Kethis I
Blue Giant · Sector H5
Massive, hot star burning through its fuel at an accelerated rate. Intense energy output accelerates stellar evolution timeline. Deep scans read the core of this star as hollow, as if something had been built inside it.
A single asteroid belt rings the system. Which stations, gates and relays stand here changes hour by hour, as the factions contest the galaxy.
Ardanis
- Ardanis V Pristine ice world with potential for water extraction operations. Diplomatic neutrality offers opportunities for all factions. Emerging technology base offers potential for technological exchange. Service-oriented economy provides excellent facilities for crew rest and recreation.
- Ardanis Beta Pristine ice world with potential for water extraction operations. Diplomatic neutrality offers opportunities for all factions. Sophisticated technology provides extensive trade and diplomatic opportunities. Research facilities may provide advanced technology and upgrades.
- Ardanis XI Barren moon where water is scarce but other resources may be abundant. Diplomatic neutrality offers opportunities for all factions. Advanced spaceflight capabilities enable regular interstellar commerce. Primary food production makes this world valuable for supply operations.
- Ardanis Lambda Dry satellite featuring ancient riverbeds and mineral deposits. Enemy forces may engage on sight - avoid unless absolutely necessary. Sophisticated technology provides extensive trade and diplomatic opportunities. Manufacturing capabilities offer repair services and equipment procurement.
Iota IV
- Iota IV XI Cratered moon featuring valuable ore veins and mining potential. First contact protocols recommended for initial diplomatic engagement. Advanced spaceflight capabilities enable regular interstellar commerce. Resource extraction operations provide raw materials and fuel supplies.
Gamma I
- Gamma I III Solid rocky satellite with mineral-rich surface deposits. Unknown local powers require careful assessment before approach. Emerging technology base offers potential for technological exchange. Scientific installations offer data, analysis, and technological insights.
Nu VI
- Nu VI Mu Asteroid-like moon with significant geological activity. Diplomatic neutrality offers opportunities for all factions. Emerging technology base offers potential for technological exchange. Primary food production makes this world valuable for supply operations.
- Nu VI II Pristine ice world with potential for water extraction operations. Diplomatic neutrality offers opportunities for all factions. Advanced spaceflight capabilities enable regular interstellar commerce. Scientific installations offer data, analysis, and technological insights.
- Nu VI Iota Crystalline moon with subsurface oceans beneath the ice shell. First contact protocols recommended for initial diplomatic engagement. Advanced spaceflight capabilities enable regular interstellar commerce. Primary food production makes this world valuable for supply operations.
- Nu VI X Crystalline moon with subsurface oceans beneath the ice shell. Aggressive locals pose a significant threat to unauthorized vessels. Limited technological development restricts communication and trade options. Scientific installations offer data, analysis, and technological insights.
Nythera
- Nythera Beta Frozen world covered in thick layers of water ice. Unknown local powers require careful assessment before approach. Emerging technology base offers potential for technological exchange. Scientific installations offer data, analysis, and technological insights.
- Nythera Omega Dry satellite featuring ancient riverbeds and mineral deposits. Independent territory with standard diplomatic protocols. Emerging technology base offers potential for technological exchange. Primary food production makes this world valuable for supply operations.
- Nythera IX Solid rocky satellite with mineral-rich surface deposits. Aggressive locals pose a significant threat to unauthorized vessels. Advanced spaceflight capabilities enable regular interstellar commerce. Major trade hub with extensive merchant networks and market opportunities.
Wormholes
- Omicron Cassiopeiae VII Wormhole A natural wormhole to sector G5, the Omicron Cassiopeiae VII system: an unsteady throat that comes and goes. Small but incredibly dense stellar core with intense gravity.
- Kethis Wormhole A natural wormhole to sector H4, the Kethis system: an unsteady throat that comes and goes. Sun-like star providing optimal conditions for planetary development.
- Lambda Centauri III Wormhole A natural wormhole to sector H6, the Lambda Centauri III system: an unsteady throat that comes and goes. Compact star representing the final stage of stellar evolution.
Phenomena
- The Theta Veil A drifting cloud of ionised gas. Inside it sensors go blind and engines choke: ships crawl through, and raiders love to hide in it.
Relays
- Intel brief, Nu VI: Uncharted territory with unknown political affiliations and intentions. Limited technological development restricts communication and trade options. Manufacturing capabilities offer repair services and equipment procurement.
- Notice from Ardanis Refinery: buying ore, selling alloys. Fair prices, fast berths.
- Recovered log, drive failure off Iota IV: 'Holding orbit. Life support at forty percent. If anyone hears this, we're on the inner lane.'
- From the Concordia: we call at every station in Kethis I on our circuit. Dock under way; we'll match your speed.
- Old relay, still transmitting: 'This is Nu VI traffic control. All lanes nominal.' The station it belonged to is long gone.
- Old relay, still transmitting: 'This is Nythera traffic control. All lanes nominal.' The station it belonged to is long gone.
- Warning to all pilots: raiders out of Claw Rock have been seen on the lanes past Nythera. Travel in convoy.
- Survey log, Iota IV: Enormous gas world with crushing atmospheric pressure and violent winds.
- Survey notice: the way toward Omicron Cassiopeiae VII has been charted. Unstable space; approach with caution.
- Notice from Gamma I Exchange: buying goods, selling credits. Fair prices, fast berths.
- Recovered log, drive failure off Nu VI: 'Holding orbit. Life support at forty percent. If anyone hears this, we're on the inner lane.'
- Old relay, still transmitting: 'This is Nu VI traffic control. All lanes nominal.' The station it belonged to is long gone.
- Nav advisory: Kethis I is a blue giant. Intense energy output accelerates stellar evolution timeline.
- Survey log, Iota IV: Enormous gas world with crushing atmospheric pressure and violent winds.
- Recovered log, drive failure off Nythera: 'Holding orbit. Life support at forty percent. If anyone hears this, we're on the inner lane.'
- From the Concordia: we call at every station in Kethis I on our circuit. Dock under way; we'll match your speed.
Pilots
- Odile Ueda
- Soren Castell
- Olga Gallo
- Vik Varga
- Emil Holt
- Uma Everly
- Yori Reyes
- Ximena Wilde
- Jovan Rourke
- Ada Toller
- Ugo Abara
- Nnamdi Drummond
- Yori Dunmore
- Jax Brandt
- Bram Sato
- Soren Zubiri
- Kalani Ibarra
- Kenji Kowal II
- Lena Haddad
- Valka Ferro
- Rook Delacroix
- Bram Falk
- Soren Achebe
- Farid Rourke
- Idris Toller
- Valka Rourke
- Jax Grieve
- Vik Castell
- Farid Underhill
- Gideon Pike
- Vesna Thorne
- Valka Haddad
- Amara Achebe
- Soren Nyquist
- Kalani Delacroix
- Mei Nyquist
- Idris Holt
- Yusuf Ibarra
- Nnamdi Drummond II
- Quinn Cruz
- Isla Yarrow
- Farid Cruz
- Niko Ivers
- Nnamdi Rourke
- Pax Falk
- Milo Xiao
- Bram Jansen
- Jax Strand
- Vik Nyquist
- Saoirse Okafor
- Freya Dunmore
- Dara Halloran II
- Mei Ueda
- Quinn Varga
- Farid Ferro
- Bastian Quill
Asteroid Belt
Xenotime Drift 42 Nickel-Iron Crag 77 Xenotime Seam 43 Olivine Reef 55 Cobalt Reef 15 Cobalt Reef 43 Rutile Spur 39 Nickel-Iron Spur 95 Xenotime Knot 73 Nickel-Iron Lode 80 Nickel-Iron Spur 31 Xenotime Drift 93 Xenotime Seam 64 Xenotime Spur 72 Cobalt Knot 69 Xenotime Knot 78 Nickel-Iron Spur 15 Cobalt Lode 66 Xenotime Spur 40 Xenotime Spur 26 Tritium Ice Drift 82 Olivine Reef 35 Xenotime Spur 13
