Luyten's Star
Luyten's Star 1
Sirius Industrial
0207
Sirius industrial makes a broad range of bespoke heavy industrial installations for smelting/refining/processing/manufacturing. These are largely automated and easily assembled on site, using local materials for key elements of the construction when possible. All are centered around large Sirius Power reactors - often multiple 100GW units are used in a single plant.
HIP 11310
HIP 11310 4 A
HIP 11310 Visitor Beacon
0346
Most visitors head for the tourist traps on the outdoor world or water world.
Ross 467
Ross 467 1
Ross 467 Visitor Beacon
0460
This beautifully ringed outdoor world is a popular honeymoon destination.
Gamma Leporis
Gamma Leporis A 1
Gamma Leporis Visitor Beacon
0324
A lone water world orbits the primary star in this binary system. Some say that this is a sign of its uniqueness, others are not so convinced.
LTT 9164
LTT 9164 B 1
LTT 9164 Visitor Beacon
0418
The lone planet in this system is a water world with some amazing views thank to its two suns.
Ross 151
Ross 151 3
Ross 151 Visitor Beacon
0459
A water world teeming with aquatic life encourages many visitors to this system.
Vequess
Halki
Imperial Internal Security Service Duties
0233
The Imperial Internal Security Service (or IISS, "Double I, Double S") reports directly to the Emperor and unlike other police units has jurisdiction throughout the Empire.
In some respects they act as a counter balance to the Imperial Navy and have the authority to investigate any individual, unit or organisation. They operate in quite a secretive fashion as the nature of their investigations tend to be for corruption or abuse of power, and they are generally feared, as by some they are seen as unaccountable. It has, from time to time, been associated with espionage within the Empire. They act on behalf of the Emperor, and that is their allegiance. They do the Emperor's bidding. On occasion that has been to investigate the IDC.
Phracani
Phracani 2
Phracani Visitor Beacon
0451
This planet is famed for its outdoor pursuits.
Gabraceni
Gabraceni 6
Gabraceni Visitor Beacon
0323
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Gui Xian
Gui Xian 2
Gui Xian Visitor Beacon
0333
The outdoor world is the prime reason that tourists visit this system.
Ikpenones
Ikpenones A 2
Ikpenones Visitor Beacon
0377
A binary pair of terraformed outdoor worlds (and a water world as well) provides a strong base for this system's tourism.
LP 131-66
LP 131-66
LP 131-66 Visitor Beacon
410
This lonely starport has developed a thriving tourist economy around one of the more accessible white dwarf stars in colonised space.
Nganji
Nganji 5
Professor Palin
0199
Late in 3301 Professor Ishmael Palin began an Independent research programme, based at Christian Dock in the nganji System, to study anomalous extraterrestrial objects discovered earlier in the year.
In December he issued a request for help in establishing a new research base on Maia b1ba in order to safely study the artefacts. The request was positively received by the galactic community and Palin's team were soon ready to start work on their new base of operations.
By January 3302 he had announced a dramatic breakthrough in his research into meta-alloys. He confirmed that technical issues at the Obsidian Orbital were a direct result of interference from the artefacts. They also had the ability to repair themselves using resources from other ships and machinery.
Anlave
Anderton
Birthright Final Act
0183
The commerical race in starship innovation together with increased funding from the Birthright Wars allowed the Federation to renew and centralise its military power. In the past, mobilising a fleet had required mustering resources from each member system, but generous corporate charters authorised different corporations to build and maintain centralised fleets. The first of this was commissioned and trained at Aniave in 2702, providing a much needed new purpose for the ruined agricultural system. These could be deployed much more effectively against the Federation's enemies.
Anlave was the site for the final act in the Birthright Wars. Exiled descendants of displaced original colonists, invaded the system in 2708, and bombarded the Naval Academy at Anderton, obliterating it. A battlefleet of privateers descended on the system, but were beaten back by a spirited and shrewd tactician; Admiral Ghenkis B'nami. It was believed at the time that Imperial finance had sponsored the coup, but no link was ever proven, and this is now seen as scaremongering.
HR 7451
HR 7451 6
HR 7451 Visitor Beacon
0372
Visitors flock to this system because of the six planets it contains, that are capable of supporting life. The locals emphasise this by spreading entertainment across the different worlds.
Grabrigpa
Grabrigpa 4 A (surface)
Grabrigpa Visitor Beacon
0332
The view from this moon includes the spectacular mix of the rocky and icy rings of its parent gas giant.
Kappa Fornacis
Panem
Onionhead Banned
0197
In the late 3300 President Jasmina Halsey declared the rare narcotic 'Onionhead' illegal throughout Federal space. Onionhead is the fruit of an alien plant only grown on Panem in the Kappa Fornacis system.
Georgio Algeria, spokesman for the Farmer's Cooperative in the Kappa Fornacis system, accused the President of victimisation.
Tensions between the Onionhead cultivators and the Federation continued to rise, culminating in a bombing of Panem by the Federal Navy. This action seemed to have little effect as a brand new strain of Onionhead was subsequently discovered in markets, having been cultivated somewhere on Luca in the Tanmark system.
Aymiay
Cooperworld
Revised Catholic Mission
0164
Based in Aymiay at a University, with two further institutions on mars and Beta Hydri, the Revised Catholic Mission grew out of one of a select few older religions and has tried to update its tenets to reflect the changing nature of interstellar society. The old religious values of pre-space-travel Earth could not cope with the scientific progress of the 3rd and 4th millennium. The 'revised mission', to bring an understanding of moral living, repentance and the need to earn a place in heaven became a more inclusive set of values that could be promoted throughout human interstellar society.
BD+34 1378
BD+34 1378 B 1
BD+34 1378 Visitor Beacon
0282
This terraformed outdoor world is the highlight of this star system.
Exioce
Experiment
Atticus Ascension
0146
Atticus Obellan Duval ascended to the Imperial throne in 3081. His arrival triggered noticeably less celebration and the man's dour and bitter countenance was quickly noted as a contrast to the theatrically inclined Gaylen. In 3082 a second mission was sent to Exioce, terraforming the planet Experiment and establishing a permanent presence there, putting an end to the Federal ambitions in the system.
Exioce
Exioce 4
Exioce Visitor Beacon
0317
Tourists flock to this system mainly because of the outdoor and water worlds, but also for the range of gas giants with some awesome views from their neighbouring moons.
Te Kaha
Te Kaha A 3
Sirius Navy
0209
Sirius Navy is a large organisation, providing vigorous protection for all Sirius Corporation interests. It owns its own cruisers built by Imperial Gutamaya yards, and built under license in Sirius's own naval yards, branded in the Sirius Corporation's own royal blue livery, but much of their naval force comes from a large number of Cutters built both under license and by Imperial Gutamaya, operating as patrol ships, and a great many fighters.
Altair
Biggs Colony
New Agreements
0172
The renewed sense of purpose this strategy brought to the planet extended outwards to the interstellar colonies. Agreements were reached with Beta Hydri and Altair. In exchange for further self-determination each system agreed to maintain and preserve the natural habitats of indigenous life in their star systems. Shortly after this, Delta Pavonis also joined this agreement to act with restraint should any further life be discovered in the system.
LP 244-47
LP 244-47 4 A
LP 244-47 Visitor Beacon
0411
The legend of the pirate lord calling herself the 'Star Widow' attracts visitors to this moon. It is said that she buried her loot under the frozen wasteland. it has never been recovered.
NLTT 6667
NLTT 6667 A 2
NLTT 6667 Visitor Beacon
0443
A hansome water world attracts many visitors to this system with its exotic life forms and highly rated pleasure cruises.
Sugrivik
Sugrivik 3
Sugrivic Visitor Beacon
0468
Fans of cold climates love this water world, and its delightful menagerie of life.
Fawaol
Tracy
Genetic Research Cleansed
0136
In 2934, acting on the information of concerned locals, imperial forces arrived in the Fawaol system to wipe out the experimental genetic research facilities of the Darius Foundation.
LFT 601
LFT 601 A 2
LFT 601 Visitor Beacon
0396
The varied selection of holiday activities on this outdoor world make it one of the busier destinations for visitors to this system.
Riedquat
Waterloo
History of Waterloo
0240
The planet Waterloo (simply called Riedquat until about 3190) started life as a promising colony world when it was first colonised in 2631. Though Riedquat had indigenous life, it was right on the margins, and the little life that existed was tough enough to survive the harsh environment. This was the primary reason it took so long for it to be colonised.
When it was settled, the introduction of powerful fertilisers allowed crops to be grown on the harsh soil, but within a few decades human-introduced rodents (introduced accidentally - reputedly from some pet mice) began to destroy the crops en mass, and the rodent problem persists to this day, explaining the local name for Waterloo - 'Rat Hole'.
Riedquat
Waterloo
Chaos in Reidquat
0241
By 2679 the situation on Riedquat was dire - the whole world seemed to be in conflict and the continental governments stood on the brink of toppling. At the end of 2680 that indeed happened. Civil war persisted until there was no vestiges of government left.
Somehow, the world's economy has survived, as trade remained a common, essential goal to the inhabitants of the world. Starports are classed as safe areas, as all Riedquat's population understood that the trade with other worlds was now the colony's only access to the things the world needed to stay alive. If anyone threatens these lifelines then that is one of the rare times the Riedquatians can be seen to cooperate.
Miromi
Miromi A 6
Miromi Visitor Beacon
0425
Water worlds like this one, are always a popular destination for tourists. The cruise ships on these seas take visitors on a trek across the whole world, including the forzen ice caps.
HIP 6978
HIP 6978 1
HIP 6978 Visitor Beacon
0362
The warm seas of this outdoor world make an ideal holiday destination.
Sothis
Sothis A 5
Sirius Atmospherics
0208
Sirius Atmospherics
Early terraforming tended to use genetically engineered biological processes that would change the atmosphere of a suitable world over many decades to a breathable atmosphere using energy captured from the star via biological processes. This process was both slow, expensive (it was made up of many stages) and only a narrow set of worlds were suitable. The idea of doing direct chemical conversion on a vast scale was there, but not practical because of the vast power requirements.
Zeessze
New America
The Emipre's Loss
0137
In 2942, New America in the Zeessze system revolted over the harsh working conditions imposed more than a century before. Surprisingly the Imperial fleet was not deployed and the system gradually reverted to the Federation rule.
Ross 1057
Else (surface)
Changing Sky
0080
Commander Theian suggests this tourist destination on the strength of its short orbit period, meaning that its sky is constantly changing with some amazing views.
Ither
Ither 1
Ither Visitor Beacon
0380
The unusual marine life on this water world has driven tourism in this system for many years. There is also an ammonia world for visitors to appreciate.
Velnambe
Velnambe 1
Velnambe Visitor Beacon
0485
This outdoor world has everything for visiting tourists. Top class hotels cater for the very rich, but even the low cost holiday camps are noted for their quality. Big game safaris are also popular here because of the local mega fauna.
Amenili
Amenili AB 2
Amenili Visitor Beacon
0272
Water worlds are always a popular destination for sightseers, and this one orbiting the barycenter of two binary stars is a superb example.
Meenates
Meenates 2
Meenates Visitor Beacon
0424
Wildlife tourism is popular at this water world. Its great seas contain an amazing variety of life to delight visitors.
CD-33 8748
CD-33 8748 A 1
CD-33 8748 Visitor Beacon
0297
It's unusual for a system to contain just a single planet, especially for that lone planet to be a water world with known life forms.
Andceeth
Andceeth 1 (surface)
Trouble Banking and Welfare Investments
0229
A relatively new organisation, Trouble Banking and Welfare investments is based in Andceeth. In the early days of the Federation, Diamond star port was a major centre for commercial transactions between planetary governments. Beofre the days of Universal Bulletin Board and guaranteed transfer, the worlds of Andceeth were the banking center for the Federation.
Since the middle of the 31st century, when the system lost its significance, a group of banking entrepreneurs got together with the custodians of the vaults on Andceeth 2, also known as Trouble and began developing an investment company, using the facilities and security abandoned by the Federation.
Punuri
Punuri 4
Punuri Visitor Beacon
0455
Visit one of the rare ammonia worlds here, and see life in a different light.
Gamma Leporis
Gamma Leporis A 1
Gamma Leporis Visitor Beacon
0324
A lone water world orbits the primary star in this binary system. Some say that this is a sign of its uniqueness, others are not so convinced.
LHS 278
LHS 278 11 A (surface)
LHS 278 Visitor Beacon
0401
Ring systems are always a favorite with sightseers, and this system contains some fine examples. The view from this icy moon is one of the most popular.
Phekda
Nirvana
Peacekeeping Failure
0190
In 2876, after a period of economic instability and civil war between its corporate colonists, the Phekda system had descended into chaos. The Federation under President Jeremy Tann launched an offensive to take control of it. For a period of twenty years, a military governor was imposed and attempts were made to repatriate the system under a new colonial charter, but when new elections drove Tann from office at the end of his term and rebel insurrections began to take their toll and later in 2897, the entire effort was abandoned.
Wolf 497
Wolf 497 2
Wolf 497 Visitor Center
0493
The binary pair of water worlds contributes a great deal to the tourist economy of this star system.
HIP 111755
HIP 111755 A 8 A (surface)
HIP 111755 Visitor Center
0343
This icy moon is the traditional sight for lovers to propose within sight of the gas giant's glorious ring system. This tradition is still popular today.
Kokowar
Kokowar 1
Kokowar Visitor Beacon
0389
This outdoorworld is partnered with a terraforming candidate in this binary planet. It's a cool planet and caters for those liking a more alpine environment.
Vistaenis
Vistaenis 1
Vistaenis Visitor Beacon
0488
All manner of diversions can be found on this terraformed outdoor world. The locals are very welcoming to visitors, so much so that you might not want to leave!
HIP 35803
HIP 35803 A 6
HIP 35803 Visitor Beacon
0355
This binary pair of water worlds provides the bulk of tourist destinations for holidaymakers in this system.
Tauni
Tauni 4
Tauni Visitor Beacon
0470
This water world is part of a binary pair, and draws as many visitors to the system as the outdoor world present.
Maia
Maia A 2 A
Obsidian Orbital Constructed
0200
Work on a new Ocellus starport began in the Kaushpoos system of the Plelades Nebula on 28th of October 3301. Within a day, pirates began congregating in Kaushpoos, preying on traders and contractors traveling to and from the system. A request for aid was sent out and the pirates were repelled in short order. Later the starport was named Obsidian Orbital via public vote.
On 19th December it was reported the new station had been affected by technical issues plaguing the galaxy but personnel were determined to keep it running.
Maia
Maia B
Maia Black Hole
0061
Maia B... the infamous Black Hole in Maia. According to Commander VampyreGTX it puts on a great show when observing the gravitational lensing effect on the surrounding nebula and stars.
Zaonce
Zaonce
The Bank of Zaonce
0243
Early in Zaonce's colonial history, in 2682, a former Federation banking executive named Herschel Derry moved to the colony and setup a family banking business. He and his extended family spread their business around the world in only a decade and by 2693 they had earned a reputation as a level headed and reliable financial establishment. Derrey's daughter Emily brokered a loan of an undisclosed but sizeable sum of credits to an up and coming spacecraft manufacturer named Faulcon Manspace in exchange for stock options. Six years later, when the Viper was unveiled, profit rolled in and the stock options for Faulcon Manspace suddenly became vastly profitable for the family. Buoyed by this financial victory, Derry took over several other banking concerns on the world until his corporation was the sole financial establishment on the planet, although operating under different brands. They adopted the name Bank of Zaonce in 2718.
Quince
Quince 3
Quince Visitor Beacon
0457
Binary planets are always fun places to visit, such as in this case, before you head on to the outdoor world to sample the deslights there.
Quince
New America
Gaylen's Ascension
0143
The ascension of Gaylen Trasken Duval was marked with chaotic celebrations in the Achenar and Quince systems. With a new Emperor on the throne, the imperial political agenda changed again. Gaylen proved to be a more prickly and temperamental character than his predecessor. Hostilities at Alioth were renewed in 2994, whilst a Federation supported coup in the Ackwada system was ruthlessly suppressed by the Imperial backed forces in 2996.
