Elysium

*"Aglow with the splendor of all the stars, a moon that raises mountains of men." -- Eobard Greyborn, Journey of A Thousand Stars, volume 4*

Elysium is a moon orbiting around Gratia-Dei, the capital planet in the Kingdom of Worlds. It is the headquarters and training ground for the Elect, the elite fighting force dedicated solely to the protection of the Kingdom and its investments around the galaxy. At its center is the Keep of Ambassadors, considered to be the strongest fortress in the known galaxy.

## History

Elysium was discovered by the great voyager Eobard Greyborn on his first journey across the stars. After coming to live on Gratia-Dei, his third and fourth voyages both set out from the moon of Elysium.

After the establishment of the Kingdom of Worlds and the writing of the Creed, Elysium was designated to become the home and training ground of all Elect soldiers. Though the most prominent location on the moon is the Keep of Ambassadors, the rest of the planet's terrain is dedicated to creating a fully self-sustaining community run entirely by the members of the Election Army.

## Terrain

Elysium is a lush and forest-laden mass, with rich soil for farmland covering most of the moon's surface. While much of the terrain has been overturned and used to build small living communities, the Election soldiers are known for the care of the moon's ecosystem, with areas designated to doing so.

### The Keep

The Keep of Ambassadors is considered the central point on the moon, though geographically this is not the case. It is more accurately the central point of the Elect's settlements on the moon, equidistant from each living community. The Keep of Ambassadors, also referred to simply as the Keep, is the location in which all basic training is done until one is assigned to a unit.

The Keep is also where the Election Council is based, and is often described as the capital of Elysium. In times of war, any platoons that are to be dispatched first gather at the Keep for their orders, then ship off from the hangar within. The structure is considered to be the strongest of all fortresses in the known galaxy, and has never fallen to a siege in its long history.

This massive fortress also houses all active units and squads. When called to duty, Election soldiers journey to the Keep from their respective home communities and remain there until their terms of service are up. Those who volunteer for perpetual service make the Keep their permanent homes.

### Communities

Elysium is scattered with different living communities, each equidistant from the Keep of Ambassadors. These communities are typically comprised of several blocks that include living quarters, marketplaces, entertainment centers, and a community hall. Each community also runs its own agricultural center and is capable of sustaining itself without trade from any other communities or planets.

A wall is placed around each community in the event of a siege of the moon, equipped with its own set of guard and Basilisk gunships to defend their respective communities should the need ever arise.

## Culture

Elysium, though not a tourist destination by any means, has often been lauded for its friendly demeanor, both between the moon's inhabitant and to any who may find themselves visiting on business. Despite their occupation as soldiers, the inhabitants of Elysium have often been described as being quite personable, generous, and kind.