Galactic Guide: Nyx System
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Nyx was discovered in SEY 2582 during the height of the newly-formed United Empire of Earth’s territorial expansion. The system consists of three planets circling an F-type main sequence star and two asteroid belts. Astronomically, the most distinct aspect of Nyx is that it is located directly on the border of a dark nebula, which gave the system its name.
Nyx was first charted through a jump point in the Bremen System by solo navjumper Carla Larry, who described what she found in her official claim as “Lacking logical reason to apply the expense of terraformation.” Despite her less than encouraging initial assessment, Larry did make an attempt to formally name the star’s three worlds Lou, Morgan and Ashley, apparently after three separate romantic conquests she was pursuing. While the UEE government has never recognized these names, and they have never been widely used, Larry did say before her death that all three of the namesakes were touched by the gesture.
Recently, Nyx has gained some additional utility as a transit system for supplies headed for the Synthworld project, which means there can be a significant credit value of cargo moving through the system at any one time. Small scale piracy is not uncommon, and travelers are advised to tread carefully when traveling through the system. Of more concern is the increasing number of Vanduul ships that have been spotted near the Virgil-Nyx jump point. Residents worry that this may be the prelude to a large-scale raid, and some have begun stocking up on weapons in response. The UEE has issued a warning that all pilots should steer clear of this part of the Nyx system unless it is absolutely necessary.
Nyx I
When it was first discovered, Nyx I was a coreless, heat-swept world that was a poor colonization candidate. While Nyx I was not technically a smog planet, it had an atmosphere laced with the very same gasses that had continually blocked corporations from successfully terraforming such worlds. However, when a routine survey revealed the presence of high-grade metals beneath the planet’s surface, multiple companies threw caution to the wind and tried their hands at transforming Nyx I into a friendlier place. But no matter what anyone tried, the technology at the time failed, and the atmosphere remained stubbornly poisonous.
In spite of the dangerous conditions, numerous mining operations set up shop on Nyx I when they got word of what had been found there, and within 50 years, much of the planet’s material wealth had been shipped off to Kilian to help supply the Empire’s ongoing war efforts. Profits eventually slowed thanks to constant wear and tear on the mining equipment from the searing heat, and one by one, the mining companies left for greener pastures. By 2630, Nyx I had been mostly abandoned.
Centuries later, there may now be new hope for Nyx I. In 2954, Genesis Terraforming began using their newly-developed suite of terraformation platforms to scrub the previously irremovable toxins from the planet’s atmosphere and replace them with the right balance of oxygen and nitrogen. This groundbreaking technology is the first of its kind and has the potential to solve the mystery that has been plaguing science since the advent of planetary colonization: how to terraform smog planets. If successful, worlds long-thought uninhabitable such as Baker II, Cano III, or even Sol II could be placed on the path to habitability.
Nyx II
Cloaked in thick clouds of acid, Nyx II was once considered for terraforming due to its position within the system’s green band. MIST conducted a serious study in 2585 to determine whether it could be made habitable. The end result was that it was next to impossible, and, if attempted, would take considerable effort and expense. Traveling to the surface of the planet remains dangerous; even if explorers are protected from the deadly atmosphere, the stifling temperatures, the twisted terrain, and the air pressure present risks of their own.
Glaciem Ring Asteroid Belt & Delamar
A dense asteroid belt circles Nyx’s star between Nyx II and Nyx III. While the asteroid field is home to numerous mining outposts, it is mostly known as a very good place to avoid unwanted attention. An unknown number of small settlements have been established on asteroids in the area and are home to a variety of fringe colonists seeking anything from life outside the UEE to a platform from which to operate outside the law.
The highlight of these settlements is Delamar, the largest of the asteroids. Hidden deep in the Glaciem Ring, it is the home of the People’s Alliance, who transformed an old, abandoned mining facility into a colony and dubbed it Levski after an old Earth revolutionary. Dissenters of the UEE’s Messer Era, the People’s Alliance made Delamar a haven for political radicals and anti-UEE sentiment in their pursuit of creating a fair government. While the People’s Alliance has taken on a more passive role in recent history, Levski still attracts politically-minded groups that are similar enough to live together, but different enough in their goals so they seldom get anything accomplished.
Over the years, a criminal element has exploited the welcoming nature of the People’s Alliance and taken up residence in Levski. The People’s Alliance has tried to suppress it, since it makes their community a target for government raids and undermines their message about taking a stand against the corruption and criminality in the UEE, but it continues to linger.
Nyx III
The final planet in the Nyx System, located far from the sun’s light, is an ice giant. A massive ball of frozen water and ammonia vapor, Nyx III has only seen minimal resource extraction owing to the hazardous work conditions in the planet’s dangerous atmosphere.
Keeger Belt
This outermost asteroid belt has long been a favorite hiding place for those who would prefer to do their business in the shadows. Some of its abandoned mining platforms are rumored to have been used as drop points for smugglers.
Travel Warning
While Levski’s airlocks are open to visitors, they do ask that guests abide by the code of rules and morals that they’ve established or risk the resident’s ire. As the signs that greet all those that land on Delemar say, “Even if you disagree with us, you will respect our right to life.”
Heard in the Wind
Concerning news from the Nyx system as Vanduul ambushed a Castra-bound cargo ship last night and disappeared into the Virgil jump point before it could be apprehended. This is the third incident this month alone, and the people of Nyx are growing increasingly worried. Is a new invasion on the horizon? We’ll hear from experts on Vanduul behavior after the break.
- Empire Report, 2955.09.19
“We, the People’s Alliance of Levski, are dedicated to the creation and continual development of a truly egalitarian community, where all sentients may feel safe and free to express ideas while supporting each other towards the communal goal of enlightened self-sufficiency.”
- People’s Alliance, Declaration of Intent, 2655
“To fully understand Levski, you must visit the hand-carved statue of ANTHONY TANAKA, the boy whose death became a rallying cry for the anti-Messer movement. While there are other sculptures of Tanaka in the UEE, none are as beautifully dark and defiant.”
- Observist Dark, 2945.09.16
Nyx was first charted through a jump point in the Bremen System by solo navjumper Carla Larry, who described what she found in her official claim as “Lacking logical reason to apply the expense of terraformation.” Despite her less than encouraging initial assessment, Larry did make an attempt to formally name the star’s three worlds Lou, Morgan and Ashley, apparently after three separate romantic conquests she was pursuing. While the UEE government has never recognized these names, and they have never been widely used, Larry did say before her death that all three of the namesakes were touched by the gesture.
Recently, Nyx has gained some additional utility as a transit system for supplies headed for the Synthworld project, which means there can be a significant credit value of cargo moving through the system at any one time. Small scale piracy is not uncommon, and travelers are advised to tread carefully when traveling through the system. Of more concern is the increasing number of Vanduul ships that have been spotted near the Virgil-Nyx jump point. Residents worry that this may be the prelude to a large-scale raid, and some have begun stocking up on weapons in response. The UEE has issued a warning that all pilots should steer clear of this part of the Nyx system unless it is absolutely necessary.
Nyx I
When it was first discovered, Nyx I was a coreless, heat-swept world that was a poor colonization candidate. While Nyx I was not technically a smog planet, it had an atmosphere laced with the very same gasses that had continually blocked corporations from successfully terraforming such worlds. However, when a routine survey revealed the presence of high-grade metals beneath the planet’s surface, multiple companies threw caution to the wind and tried their hands at transforming Nyx I into a friendlier place. But no matter what anyone tried, the technology at the time failed, and the atmosphere remained stubbornly poisonous.
In spite of the dangerous conditions, numerous mining operations set up shop on Nyx I when they got word of what had been found there, and within 50 years, much of the planet’s material wealth had been shipped off to Kilian to help supply the Empire’s ongoing war efforts. Profits eventually slowed thanks to constant wear and tear on the mining equipment from the searing heat, and one by one, the mining companies left for greener pastures. By 2630, Nyx I had been mostly abandoned.
Centuries later, there may now be new hope for Nyx I. In 2954, Genesis Terraforming began using their newly-developed suite of terraformation platforms to scrub the previously irremovable toxins from the planet’s atmosphere and replace them with the right balance of oxygen and nitrogen. This groundbreaking technology is the first of its kind and has the potential to solve the mystery that has been plaguing science since the advent of planetary colonization: how to terraform smog planets. If successful, worlds long-thought uninhabitable such as Baker II, Cano III, or even Sol II could be placed on the path to habitability.
Nyx II
Cloaked in thick clouds of acid, Nyx II was once considered for terraforming due to its position within the system’s green band. MIST conducted a serious study in 2585 to determine whether it could be made habitable. The end result was that it was next to impossible, and, if attempted, would take considerable effort and expense. Traveling to the surface of the planet remains dangerous; even if explorers are protected from the deadly atmosphere, the stifling temperatures, the twisted terrain, and the air pressure present risks of their own.
Glaciem Ring Asteroid Belt & Delamar
A dense asteroid belt circles Nyx’s star between Nyx II and Nyx III. While the asteroid field is home to numerous mining outposts, it is mostly known as a very good place to avoid unwanted attention. An unknown number of small settlements have been established on asteroids in the area and are home to a variety of fringe colonists seeking anything from life outside the UEE to a platform from which to operate outside the law.
The highlight of these settlements is Delamar, the largest of the asteroids. Hidden deep in the Glaciem Ring, it is the home of the People’s Alliance, who transformed an old, abandoned mining facility into a colony and dubbed it Levski after an old Earth revolutionary. Dissenters of the UEE’s Messer Era, the People’s Alliance made Delamar a haven for political radicals and anti-UEE sentiment in their pursuit of creating a fair government. While the People’s Alliance has taken on a more passive role in recent history, Levski still attracts politically-minded groups that are similar enough to live together, but different enough in their goals so they seldom get anything accomplished.
Over the years, a criminal element has exploited the welcoming nature of the People’s Alliance and taken up residence in Levski. The People’s Alliance has tried to suppress it, since it makes their community a target for government raids and undermines their message about taking a stand against the corruption and criminality in the UEE, but it continues to linger.
Nyx III
The final planet in the Nyx System, located far from the sun’s light, is an ice giant. A massive ball of frozen water and ammonia vapor, Nyx III has only seen minimal resource extraction owing to the hazardous work conditions in the planet’s dangerous atmosphere.
Keeger Belt
This outermost asteroid belt has long been a favorite hiding place for those who would prefer to do their business in the shadows. Some of its abandoned mining platforms are rumored to have been used as drop points for smugglers.
Travel Warning
While Levski’s airlocks are open to visitors, they do ask that guests abide by the code of rules and morals that they’ve established or risk the resident’s ire. As the signs that greet all those that land on Delemar say, “Even if you disagree with us, you will respect our right to life.”
Heard in the Wind
Concerning news from the Nyx system as Vanduul ambushed a Castra-bound cargo ship last night and disappeared into the Virgil jump point before it could be apprehended. This is the third incident this month alone, and the people of Nyx are growing increasingly worried. Is a new invasion on the horizon? We’ll hear from experts on Vanduul behavior after the break.
- Empire Report, 2955.09.19
“We, the People’s Alliance of Levski, are dedicated to the creation and continual development of a truly egalitarian community, where all sentients may feel safe and free to express ideas while supporting each other towards the communal goal of enlightened self-sufficiency.”
- People’s Alliance, Declaration of Intent, 2655
“To fully understand Levski, you must visit the hand-carved statue of ANTHONY TANAKA, the boy whose death became a rallying cry for the anti-Messer movement. While there are other sculptures of Tanaka in the UEE, none are as beautifully dark and defiant.”
- Observist Dark, 2945.09.16
Nyx wurde 2582 während der Blütezeit des neu gegründeten Vereinigten Reiches der Erde entdeckt. Das System besteht aus drei Planeten, die einen Stern der Hauptreihenfolge vom Typ F umkreisen. Astronomisch gesehen ist der ausgeprägteste Aspekt von Nyx, dass es sich direkt an der Grenze eines dunklen Nebels befindet, der die Umlaufbahnen aller drei Welten umgibt und die Reise behindert.
Das System wurde zunächst von der Solo-Navjumperin Carla Larry durch einen Sprungbrett im Bremer System kartographiert, die das, was sie in ihrem offiziellen Anspruch fand, als "ohne signifikante Mineralvorkommen oder logischen Grund, die Kosten der Terraformation zu übernehmen" bezeichnete. Trotz ihrer weniger als ermutigenden ersten Bewertung unternahm Larry den Versuch, die drei Welten Lou, Morgan und Ashley des Stars offiziell zu benennen, anscheinend nach drei verschiedenen romantischen Eroberungen, die sie verfolgte. Während die UEE-Regierung diese Namen nie anerkannt hat und sie nie weit verbreitet waren, sagte Larry vor ihrem Tod, dass alle drei Namensgeber von der Geste berührt wurden.
Vor kurzem hat Nyx einen zusätzlichen Nutzen als Transitsystem für Lieferungen gewonnen, die für das Synthworld-Projekt bestimmt sind, was bedeutet, dass es jederzeit einen signifikanten Gutschriftwert für die Ladung geben kann, die durch das System bewegt wird. Kleine Piraterie ist keine Seltenheit, getragen vom Nebel des Systems, und Reisende werden gewarnt, während der Durchfahrt des Systems nicht von den üblichen Spacelanes abzuweichen.
Nyx I
Der erste Planet im Nyx-System ist eine kernlose, hitzegefüllte Welt, die vor langer Zeit von wertvollen Mineralien befreit wurde. Bald nach der Entdeckung des Systems ergab eine Routineuntersuchung das Vorhandensein von hochwertigen Metallen unter der Oberfläche des Planeten. Nachdem die Nachricht bekannt wurde, wurde der Planet kurzzeitig in den Mittelpunkt zahlreicher Bergbauaktivitäten gerückt, und innerhalb von fünfzig Jahren wurde der Planet fast vollständig seiner Ressourcen beraubt, sein materieller Reichtum wurde nach Kilian verschifft, um die wachsenden Kriegsanstrengungen des Imperiums zu unterstützen. Um 2630 war Nyx I. größtenteils verlassen und es blieben nur wenige Hinweise auf eine menschliche Behausung übrig.
Nyx II
Nyx II, eine smogige, trostlose Welt, galt einst als Randfall für das Terraforming. Dicke Wolken aus Säure und Kohlendioxid umgeben die Welt, und der Planet taumelt technisch gesehen am inneren Rand des grünen Bandes des Systems. Dennoch wurde eine ernsthafte Studie durchgeführt, ob sie bewohnbar gemacht werden kann oder nicht. Das Endergebnis war, dass es möglich war, aber es würde erhebliche Anstrengungen erfordern und wenig für die Rendite bringen. EVA auf dem Planeten selbst ist tödlich; selbst wenn die Forscher vor den korrosiven Elementen geschützt sind, können sie in der Hochdruckatmosphäre nicht funktionieren.
Glaciem Ring Asteroidengürtel & Delamar
Ein dichter Asteroidengürtel umkreist Nyx' Stern bei etwa 12 AE. Während das Asteroidenfeld einige Minen gesehen hat, ist es vor allem als ein sehr guter Ort bekannt, um unerwünschte Aufmerksamkeit zu vermeiden. Eine unbekannte Anzahl von kleinen Siedlungen wurden auf Asteroiden in der Gegend errichtet und sind die Heimat einer Vielzahl von Randkolonisten, die alles vom Leben außerhalb der UEE bis zu einer Plattform suchen, von der aus sie außerhalb des Gesetzes operieren können. Es wird angenommen, dass illegale Überfälle im System, die typischerweise gegen die Trans-Synth-World-Schifffahrtsrouten durchgeführt werden, von größeren Basen im Feld aus durchgeführt werden.
Der Höhepunkt dieser Siedlungen ist Delamar, der größte der Asteroiden. Die Größe eines kleinen Planetoiden, Delamar, ist tief im Glaciem Ring versteckt. Die People's Alliance beherbergt eine alte Bergbauanlage, die von den ursprünglichen Prospektoren verlassen wurde, als sie keinen Gewinn erzielen konnten, und zog ein und nannte sie Levski nach einem Revolutionär der alten Erde. Die People's Alliance, die von der Messer-Ära der UEE abweichen, verwandelte Delamar in eine Brutstätte für politische Radikale und Anti-UEE-Stimmungen. Während die People Alliance in der jüngeren Geschichte eine passivere Rolle übernommen hat, zieht Levski immer noch eine Reihe von politisch denkenden Gruppen an, die ähnlich genug sind, um zusammenzuleben, aber sich in ihren Zielen unterscheiden, so dass sie nie etwas erreichen.
Im Laufe der Jahre hat sich hier auch ein kriminelles Element angesiedelt, obwohl die politischen Aktivisten versucht haben, es zu unterdrücken, weil sie das Gefühl hatten, dass Kriminelle ihre Botschaft, gegen die Korruption und Kriminalität in der UEE vorzugehen, untergraben und ihre Gemeinschaft gleichzeitig zum Ziel von Regierungsangriffen machen.
Nyx III
Der letzte Planet im Nyx-System, weit weg vom Sonnenlicht, ist ein Eisriese. Nyx III, ein massiver Ball aus gefrorenem Wasser und Ammoniakdampf, wurde aufgrund der gefährlichen Arbeitsbedingungen in der gefährlichen Atmosphäre des Planeten nur minimal genutzt.
Reisewarnung
Während die Luftschleusen von Levski für Besucher geöffnet sind, bitten sie die Gäste, sich an den Regelkodex und die Moral zu halten, die sie aufgestellt haben oder die Wut der Bewohner riskieren. Wie die Zeichen, die alle begrüßen, die auf Delemar landen, sagen: "Selbst wenn du mit uns nicht einverstanden bist, wirst du unser Recht auf Leben respektieren."
Im Wind gehört
"Wir, die Volksallianz von Levski, widmen uns der Schaffung und kontinuierlichen Entwicklung einer wahrhaft egalitären Gemeinschaft, in der sich alle Empfindungen sicher und frei fühlen können, Ideen auszudrücken und sich gegenseitig beim gemeinsamen Ziel der erleuchteten Selbstversorgung zu unterstützen."
- Volksallianz, Absichtserklärung, 2655
"Um Levski vollständig zu verstehen, müssen Sie die handgeschnitzte Statue von ANTHONY TANAKA besuchen, dem Jungen, dessen Tod zu einem Sammelruf für die Anti-Messer-Bewegung wurde. Während es andere Skulpturen von Tanaka in der UEE gibt, ist keine so schön dunkel und trotzig."
- Beobachter Dunkel, 2945.09.16
Das System wurde zunächst von der Solo-Navjumperin Carla Larry durch einen Sprungbrett im Bremer System kartographiert, die das, was sie in ihrem offiziellen Anspruch fand, als "ohne signifikante Mineralvorkommen oder logischen Grund, die Kosten der Terraformation zu übernehmen" bezeichnete. Trotz ihrer weniger als ermutigenden ersten Bewertung unternahm Larry den Versuch, die drei Welten Lou, Morgan und Ashley des Stars offiziell zu benennen, anscheinend nach drei verschiedenen romantischen Eroberungen, die sie verfolgte. Während die UEE-Regierung diese Namen nie anerkannt hat und sie nie weit verbreitet waren, sagte Larry vor ihrem Tod, dass alle drei Namensgeber von der Geste berührt wurden.
Vor kurzem hat Nyx einen zusätzlichen Nutzen als Transitsystem für Lieferungen gewonnen, die für das Synthworld-Projekt bestimmt sind, was bedeutet, dass es jederzeit einen signifikanten Gutschriftwert für die Ladung geben kann, die durch das System bewegt wird. Kleine Piraterie ist keine Seltenheit, getragen vom Nebel des Systems, und Reisende werden gewarnt, während der Durchfahrt des Systems nicht von den üblichen Spacelanes abzuweichen.
Nyx I
Der erste Planet im Nyx-System ist eine kernlose, hitzegefüllte Welt, die vor langer Zeit von wertvollen Mineralien befreit wurde. Bald nach der Entdeckung des Systems ergab eine Routineuntersuchung das Vorhandensein von hochwertigen Metallen unter der Oberfläche des Planeten. Nachdem die Nachricht bekannt wurde, wurde der Planet kurzzeitig in den Mittelpunkt zahlreicher Bergbauaktivitäten gerückt, und innerhalb von fünfzig Jahren wurde der Planet fast vollständig seiner Ressourcen beraubt, sein materieller Reichtum wurde nach Kilian verschifft, um die wachsenden Kriegsanstrengungen des Imperiums zu unterstützen. Um 2630 war Nyx I. größtenteils verlassen und es blieben nur wenige Hinweise auf eine menschliche Behausung übrig.
Nyx II
Nyx II, eine smogige, trostlose Welt, galt einst als Randfall für das Terraforming. Dicke Wolken aus Säure und Kohlendioxid umgeben die Welt, und der Planet taumelt technisch gesehen am inneren Rand des grünen Bandes des Systems. Dennoch wurde eine ernsthafte Studie durchgeführt, ob sie bewohnbar gemacht werden kann oder nicht. Das Endergebnis war, dass es möglich war, aber es würde erhebliche Anstrengungen erfordern und wenig für die Rendite bringen. EVA auf dem Planeten selbst ist tödlich; selbst wenn die Forscher vor den korrosiven Elementen geschützt sind, können sie in der Hochdruckatmosphäre nicht funktionieren.
Glaciem Ring Asteroidengürtel & Delamar
Ein dichter Asteroidengürtel umkreist Nyx' Stern bei etwa 12 AE. Während das Asteroidenfeld einige Minen gesehen hat, ist es vor allem als ein sehr guter Ort bekannt, um unerwünschte Aufmerksamkeit zu vermeiden. Eine unbekannte Anzahl von kleinen Siedlungen wurden auf Asteroiden in der Gegend errichtet und sind die Heimat einer Vielzahl von Randkolonisten, die alles vom Leben außerhalb der UEE bis zu einer Plattform suchen, von der aus sie außerhalb des Gesetzes operieren können. Es wird angenommen, dass illegale Überfälle im System, die typischerweise gegen die Trans-Synth-World-Schifffahrtsrouten durchgeführt werden, von größeren Basen im Feld aus durchgeführt werden.
Der Höhepunkt dieser Siedlungen ist Delamar, der größte der Asteroiden. Die Größe eines kleinen Planetoiden, Delamar, ist tief im Glaciem Ring versteckt. Die People's Alliance beherbergt eine alte Bergbauanlage, die von den ursprünglichen Prospektoren verlassen wurde, als sie keinen Gewinn erzielen konnten, und zog ein und nannte sie Levski nach einem Revolutionär der alten Erde. Die People's Alliance, die von der Messer-Ära der UEE abweichen, verwandelte Delamar in eine Brutstätte für politische Radikale und Anti-UEE-Stimmungen. Während die People Alliance in der jüngeren Geschichte eine passivere Rolle übernommen hat, zieht Levski immer noch eine Reihe von politisch denkenden Gruppen an, die ähnlich genug sind, um zusammenzuleben, aber sich in ihren Zielen unterscheiden, so dass sie nie etwas erreichen.
Im Laufe der Jahre hat sich hier auch ein kriminelles Element angesiedelt, obwohl die politischen Aktivisten versucht haben, es zu unterdrücken, weil sie das Gefühl hatten, dass Kriminelle ihre Botschaft, gegen die Korruption und Kriminalität in der UEE vorzugehen, untergraben und ihre Gemeinschaft gleichzeitig zum Ziel von Regierungsangriffen machen.
Nyx III
Der letzte Planet im Nyx-System, weit weg vom Sonnenlicht, ist ein Eisriese. Nyx III, ein massiver Ball aus gefrorenem Wasser und Ammoniakdampf, wurde aufgrund der gefährlichen Arbeitsbedingungen in der gefährlichen Atmosphäre des Planeten nur minimal genutzt.
Reisewarnung
Während die Luftschleusen von Levski für Besucher geöffnet sind, bitten sie die Gäste, sich an den Regelkodex und die Moral zu halten, die sie aufgestellt haben oder die Wut der Bewohner riskieren. Wie die Zeichen, die alle begrüßen, die auf Delemar landen, sagen: "Selbst wenn du mit uns nicht einverstanden bist, wirst du unser Recht auf Leben respektieren."
Im Wind gehört
"Wir, die Volksallianz von Levski, widmen uns der Schaffung und kontinuierlichen Entwicklung einer wahrhaft egalitären Gemeinschaft, in der sich alle Empfindungen sicher und frei fühlen können, Ideen auszudrücken und sich gegenseitig beim gemeinsamen Ziel der erleuchteten Selbstversorgung zu unterstützen."
- Volksallianz, Absichtserklärung, 2655
"Um Levski vollständig zu verstehen, müssen Sie die handgeschnitzte Statue von ANTHONY TANAKA besuchen, dem Jungen, dessen Tod zu einem Sammelruf für die Anti-Messer-Bewegung wurde. Während es andere Skulpturen von Tanaka in der UEE gibt, ist keine so schön dunkel und trotzig."
- Beobachter Dunkel, 2945.09.16
Nyx was discovered in SEY 2582 during the height of the newly-formed United Empire of Earth’s territorial expansion. The system consists of three planets circling an F-type main sequence star and two asteroid belts. Astronomically, the most distinct aspect of Nyx is that it is located directly on the border of a dark nebula, which gave the system its name.
Nyx was first charted through a jump point in the Bremen System by solo navjumper Carla Larry, who described what she found in her official claim as “Lacking logical reason to apply the expense of terraformation.” Despite her less than encouraging initial assessment, Larry did make an attempt to formally name the star’s three worlds Lou, Morgan and Ashley, apparently after three separate romantic conquests she was pursuing. While the UEE government has never recognized these names, and they have never been widely used, Larry did say before her death that all three of the namesakes were touched by the gesture.
Recently, Nyx has gained some additional utility as a transit system for supplies headed for the Synthworld project, which means there can be a significant credit value of cargo moving through the system at any one time. Small scale piracy is not uncommon, and travelers are advised to tread carefully when traveling through the system. Of more concern is the increasing number of Vanduul ships that have been spotted near the Virgil-Nyx jump point. Residents worry that this may be the prelude to a large-scale raid, and some have begun stocking up on weapons in response. The UEE has issued a warning that all pilots should steer clear of this part of the Nyx system unless it is absolutely necessary.
Nyx I
When it was first discovered, Nyx I was a coreless, heat-swept world that was a poor colonization candidate. While Nyx I was not technically a smog planet, it had an atmosphere laced with the very same gasses that had continually blocked corporations from successfully terraforming such worlds. However, when a routine survey revealed the presence of high-grade metals beneath the planet’s surface, multiple companies threw caution to the wind and tried their hands at transforming Nyx I into a friendlier place. But no matter what anyone tried, the technology at the time failed, and the atmosphere remained stubbornly poisonous.
In spite of the dangerous conditions, numerous mining operations set up shop on Nyx I when they got word of what had been found there, and within 50 years, much of the planet’s material wealth had been shipped off to Kilian to help supply the Empire’s ongoing war efforts. Profits eventually slowed thanks to constant wear and tear on the mining equipment from the searing heat, and one by one, the mining companies left for greener pastures. By 2630, Nyx I had been mostly abandoned.
Centuries later, there may now be new hope for Nyx I. In 2954, Genesis Terraforming began using their newly-developed suite of terraformation platforms to scrub the previously irremovable toxins from the planet’s atmosphere and replace them with the right balance of oxygen and nitrogen. This groundbreaking technology is the first of its kind and has the potential to solve the mystery that has been plaguing science since the advent of planetary colonization: how to terraform smog planets. If successful, worlds long-thought uninhabitable such as Baker II, Cano III, or even Sol II could be placed on the path to habitability.
Nyx II
Cloaked in thick clouds of acid, Nyx II was once considered for terraforming due to its position within the system’s green band. MIST conducted a serious study in 2585 to determine whether it could be made habitable. The end result was that it was next to impossible, and, if attempted, would take considerable effort and expense. Traveling to the surface of the planet remains dangerous; even if explorers are protected from the deadly atmosphere, the stifling temperatures, the twisted terrain, and the air pressure present risks of their own.
Glaciem Ring Asteroid Belt & Delamar
A dense asteroid belt circles Nyx’s star between Nyx II and Nyx III. While the asteroid field is home to numerous mining outposts, it is mostly known as a very good place to avoid unwanted attention. An unknown number of small settlements have been established on asteroids in the area and are home to a variety of fringe colonists seeking anything from life outside the UEE to a platform from which to operate outside the law.
The highlight of these settlements is Delamar, the largest of the asteroids. Hidden deep in the Glaciem Ring, it is the home of the People’s Alliance, who transformed an old, abandoned mining facility into a colony and dubbed it Levski after an old Earth revolutionary. Dissenters of the UEE’s Messer Era, the People’s Alliance made Delamar a haven for political radicals and anti-UEE sentiment in their pursuit of creating a fair government. While the People’s Alliance has taken on a more passive role in recent history, Levski still attracts politically-minded groups that are similar enough to live together, but different enough in their goals so they seldom get anything accomplished.
Over the years, a criminal element has exploited the welcoming nature of the People’s Alliance and taken up residence in Levski. The People’s Alliance has tried to suppress it, since it makes their community a target for government raids and undermines their message about taking a stand against the corruption and criminality in the UEE, but it continues to linger.
Nyx III
The final planet in the Nyx System, located far from the sun’s light, is an ice giant. A massive ball of frozen water and ammonia vapor, Nyx III has only seen minimal resource extraction owing to the hazardous work conditions in the planet’s dangerous atmosphere.
Keeger Belt
This outermost asteroid belt has long been a favorite hiding place for those who would prefer to do their business in the shadows. Some of its abandoned mining platforms are rumored to have been used as drop points for smugglers.
Travel Warning
While Levski’s airlocks are open to visitors, they do ask that guests abide by the code of rules and morals that they’ve established or risk the resident’s ire. As the signs that greet all those that land on Delemar say, “Even if you disagree with us, you will respect our right to life.”
Heard in the Wind
Concerning news from the Nyx system as Vanduul ambushed a Castra-bound cargo ship last night and disappeared into the Virgil jump point before it could be apprehended. This is the third incident this month alone, and the people of Nyx are growing increasingly worried. Is a new invasion on the horizon? We’ll hear from experts on Vanduul behavior after the break.
- Empire Report, 2955.09.19
“We, the People’s Alliance of Levski, are dedicated to the creation and continual development of a truly egalitarian community, where all sentients may feel safe and free to express ideas while supporting each other towards the communal goal of enlightened self-sufficiency.”
- People’s Alliance, Declaration of Intent, 2655
“To fully understand Levski, you must visit the hand-carved statue of ANTHONY TANAKA, the boy whose death became a rallying cry for the anti-Messer movement. While there are other sculptures of Tanaka in the UEE, none are as beautifully dark and defiant.”
- Observist Dark, 2945.09.16
Nyx was first charted through a jump point in the Bremen System by solo navjumper Carla Larry, who described what she found in her official claim as “Lacking logical reason to apply the expense of terraformation.” Despite her less than encouraging initial assessment, Larry did make an attempt to formally name the star’s three worlds Lou, Morgan and Ashley, apparently after three separate romantic conquests she was pursuing. While the UEE government has never recognized these names, and they have never been widely used, Larry did say before her death that all three of the namesakes were touched by the gesture.
Recently, Nyx has gained some additional utility as a transit system for supplies headed for the Synthworld project, which means there can be a significant credit value of cargo moving through the system at any one time. Small scale piracy is not uncommon, and travelers are advised to tread carefully when traveling through the system. Of more concern is the increasing number of Vanduul ships that have been spotted near the Virgil-Nyx jump point. Residents worry that this may be the prelude to a large-scale raid, and some have begun stocking up on weapons in response. The UEE has issued a warning that all pilots should steer clear of this part of the Nyx system unless it is absolutely necessary.
Nyx I
When it was first discovered, Nyx I was a coreless, heat-swept world that was a poor colonization candidate. While Nyx I was not technically a smog planet, it had an atmosphere laced with the very same gasses that had continually blocked corporations from successfully terraforming such worlds. However, when a routine survey revealed the presence of high-grade metals beneath the planet’s surface, multiple companies threw caution to the wind and tried their hands at transforming Nyx I into a friendlier place. But no matter what anyone tried, the technology at the time failed, and the atmosphere remained stubbornly poisonous.
In spite of the dangerous conditions, numerous mining operations set up shop on Nyx I when they got word of what had been found there, and within 50 years, much of the planet’s material wealth had been shipped off to Kilian to help supply the Empire’s ongoing war efforts. Profits eventually slowed thanks to constant wear and tear on the mining equipment from the searing heat, and one by one, the mining companies left for greener pastures. By 2630, Nyx I had been mostly abandoned.
Centuries later, there may now be new hope for Nyx I. In 2954, Genesis Terraforming began using their newly-developed suite of terraformation platforms to scrub the previously irremovable toxins from the planet’s atmosphere and replace them with the right balance of oxygen and nitrogen. This groundbreaking technology is the first of its kind and has the potential to solve the mystery that has been plaguing science since the advent of planetary colonization: how to terraform smog planets. If successful, worlds long-thought uninhabitable such as Baker II, Cano III, or even Sol II could be placed on the path to habitability.
Nyx II
Cloaked in thick clouds of acid, Nyx II was once considered for terraforming due to its position within the system’s green band. MIST conducted a serious study in 2585 to determine whether it could be made habitable. The end result was that it was next to impossible, and, if attempted, would take considerable effort and expense. Traveling to the surface of the planet remains dangerous; even if explorers are protected from the deadly atmosphere, the stifling temperatures, the twisted terrain, and the air pressure present risks of their own.
Glaciem Ring Asteroid Belt & Delamar
A dense asteroid belt circles Nyx’s star between Nyx II and Nyx III. While the asteroid field is home to numerous mining outposts, it is mostly known as a very good place to avoid unwanted attention. An unknown number of small settlements have been established on asteroids in the area and are home to a variety of fringe colonists seeking anything from life outside the UEE to a platform from which to operate outside the law.
The highlight of these settlements is Delamar, the largest of the asteroids. Hidden deep in the Glaciem Ring, it is the home of the People’s Alliance, who transformed an old, abandoned mining facility into a colony and dubbed it Levski after an old Earth revolutionary. Dissenters of the UEE’s Messer Era, the People’s Alliance made Delamar a haven for political radicals and anti-UEE sentiment in their pursuit of creating a fair government. While the People’s Alliance has taken on a more passive role in recent history, Levski still attracts politically-minded groups that are similar enough to live together, but different enough in their goals so they seldom get anything accomplished.
Over the years, a criminal element has exploited the welcoming nature of the People’s Alliance and taken up residence in Levski. The People’s Alliance has tried to suppress it, since it makes their community a target for government raids and undermines their message about taking a stand against the corruption and criminality in the UEE, but it continues to linger.
Nyx III
The final planet in the Nyx System, located far from the sun’s light, is an ice giant. A massive ball of frozen water and ammonia vapor, Nyx III has only seen minimal resource extraction owing to the hazardous work conditions in the planet’s dangerous atmosphere.
Keeger Belt
This outermost asteroid belt has long been a favorite hiding place for those who would prefer to do their business in the shadows. Some of its abandoned mining platforms are rumored to have been used as drop points for smugglers.
Travel Warning
While Levski’s airlocks are open to visitors, they do ask that guests abide by the code of rules and morals that they’ve established or risk the resident’s ire. As the signs that greet all those that land on Delemar say, “Even if you disagree with us, you will respect our right to life.”
Heard in the Wind
Concerning news from the Nyx system as Vanduul ambushed a Castra-bound cargo ship last night and disappeared into the Virgil jump point before it could be apprehended. This is the third incident this month alone, and the people of Nyx are growing increasingly worried. Is a new invasion on the horizon? We’ll hear from experts on Vanduul behavior after the break.
- Empire Report, 2955.09.19
“We, the People’s Alliance of Levski, are dedicated to the creation and continual development of a truly egalitarian community, where all sentients may feel safe and free to express ideas while supporting each other towards the communal goal of enlightened self-sufficiency.”
- People’s Alliance, Declaration of Intent, 2655
“To fully understand Levski, you must visit the hand-carved statue of ANTHONY TANAKA, the boy whose death became a rallying cry for the anti-Messer movement. While there are other sculptures of Tanaka in the UEE, none are as beautifully dark and defiant.”
- Observist Dark, 2945.09.16
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