Sabulous Core

**Sabulous Core** is a faction on the planet of Primis Sabulous that controls the output of the planet. They are some of the most prominent merchants throughout Simetra and also less widely know for being mercenary suppliers.

# History

## Early History

Sabulous core was founded by a rogue ark ship that was meant to be headed for Simetra. This ship was designated as 'Ark 14' which was rumoured to contain some experimental technology, however the ship went missing before the vault could be opened. People on the ship were closely related to Arabic humans. They named themselves the Shahksons and quickly unionised under a Khaliphate-style government and religion. The Shahksons were sparsely spread out through the vast deserts of Sabulous Core in crude encampments until a charismatic man named Faisal organised most of them together in sprawling cities, utilizing their old camps as industrial operations to grow their wealth and power. Resource availability on their planet allowed them put more effort into research allowing them to keep up with Simetra whom at the time did not know they exist.

A salesman probe was sent to Simetra after learning of human-descended life forms on the planet. This probe was found and seized by one of the Lord Marshal's personal ships. He returned their offer of a partnership leading to what follows.

## Simian War

Sometime after the Unification War, the Lord Marshal realised that he needed many resources to maintain the infrastructure of his vast fortresses, fleets and armies. He was unable to harvest enough resources from his own lands of Anguilla due to the geography of the islands, and trade from resource-rich countries such as Moria was expensive due to their conservational state. To fix this, he moved his gaze to the planet of Primis Sabulous, a hot desert planet that was currently farmed for fuel, but beneath its surface laid many other treasures.

Simply establishing mining outposts there would be difficult due to the planet already being inhabited and strip mined by other civilian producers, so he began to implant thoughts into their heads about how they could form their own merchant union together and maximise profits with the help of the military might of the Lord Marshal. This was successful after several decades, and their 'independence' was supported by the lord marshal of whom no one questioned. After their unionisation the Lord Marshal forced them to fulfil their side of the deal in which they would funnel most of what they made into his new empire.

## Post-Simian War

After the Simian war, the Shahksons had become elite resource producers and merchants, managing to make Simetra become dependent on them in some ways. In recent times, they have began a five step programme of asteroid mining their local gas giant that has a huge ring. It is said if this project is successful, they will be able to use the output of the project's resources to begin the full urbanisation of planets or construction of giant space structures.

# Shahkson Flora and Fauna

### Flora

#### Tel Hawr 'Drip Plant'

A large, yellow leaved plant that accumulated lots of water on its leaves that falls down into an organic basin around its roots. These plants have been used by the early Shahksons to get water in their extreme arid environment. In recent times, they are seen as a symbol to the workers of Sabulous core to work as hard as their ancestors did.

#### Oveli Vine

A long, dark coloured vine that grows around many of the scattered rocks in their deserts. The vine is known for being extremely tough, and was used by the Shahksons for creating parchment and used in early camp designs before they industrialised.

#### Badaban Flower

A herb that is still used today in various medical appliances that is useful in dealing with pain and shock. Some more tribal societies still on Sabulous core use it as a drug in their religious rituals.

#### Kizisun Tree

A small tree with branches that spread out extremely wide creating umbrella-like formations of leaves. These trees are seen as a symbol of the divine and incorporated into their religion as they were used to shelter pilgrims from the hot sun.

### Fauna

#### Dahj

The Dahij is a small mouse with large ears which are used for collecting morning dew. These mice are known for populating the vast cave systems and mountains of Sabulous Core, and they are delicacies to the nomad Shahksons.

#### Pinassu

The Pinassu are large birds used by early Shahksons for transportation as they were extremely fast. Nowadays, they have been hunted to near extinction. Seeing one is considered a good omen.

#### Dayji

Micro sized worms exist underneath the sand of the planet which generate nutrients by eating the sand very slowly. These worms are the cause for paradise oasis forming every so often all around the planet.

#### An Nasirra

The An Nasirra are legendary creatures who are rarely seen. They are giant turtle-esque creatures that sleep alongside oasis in the ground to camouflage themselves before taking long journeys across the continents. Nomads use them for transport, and have even established tents on top of them. It is unknown how they became so big.

# Primis Sabulous

Primis sabulous is divided into dozens of large industrious cities that act as hives for smaller rural towns. The small towns contribute resources to the cities which then sell them to the rest of the sector and Simetra. Some say any item is sold in these cities, even illegal items from the black market.

## Major Cities

### Sahuraq

The capital city of Primis Sabulous. It is by far the largest and most wealthy city with the largest network of mining operations, gas fracking, and towns. It is the closest link to their space highway with Simetra allowing making them the best destination for tourists and other merchants.

### Narak

A hidden city of ancient, devout, extremists. Not much is known about this place as it is guarded by the Mujahdeen Warriors, presumed to be their headquarters.

### Al Matrireb

Another prominent city with much history as it appears to be where Ark 14 originally landed, making this place the original colony and oldest 'human' settlement in Simetran history, as Primis Sabulous was closer to Earth than Simetra.

# Colonies/Habitats

### Bides (J1407b)

A gas giant nicknamed "Bides" with some of the largest rings throughout known space. Whilst not technically not a planet, many orbital mining stations have been set up around it to begin major asteroid manufacturing, and start processing of the gas on the giant's surface. Rumour has it a large orbital city remains within the outer layer of the gas giant.