recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
The Drachma

The **Drachma** is a heavily modified smuggler corvette that's not only capable of reaching unparalleled speeds, but also able to deliver considerable firepower for a ship of its class. The Drachma was originally a hauling craft, and as such, is slightly larger than the typical corvette and contains considerable storage space.

Alec Callaway is the current acting captain of The Drachma: a craft that is a repurposed version of his previous vessel, **The Stolen Heart**. The redesign allows the ship to be operatable by a small crew or, if the situation calls for it, by one individual.

## Interior

### Deck 1

1) Cargo Hold: A spacious cargo hold with removable flooring for hiding goods, a cargo ramp/lift, and access into the bottom gun well. A ramp runs along the port side of the room up into the lounge.

2) Escape Pod: A pod with seating for six, a set of emergency suits, a first aid kit, and a screen for remote access to the communications panel

3) Docking Arm/Airlock: A hallway with storage lockers, viewing panels for several of the ship's systems, and airlock controls.

4) Engineering Room: A small room with panels to control the ships most essential systems, control boxes to redirect power, and controllers for a deployable maintenance probe.

5) Drive Core: A heavily armored room housing the ship's drive core. Wall panels can be detached to access the wiring for easy maintenance.

### Deck 2

1) Kitchen/Lounge: An open area with a small television display, two couches, a holotable, and a minimalistic kitchen area. The back wall has a ladder leading to the ship's second weapon well, and a ramp runs across the port side of the room into the cargo bay.

2) Head: A small head with recycling and composting capabilities.

3) Quarters: A compact area with three bunks and lockers used to store the crew's personal effects.

4) Cockpit: Ship control room with seating for four. Contains the flight controls, ship maintenance overview panels, the ship's weapon control systems, and access to the communications panel.

## Trivia

* Due to the modifications that were done by the Stolen Heart's crew, it's nearly impossible to track The Drachma's history back to its original manufacturer. However, one can reasonably assume that the ship was created shortly before the invasion.
* The Drachma's design resembles that of a Bushrak trading ship.
* The name "Stolen Heart" is linked to several smuggling runs, but also appears in the rosters of two Anarchic System starship races.
* One of the vessel's cannons is commonly found in crafts used to hunt Celestial Cetacea.
* The Stolen Heart's crew roster is still saved within the ship's database, but unless the user is signed in with the captain's account, the only displayed entry is **"Weapons - Alec Callaway"**.
Nironian Collective

*See also: Nironian Collective Space*

In response to the formation of the Systems Coalition and their secession from the Grand Alliance in 1543 CE, the Ardolons organized themselves under a famous manifesto drafted by Niron which transformed the Ardolon Empire dictatorship into the massive militaristic aristocracy that is the modern Nironian Collective.

## Doctrine

The Nironian Collective's primary goal is to protect the Ardolon people from the harshness of the galaxy now that they lack the support of the Second Intergalactic Assembly and every single one of its members.

## Administration

Named after the Collective that they actually fought against in the War of the Dawn, the Nironian Collective has come to be the ideological foil of the Systems Coalition as they oppose free trade, possess tight travel restrictions, and systematically place the wealthy elite in charge as to keep the highly educated in power.

Naturally, their approach to government has discouraged the Second Intergalactic Assembly immensely from reintroducing them to the alliance.

## Relationships

* Ardite Regime - Formerly tight bond soiled by the Ardites turning their back on the Nironians in favor of the Assembly.
* Holy Vobukian Republic - Largely neutral bond kept distance by the lack of spirituality in Ardolon space.
* Human Freedom Coalition - Incredibly tense relationship worsened by the Nironians' willingness to help the Ubiar and openly sabotage peace talks on Yula.
* Katali Remnants - Apologetic relationship dating back the Katali's near-destruction in the Secession Wars.
* Second Intergalactic Assembly - Hostile bond despite their storied history. Its members largely despise the Nironians.
* Systems Coalition - For centuries, the two empires have despised one another, and the Nironians' role in the Ubiar Invasion soured their relationship past the point of repair.
Detir Aanoxer

## Biography

Detir is a renowned Bushrak military hero famous for ousting the violent Ardite trafficking ring running rampant through Systems Coalition Space. His heroics nearly costed him his life, yet he managed to tear the organization down from the inside through deception and anarchy. Aanoxer not only managed to save himself, but the lives of two hundred slaves in the process.

Rather than push for a promotion or continue to fight, Detir decided to take his talents elsewhere and shift into politics, where he felt he could help tear down the worsening socioeconomical divide that kept men like him from ever serving in the Coalition.

His philanthropic goals eventually caught the eye of Mike Trainer in the 2170s, leading the two to develop a mutual respect for one another despite their completely opposite personalities. When it came time to field directors for the Horizons Initiative, Trainer saw no better man than Detir to represent the Andaman on the Initiative Conclave and lead the Initiative's security forces.
Intergalactic Assembly

The Intergalactic Assembly is a governing body backed by private funding from the galaxy's elite and most of the major nations of the galaxy. They impose galaxy-wide laws and keep systems like the Nironian Collective and Systems Coalition from destroying one another.

## Function

The Intergalactic Assembly's function is a simple yet impossibly daunting task: keep the peace. Comprised of representatives from each race that has been inducted into the Assembly, they deal with everything from war crimes to border disputes across the Milky Way. Whenever the Assembly races fail to come to an agreement on a matter of importance, it will be brought to the Assembly's attention and subsequently debated until a decision can be reached.

To the pleasant surprise of most, the Intergalactic Assembly has done an exceptional job of keeping the peace between the races, despite having members as ideologically different as the Bushraks and Ardolons.

## Organization

While the governments of some individual races may be considered rather complicated, the Intergalactic Assembly is only made up of six total members. Each Assembly race has its own Senator, who acts as a representative for the government of their respective race. These Senators discuss and solve any issues that concern the Assembly, while the Chancellor acts as a sort of overseer. It is the job of the Chancellor to ensure that the Senate arrives at a decision for each matter, as well as act as the public face of the Assembly. The Assembly's current members are as follows:

* Chancellor Khrelan Orendar (Bushrak)
* Senator Sandra Robinson (Human)
* Senator J'mon Sa Ord (Ardite)
* Senator Mezhan Rin (Ardolon)
* Senator Gial Suthra (Vobuk)
* Senator Erunol Loroxyn (Bushrak)

### A New Member

The Ganonsyoni, being so new to the Intergalactic Assembly, have not yet been let onto the Assembly. It is a hotly debated issue amongst the Assembly, with the Ardite and Ardolon Senators against it while the Human and Bushrak Senators petition for a Ganonsyoni Senator. The Vobuk Senator has not yet taken a side on this matter, and until he does, the decision is up in the air.

## Formation

*See also: Traverse Treaty*

The Intergalactic Assembly was originally formed in 1650 CE as a part of the Treaty of the Traverse, which brought about the official end of the Secession Wars after a massive push from the wealthy of the Neutral Traverse. While the Assembly was originally just made up of the Ardolons, Bushraks and Vobuk, the Ardite were able to join after a decade-long embargo and ban from the Assembly. For centuries it was just these four races, though when Humanity stepped onto the galactic landscape, they were inducted only a few years later.
Human Freedom Coalition

*See also: HFC Space*

The **H**uman **F**reedom **C**oalition is the collective governing body of the Human race and prominent member of Second Intergalactic Assembly. While its predecessor, the United Nations, was an intergalactic force to be reckoned with, the Ubiar Invasion devastated their empire: leaving the HFC with several ruined worlds and the burden of reconstruction. However, the HFC still remains a prominent player due to its loyalty to the Second Intergalactic Assembly and diplomatic history.

## Doctrine

The goal of the Human Freedom Coalition is to protect Human interests abroad with regard for alien interests, but an immense priority on their own. The HFC sets an overwhelming emphasis on protecting their citizens and borders from another alien threat like the Ubiar.

## Administration

The Washington Outpost-based Human Congress controls the Coalition's legislative actions with input from the Admiralty Board and Prime Minister. While the Prime Minister may only offer input on legislative issues, the position comes with an immense amount of influence and sway over Congress. It is truly a far-cry from the tight-knit, cooperative UN Council that preceded it.

## Relationships

* Systems Coalition - Like-minded politically, though the fragile galactic balance has left Humanity reluctant to make any alliance further than trade.
* Second Intergalactic Assembly - Strong, yet fading bond fueled by the HFC's massive contributions in repairing the Intergalactic Assembly Station and providing agents to the Assembly Defense Force.
* Nironian Collective - Its role in the Ubiar Invasion and death of Markus Kemp has created an immense amount of strife between the two administrations: strife that the HFC refuses to move past despite the Nironians' desperate requests.
* Ganonsyoni - Incredibly strong paternal, symbiotic relationship.
Exodus

## Description

Despite the great accomplishment of being the first Human colony on another planet and the symbol of hope that Exodus has become, most of the colonists that live there consider themselves less than fortunate to do so. After the establishment of Genesis, it seemed as though the red planet had been forgotten.

While it was once a marvel of Human ingenuity and a popular tourist destination, the future of the first Human colony looks bleak to many of its inhabitants. Most who can afford it look to leave Mars behind, either going back to their home planet of Earth or to one of the many other colonies that Humanity has established over the years since Exodus' foundation, though many of the colonists here are damned to stay due to a lack of any real income.
Assembly Defense Force

The **Assembly Defense Force** (ADF) is an elite multispecies task force controlled directly by the Second Intergalactic Assembly and entrusted with immense responsibility, including the power of life and death over just about anybody in the galaxy. Though they generally have complete discretion as to how they accomplish their mission, an individual's status in the program can be revoked by the Assembly in a case of gross misconduct. However, until then, their identities are kept a secret—both by the Assembly and the agents themselves.

They are tasked with a wide range of assignments, including espionage, combat, diplomacy, and even reconstruction efforts.

## Background

The Assembly Defense Force was founded with the Second Intergalactic Assembly itself after seeing how little power the Assembly actually held during the Ubiar Invasion and how successful the Human UNSM were in the very same conflict. The first Defenders were chosen from a collection of the Invasion's finest soldiers (primarily UNSM Marines), intended to function partly in an observational capacity, but also as the Assembly's first line of defense.

All ADF records are sealed and only granted access with both permission of the Chancellor and three other Senators. It is not even clear how many there are; HFC Navy Intelligence estimates that there are fewer than a hundred. Each Defender is hand-picked by the Council after proving that they are an individual of exceptional ability and self-reliance.

In theory, Defenders can be chosen from any race, but in practice they are usually selected from the Assembly races. Having a Spectre chosen from their kind often raises a particular species' profile on the galactic political landscape.

## Organization

Defenders answer only to the Assembly, and in some cases the Assembly prefers not to know the exact details of their missions. Defenders act in any way they see fit, either with careful diplomacy or ruthless force, as they are effectively above the law. Some see the task force as a potential risk because they are not constrained by the law, while others are in awe of them, but most do not even know they exist altogether.

Candidates for the ADF typically have years of military or law enforcement experience before even being considered. The screening process involves background checks, psychological evaluations, and a long period of field training under an experienced mentor.
Tartarus System

The Tartarus System is largely composed of many uninhabitable systems and exploding stars, which makes it the perfect home for a majority of the galaxy’s private prisons. Bounty hunters have been known to prowl the system looking for escaped convicts or even orchestrate prison breaks for the right sum of cash.

The system is largely a more funded and classified version of the Turbulent Spectrum and Anarchic Systems. Much of the galaxy hardly classifies it as a system or even knows it exists at all.

Location: Milky Way
Cayn Schultz

## Biography

Cayn Schultz is a thirty year old Human who devoted his life to observing and studying social and political interactions between xeno life, while still standing against segregation of species and oppression of the free mind’s expression.

Both of his parents, Geran and Lynn, acted little in his growing process and instead prioritized his younger sibling Hawk. Living a life as an underling for attention, Cayn graduated his high school studies through his sole drive to succeed.

Once obtaining a Master's degree in sociology, he set off to examine, study, and spread the functionality of a civilization through their connections in relation to its government connections. Seeing other species life harmonious lives under their leaders fascinated Schultz until encountering the Ardite regime’s cerebral manipulation.

A fire burned within him, bringing about a surge of freedom those within the King’s grasp could only fantasize about.

Avocation and documentation led to thorough and hasty appeals to the Assembly through news broadcasts and attempted meetings with the Senators. Regretfully for himself and those fighting to save their lives, the Assembly perished during the early stages of the Ubiar Invasion. With no way at stopping the power any longer, Cayn ceased his funding on the project and moved towards new boundaries upon completion of a documenting novel on his research.

Little did he anticipate these boundaries came in Andromeda, and after being confronted with the decision to attend, the xenosociologist signed up and began a rigorous training process to join those in a new life.

His failure stayed behind once Cayn departed with the First Wave of the Horizons Initiative, and his hopes of relieving the innocent Ardite people rely in the hands of those recreating the Assembly.

## Skills and Abilities

* Vast knowledge on alien government and society
* Capable of speaking five languages of the Milky Way
* Experienced in media and speeches
* Avid writer and published author
A1-G5

## Description

Quite similar to the dwarf planet Pluto in the Human home sector Sol, A1-G5 lacks the size to one day be a sprawling colony like Avalon. However, unlike Pluto, A1-G5 has a thick enough atmosphere to potentially foster life in its subzero temperatures, albeit at a great energy cost.

Colonial Affairs believes the planet would make a better research facility than colony, though such endeavors will have to wait until the situation becomes more stable.
Socrat Retori

Lacking a proper, organized law enforcement service due to anti-establishment local laws, the **Socrat Retori Sector** is a crucial jump point for criminals looking to cross the border to and from Frontier Space. And as long as those criminals continue to fill the corrupt sector legislators' pockets, the Human Congress will be hopeless to cleanse the sector.

## Machiavelli

**Machiavelli** is the *first* planet orbiting the star Socrat Retori.

## Descartes

**Descartes** is the *second* planet orbiting the star Socrat Retori.

## Laozi

**Laozi** is the *third* planet orbiting the star Socrat Retori.

## Aristotle IV

**Aristotle IV** is the *fourth* planet orbiting the star Socrat Retori.

## Hume

**Hume** is the *fifth* planet orbiting the star Socrat Retori.
Luna

## Description

**Luna** is an astronomical body that orbits planet Earth, being its only permanent natural satellite. It is the fifth-largest natural satellite in Sol, and the largest among planetary satellites relative to the size of the planet that it orbits.

Luna is in synchronous rotation with Earth, always showing the same face, with its near side marked by dark volcanic maria that fill the spaces between the bright ancient crustal highlands and the prominent impact craters. It is the second-brightest regularly visible celestial object in Earth's sky, after its sun, as measured by illuminance on Earth's surface. Its surface is actually dark, although compared to the night sky it appears very bright, with a reflectance just slightly higher than that of worn asphalt.

The Moon's gravitational influence produces the ocean tides, body tides, and the slight lengthening of the day.

## Installations

The 21st century was a time of rapid lunar development for Humanity as they further extended their grasp over Sol. Before the turn of the century, the United Nations built out extensive planetary defenses that serve as Earth's second line of defense in the event pirates happened to get past the UN Navy blockades.

In addition to military encampments, private and civilian property has continuously popped up all over the moon. Among these properties is the Lunar Research Post: the North American Union's central interstellar research facility.
401st Foreign Battalion

The 401st Foreign Battalion are a legendary outfit in the Ardolon army renowned for the pride, camaraderie, and discipline associated solely with being assigned to the 401st. Having played a crucial role in Ardolon military operations even before the days of the Grand Alliance, the 401st Battalion have earned and upheld their infamous reputation even several centuries later.

## Combat History

* Single handedly wrested control of the Vobuk homeworld during the War of the Dawn.
* Defended Ardolon homeworld Yula during the Secession Wars.
* Rescued Human Trailblazer Markus Kemp during the Trailblazer Crisis.
* Ended pirate insurrection in 2087 CE.
* Dozens if not hundreds of flawless classified operations.
Hyperdrive

The **hyperdrive** is a propulsion system that allows specifically retrofitted spacecrafts, like the Andromeda Havens and UNS Medea, to reach lightspeed and traverse the void between stars in an alternate dimension known as hyperspace.

## Function

The hyperdrive functions by sending hypermatter particles to hurl a ship into hyperspace while preserving the vessel's mass/energy profile, and requires a functional hyperdrive motivator to do so. However, these motivators emit slight neutron radiation, which is possible to detect with specialized sensors. The vessel then travels along a programmed course (hyperlane) until it drops back into normal space at its destination.
Aurelius

The **Aurelius Sector** is a relatively empty cluster on the UN-Katali border. During its early colonization efforts, the Humans "discovered" Augustus in Aurelius and claimed it as their own. It led to incredibly tense UN-Katali relations and on the brink of war, yet the situation was eventually resolved. The sector and its plentiful asteroids were handed off to the Katali officially, but Augustus remained UN property.
Ivaldi

## Description

If orbital readings are even remotely close to reality, Ivaldi is one of the most habitable and perfect garden worlds in the entire galaxy. Yet, this facade serves to be little more than a rather alluring trap.

Every attempt to colonize or even investigate the planet has ended with the explorers disappearing or found dead on the opposite end of the galaxy months later. Its attractive and utterly misleading reputation granted the planet its Vobukian name, which roughly translates to "mirage" in English.

## History

While not a single colonization attempt has been mounted by the galaxy at large in centuries and not even once by Humanity, the 14th century was marred with failed efforts to discover the planet's secrets. After enough failed expeditions, exploring the planet was declared strictly taboo by the Grand Alliance, and this restriction eventually carried over into the Intergalactic Assembly.
Secession Wars

The **Secession Wars** (1544-1647 CE) was the galaxy's bloodiest domestic conflict which pitted the Nironian Collective and Systems Coalition against one another. The newly-uplifted Katali were drawn into the conflict on the side of the deceptive Ardolons, but that support quickly faded with the assault on Novi at the war's start.

## Participants

* Grand Alliance: Systems Coalition
* New Republic: Nironian Collective and logistical support from the Katali at the start.

## Events

While the war officially began in 1544 CE, the true start of the war began with the 1541 Border Incident that sparked three years of tension and incessant espionage from both sides.

That tension eventually gave way to a century-long war in 1544 CE. The first decade was largely fought in the Katali home-sector Novi, though it quickly shifted to just about every corner of the galaxy once the Katali worlds were left completely uninhabitable. Some highlights include the obliteration of the Ardolon fleet and subsequent defense of Yula by the legendary, gallant 401st Foreign Battalion, and the amazingly efficient Bushrak invasion of Helion V.

Thousands of documentaries and popular culture records are available on the Extranet.

## Outcome

All of the participants were low on morale and exhausted by the war's end, happily welcoming the Traverse Treaty and formation of the Intergalactic Assembly as it meant an end to constant conflict. The divide between the Ardolons and Bushraks grew ever more potent and volatile due to this unstable alliance, but the harsher restrictions and strict governing body that kept the pact from succumbing to the same fate as the Grand Alliance.

While the Ardolons were allowed into the Assembly from the start (albeit after paying quite a lot), the Ardite were unable to pay for their damages and were subsequently banned for a decade. This prolonged period of economic downfall and sanctions gave way to the worst depression in their history and four centuries with six different regimes in control. This turbulence seemed to be finally solved with new the Ardite king and his authoritarian regime.
A1-D4

## Description

At one point in its life, A1-D4 was a beautiful garden world that must have housed dozens, if not hundreds, of Nitrogen-based lifeforms. However, now it is little more than an irradiated wasteland completely incapable of housing anything larger than microscopic life.

It is unknown what caused this devastation, but judging by the thousands of impact craters across the world, the cause if assumed to be a massive meteor shower that nearly destroyed the entire planet.
Hayden Shaw

* 1
* 2

## Biography

Hayden had a very sheltered but intense childhood, having been trained from a young age to join the UN Navy. Little is known about his early life, only that he was raised by his mother on Avalon and is the son of renowned physicist Asher Shaw who is responsible for the advances in Hyperspace Technology along with Mike Trainer.

Enrolled in private schooling and kept under a strict regimen, Hayden hardly got to experience the outside world, but often found solace in several forms of media. Primarily, he developed a fondness for classic action movies and shows, gravitating towards The Wire, The Departed, Reservoir Dogs, and Lethal Weapon. It was this, along with his father’s genetics that led to him developing a rather brash and slightly arrogant personality.

Regardless, Hayden was still very successful in both school and training, coming out with grades similar to that of his father. Then it was off to the UN Navy, quickly proving his worth and climbing the charts. A couple years into the Navy, he was noticed for his tremendous skill with small arms and hand-to-hand combat, and was quickly invited to undergo UNSM training. Being relocated, he was forced to undergo the four trials, starting with six grueling months of painful training.

Once completed, he was subjected to all forms of simulated scenarios: dominating zero gravity combat and proving adept in orbital shock missions. Then, it was onto the real training where he was faced with warding off pirates threatening to raid cargo shipments and dealing with hostile forces in the Anarchic and Spectrum. He was roughly seven years into the program when he became a full UNSM Marine.

The utterly impressive way he undertook the trials naturally caught the attention of the Trailblazer Program and without much hesitation, he was accepted into the program. Almost instantly, he gravitated towards becoming a pilot and excelled in the field. The Peregrine Fighter appealed to Hayden, capable of performing tight and dangerous maneuvers at his will. It was only two years into training that the Ubiar Invasion struck and had caused the entire disruption of the galaxy, leaving most soldiers to take the front lines. However, the Horizons Initiative needed Trailblazers to lead those leaving for Andromeda in the first wave, to guide them into colonizing the unknown frontier.

Now in Andromeda, Hayden is given the responsibility of locating initial homeworlds for the colonies to claim.

## Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge on alien history and culture
* Expert Marksman
* Experienced Soldier
* Expert Fighter Pilot
* Capable survival skills
Andaman

The **HCS** (**H**yperspace **C**olony **S**hip) **Andaman** is the Horizons Initiative's designated Haven for transporting Bushrak colonists to the Andromeda Galaxy. Largely mirroring design of its sister Havens Sobanum and Val, the Andaman can accommodate 10,000 passengers and crew in cryogenic stasis.

## History

Constructed in orbit around Zanethu in the Bushrak home sector Sapientia, the Andaman is named after legendary explorer Tecent Andaman who is credited with uncovering both the Ardolons and several Martian Sites.

She is largely built to the same specifications as her sister Havens. However, the Andaman has one truly notable addition: a docking bay at the ship's posterior housing a battleship and three cruisers meant to protect the Initiative. This addition was the Systems Coalition's gift to the United Nations for the non-state-sanctioned attempted coup at the Intergalactic Assembly Station led by several high-ranking naval officers.

The Horizons Initiative was initially rejected by many Bushrak investors and politicians alike as it was seen to be the United Nations giving up the fight. However, the attempted coup at the Intergalactic Assembly Station soon turned the tide of public opinion as many Bushraks realized the war effort was not only in jeopardy, but they owed their support to the United Nations in an attempt at making amends.

When it came time for recruiting, thousands of Bushraks flocked at the opportunity: firmly solidifying the drastic turn in public opinion.

The Andaman, now led by retired Bushrak war hero Detir Aanoxer, then departed for the Andromeda Galaxy on October 15, 2180 with the first wave.
Helion V

## Description

According to public Assembly records, the Ardite home planet was once a beautiful and diverse garden world much like the Vobuk homeworld of Deianira was in the past, though instead of being picked clean of its resources, it was attacked time and time again as the Ardite suffered many losses on the galactic battlefield. Now, after the planet was isolated from the rest of the galaxy by its people, Helion V is classified as a desert planet, with little in the way of water aside from a couple small oceans.

Most of the planet's wildlife is predicted to have died off, and many of the Ardite have congregated towards where their remaining resources are, near the oceans and the pockets of natural resources nearby.

## History

Helion V and its native Ardite inhabitants have a long and fairly bloody history. While this once beautiful planet was home to a great and free race, the War of the Dawn was the first step in changing Helion V into the isolated and war-torn planet it is today. It was decimated by the Zenith Powers during the war, and this proved to be the trigger that started their isolation.

After years and years of trying to rebuild from the damage done in the War of the Dawn, the Ardite saw fit to secede from the Grand Alliance with the promise that their wounded home would be protected by the Nironian Collective. Despite their best efforts, they could not defend their home from another massive attack at the hands of the Systems Coalition that once again laid waste to the surface of Helion V.

Once the Secession Wars had come to a close and the Ardite moved to focus solely on rebuilding themselves, the ideological rewrite that occurred as a part of this has left many living in silent terror over the past few centuries as the government rules with an iron fist, controlling everything from what the common Ardite eats to what they think. Many who dissented from the government's views have ended up publicly or privately executed, and those few who are permitted to leave the planet are considered chosen. They often don't return, seeking refuge with other races.

Within the past few years, the Modernist Party, a group of revolutionaries aiming to end the regime and have the Ardite rejoin the rest of the galaxy, has become a shining beacon of hope for the Ardite people, but their views come at a price. The Ardite are currently locked into a bloody civil war, and the Assembly has yet to intervene.

## Population

10.2 Billion Ardite

400,000 Ardolon
Cardiff Order

The Cardiff Order (often simply referred to as the Order) was an incredibly secretive council of seven former Ubiar scientists tasked with charting and guiding evolution across the Milky Way in attempt to breed biotics for the Ubiaran military. These scientists eventually defected from their original cause to help the Milky Way and prevent the invasion for as long as possible.

The Order were responsible for establishing outposts like the Martian Reconnaissance Post, Bushrak Cache, and dozens of other locations across the galaxy.

## Establishment

Before they were even known as the Cardiff Order, they were once a simple eight-man science team responsible for laying the seeds of militarization and indoctrination across the galaxy. The team continued on with their plan for centuries, just about completing their objective, until a pair of scientists began to heavily question the morality of their experiments. After weeks of deliberation, all but one member eventually agreed to abandon this mission and actively work *against* the Ubiar.

That lone loyalist was the infamous Kantal Krell, who used the weeks spent in deliberation to make contact with the Ubiar and undergo the Trials required to gain the power to take down his former colleagues. When it came time to strike, his team had intercepted his communications and covertly fled to the ocean paradise now known as Ahch-To.

## Legacy

That science team came to reorganize themselves as the Cardiff Order in an effort to right their wrongs. While the Order sought to undermine the Ubiar invasion, Kantal did his very best to stop them at every turn.

Rather hypocritically, the Order eventually began training students to combat Krell: all of which died or came to join his cause. That was until they began training their star pupil, Markus Kemp, who seemed to be their first prospect powerful enough to stop Kantal. However, Kemp eventually was seduced like all the others, leaving Vick Lexington, his good friend and son of Kantal's own student David Lexington, to stop the invasion.
A1-F2a

## Description

Orbiting the toxic A1-F2, A1-F2a lacks its neighbor's harsh atmosphere, though it has its problems of its own. Orbital readings reveal frequent blizzards seemingly cover most of the satellite, making colonization near impossible.

Any explorers brave enough to bare its harsh climate will no doubt have their work made out for them.
Ethan Noll

* 1
* 2

## Biography

Being called a Mercenary is something that comes with a stigma, one that can paint you in two different lights. On one hand, you are a gun for hire, willing to do honest work and solve problems for those who need it. On the other, you're a killer for money; if the price is high enough, you'll gun down whoever the finger is pointed at. Ethan Noll is a gun for hire, but one with some moral compass. If you want someone dead, he'll do it, but you better have a damn good reason and the funds to back it.

Earthborn, coming from the great white north of suburban Canada, Ethan was always the adventurous kind. He grew up living a pretty normal life, attending school and keeping himself out of most trouble, besides the occasional fight for the right cause. One thing of note was his attitude, always wanting to get the last word before a fight was done, a real audacious demeanor that kept him in most people's shit list. Still, he wasn't one to stand above the law or down talk them by any means. At the age of eighteen, Ethan enlisted into the Canadian Armed Forces and served for three years.

In his late twenties, Noll became a bounty hunter for the Federal Police, showing some remarkable tracking skills and excelling in hand-to-hand combat. He earned a considerable sum this way, acquiring a reputation for being a reliable soldier and helping hand to the authorities and being given the clearance for interstellar travel. Despite all his good deeds and relations to authority, Ethan isn't afraid to backtalk and give them lip if the moment arises.

## Skills

* Experienced soldier and adept in combat
* Skilled in tracking
* Competent marksman
Sol

Sol is the Human home sector. The sector is relatively secure and has not suffered any pirating in several years. Much of the interstellar activity in the sector is economic or political with the military being largely stationed at Cerberus Station and exploration becoming a non-factor for quite a while.

## Mercury

**Mercury** is the *first* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Mercury*

## Venus

**Venus** is the *second* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Venus*

## Earth

**Earth** is the *third* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Earth*

## Mars

**Mars** is the *fourth* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Mars*

## Jupiter

**Jupiter** is the *fifth* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Jupiter*

## Saturn

**Saturn** is the *sixth* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Saturn*

## Uranus

**Uranus** is the *seventh* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Uranus*

## Neptune

**Neptune** is the *eighth* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Neptune*

## Pluto

**Pluto** is the *ninth* planet orbiting the star Sol.

*Main article: Pluto*
Anarchic Systems

The **Anarchic Systems** is a collection of lawless sectors home to the scum of the galaxy, civilians native to the system who cannot afford to leave, and the very few honest civilians who prefer life out on the frontier. The latter are an extreme minority and have given the system its infamous and disgusting reputation.

Contrary to popular belief, the galaxy's more civilized sectors have actually seen much more combat and heartbreak. The Anarchic Systems have actually never been the battlegrounds of any actual wars and has only ever seen a perpetual cycle of piracy and other nefarious crime.

While the latter may have the privilege of peace after a few decades, all the Anarchic Systems' inhabitants know is crime and survival.

Location: Milky Way
Saturn

## Description

**Saturn** is the sixth planet from its sun and the second-largest in Sol, after Jupiter.

Saturn's interior is composed of a core of iron–nickel and rock (silicon and oxygen compounds). Electrical current within the metallic hydrogen layer is thought to give rise to Saturn's planetary magnetic field, which is weaker than Earth's, but has a magnetic moment 580 times that of Earth due to Saturn's larger size.The outer atmosphere is generally bland and lacking in contrast, although long-lived features can appear. Wind speeds on Saturn can reach 1,800 km/h (500 m/s), higher than on Jupiter, but not as high as those on Neptune. It also has a prominent ring system that consists of nine continuous main rings and three discontinuous arcs and that is composed mostly of ice particles with a smaller amount of rocky debris and dust.

## Colony

In the late 2050s CE, private Human companies set off to establish a variety of mining posts on the many moons of Saturn and made a hefty profit with current spacecrafts relying so heavily on it.

It was not until a decade later in 2060 CE when the United Nations finally stepped in and established a permanent colony on Titan, one of Saturn's many moons, designed to assist these miners and research Saturn itself.
David Lexington

David Lexington was about as influential as they came, whether it be through his philanthropic contributions early in his career, weapons manufacturing later, or successful attempts at infiltrating the highest ranks of the Ubiar.

This supposed downfall all started when David came into contact with Kantal Krell: an Ubiaran operative trying to set the stages for the invasion at the end of the century. Their relationship continued to grow and David grew seemingly more violent, but as his son Vick Lexington later discovered in 2180 CE, the billionaire had actually made a deal with the former Fleet Admiral to investigate this newfound threat. The investigation spanned four grueling decades and nearly resulted in the man's indoctrination, but he managed to offload all his information just days before the final assault on the Human homeworld Earth.

With his actions still largely under heavy scrutiny among the highest ranks of the UN Navy, David's attempts to turn the tide of the war are still withheld from the public eye and unknown to even the Initiative Conclave.
Skylar Wesley Interrogation

## Transcript- Video Available Through Illegal Extranet Connections

Documentation: Secession Interweb Broadcast #23 - Skylar Wesley

File Created: June 19 2172 CE 16:55 Galactic Standard Time

Location: Corvette Spacecraft. Neutral Traverse.

*[CAMERA CUTS IN.]*

*[WOMAN, HUMAN, BLINDFOLDED, GAGGED, HELD TO STEEL CHAIR BY CHAINS.]*

*[ENTER TWO MEN, MASKED, HUMAN.]*

“Welcome, freedom fighters and pigs alike, to our demonstration tonight! Now, you may be wondering: who’s the chick? Why’s she here? Good questions!”

*[SPEAKER ACCESSES STREAMING DEVICE.]*

“Today, we’re here to play a little game with the lovely-”

*[SPEAKER VIEWS IDENTIFICATION.]*

“Skylar Wesley! Give it up everyone, she’s a great assistant here.”

*[SPEAKER TURNS TO WOMAN, SMACKS WOMAN.]*

*[WOMAN SPITS AT SPEAKER.]*

“She’s a bit feisty! Let’s cut to the chase: followers, pigs, civilians! Tell us what you wish to see? This is our time to get back at the United Nations for restricting us within these colonies!”

*[SPEAKER VIEWS STREAMING DEVICE, CHUCKLES.]*

*[CHAT CLAIMS FAKE, BARKS ORDERS.]*

“You think this is a fuckin’ game?”

*[VIDEO CONTINUES, 24:41 MINUTES REMAINING.]*

*[CONTENTS INCLUDE:*

* *PHYSICAL ABUSE.*
* *INVOLUNTARY CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND NARCOTICS.*
* *REMOVED FINGERNAILS AND BURNT SKIN.*
* *WATERBOARDING.*
* *RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT.*
* *SLICED THROAT, SEVERED VOCAL BOX.*

*]*

*[SPEAKER TURNS TO SKYLAR, REMOVING GAG.]*

“What’s your favorite limb, sweetie?”

*[WOMAN SQUIRMS, PISTOL DRAWN FROM SECOND MAN’S BELT.]*

“Answer the question, bitch!”

“Left! Left arm!”

*[GUNMAN FIRES ON RIGHT SHOULDER.]*

*[WOMAN SCREAMS, SQUIRMING IN CHAIR, GAG REINSERTED.]*

*[EXIT SPEAKER, RETURN WITH CIRCULAR SAW.]*

“You know what it’s like to get shot, we all do. But, do you know how we feel when you come in and suppress our lives and freedom?”

*[SAW REVS.]*

“We feel crippled- useless.”

*[VISUAL DISPLAY OF INJURED LIMB BEING SAWED OFF.]*

*[GUNMAN HOLDS WOMAN DOWN, THIRD MAN ENTERS WITH WELDER.]*

*[WELDER CAUTERIZES WOUND AFTER AMPUTATED.]*

*[STIFLED SCREAMS, SAWING AUDIBLE. WOMAN GOES UNCONSCIOUS FROM SHOCK.]*

*[SPEAKER THROWS SAW TO FLOOR, MOVING IN FRONT OF CAMERA.]*

“This isn’t a fuckin’ game!”

*[SEVERAL GUNSHOTS AND EXPLOSIONS HEARD IN BACKGROUND.]*

*[BOARDING PARTY KICKING IN INTERROGATION CHAMBER.]*

*[GUNSHOTS CUT TO STATIC.]*
Irikgan

Little is known about the aquatic race as of now, other than the origin of their name. The crew of the UNS Argo made first contact with the Irikgans in 2180 CE on their homeworld Archimedes after an attack on a United Nations research outpost.

## Biology

*Information on external anatomy is about the only information available on the Irikgans at this time. Further study required.*

The Irikgans are unlike any other Milky Way race externally. Their eyes resemble those of other mammalian lifeforms, but that is about where the similarities end. The Irikgans possess twin horns and a pair of prehensile tentacles, known as 'lakku', or head tails, that sprout from the base of their skulls.

Like many other species, Irikgans possess four limbs quite similar on the surface. However, these limbs end in four webbed digits, each, meant to accelerate their speed through the water.

Internally, their anatomy is largely a mystery, though it is likely they have lungs considering they are more than able to fight and thrive on land. It us unknown whether this window is limited or indefinite judging solely by first contact.

## History

After an overwhelmingly positive encounter, the mammals were heard uttering the word 'irikgan' in response to Markus Kemp repeating the world 'friend.' They were given the name as an endearing term to commemorate the rather peaceful first contact.

## Culture

Little is known about the Irikgans culturally other than their love of the ocean and justified animosity towards the United Nations. They seem to be a fairly primitive race culturally as well as technologically.

## Military

Judging from first contact, the Irikgans seem to move in incredibly small groups meant to flank and deal quick, but lethal damage to their targets. The Argo's AI theorizes that such tactics resemble that of other aquatic mammals and may be an evolutionary strategy.
Hadrian

The **Hadrian Sector** is a neutral sector formerly controlled by the Vobuk centuries ago in the Turbulent Spectrum. Pirates have been known to hide out here, trying to use it as an intermediary point between civilized space and the Anarchic Systems. United Nations Command advises both military and civilian personnel alike to avoid the sector and travel with extreme caution should they have to.
A1-B

**A1-B** is a small sector densely packed with four dangerously close planets. It is unknown why they developed such close orbits.

## A1-B1

**A1-B1** is the *first* planet orbiting the star A1-B.

*Main article: A1-B1*

## A1-B2

**A1-B2** is the *second* planet orbiting the star A1-B.

*Main article: A1-B2*

## A1-B3

**A1-B3** is the *third* planet orbiting the star A1-B.

*Main article: A1-B3*

## A1-B4

**A1-B4** is the *fourth* planet orbiting the star A1-B.

*Main article: A1-B4*
Baracal Novi

## Description

Baracal Novi itself is as diverse as they come, with different conditions all across the world. Much of the northern hemisphere of the Katali homeworld is covered by vast mountain ranges, elevated high above sea level with the conditions there being naturally colder than the rest of the planet. Snow is more common and also more violent the higher one gets.

As for the southern hemisphere, it is much nicer than the sometimes harsh conditions of the north, with a number of beaches dotting the shores of the planet's oceans. Most of the planet's forests and vegetation resides here, while the weather is often akin to that of Muria's more tropical areas.

The area in between the northern and southern hemispheres serves as a pleasant transition between the two, with a number of hills and vast grassy plains along with some smaller mountainous areas.

## History

Once torn asunder by the Secession Wars so many years ago, the planet of Baracal Novi has seen much conflict in its past, but has always managed to bounce back into decent shape overtime—until the Ubiar Invasion.

The Invasion finally made the planet largely uninhabitable, forcing the Katali to finally give up and take to the stars as refugees.

## Population

Estimates range wildly due to the Katali lacking any type of formal government come 2206 CE.