova in 3370 CE that warp drives actually caused damage to the fabric of spacetime. It was determined that this was because the subspace bubble surrounding the spaceship was actually pulled out of the Warp itself. The United Federation of Planets temporarily imposed a warp 5 speed limit while they attempted to find a solution to the problem.

It should be noted that by the Age of Imperium, transwarp drives were often called "warp drives" however these allowed much faster speeds to be reached, by placing the stellar vessel directly into the subspace realm of the Warp.

## Source

Warp drives are derived from *Star Trek*.
Oricans

**Oricans** are extremely rare, revered Luxan women, with powerful psionic capabilities. Through years of careful study, they have managed to achieve abilities that were stronger than even the greatest of Delvian Pa'us. A fully powered Orican is virtually unstoppable, able to defend against even Peacekeeper pulse rifles. Oricans have knowledge of rituals that can bend space time itself, including the Ritual of Renewal -- which allows them to take life energy from another being in order to rejuvenate their youth.
Ryymax

Commander **Ryymax** was a high-ranking official within the Denean military. He had occasionally worked with Lyneea on projects concerning outer space -- although he doubted the existence of aliens.

After the Mount Versant Observatory detected *Moya*'s entry through the atmosphere of Denea, Ryymax was placed in charge of searching for the alien lifeforms. Lyneea -- having also detected the aliens -- had called Ryymax. By the time he arrived, her excitement had given way to nerves. This was enough to make him suspicious, though she offered explanations.

Before he could pursue these suspicions, his men captured Ka D'Argo. Following this, Lyneea told Ryymax she had intercepted a transmission from the alien vessel and that she had pinpointed it to Akon's Field. In truth, this was a ruse to allow John Crichton to free D'Argo -- but the unaware Ryymax took his forces to Akon's Field. While they searched there, *Moya* and her crew were able to depart from the planet.

## Source

Ryymax is derived from *Farscape*. For canon information, please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
Outer Planets Alliance

The **Outer Planets Alliance** (or **OPA**) was initially a loose network of outer Sol system factions cooperating, most of the time, on behalf of the interests of the Belters. Typically, this involved fighting against the governments of Earth and Mars, either with violence or with political maneuvering. The OPA was typically described as a sociopolitical movement by those who sympathized with them, or as a terrorist organization by those who opposed them.

## History

The OPA was formed in 2269 CE, when factions of Belters began to work together to further their own interests. By 2292 CE, most factions of Belters had joined the OPA in some fashion -- thanks largely to Fred Johnson's efforts to unify the Belters in order to form a legitimate government for the outer planets.

## Factions

The various factions within the OPA include:

* Tycho Station OPA - led by Fred Johnson and based out of Tycho Station, the largest faction which sought to serve as a provisionary government for the outer planets and the belt.
* Ceres Station OPA - led by Anderson Dawes, based out of Ceres.
* Black Sky - a terrorist organization led by K. Nil.
* Golden Bough - a criminal enterprise, based out of Ceres. Although they considered themselves to be OPA, no other factions within the OPA would acknowledge them.
* Inaros OPA - a dangerous faction within the OPA led by Marcos Inaros, they would go on to form the Free Navy.
* Tres Copains

## Source

The Outer Planets Alliance is derived from *The Expanse*. For canon information, please visit The Expanse Wiki.
Rorf

**Rorf** was a Vorcarian Blood Tracker, and the mate of with Rorg. The two of them considered themselves among the best bounty hunters of the Uncharted Territories.

Rorf and Rorg became aware of the bounty Bialar Crais offered for the return of the escaped prisoners aboard *Moya* shortly after it was released. They began scouring Dam-Ba-Da in the hopes of finding them. As luck would have it, they stumbled upon John Crichton and Aeryn Sun -- neither of whom were mentioned in the beacon, and who were posing as bounty hunters "Butch Crichton" and "Sundance" themselves. The two teams of bounty hunters teamed up, but despite Crichton's best efforts at sabotage he could not prevent the Vorcarians from capturing Ka D'Argo. Crichton was unable to free the Luxan, until the Vorcarians caught wind that Zotoh Zhaan had arrived on the planet. Rorf and Rorg left to hunt her -- giving Crichton the opportunity he needed.

When Rorf and Rorg returned and discovered the betrayal, they attacked. The firefight that ensued only ended when a new beacon from the Peacekeepers broadcast indicating that the bounty had been canceled. With no hope of profit, Rorf and Rorg departed.

More than a cycle later, the Peacekeepers hired Rorf and Rorg directly to track down a group of deserters. During the hunt, they discovered that Rorg was pregnant and so they resigned. The Peacekeepers sent a squad to kill the Vorcarians -- who were only saved by the timely intervention of Ka D'Argo, who sought their help in robbing a shadow depository in order to save Ka Jothee. Rorf reluctantly agreed at the insistence of his mate.

Rorf was among the first into the depository, but he was soon captured. He resisted torture, until Natira plucked out one of his eyes. This broke him and he confessed that others would soon attack the generator. In the course of the ensuing battle, Crichton convinced Natira that Scorpius intended to kill her -- she released both Crichton and Rorf and fled. As they made their escape, Rorf jumped in the way of a shot intended for Crichton -- sacrificing himself to save the human. He died shortly thereafter, making D'Argo promise to bring his share back to Rorg.
Purity of Form

**Purity of Form** is a concept extremely important to the culture of the xel'naga. Purity of form describes the immense psionic potential of a species. This concept was one of the criteria the xel'naga used to determine one of the species they would grant their essence to in order to renew their life cycle -- with the other being Purity of Essence.

During the last life cycle of the xel'naga, renegade xel'naga led by Amon discovered the protoss and deemed that they had the potential for **Purity of Form**. Rather than allowing the species to naturally develop -- as was required -- Amon and his followers uplifted the protoss. Eventually, the psionic bond that the protoss shared between them broke. The protoss were considered a failure, the xel'naga left and the Aeon of Strife began.

## Source

Purity of Form is derived from *Starcraft*.
Slaver Empire

The **Slaver Empire** was a major galactic empire, which used the mass relays to conquer most of the Milky Way. They were undisputed rulers of most of the sapient species of the galaxy around 1,000,000,000 BCE. An artificial lifeform under their control revolted -- which began a cataclysmic war.

In the midst of that war, the Reapers invaded from the Citadel. Ultimately, most of the sapient life of the galaxy was eradicated. Due to the devastation of the ongoing war, however, several artifacts remained left behind in stasis boxes after the Reapers left. These included a flying belt, a disruptor bomb, and a weapon discovered in 3269 CE.

## Source

The Slaver Empire is derived from *Star Trek: The Animated Series*.
Tenka

T**enka** was the term for the tentacle-like appendage which extended from the foreheads and chins of both Luxans and Ilanics. Luxan tenkas also extend from the back of the head -- with a total of eight tenkas. They are, however, much less prominent in appearance than the four tenkas on Ilanics.

Tenkas are very sensitive, erogenous areas.
Plokavians

The **Plokavians** are a foul-smelling, bipedal humanoid race known primarily for their hideous appearance. They appear as though they are melting, with open sores oozing pus. Many Plokavians are so frail they require canes in order to walk.

Nevertheless, Plokavians are skilled at crafting and selling weapons, particularly non-lethal weapons. Plokavians weapons such as dampening nets, seismic disruptors, Novatrin gas, and shatter grenades are highly sought after in the Uncharted Territories and the Plokavians work constantly to create new weaponry and improve those they have already invented. Some weaponry the Plokavians keep for themselves -- such as the technology that allows them to disperse criminals. Plokavians have a profound sense of justice -- despite this, however, they care very little for the ways in which their weapons are used. The Baniks, for instance, owe their enslavement to Plokavian weapons.

Plokavians are also unique in that they share a psychic connection with all other nearby Plokavians. Because of this, Plokavians perceive events in the exact same perspective and have little understanding of how details may vary from one account to another in other races.
Wolesh

**Wolesh** was a Scarran of the Soldier Caste, and a loyal member of the Scarran Empire. After they escaped from a Scarran attack, Wolesh tracked down Ghebb and Rylani Jeema Dellos. He slew Ghebb, and then took Rylani captive. He had procured her for a horrific experiment to create a Sebacean/Scarran hybrid -- and to that end, he raped her.

The experiment would prove to be a success thanks to his brutal methodology -- producing exactly one child: Scorpius.

## Appearances

### Farscape

* Season 3
	+ "Incubator" (flashback)

For canon information, please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
Vaal

**Vaal** was an ancient, self-aware computer built on Gamma Trianguli VI around the year 9,000 BCE. Whatever the original purpose of Vaal had been is unknown, but by 3267 CE Vaal was being worshipped as a god by a primitive culture.

Vaal killed several members of the crew of the USS *Enterprise* (NCC-1701) and attempted to destroy the ship itself. The crew, led by Captain James T. Kirk, destroyed the computer. Kirk justified this as not violating the Prime Directive because he believed that the society would not and could not reach its potential, or evolve in any way, while following the machine.
Space Madness

**Space madness** -- or **transmissible spatial dementia** is an infection that can be contracted in space -- particularly in and around Tormented Space. It is transmitted by particles found in radiation. Typically, it is identified by random and involuntary bodily functions as this is one of the first, and most obvious, symptoms.

The Khurtanans are especially afraid of the illness, and as such seldom leave their home planet and screen all visitors from space for the disease.

## Source

Space madness is derived from *Farscape*.
Photogasm

A **photogasm** is an experience wherein a Delvian is overcome with sexual and mental pleasure induced by ionic radiation from a star. Most Delvians consider photogasms to be a gift from the Delvian Seek, though in truth it is probably a natural chemical reaction due to their nature as plants. As such, a photogasm was not merely pleasurable but also nutritious and very healthy.

The feelings of happiness from a photogasm could last for hours.
Talyn Lyczac

**Talyn Lyczac** was a Sebacean male and an officer in the Peacekeepers. He fell in love with Xhalax Sun, despite restrictions against emotional ties with recreational partners. The two chose, purposefully, to have a child -- keeping the truth of their feelings for each other a secret. They had a daughter and named her Aeryn Sun.

Cycles later, Xhalax secretly visited Aeryn and told her the truth: that she was conceived in love, and that that made her special. Xhalax's superior officers learned of this, however, and offered Xhalax a choice: to kill Talyn or to kill Aeryn. She chose the former.

## The Imposter

While on the planet Valdun, Aeryn attempted to contact her deceased father. Instead, she encountered a man claiming to be him -- albeit heavily genetically altered in order to protect himself from detection by the Peacekeepers. A DNA scan seemed to confirm his story.

In truth, however, he had been hired by Xhalax Sun to emotionally torment Aeryn. Ultimately, Xhalax killed this imposter as well.
Sirens

**Sirens** are mysterious individuals with extraordinarily powerful and mysterious abilities. Although long believed that only six Sirens could exist at any given time the truth was that seven Sirens existed -- the seventh locked away and hidden from the universe. The Sirens may have notable but much more limited psionic abilities, until they are activated. A Siren can be distinguished by the tattoo-like markings which cover half of their bodies.

Sirens are typically women, although some exceptions exists -- like Troy Calypso, who manifested powers due to being a parasitic twin to Tyreen Calypso.

The abilities of each Siren are unique to them, and often involve subspace or other dimensions. Their abilities can be enhanced with the use of Element Zero or eridium, however Sirens do have an inexplicable connection to eridium that is, perhaps, why all activated Sirens are drawn to the planet Pandora.

When a Siren perishes, they have the chance to choose their successor, however if they do not do so their powers will find a new host somewhere in the universe.

## Known Sirens

* Nyriad
* Lilith
* Maya
* Commandant Steele
* Angel
* Amara
* Tyreen Calypso & Troy Calypso
* Patricia Tannis
* Ava

### Suspected Sirens

The following are powerful psionics and biotics who, it is believed, had the potential to become Sirens.

* River Tam
* Aneela
* Sarah Kerrigan
* Jack
Sol System

The **Sol system**, also called the **Terran system** and **Earth system**, is the solar system of the star Sol. The border between the Alpha Quadrant and Beta Quadrant cuts directly through the star of this system, so it is accurately considered a system of both quadrants -- although it is officially designated as part of Sector 001 in the stellar cartography of the United Federation of Planets.

The system contains eight planets, several dwarf planets, a myriad of moons, a number of comets, and an asteroid belt that divides the system into what is commonly called the "inner planets" and the "outer planets".

## Points of Interest

* Inner Planets
	+ Mercury (Sol I)
	+ Venus (Sol II)
	+ Earth (Sol III)
		- Luna
		- Earth Space Dock

*(See also: Objects in Earth's orbit)*

* + Mars (Sol IV)
		- Deimos
		- Phobos
		- Utopia Planitia
		- Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards
* Asteroid Belt
	+ Ceres
	+ Vesta
	+ Pallas
	+ Eros
	+ Hygiea
	+ Hungaria Group
* Outer Planets
	+ Jupiter
		- Ganymede
		- Io
		- Europa
		- Callisto
		- Jupiter Station
		- Jupiter Outpost 92
		- Moons of Jupiter
	+ Saturn
		- Mimas
		- Rhea
		- Titan
		- Hyperion
		- Phoebe
		- Moons of Saturn
	+ Chariklo
	+ Uranus
		- Ariel
		- Miranda
		- Oberon
		- Titania
		- Umbriel
		- Moons of Uranus
	+ Sol Ring
	+ Neptune
		- Triton
		- Neptune Trojans
	+ Kuiper Belt
		- Pluto
			* Charon
	+ Haumea
	+ Makemake
	+ Eris
	+ Starbase 1
	+ Comets
		- Halley's Comet
		- Burke
		- 1889 V
		- 1892 III Holmes
		- 1892 V
		- Biela's Komet
		- d'Arrest
		- De Vico's Komet
		- Enke's Komet
		- Faye's Komet
		- Finley
		- Winnecke's Komet
	+ Oort Cloud

## Source

The Sol System is derived from real science, *Farscape*, *The Expanse*, *Mass Effect*, and *Star Trek*.
Xhalax Sun

**Xhalax Sun** was a Sebacean Peacekeeper pilot, who fell in love with Talyn Lyczac. The two had a romantic relationship -- despite it being forbidden amongst Peacekeepers -- and intentionally bore a child who they named Aeryn Sun. During Aeryn's childhood, Xhalax broke Peacekeeper rules again to contact her daughter and confessed to her that she was born from love and that she was loved.

Unfortunately, this visit to Aeryn was captured on security cameras and Xhalax's numerous secrets were discovered. The Peacekeepers forced Xhalax to choose -- she could kill either Aeryn or Talyn. Xhalax chose Talyn. She was told by her superiors that she would be forgiven and reinstated as a pilot -- however, this never came to pass. Instead, she was given assassination assignment after assassination assignment. Over the cycles, this work numbed her emotions and made her a cold, unfeeling killer.

Finally, she was given command of a Peacekeeper Retrieval Squad, the ranks filled with a number of Colartas, and sent to bring *Talyn* back to the Peacekeepers. This put her directly on the tail of her daughter Aeryn. Although Xhalax nearly succeeded in defeating *Talyn*'s crew, and did leave him nearly crippled, she ultimately became too concerned with facing her daughter. The two ended up in a standoff on the planet Valdun, where Xhalax finally admitted she wanted to die -- that, in truth, she had died many cycles before. Out of respect, Aeryn granted her mother's respect -- allowing her to fall to her death.

## Appearances

### Farscape

* Season 3
	+ "Thanks for Sharing"
	+ "Relativity"
	+ "Meltdown" (imagined)
	+ "The Choice"

For canon information, please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
Surak

**Surak** was an ancient Vulcan who developed a philosophy of pacifism, focusing on suppressing emotion and using logic instead. He is recognized as the founder of modern Vulcan civilization.

Surak lived during Earth's 14th century, and was considered a genius even prior to his world-changing teachings. In developing his philosophies, legends stated that he walked in Vulcan's Forge, beginning at the Gateway and traversing the Plain of Blood. The legends tell that his logic cooled it from the heat of battle. At the end of this journey, he founded T'Karath Sanctuary.

Surak actively used his telepathic powers, and was also a proponent of IDIC. According to his teachings, IDIC "had no end" and its name and acronym were only shadows of its true meaning. As his teachings spread, he gained numerous followers -- including the famous T'Klaas.

However, many Vulcans resisted his teachings. During the Time of Awakening, a terrible war erupted. Surak sent a number of his followers to engage in diplomatic peace talks. Many of those envoys were killed. Eventually, however, most of those who opposed him had ultimately learned to follow his teachings. By the end of the war, only those who "marched beneath the raptor's wings" stood against them.

However, the use of nuclear weapons in the war had left Surak with radiation poisoning. He died on Mount Seleya shortly before the final battle. His *katra* was placed in a katric ark that was lost in the battle. In 3137 CE, Syrran rediscovered the ark. With knowledge from Surak himself, Syrran founded the Syrranites.

He mind melded with his followers, allowing each of them to touch Surak's *katra*. When Syrran was killed in 3154 CE, he melded with Captain Jonathan Archer -- passing the *katra* into the human. T'Pau attempted to take the *katra* from Archer, but Surak blocked the transfer, wishing to remain in Archer's mind. Archer received visions that led him to T'Karath Sanctuary and the *Kir'Shara* -- where all of Surak's writings were kept.

The discovery of the *Kir'Shara* began the Vulcan Reformation. Surak transformed Vulcan society a second time.

## Source

Surak is derived from *Star Trek*. For canon information, please visit Memory Alpha.
Talosians

The **Talosians** were a psionically powerful species, and an ancient one. They once had incredibly advanced technology, achieving warp drive as early as 500,000 BCE. Unfortunately, a nuclear holocaust drove the survivors of their species into underground caverns on the planet of Talos IV. There, the species began to use their psychic powers to create illusions -- something they became highly addicted to. Their mental powers grew as they created more and more realistic illusions, but they soon lost the ability to operate the technology of their ancestors.

Becoming truly dependent upon their illusions for mental stimulation, they began to lure travelers from space to their planet -- keeping them captive as a living basis for their illusions. In 3236 CE, the SS *Columbia* -- carrying members of the American Continent Institute -- crashed on the planet. The entire crew was killed, except for one human named Vina. She was badly injured. The Talosians worked to heal her, but -- because of their unfamiliarity with human anatomy -- left her badly disfigured. They used their own powers of illusion to allow her to live out the rest of her life as a beautiful woman.

In 3254 CE, the Talosians were able to capture Captain Christopher Pike, captain of the USS *Enterprise* (NCC-1701). Using illusions, they hoped to convince him to mate with Vina and begin a family that might one day be able to rebuild their society. However, probing his mind the Talosians discovered that humans have a "unique hatred of captivity" even when that captivity is pleasant. This made humans unsuitable for their needs, so they released Pike and the *Enterprise*. They did, however, create an illusion of Pike to keep Vina company.

Thirteen years later, Spock brought the badly injured Pike back to Talos IV -- defying Starfleet General Orders to do so. Pike's injuries left him a prisoner in his own crippled body. The Talosians were able to use illusions to give him a future that was free. Pike spent the remainder of his life living amongst the Talosians. The planet Talos IV, however, remained under Starfleet quarantine.

## Source

The Talosians are taken from *Star Trek*.
Vulcan (planet)

**Vulcan** is an M-class planet in the Vulcan system. The planet has no natural satellites. This system is relatively close to Earth -- roughly sixteen light years away, and is also located in Sector 001 in the Alpha Quadrant. It is also close to Andoria.

The planet has much high temperatures than Earth, as well as a thinner atmosphere and heavier gravity. Most of the planet's surface is desert or mountain ranges. Desert regions are prone to a electrical sandfire storms.

The planet is home to the Vulcans. Their planet is divided, geographically, into provinces but is ruled over by Vulcan High Command, founding members of both the Coalition of Planets and the United Federation of Planets.

After the reunification of the Vulcas and Romulans, the planet was renamed **Ni'Var**.

In an alternate timeline, Vulcan was destroyed by the Romulan Nero's ship the *Narada*. In the mirror universe, Vulcan was conquered by the Terran Empire.
Zerus

**Zerus** is a planet near the center of the Milky Way. It is the only planet in the Zerus system. The zerg originated on this world.

## History

The first spawning pool was on this world. One essence split into many, and began devouring each other -- gaining in strength. Despite their voracious nature, the zerg were an insignificant lifeform on Zerus -- until they caught the attention of the xel'naga. The xel'naga's interference allowed the zerg to survive the harshness of Zeus, and let them thrive.

Amon sought to steal essence -- but the zerg were too independent to be controlled. And so, Amon bound them into a hive mind. This enraged other xel'naga, and a civil war erupted. Amon commanded the zerg to destroy the protoss -- and so the Swarm left Zerus and headed towards Aiur.

But some zerg were left behind. They became the primal zerg. As they evolved, so too did Zerus, which eventually became a jungle planet.

### Discovery

Zerus remained undiscovered by the civilized species of the galaxy until 3105 CE, when Sarah Kerrigan and the Dark Prelate Zeratul arrived. They awakened Zurvan, who instructed Kerrigan to enter the first spawning pool -- and thus, Kerrigan was changed into the Primal Queen of Blades. She eliminated the leaders of each of the primal zerg packs, and became the ruler of Zerus before departing once more to return to the Koprulu Sector.

## Landmarks

* Eternal Scar
* First Spawning Pool
* Fulmic Highlands
* Sundered Valley
* Untamed Spire
* Volatile Cleft
Taking the Stone

**Taking the Stone** was the name of a ritualistic attempted suicide practiced by the Clansmen of the Royal Cemetery Planet. Just prior to the ritual, the Clansmen would gather around a large, deep pit with various precipice over the edge so that they could witness the ritual.

The participants would stand on each precipice, and adopt a specific pose -- elbows out and bent, wrists in and bent with their fingers splayed. Their knees would bend and then they would let out a scream -- this would be echoed by the onlookers. At this point, the participant would dive from their perch into the pit. The screaming of the participant and the onlookers would activate a sonic net, which would either successfully catch the participant -- or the participant would die upon impact with the bottom of the pit.

## Source

Taking the Stone is derived from *Farscape*.
Zepa

**Zepa** was a Kalish traveler who happened to be at a Scarran border station at the same time as the crew of *Moya*. He was very unconcerned with the potential danger of a dermafollica outbreak aboard the station -- and said as much to Chiana before making out with her. Ultimately, however, when dermafollica was released onto the station by Noranti Pralatong, Zepa contracted it and died.

## Appearances

### Farscape

* Season 4
	+ "We're So Screwed - Fetal Attraction"

For canon information, please visit the Farscape Encyclopedia Project.
United Republic

The **United Republic** was a powerful governmental organization that ruled over much of the J Star Cluster. The Korel System was wholly under their jurisdiction, though some areas of the star cluster -- such as the Quad -- were not. This did not prevent the military branch of the United Republic -- the Imperial Marines of the United Republic (or IMUR) from performing off-the-books, black ops experimentation in the Quad. One vessel, the *Aegir*, used for these experiments was lost due to solar flares in Sector DX-012.

The United Republic was particularly interesred in using nanite technology to torture prisoners in order to extract information about Red 17. This was primarily because the United Republic was concerned about the Hullen and Aneela.

When the J Star Cluster was encountered by the United Federation of Planets, the United Republic was quick to join as a member state.

## Source

The United Republic is derived from *Killjoys*.