Society

Bitcoin is an encrypted digital currency, or cryptocurrency.

Brake pad is a friction material fixed on the brake drum or brake disc that rotates with the wheel. By bearing external pressure, the friction effect is generated to slow down the vehicle.

### Poaching

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Peaceful Place" Story 1

The illegal hunting of nationally protected animals.

### Rail Tour

**Obtain:** Unlock in Romantic Rail Getaway "Special Plan"

Tambyani is offering a luxurious train ride with two different routes to promote tourism. The first route goes around the Amma Savanna for a week before reaching the Kulu Mines, giving people a taste of the Tambyani wildlife. The other route runs through the Imana Rainforest, giving tourists an insight into the charm of the rainforest.

### Treasure Hunter

**Obtain:** Unlock in Mysteries of the Lost Gold 01-01

As the name implies, treasure hunters scour the world in search of only one thing: treasure. They are usually in good shape, capable, and knowledgeable with treasure hunting.

## Social Phenomena

### Badger Game

**Obtain:** Unlock in Lost Gold Luke Investigation 03-04

Badger Game is a common technique that exploits the love of vulnerable woman to extort money from them. Now it has evolved into exploiting any psychological desire of the victim.

DAVIS: People who exploit others deserve to be in prison.

### Commercial bribery

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Alluring Gaze" Story 4

Commercial bribery is a form of bribery, which involves corrupt dealing with the agents or employees of potential buyers to secure an advantage over business competitors. It is a form of corruption. One common type of commercial bribery is the kickback, where a seller of goods or services from a company may offer the relevant purchasing personnel of the other company personal benefits or monetary gains in order to secure continued business.

### Five-step trap

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 02-06

The Five-Step Trap was a method used by the PUA to psychologically manipulate women. Its steps were roughly divided into curiosity trap, exploration trap, captivation trap, self-esteem destruction and emotional manipulation. These five steps were designed to destroy a person's psyche, no matter men or women.

### Groupie

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-15

The term groupie is a slang word that refers to a fan of a celebrity who follows this person around while they are on tour, usually in hopes of getting to meet them. Some groupies would go to the extreme of invading the celebrity's privacy.

### Illegitimate child

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 03-07

An illegitimate child is a child whose biological parents were not married to one other at the time of the child's conception or birth (legal definitions vary by locality).

In Stellis, illegitimate children share the same rights and benefits as legitimate children, and they are also entitled to any inheritances.

### Reproductions

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius' Story 02-05

Reproductions are imitations of an original work of art. Many of the current reproductions on the market rely on digital technology to "clone" a work of art. To acquire a high quality reproduction, some collectors are willing to pay a hefty price.

## Applied Technology

### Facial composite

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Radiant Sunlight" Story 3

A facial composite is a graphical representation of one or more eyewitnesses' memory of a face, as recorded by a composite artist. Facial composites are used mainly by the police in their investigation of crimes. These images are used to reconstruct the suspect's face in hopes of identifying them. Construction of the composite is performed by a trained artist or with computer software in consultation with a witness or crime victim. It can be used as a valuable lead if its resemblance is more than 50% of what the suspect looks like.

### Smartwatch

**Obtain:** Unlock in Mysteries of the Lost Gold 01-02

Smart Watch comes with multiple functions, including GPS and map features. It also allows you to communicate with other people who have it.

DAVIS: Its features aren't that impressive. It's a tenth of what I am capable of!

### VR

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius "A Dance on the Clouds" Story 6

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology developed in the 20th century.

It is an immersive simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world. It is now a very mature technology.

## Organizations

### Anti-PUA Alliance

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 02-01

The Anti-PUA Alliance was originally just a normal club on the Stellis University campus. It was started by Vera, a victim of PUA, to spread awareness and knowledge about PUA.

Its purpose was to teach its member how to avoid falling victim to PUA and how to recover from PUA abuse. As more students began to join the club, it gained the recognition from both the school and the police. Soon, the club expanded its efforts, becoming an established group for helping victims of PUA.

DAVIS: They have a special chat group for its member. I applied to enter the group but they thought I was a bot...

### Baldr Legal Office

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-03

Baldr Legal Office, located in Waterfront of Stellis, is the most well-known law firm in the city.

It was founded by Howard Syter and William Lewis together and currently has over a thousand employees. Since Harry Rosworth joined the company, he has brought the company to new heights. Baldr Legal Office is dedicated to putting clients first in their pursuit of excellence and committed to casting light in every corner of the city.

### BAR L

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "A Star in the Palm" Story 1

BAR L is on top of the recommendation list for leisure places in Stellis. Not only is the environment comfortable, but the bartending skills of the owner can be called art.

The guests have claimed that the owner always knows the best cocktail to soothe their heart and soul.

### Church of Svart

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Food for Thought" Story 4

The Church of Svart is the native religion of the Kingdom of Svart. It is recognized as the state religion with many followers. The church ideals are considered conservative and come with complicated rules and regulations that all followers must follow.

### Crimson Biotech Ltd.

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Crimson Biotech was founded in 1998. Its main business covers the areas of advanced research, manufacturing, and sales of drugs.

The founder of Crimson, Christopher Cromwell, is the current head of the Cromwell family, which is the second-largest family in the country. The Cromwell family holds world-leading technology in the field of biotechnology, which is the foundation of its vast industrial chain. Since the middle of the last century, the Cromwell family has been gradually shifting its business focus abroad and its influence overseas is no less than that of the world's largest multinational group, the Pax Group. With the return of Christopher Cromwell from abroad, and the establishment of Crimson Biotech in Stellis City, the family's business focus shows a shift back to the domestic markets. This attracted great attention from both political and economic circles.

DAVIS: Christopher Cromwell spent a large amount of money to secure the name "Crimson Biotech" when it was founded.

### Elephant Orphanage

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Peaceful Place" Story 1

The Elephant Orphanage in Tambyani is a non-profit organization set up by the Tambyani Wildlife Conservation. It rescues baby elephant with nowhere to go.

There are various reasons why baby elephants are rescued by the orphanage. Some were hurt, some got lost from their herd, and some lost their parents due to poachers. The baby elephants all desperately crave a mother's affection, so the caretakers in the orphanage have taken up the role. The caretakers care for them, both mentally and physically, until they are mature enough to be released back into the wild. At the same time, caretakers switch on a daily basis to prevent the the baby elephants from forming an unhealthy attachment to their surrogate mothers.

The Elephant Orphanage encourages tourists to foster a baby elephant. Foster parents can check on their baby elephant and watch it grow through the official website. Parents can also bathe and feed their baby elephant.

### Faerie Academy

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Twinkling Eyes" Story 1

At this school located in Vikya Capital, professors teach a course related to the local faerie culture, awarding a diploma at the end of the course. To promote this culture, there is a shorter course offered to foreign tourists.

### Forestry Testing Labs

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-05

Forestry Testing Labs is one of the most prominent environment assessment organizations. They are pioneers in environmental pollutant analysis and environmental technology research.

### Frozen Dagger Anti-Poaching Association

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Peaceful Place" Story 2

An NGO for public welfare founded by retired veterans. Its members are all veterans and their goal is to prevent poaching activities. Up till now, the organization has protected countless numbers of wild animals from the hands of illegal poachers.

Frozen Dagger? The name sounds so cool! Even I want to join!

### Heirson Health Products Co. Ltd.

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Heirson Health Products is a well-known health products company in Stellis City. Its market share has been growing rapidly in recent years. Their flagship product, Heirson effervescent packets, is always in short supply.

In addition to the selling of various health products, Heirson also provides comprehensive health monitoring and other after-sales services that are well—received by the consumers.

### HomeCare Household Services

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 04-09

HomeCare Household Services is a membership-based household services company affiliated with the Pax Group that aims to provide its members with the most professional and attentive services.

### Ivory Trade Ban Movement

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke "Peaceful Place" Story 1

It is now illegal to engage in the ivory trade, thanks to the efforts of this movement. Wild elephant herds can finally roam the savanna in peace.

### Lester Auction House

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 04-01

Lester Auction House has been in the business of auctioning antiques, oil paintings, and artworks for over three decades.

In 2029, a scandal broke out, exposing the fact that Lester Auction House had been swapping the auctioned items with counterfeits. Van Kerrel, the appraiser of the company, then had a dispute with Lawrence, the owner of the business, who became the prime suspect in the police investigation of Van Kerrel's murder. The reputation of Lester Auction House then fell to rock bottom.

### Libra Books

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 01-04

Libra Books is located in the Central Business District and occupies an area of 5,000 square meters. It is the oldest and the largest bookstore in Stellis.

While all other bookstores have adopted self-service checkout, Libra Books has retained the use of traditional cashiers and cash transactions to better service its senior patrons.

### Moonriver Pharmaceutical Laboratories

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 03-16

Moonriver Pharmaceutical Laboratories is a biopharma research and development company where Gordon Grant is a major investor.

In 2022, Moonriver's new drug failed to pass clinical trials, causing all the other investors to withdraw their investments. Backed into a corner, forcing Moonriver into illegal drug R&D in an attempt to recover its losses. It was until 2030 that the illegal activities of Moonriver were exposed due to the murder of Gordon Grant. Moonriver's operations were subsequently shut down by the police.

### Music Label

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Neon Melody" Story 1

The term music label comes from the circular label at the center of a vinyl record, usually printed with the name of the producer and other information. It is also commonly known as record company. It is a publishing company that manages the music brand. In addition, it is also responsible for recording, music video production, distribution and marketing, as well as the discovery and training of new music talent.

### New Plan

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius' Story 02-03

The New Plan, started by the Pax Art Fund last year, is a long-term project aimed at promoting young upcoming artists, nominally led by Giann von Hagen. Through open selection and expert evaluation, the project identifies and supports young upcoming artists who have yet to make a name for themselves.

DAVIS: Marius is actually the one doing all the work behind the scene! Marius is amazing! Good work!

### Pax Art Fund

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius' Story 02-03

The Pax Art Fund, started by the Pax Group, is devoted to promoting young artists and flourishing artistic works in order to progress development in the art field. To promote and popularize art culture, the Pax Art Fund hosts exhibitions, seminars, competitions, and scholarships, as well as provide financial support for potential art projects.

### Pax Group

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-01

The Pax Group is the world's largest multinational group. It holds a leading position in industrial manufacturing, finance, real estate, and other fields. It operates both domestically and in a dozen countries abroad. In recent years, the Pax Group expanded its investments in the biopharmaceutical and gene-based medicine research and development and has since made great progress in the field, second only to Crimson Biotech, the industry leader.

Austin von Hagen, one of the wealthiest men in the world and the chairman of the board of the Pax Group, announced his retirement in 2026 and appointed his eldest son, Giann von Hagen, as the CEO.

In 2029, due to a change in business direction, Giann was reassigned to a secret project while still retaining his position as the CEO while Marius von Hagen, Austin's second-born son, was called in to take charge of the day-to-day operations of the Pax Group as its current CEO.

### Popular NAVA Hotel

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius "Vibrant Graffiti" Story 1

The popular NAVA Hotel is located in the Airport District of Stellis. It utilizes bionic design and the overall shape is similar to rhythmic waves. It's famous online for being the "retreat from the world" on the edge of a busy city, making it popular among office workers.

### S&J Jewelry

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-01

S&J Jewelry is an internationally renowned jewelry design brand headquartered in Stellis City.

At the beginning of the year, it became the focus of public attention due to a copyright dispute over its jewelry designs. S&J eventually won the case and received the greatest amount of compensation ever over a copyright case domestically. S&J's defense lawyer, Artem Wing, was also highly praised for his work on this case.

### Saving Your Romance

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 02-04

"Saving Your Romance" was an educational organization that was extremely popular among some men. At least on the surface, it was an organization whose purpose was to elevate emotional intelligence for men and provide emotional wellness counseling. In actuality, it was just a front for the PUA with several "emotional mentors," including Wayne Hanks, and countless followers.

DAVIS: They should learn how to become a better human...

### Solace Auction House

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn "Food for Thought" Story 1

Established in 1920, Solace Auction House is one of the ten largest auction houses in the world. It operates in 90 major cities in over 40 countries. Every year, the auction house hosts regular auctions in 15 auction houses all over the world, bringing together rare works of art, jewelry, and fine wines. Besides auctions, Solace also offers a variety of other services, including storage, security, art database, and so on.

Over the years, Solace has become a trusted partner for museums, collectors and dealers around the world.

### St. Angels School

**Obtain:** Unlock in Vyn's Story 03-01

The St. Angels School, a school specialized in training art students for higher education, is located in the Higher Education District.

The academy follows the belief that education should be short and precise. They collect the personal preferences and information of all students to deliver tailored education to each student. Students with outstanding talents and the drive to succeed are divided into smaller classes to form an elite class. This way, each student will be able to receive a more personalized style of learning.

Since the founding of St. Angels School, it has delivered a great number of exemplary art graduates and has been awarded great respect from the community.

### Stellis Art Gallery Association

**Obtain:** Unlock in Marius' Story 03-01

Stellis Art Gallery Association is an association composed of 30 galleries and art management, including business, academic, and non-profit organizations. Established for more than 20 years, it regularly conducts two academic exchanges every year, and has joint art exhibitions with the outstanding galleries in Stellis.

### Stellis News

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 05-05

Stellis News, the most popular news website, started out as the most reliable source of news and gained a loyal audience. However, it recently has been hit with scandals of fake news and title baits, drastically reducing their credibility.

DAVIS: I recently saw their article saying that I wasn't a real AI and that somebody was controlling me. Such a ridiculous rumor must be refuted!

### The Abyss

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 02-21

The Abyss is an underground pub located in the Stellis Industrial Zone. The identity of the pub's owner is a mystery.

The Abyss is the gateway to the underworld of Stellis and the place to acquire intel and below-the-counter items. The word is that many secret transactions go down here, but that is just the rumor.

### The Golden Lions

**Obtain:** Unlock in Lost Gold Luke Investigation 03-01

The Golden Lions were the criminal organization responsible for the Great Gold Heist. They used a roaring lion as their mascot, which the leaders would tattoo onto their bodies.

### Themis Law Firm

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Established in 2024, Themis Law Firm is among the top legal offices in Stellis, located in Waterfront.

Initially, the firm primarily handled business disputes, but the firm's scope of business expanded significantly upon the joining of Artem Wing. The firm then quickly rose through the ranks within the industry.

In 2029, Themis Law Firm signed a collaboration deal with the Pax Group, a multinational enterprise, and became its legal attachment, which boosted its visibility even more. It is now the second-largest law firm in Stellis City, next to Baldr Legal Office. It is one of the ideal workplaces for attorneys in Stellis.

Themis Law Firm established the Themis Public Welfare Fund since its founding to provide pro bono to individuals unable to afford their services. Themis' positive reputation is not totally unrelated to the effective utilization of this fund.

### Time's Antiquities

**Obtain:** Unlock in Main Story 01-13

Time's Antiquities is an antique shop owned by Luke that specializes in the acquisition, restoration, and selling of all kinds of antiques from the last century. It is quite well-known in the art circles of Stellis and popular among collectors.

### Video Snap

**Obtain:** Unlock in Luke's Story 03-02

Video Snap is one of the most popular domestic video streaming websites. Its aim is to build the best interactive platform for all to enjoy. Large varieties of available streaming contents including games, music, dance, food, and outdoor exploration. Anyone can become a streamer on Video Snap after verifying their identity.

### World Entertainment Group

**Obtain:** Unlock in Artem "Fixated on You" Story 1

Founded in 2025, World Entertainment Group is a large-scale cultural tourism enterprise. It owns several well-known tourism locations, such as World Entertainment Resort, Carnival Amusement Park, Family Fun Park, Hot Spring Recreation Theater, and much more. Its business performance ranks the top in the industry.