Eavesley: A bustling tent village and starport known for its underground market and illicit trades.
Muddrop: A vibrant tent village and starport with thriving underground markets and persistent marshy conditions.
Dustmere: A village marked by frequent dust storms and strong community cooperation.
Silverborough: The second-largest city with opulent architecture, a vibrant cultural scene, and moderate weapon restrictions.
Kingston Crown: The capital megacity known for advanced technology, major financial and political institutions, and moderate weapon restrictions.
Planet 2: Londonderry
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: High-tech, capital planet of the Olympian Alliance
Diameter: 12,500 miles (1.0 Earth)
Gravity: 1.01 G
Day Length: 24 standard hours
Year Length: 324 standard days
Water Coverage: 70%
Key Locations:
Mayfair: Known for its advanced technology, urbanization, and high standard of living.
Belgravia: Known for its advanced technology, urbanization, and high standard of living.
Oxford: Known for its advanced technology, urbanization, and high standard of living.
Planet 3: Peking
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: High-tech, central planet with cultural sophistication
Diameter: 7,200 miles (0.6 Earth)
Key Locations:
Chaoyang: Chaoyang is known for its upscale residential areas, embassies, and business centers. It features a vibrant nightlife, luxury shopping centers, and cultural venues, making it a cosmopolitan hub for affluent residents. The city is given over entirely to trade administration, making it the most extensive civil bureaucracy in the Alliance.
Dongcheng: Dongcheng is home to high-end restaurants, art galleries, and cultural attractions, attracting both locals and tourists.
Haidian: Renowned for its educational institutions and tech industry, Haidian is home to prestigious universities, research centers, and many high-tech companies. Haidian is one of the largest producers of silk in the system. Raw silk is farmed all over the planet and then sent to Haidian, where it is refined and bolted or made into beautiful clothing that never falls out of favor with the rich throughout the system.
Planet 4: Qinghai (Gas Giant)
Diameter: 143,000 miles (11 times Earth)
Qinghai Key Moons:
Nanjing: Nanjing, one of the terraformed moons orbiting Qinghai, is a rugged, agricultural planet with a strong focus on farming, known for vibrant flora.
Shandong: Shandong, orbiting Qinghai, is an agricultural planet characterized by fertile lands and rural landscapes.
Shanxi: One of the Olympia Alliance's greatest terraforming achievements, Shanxi features clear blue seas, azure skies, and ideal weather. This thriving agricultural planet boasts vast fields and a pastoral lifestyle. Shanxi's resorts attract a middle-class crowd, offering beautiful accommodations, picturesque small towns, and 24/7 open casinos. While it’s a fun destination for adults, the nighttime activities are not suitable for children.
Planet 5: Lumen (Gas Giant)
Diameter: 121,000 miles (9.45 times Earth)
Lumen Key Moons:
Cardiff: Cardiff is marked by industrialization and mining activities, featuring harsh terrains. Cardiff is notorious for being a stronghold of illegal activities and a hub for criminal enterprises. This gives it a seedy and dangerous atmosphere, often attracting outlaws and those looking to operate outside the law. Cardiff is known for having connections to various organized crime syndicates, including elements like smuggling, drug trafficking, or other illicit trades.
Bristol: Bristol is the center of the Alliance’s judicial branch, where the High Court hears significant cases that influence parliamentary law across the system. Major law firms are headquartered here, connected to their branch offices on other worlds via the Cortex. The University of Bristol hosts the Core's most prestigious law school and an excellent medical school. Access is restricted to individuals with valid reasons, such as meeting with a lawyer or being a university student or their parent.
Derbyshire: Planet focused on mining operations for valuable resources. Derbyshire has a somewhat dubious standing, often associated with the underbelly of society. It’s commonly seen as a dangerous place, indicative of criminal activities and lawlessness. It is generally regarded as a less safe environment compared to others, where the influence of the law may be minimal or compromised. This makes it an attractive destination for those involved in illicit activities.
Surrey: Surrey is a world home to the private estates of the system’s wealthiest folk. Anything they want is shipped in from off-world, so they have no need for shops or local color. The estates float gracefully a mile above the clear waters of Surrey's oceans, and each estate is a self-contained world of its own.
Manchester: Manchester is one of the most valued members of the Olympian Alliance. As the home to the major medical center (Saint Lucy's), it is here where most medical advances and technology are produced. Because of its reputation, it is also the home of the lucrative black market trade in artificially grown organs. The moons Ariopolis, Shiva, and Poseidon all orbit this world. Manchester is a high-tech world with tall glass and steel buildings. Holographic billboards display various products and services. The city lights up at night, while the day is alive with business activity.
Yorkshire: Yorkshire is a somewhat idyllic agricultural planet with vast fields contributing to the food supply. Yorkshire's agriculture is critical in feeding the larger populations of the Alliance.
Versaille: Versailles features a traditional aristocracy, a thriving middle class, and many impoverished individuals, fostering a shadowy underworld. It serves as a bustling trade hub with a diverse population.
Somerset: Somerset is an Agricultural planet with a strong community focus on farming. It has a reputation as a somewhat neglected or underdeveloped location compared to other more affluent or industrialized worlds. Somerset serves as a food-source moon, contributing to the sustenance of nearby worlds.
Tortoise (G5V yellow star)
Planet 1: Yao Hu (Fox Spirit)
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like, rugged terrain
Description: A smuggling and trading hub characterized by rugged terrain and lawlessness.
Cultural Aspect: Attracts smugglers, traders, and those operating outside imperial control.
Challenges: Navigating dangerous dealings and bounty hunters.
Planet 2: Yao Cao (Herb)
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like, lush landscapes
Description: Focused on producing herbal remedies and alternative medicines.
Cultural Aspect: Community prioritizes holistic practices and sustainable living.
Challenges: External pressures from corporate interests threaten natural resources.
Planet 3: Heng Xing (Constant Star)
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Center for technological advancements and research.
Cultural Aspect: Home to ambitious inhabitants dedicated to innovation.
Challenges: Potential conflicts over resource control and ethical dilemmas.
Planet 4: Tiantang (Heaven) (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Bing Xue (Ice and Snow):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Harsh, cold
Description: Dominated by ice and snow, focused on survival.
Challenges: Exploitation of valuable resources and harsh living conditions.
Shen Zou (Divine Land):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Culturally significant with diverse population.
Challenges: External threats to cultural heritage and autonomy.
Wei Feng (Gentle Breeze) :
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Agricultural, known for fertile fields and livestock.
Cultural Aspect: Strong community ties rooted in farming traditions.
You Ling Tudi (Ghost Land):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: A haven for criminals and outcasts.
Cultural Aspect: Lawlessness and survival on the fringes of society.
Planet 5: Penglai (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Hekou (River's Mouth):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Agricultural, focused on livestock and grain production.
Cultural Aspect: Strong community ties and farming traditions.
Lao Tzu (The Way of Tao):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Rich in minerals, focused on mining operations.
Challenges: Dangerous working conditions and corporate exploitation.
Fei Tu Xing (Waste Land Planet):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Junkyard world filled with industrial debris.
Cultural Aspect: Home to scavengers and outcasts.
Xin Da Ting:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Agricultural, known for fertile fields and food production.
Cultural Aspect: Focus on sustainable farming practices.
Bai Di (White Land):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: Known for agricultural production of staple crops.
Cultural Aspect: Deep connection to the land and strong community values centered on farming traditions.
Yu Gong (Jade Palace):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: A luxurious planet characterized by wealth and opulence.
Cultural Aspect: Attracts affluent residents and visitors seeking leisure and high society.
Huangshan (Yellow Mountain):
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Description: An agricultural hub with rich farmland producing a variety of crops.
Cultural Aspect: Families centered around farming, emphasizing community and tradition.
Planet 6: Tortoise Six (Icy Rock)
Planet 7: Tortoise Seven (Icy Rock)
Planet 8: Tortoise Eight (Icy Rock)
Red Horizon (K0V red star)
Planet 1: Shadowcreek
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Shadowcreek is a small, underdeveloped planet mainly suited for cattle ranching and forestry. Its small towns operate with little outside interference, and visitors typically come to sell goods to locals. The planet lacks valuable resources, so the Alliance ignores it and does not patrol it. Without a central government, each town governs itself. The people often resort to stealing essential services, like medical help, due to their desperate circumstances.
Cultural Aspect: Practical, hardworking culture among agricultural workers, fostering a sense of community.
Challenges: Labor rights issues, safety conditions, and corporate exploitation.
Planet 2: Dodge
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Agricultural planet recognized for livestock and crop production, featuring vast fields.
Cultural Aspect: Strong community focused on farming and traditional practices.
Challenges: External pressures from corporations and Alliance regulations affecting local autonomy.
Planet 3: Salina
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: The world has a large tropical belt, creating massive jungles and rainforests. Tropical plants provide a variety of life-saving drugs that cannot easily be synthesized in a laboratory. Major drug companies set up shop on Salina, providing the bulk of work for the locals.
Cultural Aspect: Emphasis on nature and sustainable practices among farming communities.
Challenges: Corporate interests threatening local environmental sustainability.
Planet 4: Gayla (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Liberal:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Rich agricultural moon focused on crop production.
Cultural Aspect: Traditional farming values with a focus on community resilience.
Challenges: External pressures affecting land use and autonomy.
Missouri:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Missouri (sometimes jokingly pronounced Misery) is one of the coldest planets in the Alliance, characterized by its predominantly mountainous terrain. The weather there is particularly harsh, with almost continuous snowfall. The entire planet is blanketed in snow drifts, even during what some jokingly refer to as summer. The people here are hardy folk. The main occupation is mining the world's abundant mineral resources. Due to the severe climate, the Corona Consortium is uninterested in establishing business operations here. The planet is divided into areas known as ore claims, which the inhabitants prospect for valuable resources. Life here is challenging and solitary, leading the people to form a strong sense of community.
Cultural Aspect: Strong communal ties among mining families.
Challenges: Corporate interests and government oversight threatening local practices.
Colorado:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Agricultural-focused moon characterized by vast farmland.
Cultural Aspect: Community-centered lifestyles tied to agriculture and nature.
Challenges: External pressures impacting traditional farming practices.
Wichita:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Fertile agricultural moon contributing significantly to food supply.
Cultural Aspect: Close-knit farming communities with rich traditions.
Challenges: Corporate interests and government regulations affecting local autonomy.
Colby:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Known far and wide as the “gypsy planet,” Colby is home to numerous carnivals, sideshows, galleries, and theaters. It also appears to attract every con artist and swindler around.
Cultural Aspect: Strong community ties and agricultural traditions.
Challenges: External pressures threatening local practices.
Planet 5: Calumet (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Storey:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Rugged moon focused on mining operations.
Cultural Aspect: Resilient mining communities.
Challenges: Corporate exploitation and labor rights conflicts.
Leadville:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Mining moon rich in minerals.
Cultural Aspect: Communities forged by resilient miners.
Challenges: Labor rights concerns and corporate exploitation.
Denver:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Urbanized moon known for commerce and trade.
Cultural Aspect: Wealth and opulence.
Challenges: Class disparity and corporate control.
Butte:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Mining moon with rugged terrain.
Cultural Aspect: Strong community among miners.
Challenges: Conflicts over labor rights and corporate exploitation.
Planet 6: Red Horizon Six (Icy Rock)
Planet 7: Red Horizon Seven (Icy Rock)
Planet 8: Red Horizon Eight (Icy Rock)
Cotswold (G5V yellow star)
Planet 1: Wildmoor
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Wildmoor is experiencing significant upheaval. Once a peaceful world of farmers and ranchers, it has fallen into chaos after the suspicious death of its governor and the ineffectiveness of the lieutenant governor. Thousands of war refugees and former soldiers have flooded the area, leading to job shortages and a collapsing economy. Criminals have taken advantage of overwhelmed law enforcement, and Nikolai Adeska, a ruthless crime lord, has established his skyplex nearby, avoiding prosecution through bribes and threats.
Cultural Aspect: Characterized by an open market and free trade, including illegal goods; diverse inhabitants vie for survival and power among gangs.
Challenges: Constant conflicts and struggles for control among factions and gangs.
Planet 2: Harborough
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Harborough is a mineral-rich planet known for its extensive mining operations, with over three-quarters of its population employed in the industry. Most mines are operated by the Corona Mining Consortium, though a few local owners remain. Workers at Corona are often underpaid, and conditions can be hazardous.
Cultural Aspect: Vibrant markets and a diverse population; tensions between lawful trades and the underbelly of commerce.
Challenges: Corporate control and exploitation threaten local enterprises and communities.
Planet 3: Vale
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Vale is a peaceful agricultural planet known for its natural beauty. Travelers near Vale can see Alliance military cruisers being built above its moon, Archon, usually five at a time. The landscape features vast prairies with ranches and farms. While there are some factories, they mainly produce goods for local use. Vale's primary industry is scrap metal, with parts that don't meet Alliance standards, as well as discarded junk, being sent from Archon. Smaller tech companies also operate on Vale, hoping to benefit from leftover Alliance contracts.
Cultural Aspect: Communities thrive on farming and sustainable living; strong ties to land and heritage.
Challenges: Encroachment from imperial forces and corporate interests seeking to exploit resources.
Planet 4: Redemption (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Glenmore:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Rugged and mountainous, Glenmore represents a frontier-style world with small, resilient communities.
Cultural Aspect: Close-knit settlements relying on self-sufficiency and resourcefulness.
Challenges: Isolation poses difficulties in trade, with residents often seeking refuge from external control.
Sanctuary:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: A serene planet noted for its spiritual significance and pilgrimage status.
Cultural Aspect: Tranquil landscapes conducive to introspection and faith; attracts those seeking solace.
Challenges: Tensions arise from external pressures trying to exploit its spiritual heritage.
Fallowfield:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: A vibrant agricultural community known for its lush, fertile lands.
Cultural Aspect: Farming-centric lifestyle; strong sense of community among residents.
Challenges: Corporate and imperial interests threaten the sustainability of local practices.
Hells Acre:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: A harsh and inhospitable planet notorious for crime and punishment.
Cultural Aspect: Inhabited by tough individuals who have fallen afoul of the law; survival is paramount.
Challenges: Lawlessness and conflicts among gangs dominate lifecycle dynamics.
Planet 5: Blue Heaven (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Hampshire:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Hampshire is a world known for rapidly changing weather and winds that blow constantly. Aside from that, the climate is relatively mild. Certain crops thrive here, and there’s plenty of beautiful marble to be quarried and shipped off-world. The world suffered heavily in the war. Those dwelling in rural areas found it easier to survive during the war. Hampshire has four moons, all terraformed and a lot nicer to live on than the planet they circle.
Cultural Aspect: Community-oriented lifestyle centered around agriculture; pride in farming traditions.
Challenges: External pressures from corporate interests seek control over resources.
Minehead:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Primarily focused on mining with rugged terrain and harsh working conditions.
Cultural Aspect: Strong camaraderie among miners and laborers facing difficult environments.
Challenges: Exploitation by corporations and struggles for labor rights.
Hopesgate:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: An agricultural planet with a lush environment emphasizing crop and livestock production.
Cultural Aspect: Community-oriented, with shared traditions around agriculture.
Challenges: External pressures threaten sustainability through corporate exploitation.
Meadowbrook:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Idyllic agricultural world known for its serene pastures and fields.
Cultural Aspect: Close-knit communities with strong familial ties rooted in farming.
Challenges: Encroachment from corporate interests disrupt traditional practices.
Shire:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Rugged terrain with a strong agricultural focus, dominated by three prominent hills.
Cultural Aspect: Resourceful farming communities navigating challenging geography.
Challenges: Corporate pressures threaten local agriculture and community autonomy.
Planet 6: Cotswold Six (Icy Rock)
Planet 7: Cotswold Seven (Icy Rock)
Planet 8: Cotswold Eight (Icy Rock)
Blue Shroud (B5V blue star)
Planet 1: Etherion
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: High-tech, highly industrialized
Description: A highly industrialized and technologically advanced world, central to commerce and trade.
Cultural Aspect: It is home to the influential Blue Star Corporation, where wealth and poverty coexist, and harsh conditions for many workers exist.
Challenges: Themes of oppression and corporate control, with potential for rebellion.
Planet 2: Edenvale
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like, pastoral and fertile
Description: Focused on agriculture and community living.
Cultural Aspect: Emphasizes traditional ways of life and strong family ties.
Challenges: Faces pressures from corporate interests seeking to exploit resources.
Planet 3: Highland
Type: Terrestrial
Conditions: Frontier-like, rugged and inhospitable
Description: Rugged and inhospitable, characterized by desolate landscapes and harsh weather conditions.
Cultural Aspect: A haven for outlaws, smugglers, and those evading authority.
Challenges: Survival depends on navigating environmental dangers and interpersonal conflicts.
Planet 4: Maelstrom (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Luxor:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: High-tech
Description: Known for its luxury and upscale lifestyle.
Cultural Aspect: Affluent cities and elite residents lead to a glamorous society, but stark contrasts exist with poorer planets.
Challenges: Issues of corruption and exploitation from powerful corporations.
Planet 5: Dracarys (Gas Giant)
Key Moons:
Tombstone:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like, mining planet
Description: Lawless atmosphere reminiscent of the Wild West.
Cultural Aspect: Inhabited by miners, traders, and outlaws.
Challenges: Conflict and violence are prevalent.
Carmen:
Type: Terrestrial (Terraformed)
Conditions: Frontier-like
Description: Once an advanced world, now avoided due to catastrophic experiments that transformed its inhabitants.
Cultural Aspect: A reminder of unchecked scientific ambition.
Challenges: Fraught with danger from mutated beings.
