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07/11/2023 - 12:00 PMWelcome to Loremakers: Community Questions, a series focused on answering your lore quandaries and conundrums. We’ve done a deep dive through the lore Ask A Dev section and selected ten questions to answer about the Star Citizen universe. Questions were edited for context and clarity but you can click on the topic to go directly to the original post and join the conversation. Also, the Narrative team does one installment of Loremakers: Community Questions every quarter with the next entry scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th, so please join the discussion and drop any questions you might have about the universe in our Ask A Dev forum.
What Happened to Laylani Addison?
Question: Ever since Laylani got elected as Imperator we haven't heard much about her. What happened?
Answer: Several lore pieces have touched upon Laylani Addison's successes and failures as Imperator. Some of these details were revealed in articles about other subjects so the lore could track her affect on the UEE without each piece focusing on her. Here’s a collection of articles tracking Imperator Addison's impact on the empire so far.
Elected to the position in 2950 and inaugurated in early 2951, Imperator Addison faced scrutiny from the very beginning from those who wondered how she even managed to rise to power, while others questioned how she would be able to govern as an independent. So far, her biggest political win has been declassifying regen technology and working with the Senate to make it widely available. She's also worked on her campaign promise to loosen AI restrictions by drafting the Better Act Together legislation, which would officially allow the government to fund its research. That legislation is currently stalled in the Senate though, as the working relationship between the two branches of government has soured. The Senate also rejected Imperator Addison's nomination of Nyahuoaōng T.yi to be the UEE Ambassador to the Xi'an Empire. Still, Imperator Addison has made it a priority for the UEE government to be more inclusive by placing Ki Jotal in her cabinet, making her the first Tevarin appointed to such a position, and promoting policies that have increased Tevarin Citizenship numbers.
Humanity’s Unwanted Hitch-Hikers and Invasive Species
Question: I know there is a desire to make as much unique flora and fauna as possible, but what of humanity's old frenemies?
Historically, we have unintentionally shipped rats, mice, roaches, mosquitos, etc all over the world, and our record of accidental releases is not much better (wild pigs/boar, rabbits, nutria, feral cats eating local birds, etc...). While I am sure there will be other alien creatures that fill similar niches, how likely is it we will see a good old (space) rat tussling with its local equivalent in ArcCorp and other human settlements?
Answer: The familiar fauna you mentioned are definitely alive and well across the UEE. Space travel has been so widespread for so long that the pests and parasites that have hounded Humanity for ages have also found a home wherever we've established one. For all the captains who would take the time to systematically vent each section of their ship to ensure no unwanted creatures were along for the ride, there would be plenty of others who would never bother. However, as Humans traveled the stars and encountered new species, there has definitely been more competition for those Earth creatures. So it wouldn’t be too surprising if an alien creature has taken over the vents on a space station that you’d normally expect to see a rat.
We refer to such creatures as "boids", and the Narrative team has already created a list of some that populate the universe. Our breakdown includes specifying the type (insect, bird, crustacean, reptile, and so forth), the biome it inhabits, a description, and if anything can be harvested from it either directly or indirectly. One of these boids, the stone bug, was introduced in the 3.18 patch. Meanwhile, the Ranta may not have made itself visible to players just yet, but its dry cube-shaped dung is harvestable in-game. While common rats, roaches, mosquitos, and other creepy-crawlers are alive and well, our boids list consists of strange creatures and those that feel familiar but have a sci-fi twist that make them unique to our world. We also develop these boids in conjunction with other teams, and want to ensure they have the creative freedom to explore interesting ideas and looks. Some of the boids you'll see populating the world will be pulled from this list we've created and others will come directly from other teams that we give a Narrative spin.
So, yes, the familiar little creatures that we all know and hate/love are in the Star Citizen universe. Yet, Players are more likely to find themselves in situations facing exotic boids, like by scraping hull barnacles off their ship before they cause damage or collecting Blunders for their highly corrosive vital fluids.
Will We Ever Learn What Miner's Lament Was Before It Was a Race Track?
Question: I am curious what Miner's Lament looked like/was before what looks to be an explosion that happened to destroy the station. Will we ever learn this or is it up to the theory groups?
Answer: Miner's Lament is so named because it was the home of a tragic mining disaster in 2868. A small group of former Shubin Interstellar employees seeking to take advantage of the recently privatized Stanton System pooled their resources and formed their own mining consortium. After scanning multiple available claim sites, the group decided on this location near Yela thinking that it would provide them with the quickest profit. With what funds they had remaining after purchasing the claim, they contracted out for the construction of a mining facility believing the higher volume of ore they would be able to process would offset the startup costs in the long run. However, when delays and cost overruns threatened the entirety of their operations they decided to halt construction and utilize the partially complete station as best they could, finishing it once they made some profits.
Three weeks in, tragedy struck. One of the facility's large storage hoppers became over pressurized when a safety release valve failed. The hopper burst sending ore shards and shrapnel hurtling through the facility and nearby vehicles killing dozens of miners. The operation was shortly shut down afterwards as it was no longer functional and has remained closed in the decades since. In 2918, the claim rights reverted and the area was stripped of most of its resources by various independent operators. It was during this time when visitors to the claim began racing each other for fun until it evolved into the modern track that Wildstar members now frequent.
What Is the Imperator's Equivalent to 'Air Force One'?
Question: It’s been hotly debated amongst my friends. We had a couple of different ideas that ranged from a Cutter all the way to an 890 Jump. Guesses included:
Terrapin
Custom Spirit E1 called the Imperator One
600i Exec Custom
890 Jump Custom
Carrack
So what is the typical craft the Imperator uses to get from locale to locale when bringing their press crew with them?
Answer: This information is highly classified. Since everyone flies ships strapped with weapons, the 1st Marine Combat Battalion goes to great lengths to ensure the Imperator's safe passage through the Empire. This includes using a vast fleet of ships, decoy flights, and other safety protocols that remain a tightly held secret by the 1st Battalion.
Unlike Air Force One (the airplane that the President of the United States traditionally travels on), there are no seats for press on flights the Imperator takes for security reasons. Members of the press would board a separate charter with secure comms to the Imperator’s ship for impromptu pressing briefings.
UPDATE: It is worth mentioning that a heavily modified Crusader Genesis starliner is part of this fleet. The previous administration, under Imperator Costigan, primarily used this vessel for official travel, but Imperator Addison has stopped that practice because of heightened security measures due the Vanduul war.
Hurston Dynamics Bunker HDOF-Palomar
Question: There is a Hurston bunker location named 'HDOF-Palomar'. What does HDOF mean? HDSF is Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility and HDMS is Hurston Dynamics Mining Station, but I couldn't work out what HDOF might mean. Can you enlighten me please?
Answer: HDOF stands for Hurston Dynamics Operations Facility.
Regarding other designations, you were right about the other two (HDMS for Hurston Dynamics Mining Station and HDSF for Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility). There's also HDES for Hurston Dynamics Extraction Site and HDRSO for Hurston Dynamics Remote Security Outpost.
Are There Monarchist Factions Still Within the UEE?
Question: I've often wondered whether or not there are still Monarchist factions in the UEE. Not specifically Messer loyalists, but those who would like to see a more traditional Imperial aristocracy return to the fore. Are there any prominent Monarchist factions? If so, how influential or reviled are they?
Answer: Despite monarchists lacking traction on an empire-wide political stage, certain planets or states could have such a system in place. The UEE Common Laws specify certain rights that each planet must uphold, but as long as they adhere to those standards, how they go about it is completely up to them. So a political system, like the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, could absolutely exist in the UEE, though we have yet to specify one.
That being said, monarchist factions could definitely still exist in the UEE. Some factions would yearn for the lost regalness and historical connection to Humanity's past, while others would believe a strong leader is essential for protecting the empire and achieving political objectives with minimal interference. Despite the terrible legacy, there would even be some that crave the return of the Messer regime. In fact, the last Imperator election cycle featured a candidate who claimed to be a descendant of Ivar Messer and espoused hateful policies, like kicking all Tevarins out of the UEE. Thankfully that candidate failed to make it out of the primary round.
What Does a Stormwal Taste Like?
Question: This is a question spurred on by a stupid discussion I was having with a friend, but now I just have to know. What does a Stormwal taste like and is it safe to eat? Better yet, what would be the best way to cook one? As a steak, a stew, roast, etc. My curiosity and my stomach need to be sated.
Answer: Before we dive into the finer points of stormwal-based cuisine, it is important to note that these majestic creatures are protected by law and Crusader Security does not look kindly on poachers. As such, ethically and morally, we strongly recommend against eating a stormwal.
Now with the legalities out of the way, the most surprising thing regarding stormwals as a food source, is how comparatively little there is for their respective size. Much of their bulk is occupied by inner flight bladders which are extremely tough and rubbery. While they don't have much flavor, they offer an interesting textural element to a meal. They can be eaten raw after mechanical tenderizing (either through heavily scoring the flesh or by extending pounding) or they can be served cooked by thinly slicing into noodles and stewing for a very long time until it achieves a texture similar to a firm gelatin. Either preparation is traditionally served in a strongly flavored citrus dipping sauce. The cooked version of the bladder can also be fried into a crispy cracker.
The other main part that can be consumed is the stormwal's fin which has a ring of lean dark meat known for its strong minerally flavor. A raw preparation is the most common with thin slices being marinated in oil, salt and spices. Particular care must be taken to slice against the grain or the fin meat will be almost inedibly tough. Cooking the fin is not recommended as the stormwal's muscle fibers tend to constrict tightly together when exposed to heat and the end result is very dry and fibrous.
Xi’an Criminal Houses
Question: This post calls Xi’an criminal houses yu’at.ōngh’uitā, while in the galactapedia article refers to them as Nyayu'a. Was this a xenolinguistics change? Does the first refer to the houses in general and the second refer to the people in those houses(the professional criminals)? I am new to xenolinguistics, and was just looking into the Xi'an lore and noticed this difference.
Answer: Welcome to the world of xenolinguistics! If you haven't already, be sure to check out the language guides for Banu and Xi'an. Each one has a ton of interesting information about the language and culture of that species, plus a sample dictionary covering common words and phrases. The Xi'an language guide includes the words you're inquiring about. Though both refer to an aspect of criminality, neither literally mean a Xi'an criminal house.
yu’at.ōngh’uitā - collector (for a loan shark or security bribe) literally: ‘caregiver for the neighborhood’
Nyayu'a - Gangster
So nyayu'a is an umbrella term, while yu’at.ōngh’uitā refers to a specific type of criminal. The Xi'an language guide also states that the prefix yu’a-______ indicates someone involved in a criminal or quasi-criminal profession, like yu’at.ōngya [bodyguard (to a gangster)] or yu’ao.r’o (non-sharpshooter assassin; mercenary). On the culture side, the language guide also advises that, "If you are ever told about anyone lo nyayu’a, it is probably best not to ask further about who that person is or what they do." Though some houses are permitted by the Xi'an government to engage in criminal activities, it's not socially acceptable to talk about it and some Xi'an may even pretend to not know these terms.
How Is Sewage Dealt With?
Question: Do planets have processing plants that filter it into usable products? Or is it shipped primarily off world and dumped on planets like Hurston?
Answer: Despite its displeasing attributes, sewage carries value in the universe. Locations would have processing facilities that filter and separate materials based on desired usage, and those byproducts could potentially be used in numerous ways. Exactly how they're handled would be determined by the location's governing body.
For example, Crusader could have an advanced greywater system to keep its plants alive, ArcCorp could help fuel its planet wide network of factories with Human waste bioreactors, and microTech could combine sewage with other products to process it into something useful, like how recycled material composite (RMC) is a byproduct of salvaging and can be used for minor hull repairs. Meanwhile, Hurston might deem all these solutions as too expensive and simply sell it in bulk to other locations or pay people to take it away, like the current waste disposal missions in-game. Since they're the first planet in Stanton, maybe someday they'll even be looking for contractors willing to dispose of some of those crates of waste by firing them into the sun.
Citizens for Pyro
Question: Observist Lifestyle - Citizens for Pyro details a meeting between a reporter and the leader of a new organization called Citizens for Pyro that aims to establish a haven in Pyro "within the next five years". You mentioned in a recent lore Q&A that there will be independent homesteaders, farmers, and the like in Pyro who a lawful player might be more inclined to ally with over the various gangs. Is this Citizens for Pyro group planned to be another faction that lawful players will be able to do missions for in Pyro?
Answer: Citizens for Pyro is a group of concerned civilians intent on suppressing the criminal forces who control Pyro and use it as a base of operations to attack other systems. The group began by sending forces into Pyro to hunt down criminals but soon realized that these forays did little to address the problem. They believe that expanding the influence and size of non-gang affiliated civilian settlements within Pyro is the only way to alter the course of the system’s future. The more civilians there are living in Pyro, the more commerce will occur and the more resources will be spent on protecting those interests by improving the systems overall safety, stability, and well-being. This plan has garnered interest and support from both companies and private donors who are interested in expanding the economic opportunities in Pyro. While Citizens for Pyro has primarily been a volunteer group based outside the system, this support means they could soon be looking for contractors to aid their goal of establishing and protecting settlements in Pyro. If you have nerves of steel and aren't afraid to take the fight to Pyro's gangs, then definitely keep an eye out for future contracts from Citizens for Pyro.
What Happened to Laylani Addison?
Question: Ever since Laylani got elected as Imperator we haven't heard much about her. What happened?
Answer: Several lore pieces have touched upon Laylani Addison's successes and failures as Imperator. Some of these details were revealed in articles about other subjects so the lore could track her affect on the UEE without each piece focusing on her. Here’s a collection of articles tracking Imperator Addison's impact on the empire so far.
Elected to the position in 2950 and inaugurated in early 2951, Imperator Addison faced scrutiny from the very beginning from those who wondered how she even managed to rise to power, while others questioned how she would be able to govern as an independent. So far, her biggest political win has been declassifying regen technology and working with the Senate to make it widely available. She's also worked on her campaign promise to loosen AI restrictions by drafting the Better Act Together legislation, which would officially allow the government to fund its research. That legislation is currently stalled in the Senate though, as the working relationship between the two branches of government has soured. The Senate also rejected Imperator Addison's nomination of Nyahuoaōng T.yi to be the UEE Ambassador to the Xi'an Empire. Still, Imperator Addison has made it a priority for the UEE government to be more inclusive by placing Ki Jotal in her cabinet, making her the first Tevarin appointed to such a position, and promoting policies that have increased Tevarin Citizenship numbers.
Humanity’s Unwanted Hitch-Hikers and Invasive Species
Question: I know there is a desire to make as much unique flora and fauna as possible, but what of humanity's old frenemies?
Historically, we have unintentionally shipped rats, mice, roaches, mosquitos, etc all over the world, and our record of accidental releases is not much better (wild pigs/boar, rabbits, nutria, feral cats eating local birds, etc...). While I am sure there will be other alien creatures that fill similar niches, how likely is it we will see a good old (space) rat tussling with its local equivalent in ArcCorp and other human settlements?
Answer: The familiar fauna you mentioned are definitely alive and well across the UEE. Space travel has been so widespread for so long that the pests and parasites that have hounded Humanity for ages have also found a home wherever we've established one. For all the captains who would take the time to systematically vent each section of their ship to ensure no unwanted creatures were along for the ride, there would be plenty of others who would never bother. However, as Humans traveled the stars and encountered new species, there has definitely been more competition for those Earth creatures. So it wouldn’t be too surprising if an alien creature has taken over the vents on a space station that you’d normally expect to see a rat.
We refer to such creatures as "boids", and the Narrative team has already created a list of some that populate the universe. Our breakdown includes specifying the type (insect, bird, crustacean, reptile, and so forth), the biome it inhabits, a description, and if anything can be harvested from it either directly or indirectly. One of these boids, the stone bug, was introduced in the 3.18 patch. Meanwhile, the Ranta may not have made itself visible to players just yet, but its dry cube-shaped dung is harvestable in-game. While common rats, roaches, mosquitos, and other creepy-crawlers are alive and well, our boids list consists of strange creatures and those that feel familiar but have a sci-fi twist that make them unique to our world. We also develop these boids in conjunction with other teams, and want to ensure they have the creative freedom to explore interesting ideas and looks. Some of the boids you'll see populating the world will be pulled from this list we've created and others will come directly from other teams that we give a Narrative spin.
So, yes, the familiar little creatures that we all know and hate/love are in the Star Citizen universe. Yet, Players are more likely to find themselves in situations facing exotic boids, like by scraping hull barnacles off their ship before they cause damage or collecting Blunders for their highly corrosive vital fluids.
Will We Ever Learn What Miner's Lament Was Before It Was a Race Track?
Question: I am curious what Miner's Lament looked like/was before what looks to be an explosion that happened to destroy the station. Will we ever learn this or is it up to the theory groups?
Answer: Miner's Lament is so named because it was the home of a tragic mining disaster in 2868. A small group of former Shubin Interstellar employees seeking to take advantage of the recently privatized Stanton System pooled their resources and formed their own mining consortium. After scanning multiple available claim sites, the group decided on this location near Yela thinking that it would provide them with the quickest profit. With what funds they had remaining after purchasing the claim, they contracted out for the construction of a mining facility believing the higher volume of ore they would be able to process would offset the startup costs in the long run. However, when delays and cost overruns threatened the entirety of their operations they decided to halt construction and utilize the partially complete station as best they could, finishing it once they made some profits.
Three weeks in, tragedy struck. One of the facility's large storage hoppers became over pressurized when a safety release valve failed. The hopper burst sending ore shards and shrapnel hurtling through the facility and nearby vehicles killing dozens of miners. The operation was shortly shut down afterwards as it was no longer functional and has remained closed in the decades since. In 2918, the claim rights reverted and the area was stripped of most of its resources by various independent operators. It was during this time when visitors to the claim began racing each other for fun until it evolved into the modern track that Wildstar members now frequent.
What Is the Imperator's Equivalent to 'Air Force One'?
Question: It’s been hotly debated amongst my friends. We had a couple of different ideas that ranged from a Cutter all the way to an 890 Jump. Guesses included:
Terrapin
Custom Spirit E1 called the Imperator One
600i Exec Custom
890 Jump Custom
Carrack
So what is the typical craft the Imperator uses to get from locale to locale when bringing their press crew with them?
Answer: This information is highly classified. Since everyone flies ships strapped with weapons, the 1st Marine Combat Battalion goes to great lengths to ensure the Imperator's safe passage through the Empire. This includes using a vast fleet of ships, decoy flights, and other safety protocols that remain a tightly held secret by the 1st Battalion.
Unlike Air Force One (the airplane that the President of the United States traditionally travels on), there are no seats for press on flights the Imperator takes for security reasons. Members of the press would board a separate charter with secure comms to the Imperator’s ship for impromptu pressing briefings.
UPDATE: It is worth mentioning that a heavily modified Crusader Genesis starliner is part of this fleet. The previous administration, under Imperator Costigan, primarily used this vessel for official travel, but Imperator Addison has stopped that practice because of heightened security measures due the Vanduul war.
Hurston Dynamics Bunker HDOF-Palomar
Question: There is a Hurston bunker location named 'HDOF-Palomar'. What does HDOF mean? HDSF is Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility and HDMS is Hurston Dynamics Mining Station, but I couldn't work out what HDOF might mean. Can you enlighten me please?
Answer: HDOF stands for Hurston Dynamics Operations Facility.
Regarding other designations, you were right about the other two (HDMS for Hurston Dynamics Mining Station and HDSF for Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility). There's also HDES for Hurston Dynamics Extraction Site and HDRSO for Hurston Dynamics Remote Security Outpost.
Are There Monarchist Factions Still Within the UEE?
Question: I've often wondered whether or not there are still Monarchist factions in the UEE. Not specifically Messer loyalists, but those who would like to see a more traditional Imperial aristocracy return to the fore. Are there any prominent Monarchist factions? If so, how influential or reviled are they?
Answer: Despite monarchists lacking traction on an empire-wide political stage, certain planets or states could have such a system in place. The UEE Common Laws specify certain rights that each planet must uphold, but as long as they adhere to those standards, how they go about it is completely up to them. So a political system, like the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, could absolutely exist in the UEE, though we have yet to specify one.
That being said, monarchist factions could definitely still exist in the UEE. Some factions would yearn for the lost regalness and historical connection to Humanity's past, while others would believe a strong leader is essential for protecting the empire and achieving political objectives with minimal interference. Despite the terrible legacy, there would even be some that crave the return of the Messer regime. In fact, the last Imperator election cycle featured a candidate who claimed to be a descendant of Ivar Messer and espoused hateful policies, like kicking all Tevarins out of the UEE. Thankfully that candidate failed to make it out of the primary round.
What Does a Stormwal Taste Like?
Question: This is a question spurred on by a stupid discussion I was having with a friend, but now I just have to know. What does a Stormwal taste like and is it safe to eat? Better yet, what would be the best way to cook one? As a steak, a stew, roast, etc. My curiosity and my stomach need to be sated.
Answer: Before we dive into the finer points of stormwal-based cuisine, it is important to note that these majestic creatures are protected by law and Crusader Security does not look kindly on poachers. As such, ethically and morally, we strongly recommend against eating a stormwal.
Now with the legalities out of the way, the most surprising thing regarding stormwals as a food source, is how comparatively little there is for their respective size. Much of their bulk is occupied by inner flight bladders which are extremely tough and rubbery. While they don't have much flavor, they offer an interesting textural element to a meal. They can be eaten raw after mechanical tenderizing (either through heavily scoring the flesh or by extending pounding) or they can be served cooked by thinly slicing into noodles and stewing for a very long time until it achieves a texture similar to a firm gelatin. Either preparation is traditionally served in a strongly flavored citrus dipping sauce. The cooked version of the bladder can also be fried into a crispy cracker.
The other main part that can be consumed is the stormwal's fin which has a ring of lean dark meat known for its strong minerally flavor. A raw preparation is the most common with thin slices being marinated in oil, salt and spices. Particular care must be taken to slice against the grain or the fin meat will be almost inedibly tough. Cooking the fin is not recommended as the stormwal's muscle fibers tend to constrict tightly together when exposed to heat and the end result is very dry and fibrous.
Xi’an Criminal Houses
Question: This post calls Xi’an criminal houses yu’at.ōngh’uitā, while in the galactapedia article refers to them as Nyayu'a. Was this a xenolinguistics change? Does the first refer to the houses in general and the second refer to the people in those houses(the professional criminals)? I am new to xenolinguistics, and was just looking into the Xi'an lore and noticed this difference.
Answer: Welcome to the world of xenolinguistics! If you haven't already, be sure to check out the language guides for Banu and Xi'an. Each one has a ton of interesting information about the language and culture of that species, plus a sample dictionary covering common words and phrases. The Xi'an language guide includes the words you're inquiring about. Though both refer to an aspect of criminality, neither literally mean a Xi'an criminal house.
yu’at.ōngh’uitā - collector (for a loan shark or security bribe) literally: ‘caregiver for the neighborhood’
Nyayu'a - Gangster
So nyayu'a is an umbrella term, while yu’at.ōngh’uitā refers to a specific type of criminal. The Xi'an language guide also states that the prefix yu’a-______ indicates someone involved in a criminal or quasi-criminal profession, like yu’at.ōngya [bodyguard (to a gangster)] or yu’ao.r’o (non-sharpshooter assassin; mercenary). On the culture side, the language guide also advises that, "If you are ever told about anyone lo nyayu’a, it is probably best not to ask further about who that person is or what they do." Though some houses are permitted by the Xi'an government to engage in criminal activities, it's not socially acceptable to talk about it and some Xi'an may even pretend to not know these terms.
How Is Sewage Dealt With?
Question: Do planets have processing plants that filter it into usable products? Or is it shipped primarily off world and dumped on planets like Hurston?
Answer: Despite its displeasing attributes, sewage carries value in the universe. Locations would have processing facilities that filter and separate materials based on desired usage, and those byproducts could potentially be used in numerous ways. Exactly how they're handled would be determined by the location's governing body.
For example, Crusader could have an advanced greywater system to keep its plants alive, ArcCorp could help fuel its planet wide network of factories with Human waste bioreactors, and microTech could combine sewage with other products to process it into something useful, like how recycled material composite (RMC) is a byproduct of salvaging and can be used for minor hull repairs. Meanwhile, Hurston might deem all these solutions as too expensive and simply sell it in bulk to other locations or pay people to take it away, like the current waste disposal missions in-game. Since they're the first planet in Stanton, maybe someday they'll even be looking for contractors willing to dispose of some of those crates of waste by firing them into the sun.
Citizens for Pyro
Question: Observist Lifestyle - Citizens for Pyro details a meeting between a reporter and the leader of a new organization called Citizens for Pyro that aims to establish a haven in Pyro "within the next five years". You mentioned in a recent lore Q&A that there will be independent homesteaders, farmers, and the like in Pyro who a lawful player might be more inclined to ally with over the various gangs. Is this Citizens for Pyro group planned to be another faction that lawful players will be able to do missions for in Pyro?
Answer: Citizens for Pyro is a group of concerned civilians intent on suppressing the criminal forces who control Pyro and use it as a base of operations to attack other systems. The group began by sending forces into Pyro to hunt down criminals but soon realized that these forays did little to address the problem. They believe that expanding the influence and size of non-gang affiliated civilian settlements within Pyro is the only way to alter the course of the system’s future. The more civilians there are living in Pyro, the more commerce will occur and the more resources will be spent on protecting those interests by improving the systems overall safety, stability, and well-being. This plan has garnered interest and support from both companies and private donors who are interested in expanding the economic opportunities in Pyro. While Citizens for Pyro has primarily been a volunteer group based outside the system, this support means they could soon be looking for contractors to aid their goal of establishing and protecting settlements in Pyro. If you have nerves of steel and aren't afraid to take the fight to Pyro's gangs, then definitely keep an eye out for future contracts from Citizens for Pyro.
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Was ist mit Laylani Addison passiert?
Frage: Seit Laylani zur Imperatorin gewählt wurde, haben wir nicht mehr viel von ihr gehört. Was ist passiert?
Antwort: Mehrere Artikel haben sich mit Laylani Addisons Erfolgen und Misserfolgen als Imperatorin befasst. Einige dieser Details wurden in Artikeln über andere Themen aufgedeckt, damit die Überlieferung ihren Einfluss auf die UEE nachverfolgen konnte, ohne dass sich jeder Artikel auf sie konzentrierte. Hier ist eine Sammlung von Artikeln, die Imperator Addisons bisherigen Einfluss auf das Imperium beschreiben.
Nach ihrer Wahl im Jahr 2950 und ihrem Amtsantritt Anfang 2951 wurde Imperator Addison von Anfang an von denjenigen kritisch beäugt, die sich fragten, wie sie es überhaupt geschafft hatte, an die Macht zu kommen, während andere sich fragten, wie sie als Unabhängige regieren könnte. Ihr größter politischer Erfolg war bisher die Freigabe der Regenerierungstechnologie und die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Senat, um sie allgemein verfügbar zu machen. Außerdem hat sie ihr Wahlversprechen eingelöst, die Beschränkungen für KI zu lockern, indem sie das Gesetz "Better Act Together" entworfen hat, das es der Regierung offiziell erlauben würde, ihre Forschung zu finanzieren. Dieses Gesetz ist jedoch im Senat ins Stocken geraten, da die Arbeitsbeziehungen zwischen den beiden Regierungszweigen gestört sind. Der Senat hat auch Imperator Addisons Nominierung von Nyahuoaōng T.yi als UEE-Botschafter im Xi'an-Reich abgelehnt. Imperatorin Addison hat es sich jedoch zur Priorität gemacht, die UEE-Regierung integrativer zu gestalten, indem sie Ki Jotal in ihr Kabinett berufen hat, die erste Tevarin, die in eine solche Position berufen wurde, und sich für eine Politik eingesetzt hat, die die Zahl der tevarinischen Bürgerinnen und Bürger erhöht hat.
Unerwünschte Anhalter der Menschheit und invasive Arten
Frage: Ich weiß, dass es den Wunsch gibt, so viel einzigartige Flora und Fauna wie möglich zu schaffen, aber was ist mit den alten Feinden der Menschheit?
In der Vergangenheit haben wir Ratten, Mäuse, Kakerlaken, Mücken usw. ungewollt in die ganze Welt verfrachtet, und unsere Bilanz bei ungewollten Freisetzungen ist nicht viel besser (Wildschweine, Kaninchen, Nutria, verwilderte Katzen, die einheimische Vögel fressen usw.). Ich bin mir zwar sicher, dass es auch andere außerirdische Kreaturen gibt, die ähnliche Nischen besetzen, aber wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass wir die gute alte (Weltraum-)Ratte mit ihrem einheimischen Pendant in ArcCorp und anderen menschlichen Siedlungen kämpfen sehen werden?
Antwort: Die vertrauten Tiere, die du erwähnt hast, sind definitiv überall in der UEE zu finden. Die Raumfahrt ist schon so lange so weit verbreitet, dass die Schädlinge und Parasiten, die die Menschheit schon seit Ewigkeiten verfolgen, auch überall dort ein Zuhause gefunden haben, wo wir eines errichtet haben. Während sich viele Kapitäne die Zeit nahmen, jeden Bereich ihres Schiffes systematisch zu lüften, um sicherzustellen, dass keine unerwünschten Kreaturen an Bord waren, gab es viele andere, die sich nicht die Mühe machten. Doch seit die Menschen die Sterne bereisten und auf neue Spezies trafen, gab es definitiv mehr Konkurrenz für die Kreaturen von der Erde. Es wäre also nicht allzu überraschend, wenn eine außerirdische Kreatur die Lüftungsschächte einer Raumstation übernommen hat, in denen man normalerweise eine Ratte erwarten würde.
Wir bezeichnen solche Kreaturen als "Boids" und das Erzählteam hat bereits eine Liste mit einigen erstellt, die das Universum bevölkern. Dazu gehört die Art (Insekt, Vogel, Krustentier, Reptil usw.), das Biotop, in dem sie leben, eine Beschreibung und ob man von ihnen direkt oder indirekt etwas ernten kann. Einer dieser Boids, der Steinkäfer, wurde mit dem Patch 3.18 eingeführt. Der Ranta ist zwar noch nicht für die Spieler/innen sichtbar, aber sein trockener, würfelförmiger Dung kann im Spiel geerntet werden. Während gewöhnliche Ratten, Kakerlaken, Mücken und andere gruselige Krabbeltiere lebendig und gesund sind, besteht unsere Boids-Liste aus seltsamen Kreaturen und solchen, die sich vertraut anfühlen, aber einen Sci-Fi-Touch haben, der sie einzigartig für unsere Welt macht. Wir entwickeln diese Boids auch in Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Teams und wollen sicherstellen, dass sie die kreative Freiheit haben, interessante Ideen und Looks zu entwickeln. Einige der Boids, die du in der Welt sehen wirst, stammen aus dieser Liste, die wir erstellt haben, andere wiederum kommen direkt von anderen Teams, denen wir einen Narrative Spin geben.
Also, ja, die vertrauten kleinen Kreaturen, die wir alle kennen und hassen, gibt es auch im Star Citizen Universum. Dennoch werden sich die Spieler/innen eher in Situationen wiederfinden, in denen sie mit exotischen Boids konfrontiert werden, z. B. wenn sie Rankenfußkrebse von ihrem Schiff abkratzen, bevor sie Schaden anrichten, oder wenn sie Blunders für ihre hochgradig ätzenden Lebensflüssigkeiten sammeln.
Werden wir jemals erfahren, was Miner's Lament war, bevor es eine Rennstrecke war?
Frage: Ich bin neugierig, wie Miner's Lament vor der Explosion, die die Station zerstört hat, aussah bzw. war. Werden wir das jemals erfahren oder bleibt das den Theoriegruppen überlassen?
Antwort: Miner's Lament heißt so, weil sich dort 2868 ein tragisches Bergwerksunglück ereignete. Eine kleine Gruppe ehemaliger Angestellter von Shubin Interstellar, die die Vorteile des kürzlich privatisierten Stanton-Systems nutzen wollten, legten ihre Ressourcen zusammen und gründeten ihr eigenes Bergbaukonsortium. Nachdem die Gruppe mehrere verfügbare Claims geprüft hatte, entschied sie sich für diesen Standort in der Nähe von Yela, weil sie dachte, dass sie dort den schnellsten Gewinn erzielen würde. Mit den Mitteln, die ihnen nach dem Kauf des Claims noch zur Verfügung standen, gaben sie den Bau einer Minenanlage in Auftrag, da sie glaubten, dass die höheren Erzmengen, die sie verarbeiten könnten, die Anlaufkosten auf lange Sicht ausgleichen würden. Als jedoch Verzögerungen und Kostenüberschreitungen den gesamten Betrieb bedrohten, beschlossen sie, den Bau zu stoppen und die teilweise fertiggestellte Station so gut wie möglich zu nutzen, um sie fertigzustellen, sobald sie etwas Gewinn gemacht hatten.
Nach drei Wochen ereignete sich eine Tragödie. Einer der großen Lagertrichter der Anlage geriet unter Überdruck, als ein Sicherheitsventil ausfiel. Der Trichter platzte und schickte Erzsplitter und Schrapnelle durch die Anlage und nahegelegene Fahrzeuge, wobei Dutzende von Bergleuten getötet wurden. Der Betrieb wurde kurz darauf eingestellt, da er nicht mehr funktionstüchtig war, und blieb auch in den folgenden Jahrzehnten geschlossen. Im Jahr 2918 fielen die Claim-Rechte zurück und das Gebiet wurde von verschiedenen unabhängigen Betreibern um einen Großteil seiner Ressourcen beraubt. In dieser Zeit begannen die Besucher des Claims, sich zum Spaß gegenseitig Rennen zu liefern, bis sich daraus die moderne Rennstrecke entwickelte, die heute von den Wildstar-Mitgliedern genutzt wird.
Was ist das Äquivalent des Imperators zur "Air Force One"?
Frage: Das wurde unter meinen Freunden heiß diskutiert. Wir hatten verschiedene Ideen, die von einem Cutter bis hin zu einem 890 Jump reichten. Zu den Vermutungen gehörten:
Terrapin
Custom Spirit E1, genannt Imperator One
600i Exec Custom
890 Jump Custom
Carrack
Was ist das typische Schiff, das der Imperator benutzt, um von einem Ort zum anderen zu gelangen, wenn er seine Pressemannschaft mitbringt?
Antwort: Diese Information ist streng geheim. Da alle Schiffe mit Waffen bestückt sind, unternimmt das 1st Marine Combat Battalion große Anstrengungen, um die sichere Reise des Imperators durch das Imperium zu gewährleisten. Dazu gehören der Einsatz einer riesigen Flotte von Schiffen, Lockflüge und andere Sicherheitsprotokolle, die vom 1st Battalion streng geheim gehalten werden.
Im Gegensatz zur Air Force One (dem Flugzeug, mit dem der Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten reist) gibt es auf den Flügen des Imperators aus Sicherheitsgründen keine Sitze für die Presse. Die Pressevertreter gehen an Bord eines separaten Schiffes, das über eine sichere Verbindung zum Schiff des Imperators verfügt, um spontane Pressegespräche zu führen.
Hurston Dynamics Bunker HDOF-Palomar
Frage: Es gibt einen Hurston-Bunker mit dem Namen "HDOF-Palomar". Was bedeutet HDOF? HDSF ist Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility und HDMS ist Hurston Dynamics Mining Station, aber ich konnte nicht herausfinden, was HDOF bedeuten könnte. Kannst du mich bitte aufklären?
Antwort: HDOF steht für Hurston Dynamics Operations Facility.
Was die anderen Bezeichnungen angeht, hast du mit den beiden anderen richtig gelegen (HDMS für Hurston Dynamics Mining Station und HDSF für Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility). Außerdem gibt es noch HDES für Hurston Dynamics Extraction Site und HDRSO für Hurston Dynamics Remote Security Outpost.
Gibt es noch monarchistische Fraktionen in der UEE?
Frage: Ich habe mich schon oft gefragt, ob es in der UEE noch monarchistische Fraktionen gibt oder nicht. Nicht speziell Messer-Loyalisten, sondern diejenigen, die gerne eine traditionellere kaiserliche Aristokratie wieder in den Vordergrund rücken würden. Gibt es irgendwelche prominenten monarchistischen Fraktionen? Wenn ja, wie einflussreich oder verpönt sind sie?
Antwort: Obwohl Monarchisten auf der politischen Bühne des gesamten Imperiums keinen Einfluss haben, kann es auf bestimmten Planeten oder Staaten ein solches System geben. In den Gemeinsamen Gesetzen der UEE sind bestimmte Rechte festgelegt, die jeder Planet einhalten muss, aber solange er sich an diese Standards hält, ist es ihm völlig freigestellt, wie er das macht. Ein politisches System, wie die konstitutionelle Monarchie des Vereinigten Königreichs, könnte also durchaus in der UEE existieren, auch wenn wir es noch nicht festgelegt haben.
Abgesehen davon könnte es in der UEE durchaus monarchistische Fraktionen geben. Einige Fraktionen würden sich nach der verlorenen Königswürde und der historischen Verbindung zur Vergangenheit der Menschheit sehnen, während andere glauben, dass ein starker Führer unerlässlich ist, um das Reich zu schützen und politische Ziele mit minimaler Einmischung zu erreichen. Trotz des schrecklichen Vermächtnisses gäbe es sogar einige, die sich die Rückkehr des Messer-Regimes wünschen. Bei der letzten Imperator-Wahl trat ein Kandidat an, der behauptete, ein Nachfahre von Ivar Messer zu sein, und der eine hasserfüllte Politik vertrat, z. B. den Rauswurf aller Tevariner aus der UEE. Zum Glück kam dieser Kandidat nicht über die Vorwahlen hinaus.
Wie schmeckt ein Stormwal?
Frage: Diese Frage wurde durch eine dumme Diskussion mit einem Freund ausgelöst, aber jetzt muss ich es einfach wissen. Wie schmeckt ein Stormwal und kann man ihn essen? Und noch besser: Wie kann man ihn am besten zubereiten? Als Steak, Eintopf, Braten, etc. Meine Neugierde und mein Magen müssen gestillt werden.
Antwort: Bevor wir uns mit den Feinheiten der Sturmwal-Küche befassen, ist es wichtig zu wissen, dass diese majestätischen Tiere gesetzlich geschützt sind und Crusader Security Wilderer nicht gern sieht. Aus ethischen und moralischen Gründen raten wir daher dringend davon ab, einen Sturmwal zu essen.
Nachdem wir die rechtlichen Aspekte geklärt haben, ist das Erstaunlichste an den Sturmwalen als Nahrungsquelle, dass sie für ihre Größe vergleichsweise wenig davon haben. Ein Großteil ihrer Masse wird von den inneren Flugblasen eingenommen, die extrem zäh und gummiartig sind. Sie haben zwar nicht viel Geschmack, aber sie bieten ein interessantes strukturelles Element für eine Mahlzeit. Man kann sie roh essen, nachdem man sie mechanisch zart gemacht hat (entweder durch starkes Einritzen des Fleisches oder durch ausgiebiges Stampfen), oder man kann sie gekocht servieren, indem man sie in dünne Scheiben schneidet und sehr lange schmoren lässt, bis sie eine Textur ähnlich der einer festen Gelatine haben. Beide Zubereitungen werden traditionell mit einer stark gewürzten Zitrusdip-Sauce serviert. Die gekochte Version der Blase kann auch zu einem knusprigen Cracker frittiert werden.
Der andere wichtige Teil, der verzehrt werden kann, ist die Flosse des Sturms, die einen Ring aus magerem, dunklem Fleisch hat und für ihren starken, mineralischen Geschmack bekannt ist. Am häufigsten wird er roh zubereitet, indem dünne Scheiben in Öl, Salz und Gewürzen mariniert werden. Achte besonders darauf, dass du sie gegen die Faser schneidest, sonst wird das Flossenfleisch fast unerträglich zäh. Das Kochen der Flosse ist nicht zu empfehlen, da sich die Muskelfasern des Sturmfischs bei Hitze zusammenziehen und das Ergebnis sehr trocken und faserig ist.
Verbrecherhäuser in Xi'an
Frage: In diesem Beitrag werden die Xi'an-Verbrecherhäuser als yu'at.ōngh'uitā bezeichnet, während sie im Galactapedia-Artikel als Nyayu'a bezeichnet werden. War das eine xenolinguistische Änderung? Bezieht sich das erste auf die Häuser im Allgemeinen und das zweite auf die Menschen in diesen Häusern (die Berufskriminellen)? Ich bin neu in der Xenolinguistik und habe mir gerade die Überlieferungen von Xi'an angeschaut und diesen Unterschied bemerkt.
Antwort: Willkommen in der Welt der Xenolinguistik! Falls du es noch nicht getan hast, solltest du dir unbedingt die Sprachführer für Banu und Xi'an ansehen. Beide enthalten eine Menge interessanter Informationen über die Sprache und Kultur der jeweiligen Spezies sowie ein Beispielwörterbuch mit gängigen Wörtern und Sätzen. Der Sprachführer für Xi'an enthält die Wörter, nach denen du dich erkundigt hast. Obwohl sich beide auf einen Aspekt der Kriminalität beziehen, bedeuten sie nicht wörtlich ein kriminelles Haus in Xi'an.
yu'at.ōngh'uitā - Eintreiber (für einen Kredithai oder ein Sicherheitsgeld) wörtlich: "Betreuer für die Nachbarschaft".
Nyayu'a - Gangster
Nyayu'a ist also ein Oberbegriff, während yu'at.ōngh'uitā sich auf eine bestimmte Art von Kriminellen bezieht. Im Xi'an-Sprachführer steht auch, dass die Vorsilbe yu'a-______ jemanden bezeichnet, der einen kriminellen oder quasi-kriminellen Beruf ausübt, wie yu'at.ōngya [Leibwächter (eines Gangsters)] oder yu'ao.r'o (Nicht-Scharfschützen-Attentäter; Söldner). Was die Kultur angeht, rät der Sprachführer außerdem: "Wenn du jemals von jemandem lo nyayu'a erzählt bekommst, ist es wahrscheinlich am besten, nicht weiter nachzufragen, wer diese Person ist oder was sie tut." Obwohl einige Häuser von der Regierung in Xi'an die Erlaubnis haben, kriminellen Aktivitäten nachzugehen, ist es nicht gesellschaftsfähig, darüber zu sprechen und manche Xi'aner geben sogar vor, diese Begriffe nicht zu kennen.
Wie wird mit Abwasser umgegangen?
Frage: Gibt es auf den Planeten Aufbereitungsanlagen, die das Abwasser zu verwertbaren Produkten filtern? Oder werden die Abwässer hauptsächlich außerhalb der Welt transportiert und auf Planeten wie Hurston entsorgt?
Antwort: Trotz seiner unangenehmen Eigenschaften hat das Abwasser im Universum einen Wert. An den Standorten gäbe es Aufbereitungsanlagen, die die Materialien je nach Verwendungszweck filtern und trennen, und diese Nebenprodukte könnten auf vielfältige Weise genutzt werden. Wie genau sie gehandhabt werden, wird von den Behörden des jeweiligen Ortes festgelegt.
Crusader könnte zum Beispiel ein fortschrittliches Grauwassersystem haben, um seine Pflanzen am Leben zu erhalten, ArcCorp könnte sein planetenweites Netzwerk von Fabriken mit Bioreaktoren für menschliche Abfälle versorgen und MicroTech könnte Abwasser mit anderen Produkten kombinieren, um es zu etwas Nützlichem zu verarbeiten, wie z.B. recyceltes Verbundmaterial (RMC), das ein Nebenprodukt der Bergung ist und für kleinere Reparaturen am Schiffsrumpf verwendet werden kann. In der Zwischenzeit könnte Hurston all diese Lösungen für zu teuer halten und das Abwasser einfach in großen Mengen an andere Orte verkaufen oder Leute dafür bezahlen, dass sie es abtransportieren, wie bei den aktuellen Müllentsorgungsmissionen im Spiel. Da sie der erste Planet in Stanton sind, werden sie vielleicht eines Tages sogar nach Auftragnehmern suchen, die bereit sind, einige dieser Abfallkisten zu entsorgen, indem sie sie in die Sonne schießen.
Bürger für Pyro
Frage: Observist Lifestyle - Citizens for Pyro berichtet über ein Treffen zwischen einem Reporter und dem Anführer einer neuen Organisation namens Citizens for Pyro, die "innerhalb der nächsten fünf Jahre" einen Zufluchtsort in Pyro errichten will. In einer der letzten Fragen und Antworten zur Geschichte hast du erwähnt, dass es in Pyro unabhängige Siedler, Bauern und dergleichen geben wird, mit denen sich ein gesetzestreuer Spieler eher verbünden könnte als mit den verschiedenen Banden. Wird die Gruppe "Bürger für Pyro" eine weitere Fraktion sein, für die gesetzestreue Spieler in Pyro Missionen erledigen können?
Antwort: Bürger für Pyro ist eine Gruppe besorgter Zivilisten, die die kriminellen Kräfte unterdrücken wollen, die Pyro kontrollieren und es als Operationsbasis für Angriffe auf andere Systeme nutzen. Die Gruppe begann damit, Truppen nach Pyro zu schicken, um Kriminelle zu jagen, musste aber bald feststellen, dass diese Streifzüge wenig zur Lösung des Problems beitrugen. Sie sind der Meinung, dass die Ausweitung des Einflusses und der Größe von zivilen Siedlungen auf Pyro, die nicht zu Gangs gehören, der einzige Weg ist, um die Zukunft des Systems zu verändern. Je mehr Zivilisten in Pyro leben, desto mehr Handel wird es geben und desto mehr Ressourcen werden für den Schutz dieser Interessen aufgewendet, indem die Sicherheit, die Stabilität und das Wohlergehen des Systems insgesamt verbessert werden. Dieser Plan hat das Interesse und die Unterstützung sowohl von Unternehmen als auch von privaten Spendern geweckt, die daran interessiert sind, die wirtschaftlichen Möglichkeiten in Pyro zu erweitern. Obwohl Citizens for Pyro in erster Linie eine Freiwilligengruppe ist, die außerhalb des Systems arbeitet, könnte diese Unterstützung bedeuten, dass sie bald nach Auftragnehmern suchen, die ihr Ziel unterstützen, Siedlungen in Pyro zu gründen und zu schützen. Wenn du Nerven wie Drahtseile hast und dich nicht davor scheust, den Kampf gegen die Gangs von Pyro aufzunehmen, dann halte auf jeden Fall Ausschau nach zukünftigen Aufträgen von Citizens for Pyro.
Was ist mit Laylani Addison passiert?
Frage: Seit Laylani zur Imperatorin gewählt wurde, haben wir nicht mehr viel von ihr gehört. Was ist passiert?
Antwort: Mehrere Artikel haben sich mit Laylani Addisons Erfolgen und Misserfolgen als Imperatorin befasst. Einige dieser Details wurden in Artikeln über andere Themen aufgedeckt, damit die Überlieferung ihren Einfluss auf die UEE nachverfolgen konnte, ohne dass sich jeder Artikel auf sie konzentrierte. Hier ist eine Sammlung von Artikeln, die Imperator Addisons bisherigen Einfluss auf das Imperium beschreiben.
Nach ihrer Wahl im Jahr 2950 und ihrem Amtsantritt Anfang 2951 wurde Imperator Addison von Anfang an von denjenigen kritisch beäugt, die sich fragten, wie sie es überhaupt geschafft hatte, an die Macht zu kommen, während andere sich fragten, wie sie als Unabhängige regieren könnte. Ihr größter politischer Erfolg war bisher die Freigabe der Regenerierungstechnologie und die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Senat, um sie allgemein verfügbar zu machen. Außerdem hat sie ihr Wahlversprechen eingelöst, die Beschränkungen für KI zu lockern, indem sie das Gesetz "Better Act Together" entworfen hat, das es der Regierung offiziell erlauben würde, ihre Forschung zu finanzieren. Dieses Gesetz ist jedoch im Senat ins Stocken geraten, da die Arbeitsbeziehungen zwischen den beiden Regierungszweigen gestört sind. Der Senat hat auch Imperator Addisons Nominierung von Nyahuoaōng T.yi als UEE-Botschafter im Xi'an-Reich abgelehnt. Imperatorin Addison hat es sich jedoch zur Priorität gemacht, die UEE-Regierung integrativer zu gestalten, indem sie Ki Jotal in ihr Kabinett berufen hat, die erste Tevarin, die in eine solche Position berufen wurde, und sich für eine Politik eingesetzt hat, die die Zahl der tevarinischen Bürgerinnen und Bürger erhöht hat.
Unerwünschte Anhalter der Menschheit und invasive Arten
Frage: Ich weiß, dass es den Wunsch gibt, so viel einzigartige Flora und Fauna wie möglich zu schaffen, aber was ist mit den alten Feinden der Menschheit?
In der Vergangenheit haben wir Ratten, Mäuse, Kakerlaken, Mücken usw. ungewollt in die ganze Welt verfrachtet, und unsere Bilanz bei ungewollten Freisetzungen ist nicht viel besser (Wildschweine, Kaninchen, Nutria, verwilderte Katzen, die einheimische Vögel fressen usw.). Ich bin mir zwar sicher, dass es auch andere außerirdische Kreaturen gibt, die ähnliche Nischen besetzen, aber wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass wir die gute alte (Weltraum-)Ratte mit ihrem einheimischen Pendant in ArcCorp und anderen menschlichen Siedlungen kämpfen sehen werden?
Antwort: Die vertrauten Tiere, die du erwähnt hast, sind definitiv überall in der UEE zu finden. Die Raumfahrt ist schon so lange so weit verbreitet, dass die Schädlinge und Parasiten, die die Menschheit schon seit Ewigkeiten verfolgen, auch überall dort ein Zuhause gefunden haben, wo wir eines errichtet haben. Während sich viele Kapitäne die Zeit nahmen, jeden Bereich ihres Schiffes systematisch zu lüften, um sicherzustellen, dass keine unerwünschten Kreaturen an Bord waren, gab es viele andere, die sich nicht die Mühe machten. Doch seit die Menschen die Sterne bereisten und auf neue Spezies trafen, gab es definitiv mehr Konkurrenz für die Kreaturen von der Erde. Es wäre also nicht allzu überraschend, wenn eine außerirdische Kreatur die Lüftungsschächte einer Raumstation übernommen hat, in denen man normalerweise eine Ratte erwarten würde.
Wir bezeichnen solche Kreaturen als "Boids" und das Erzählteam hat bereits eine Liste mit einigen erstellt, die das Universum bevölkern. Dazu gehört die Art (Insekt, Vogel, Krustentier, Reptil usw.), das Biotop, in dem sie leben, eine Beschreibung und ob man von ihnen direkt oder indirekt etwas ernten kann. Einer dieser Boids, der Steinkäfer, wurde mit dem Patch 3.18 eingeführt. Der Ranta ist zwar noch nicht für die Spieler/innen sichtbar, aber sein trockener, würfelförmiger Dung kann im Spiel geerntet werden. Während gewöhnliche Ratten, Kakerlaken, Mücken und andere gruselige Krabbeltiere lebendig und gesund sind, besteht unsere Boids-Liste aus seltsamen Kreaturen und solchen, die sich vertraut anfühlen, aber einen Sci-Fi-Touch haben, der sie einzigartig für unsere Welt macht. Wir entwickeln diese Boids auch in Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Teams und wollen sicherstellen, dass sie die kreative Freiheit haben, interessante Ideen und Looks zu entwickeln. Einige der Boids, die du in der Welt sehen wirst, stammen aus dieser Liste, die wir erstellt haben, andere wiederum kommen direkt von anderen Teams, denen wir einen Narrative Spin geben.
Also, ja, die vertrauten kleinen Kreaturen, die wir alle kennen und hassen, gibt es auch im Star Citizen Universum. Dennoch werden sich die Spieler/innen eher in Situationen wiederfinden, in denen sie mit exotischen Boids konfrontiert werden, z. B. wenn sie Rankenfußkrebse von ihrem Schiff abkratzen, bevor sie Schaden anrichten, oder wenn sie Blunders für ihre hochgradig ätzenden Lebensflüssigkeiten sammeln.
Werden wir jemals erfahren, was Miner's Lament war, bevor es eine Rennstrecke war?
Frage: Ich bin neugierig, wie Miner's Lament vor der Explosion, die die Station zerstört hat, aussah bzw. war. Werden wir das jemals erfahren oder bleibt das den Theoriegruppen überlassen?
Antwort: Miner's Lament heißt so, weil sich dort 2868 ein tragisches Bergwerksunglück ereignete. Eine kleine Gruppe ehemaliger Angestellter von Shubin Interstellar, die die Vorteile des kürzlich privatisierten Stanton-Systems nutzen wollten, legten ihre Ressourcen zusammen und gründeten ihr eigenes Bergbaukonsortium. Nachdem die Gruppe mehrere verfügbare Claims geprüft hatte, entschied sie sich für diesen Standort in der Nähe von Yela, weil sie dachte, dass sie dort den schnellsten Gewinn erzielen würde. Mit den Mitteln, die ihnen nach dem Kauf des Claims noch zur Verfügung standen, gaben sie den Bau einer Minenanlage in Auftrag, da sie glaubten, dass die höheren Erzmengen, die sie verarbeiten könnten, die Anlaufkosten auf lange Sicht ausgleichen würden. Als jedoch Verzögerungen und Kostenüberschreitungen den gesamten Betrieb bedrohten, beschlossen sie, den Bau zu stoppen und die teilweise fertiggestellte Station so gut wie möglich zu nutzen, um sie fertigzustellen, sobald sie etwas Gewinn gemacht hatten.
Nach drei Wochen ereignete sich eine Tragödie. Einer der großen Lagertrichter der Anlage geriet unter Überdruck, als ein Sicherheitsventil ausfiel. Der Trichter platzte und schickte Erzsplitter und Schrapnelle durch die Anlage und nahegelegene Fahrzeuge, wobei Dutzende von Bergleuten getötet wurden. Der Betrieb wurde kurz darauf eingestellt, da er nicht mehr funktionstüchtig war, und blieb auch in den folgenden Jahrzehnten geschlossen. Im Jahr 2918 fielen die Claim-Rechte zurück und das Gebiet wurde von verschiedenen unabhängigen Betreibern um einen Großteil seiner Ressourcen beraubt. In dieser Zeit begannen die Besucher des Claims, sich zum Spaß gegenseitig Rennen zu liefern, bis sich daraus die moderne Rennstrecke entwickelte, die heute von den Wildstar-Mitgliedern genutzt wird.
Was ist das Äquivalent des Imperators zur "Air Force One"?
Frage: Das wurde unter meinen Freunden heiß diskutiert. Wir hatten verschiedene Ideen, die von einem Cutter bis hin zu einem 890 Jump reichten. Zu den Vermutungen gehörten:
Terrapin
Custom Spirit E1, genannt Imperator One
600i Exec Custom
890 Jump Custom
Carrack
Was ist das typische Schiff, das der Imperator benutzt, um von einem Ort zum anderen zu gelangen, wenn er seine Pressemannschaft mitbringt?
Antwort: Diese Information ist streng geheim. Da alle Schiffe mit Waffen bestückt sind, unternimmt das 1st Marine Combat Battalion große Anstrengungen, um die sichere Reise des Imperators durch das Imperium zu gewährleisten. Dazu gehören der Einsatz einer riesigen Flotte von Schiffen, Lockflüge und andere Sicherheitsprotokolle, die vom 1st Battalion streng geheim gehalten werden.
Im Gegensatz zur Air Force One (dem Flugzeug, mit dem der Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten reist) gibt es auf den Flügen des Imperators aus Sicherheitsgründen keine Sitze für die Presse. Die Pressevertreter gehen an Bord eines separaten Schiffes, das über eine sichere Verbindung zum Schiff des Imperators verfügt, um spontane Pressegespräche zu führen.
Hurston Dynamics Bunker HDOF-Palomar
Frage: Es gibt einen Hurston-Bunker mit dem Namen "HDOF-Palomar". Was bedeutet HDOF? HDSF ist Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility und HDMS ist Hurston Dynamics Mining Station, aber ich konnte nicht herausfinden, was HDOF bedeuten könnte. Kannst du mich bitte aufklären?
Antwort: HDOF steht für Hurston Dynamics Operations Facility.
Was die anderen Bezeichnungen angeht, hast du mit den beiden anderen richtig gelegen (HDMS für Hurston Dynamics Mining Station und HDSF für Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility). Außerdem gibt es noch HDES für Hurston Dynamics Extraction Site und HDRSO für Hurston Dynamics Remote Security Outpost.
Gibt es noch monarchistische Fraktionen in der UEE?
Frage: Ich habe mich schon oft gefragt, ob es in der UEE noch monarchistische Fraktionen gibt oder nicht. Nicht speziell Messer-Loyalisten, sondern diejenigen, die gerne eine traditionellere kaiserliche Aristokratie wieder in den Vordergrund rücken würden. Gibt es irgendwelche prominenten monarchistischen Fraktionen? Wenn ja, wie einflussreich oder verpönt sind sie?
Antwort: Obwohl Monarchisten auf der politischen Bühne des gesamten Imperiums keinen Einfluss haben, kann es auf bestimmten Planeten oder Staaten ein solches System geben. In den Gemeinsamen Gesetzen der UEE sind bestimmte Rechte festgelegt, die jeder Planet einhalten muss, aber solange er sich an diese Standards hält, ist es ihm völlig freigestellt, wie er das macht. Ein politisches System, wie die konstitutionelle Monarchie des Vereinigten Königreichs, könnte also durchaus in der UEE existieren, auch wenn wir es noch nicht festgelegt haben.
Abgesehen davon könnte es in der UEE durchaus monarchistische Fraktionen geben. Einige Fraktionen würden sich nach der verlorenen Königswürde und der historischen Verbindung zur Vergangenheit der Menschheit sehnen, während andere glauben, dass ein starker Führer unerlässlich ist, um das Reich zu schützen und politische Ziele mit minimaler Einmischung zu erreichen. Trotz des schrecklichen Vermächtnisses gäbe es sogar einige, die sich die Rückkehr des Messer-Regimes wünschen. Bei der letzten Imperator-Wahl trat ein Kandidat an, der behauptete, ein Nachfahre von Ivar Messer zu sein, und der eine hasserfüllte Politik vertrat, z. B. den Rauswurf aller Tevariner aus der UEE. Zum Glück kam dieser Kandidat nicht über die Vorwahlen hinaus.
Wie schmeckt ein Stormwal?
Frage: Diese Frage wurde durch eine dumme Diskussion mit einem Freund ausgelöst, aber jetzt muss ich es einfach wissen. Wie schmeckt ein Stormwal und kann man ihn essen? Und noch besser: Wie kann man ihn am besten zubereiten? Als Steak, Eintopf, Braten, etc. Meine Neugierde und mein Magen müssen gestillt werden.
Antwort: Bevor wir uns mit den Feinheiten der Sturmwal-Küche befassen, ist es wichtig zu wissen, dass diese majestätischen Tiere gesetzlich geschützt sind und Crusader Security Wilderer nicht gern sieht. Aus ethischen und moralischen Gründen raten wir daher dringend davon ab, einen Sturmwal zu essen.
Nachdem wir die rechtlichen Aspekte geklärt haben, ist das Erstaunlichste an den Sturmwalen als Nahrungsquelle, dass sie für ihre Größe vergleichsweise wenig davon haben. Ein Großteil ihrer Masse wird von den inneren Flugblasen eingenommen, die extrem zäh und gummiartig sind. Sie haben zwar nicht viel Geschmack, aber sie bieten ein interessantes strukturelles Element für eine Mahlzeit. Man kann sie roh essen, nachdem man sie mechanisch zart gemacht hat (entweder durch starkes Einritzen des Fleisches oder durch ausgiebiges Stampfen), oder man kann sie gekocht servieren, indem man sie in dünne Scheiben schneidet und sehr lange schmoren lässt, bis sie eine Textur ähnlich der einer festen Gelatine haben. Beide Zubereitungen werden traditionell mit einer stark gewürzten Zitrusdip-Sauce serviert. Die gekochte Version der Blase kann auch zu einem knusprigen Cracker frittiert werden.
Der andere wichtige Teil, der verzehrt werden kann, ist die Flosse des Sturms, die einen Ring aus magerem, dunklem Fleisch hat und für ihren starken, mineralischen Geschmack bekannt ist. Am häufigsten wird er roh zubereitet, indem dünne Scheiben in Öl, Salz und Gewürzen mariniert werden. Achte besonders darauf, dass du sie gegen die Faser schneidest, sonst wird das Flossenfleisch fast unerträglich zäh. Das Kochen der Flosse ist nicht zu empfehlen, da sich die Muskelfasern des Sturmfischs bei Hitze zusammenziehen und das Ergebnis sehr trocken und faserig ist.
Verbrecherhäuser in Xi'an
Frage: In diesem Beitrag werden die Xi'an-Verbrecherhäuser als yu'at.ōngh'uitā bezeichnet, während sie im Galactapedia-Artikel als Nyayu'a bezeichnet werden. War das eine xenolinguistische Änderung? Bezieht sich das erste auf die Häuser im Allgemeinen und das zweite auf die Menschen in diesen Häusern (die Berufskriminellen)? Ich bin neu in der Xenolinguistik und habe mir gerade die Überlieferungen von Xi'an angeschaut und diesen Unterschied bemerkt.
Antwort: Willkommen in der Welt der Xenolinguistik! Falls du es noch nicht getan hast, solltest du dir unbedingt die Sprachführer für Banu und Xi'an ansehen. Beide enthalten eine Menge interessanter Informationen über die Sprache und Kultur der jeweiligen Spezies sowie ein Beispielwörterbuch mit gängigen Wörtern und Sätzen. Der Sprachführer für Xi'an enthält die Wörter, nach denen du dich erkundigt hast. Obwohl sich beide auf einen Aspekt der Kriminalität beziehen, bedeuten sie nicht wörtlich ein kriminelles Haus in Xi'an.
yu'at.ōngh'uitā - Eintreiber (für einen Kredithai oder ein Sicherheitsgeld) wörtlich: "Betreuer für die Nachbarschaft".
Nyayu'a - Gangster
Nyayu'a ist also ein Oberbegriff, während yu'at.ōngh'uitā sich auf eine bestimmte Art von Kriminellen bezieht. Im Xi'an-Sprachführer steht auch, dass die Vorsilbe yu'a-______ jemanden bezeichnet, der einen kriminellen oder quasi-kriminellen Beruf ausübt, wie yu'at.ōngya [Leibwächter (eines Gangsters)] oder yu'ao.r'o (Nicht-Scharfschützen-Attentäter; Söldner). Was die Kultur angeht, rät der Sprachführer außerdem: "Wenn du jemals von jemandem lo nyayu'a erzählt bekommst, ist es wahrscheinlich am besten, nicht weiter nachzufragen, wer diese Person ist oder was sie tut." Obwohl einige Häuser von der Regierung in Xi'an die Erlaubnis haben, kriminellen Aktivitäten nachzugehen, ist es nicht gesellschaftsfähig, darüber zu sprechen und manche Xi'aner geben sogar vor, diese Begriffe nicht zu kennen.
Wie wird mit Abwasser umgegangen?
Frage: Gibt es auf den Planeten Aufbereitungsanlagen, die das Abwasser zu verwertbaren Produkten filtern? Oder werden die Abwässer hauptsächlich außerhalb der Welt transportiert und auf Planeten wie Hurston entsorgt?
Antwort: Trotz seiner unangenehmen Eigenschaften hat das Abwasser im Universum einen Wert. An den Standorten gäbe es Aufbereitungsanlagen, die die Materialien je nach Verwendungszweck filtern und trennen, und diese Nebenprodukte könnten auf vielfältige Weise genutzt werden. Wie genau sie gehandhabt werden, wird von den Behörden des jeweiligen Ortes festgelegt.
Crusader könnte zum Beispiel ein fortschrittliches Grauwassersystem haben, um seine Pflanzen am Leben zu erhalten, ArcCorp könnte sein planetenweites Netzwerk von Fabriken mit Bioreaktoren für menschliche Abfälle versorgen und MicroTech könnte Abwasser mit anderen Produkten kombinieren, um es zu etwas Nützlichem zu verarbeiten, wie z.B. recyceltes Verbundmaterial (RMC), das ein Nebenprodukt der Bergung ist und für kleinere Reparaturen am Schiffsrumpf verwendet werden kann. In der Zwischenzeit könnte Hurston all diese Lösungen für zu teuer halten und das Abwasser einfach in großen Mengen an andere Orte verkaufen oder Leute dafür bezahlen, dass sie es abtransportieren, wie bei den aktuellen Müllentsorgungsmissionen im Spiel. Da sie der erste Planet in Stanton sind, werden sie vielleicht eines Tages sogar nach Auftragnehmern suchen, die bereit sind, einige dieser Abfallkisten zu entsorgen, indem sie sie in die Sonne schießen.
Bürger für Pyro
Frage: Observist Lifestyle - Citizens for Pyro berichtet über ein Treffen zwischen einem Reporter und dem Anführer einer neuen Organisation namens Citizens for Pyro, die "innerhalb der nächsten fünf Jahre" einen Zufluchtsort in Pyro errichten will. In einer der letzten Fragen und Antworten zur Geschichte hast du erwähnt, dass es in Pyro unabhängige Siedler, Bauern und dergleichen geben wird, mit denen sich ein gesetzestreuer Spieler eher verbünden könnte als mit den verschiedenen Banden. Wird die Gruppe "Bürger für Pyro" eine weitere Fraktion sein, für die gesetzestreue Spieler in Pyro Missionen erledigen können?
Antwort: Bürger für Pyro ist eine Gruppe besorgter Zivilisten, die die kriminellen Kräfte unterdrücken wollen, die Pyro kontrollieren und es als Operationsbasis für Angriffe auf andere Systeme nutzen. Die Gruppe begann damit, Truppen nach Pyro zu schicken, um Kriminelle zu jagen, musste aber bald feststellen, dass diese Streifzüge wenig zur Lösung des Problems beitrugen. Sie sind der Meinung, dass die Ausweitung des Einflusses und der Größe von zivilen Siedlungen auf Pyro, die nicht zu Gangs gehören, der einzige Weg ist, um die Zukunft des Systems zu verändern. Je mehr Zivilisten in Pyro leben, desto mehr Handel wird es geben und desto mehr Ressourcen werden für den Schutz dieser Interessen aufgewendet, indem die Sicherheit, die Stabilität und das Wohlergehen des Systems insgesamt verbessert werden. Dieser Plan hat das Interesse und die Unterstützung sowohl von Unternehmen als auch von privaten Spendern geweckt, die daran interessiert sind, die wirtschaftlichen Möglichkeiten in Pyro zu erweitern. Obwohl Citizens for Pyro in erster Linie eine Freiwilligengruppe ist, die außerhalb des Systems arbeitet, könnte diese Unterstützung bedeuten, dass sie bald nach Auftragnehmern suchen, die ihr Ziel unterstützen, Siedlungen in Pyro zu gründen und zu schützen. Wenn du Nerven wie Drahtseile hast und dich nicht davor scheust, den Kampf gegen die Gangs von Pyro aufzunehmen, dann halte auf jeden Fall Ausschau nach zukünftigen Aufträgen von Citizens for Pyro.
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07/11/2023 - 12:00 PMWelcome to Loremakers: Community Questions, a series focused on answering your lore quandaries and conundrums. We’ve done a deep dive through the lore Ask A Dev section and selected ten questions to answer about the Star Citizen universe. Questions were edited for context and clarity but you can click on the topic to go directly to the original post and join the conversation. Also, the Narrative team does one installment of Loremakers: Community Questions every quarter with the next entry scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th, so please join the discussion and drop any questions you might have about the universe in our Ask A Dev forum.
What Happened to Laylani Addison?
Question: Ever since Laylani got elected as Imperator we haven't heard much about her. What happened?
Answer: Several lore pieces have touched upon Laylani Addison's successes and failures as Imperator. Some of these details were revealed in articles about other subjects so the lore could track her affect on the UEE without each piece focusing on her. Here’s a collection of articles tracking Imperator Addison's impact on the empire so far.
Elected to the position in 2950 and inaugurated in early 2951, Imperator Addison faced scrutiny from the very beginning from those who wondered how she even managed to rise to power, while others questioned how she would be able to govern as an independent. So far, her biggest political win has been declassifying regen technology and working with the Senate to make it widely available. She's also worked on her campaign promise to loosen AI restrictions by drafting the Better Act Together legislation, which would officially allow the government to fund its research. That legislation is currently stalled in the Senate though, as the working relationship between the two branches of government has soured. The Senate also rejected Imperator Addison's nomination of Nyahuoaōng T.yi to be the UEE Ambassador to the Xi'an Empire. Still, Imperator Addison has made it a priority for the UEE government to be more inclusive by placing Ki Jotal in her cabinet, making her the first Tevarin appointed to such a position, and promoting policies that have increased Tevarin Citizenship numbers.
Humanity’s Unwanted Hitch-Hikers and Invasive Species
Question: I know there is a desire to make as much unique flora and fauna as possible, but what of humanity's old frenemies?
Historically, we have unintentionally shipped rats, mice, roaches, mosquitos, etc all over the world, and our record of accidental releases is not much better (wild pigs/boar, rabbits, nutria, feral cats eating local birds, etc...). While I am sure there will be other alien creatures that fill similar niches, how likely is it we will see a good old (space) rat tussling with its local equivalent in ArcCorp and other human settlements?
Answer: The familiar fauna you mentioned are definitely alive and well across the UEE. Space travel has been so widespread for so long that the pests and parasites that have hounded Humanity for ages have also found a home wherever we've established one. For all the captains who would take the time to systematically vent each section of their ship to ensure no unwanted creatures were along for the ride, there would be plenty of others who would never bother. However, as Humans traveled the stars and encountered new species, there has definitely been more competition for those Earth creatures. So it wouldn’t be too surprising if an alien creature has taken over the vents on a space station that you’d normally expect to see a rat.
We refer to such creatures as "boids", and the Narrative team has already created a list of some that populate the universe. Our breakdown includes specifying the type (insect, bird, crustacean, reptile, and so forth), the biome it inhabits, a description, and if anything can be harvested from it either directly or indirectly. One of these boids, the stone bug, was introduced in the 3.18 patch. Meanwhile, the Ranta may not have made itself visible to players just yet, but its dry cube-shaped dung is harvestable in-game. While common rats, roaches, mosquitos, and other creepy-crawlers are alive and well, our boids list consists of strange creatures and those that feel familiar but have a sci-fi twist that make them unique to our world. We also develop these boids in conjunction with other teams, and want to ensure they have the creative freedom to explore interesting ideas and looks. Some of the boids you'll see populating the world will be pulled from this list we've created and others will come directly from other teams that we give a Narrative spin.
So, yes, the familiar little creatures that we all know and hate/love are in the Star Citizen universe. Yet, Players are more likely to find themselves in situations facing exotic boids, like by scraping hull barnacles off their ship before they cause damage or collecting Blunders for their highly corrosive vital fluids.
Will We Ever Learn What Miner's Lament Was Before It Was a Race Track?
Question: I am curious what Miner's Lament looked like/was before what looks to be an explosion that happened to destroy the station. Will we ever learn this or is it up to the theory groups?
Answer: Miner's Lament is so named because it was the home of a tragic mining disaster in 2868. A small group of former Shubin Interstellar employees seeking to take advantage of the recently privatized Stanton System pooled their resources and formed their own mining consortium. After scanning multiple available claim sites, the group decided on this location near Yela thinking that it would provide them with the quickest profit. With what funds they had remaining after purchasing the claim, they contracted out for the construction of a mining facility believing the higher volume of ore they would be able to process would offset the startup costs in the long run. However, when delays and cost overruns threatened the entirety of their operations they decided to halt construction and utilize the partially complete station as best they could, finishing it once they made some profits.
Three weeks in, tragedy struck. One of the facility's large storage hoppers became over pressurized when a safety release valve failed. The hopper burst sending ore shards and shrapnel hurtling through the facility and nearby vehicles killing dozens of miners. The operation was shortly shut down afterwards as it was no longer functional and has remained closed in the decades since. In 2918, the claim rights reverted and the area was stripped of most of its resources by various independent operators. It was during this time when visitors to the claim began racing each other for fun until it evolved into the modern track that Wildstar members now frequent.
What Is the Imperator's Equivalent to 'Air Force One'?
Question: It’s been hotly debated amongst my friends. We had a couple of different ideas that ranged from a Cutter all the way to an 890 Jump. Guesses included:
Terrapin
Custom Spirit E1 called the Imperator One
600i Exec Custom
890 Jump Custom
Carrack
So what is the typical craft the Imperator uses to get from locale to locale when bringing their press crew with them?
Answer: This information is highly classified. Since everyone flies ships strapped with weapons, the 1st Marine Combat Battalion goes to great lengths to ensure the Imperator's safe passage through the Empire. This includes using a vast fleet of ships, decoy flights, and other safety protocols that remain a tightly held secret by the 1st Battalion.
Unlike Air Force One (the airplane that the President of the United States traditionally travels on), there are no seats for press on flights the Imperator takes for security reasons. Members of the press would board a separate charter with secure comms to the Imperator’s ship for impromptu pressing briefings.
UPDATE: It is worth mentioning that a heavily modified Crusader Genesis starliner is part of this fleet. The previous administration, under Imperator Costigan, primarily used this vessel for official travel, but Imperator Addison has stopped that practice because of heightened security measures due the Vanduul war.
Hurston Dynamics Bunker HDOF-Palomar
Question: There is a Hurston bunker location named 'HDOF-Palomar'. What does HDOF mean? HDSF is Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility and HDMS is Hurston Dynamics Mining Station, but I couldn't work out what HDOF might mean. Can you enlighten me please?
Answer: HDOF stands for Hurston Dynamics Operations Facility.
Regarding other designations, you were right about the other two (HDMS for Hurston Dynamics Mining Station and HDSF for Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility). There's also HDES for Hurston Dynamics Extraction Site and HDRSO for Hurston Dynamics Remote Security Outpost.
Are There Monarchist Factions Still Within the UEE?
Question: I've often wondered whether or not there are still Monarchist factions in the UEE. Not specifically Messer loyalists, but those who would like to see a more traditional Imperial aristocracy return to the fore. Are there any prominent Monarchist factions? If so, how influential or reviled are they?
Answer: Despite monarchists lacking traction on an empire-wide political stage, certain planets or states could have such a system in place. The UEE Common Laws specify certain rights that each planet must uphold, but as long as they adhere to those standards, how they go about it is completely up to them. So a political system, like the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, could absolutely exist in the UEE, though we have yet to specify one.
That being said, monarchist factions could definitely still exist in the UEE. Some factions would yearn for the lost regalness and historical connection to Humanity's past, while others would believe a strong leader is essential for protecting the empire and achieving political objectives with minimal interference. Despite the terrible legacy, there would even be some that crave the return of the Messer regime. In fact, the last Imperator election cycle featured a candidate who claimed to be a descendant of Ivar Messer and espoused hateful policies, like kicking all Tevarins out of the UEE. Thankfully that candidate failed to make it out of the primary round.
What Does a Stormwal Taste Like?
Question: This is a question spurred on by a stupid discussion I was having with a friend, but now I just have to know. What does a Stormwal taste like and is it safe to eat? Better yet, what would be the best way to cook one? As a steak, a stew, roast, etc. My curiosity and my stomach need to be sated.
Answer: Before we dive into the finer points of stormwal-based cuisine, it is important to note that these majestic creatures are protected by law and Crusader Security does not look kindly on poachers. As such, ethically and morally, we strongly recommend against eating a stormwal.
Now with the legalities out of the way, the most surprising thing regarding stormwals as a food source, is how comparatively little there is for their respective size. Much of their bulk is occupied by inner flight bladders which are extremely tough and rubbery. While they don't have much flavor, they offer an interesting textural element to a meal. They can be eaten raw after mechanical tenderizing (either through heavily scoring the flesh or by extending pounding) or they can be served cooked by thinly slicing into noodles and stewing for a very long time until it achieves a texture similar to a firm gelatin. Either preparation is traditionally served in a strongly flavored citrus dipping sauce. The cooked version of the bladder can also be fried into a crispy cracker.
The other main part that can be consumed is the stormwal's fin which has a ring of lean dark meat known for its strong minerally flavor. A raw preparation is the most common with thin slices being marinated in oil, salt and spices. Particular care must be taken to slice against the grain or the fin meat will be almost inedibly tough. Cooking the fin is not recommended as the stormwal's muscle fibers tend to constrict tightly together when exposed to heat and the end result is very dry and fibrous.
Xi’an Criminal Houses
Question: This post calls Xi’an criminal houses yu’at.ōngh’uitā, while in the galactapedia article refers to them as Nyayu'a. Was this a xenolinguistics change? Does the first refer to the houses in general and the second refer to the people in those houses(the professional criminals)? I am new to xenolinguistics, and was just looking into the Xi'an lore and noticed this difference.
Answer: Welcome to the world of xenolinguistics! If you haven't already, be sure to check out the language guides for Banu and Xi'an. Each one has a ton of interesting information about the language and culture of that species, plus a sample dictionary covering common words and phrases. The Xi'an language guide includes the words you're inquiring about. Though both refer to an aspect of criminality, neither literally mean a Xi'an criminal house.
yu’at.ōngh’uitā - collector (for a loan shark or security bribe) literally: ‘caregiver for the neighborhood’
Nyayu'a - Gangster
So nyayu'a is an umbrella term, while yu’at.ōngh’uitā refers to a specific type of criminal. The Xi'an language guide also states that the prefix yu’a-______ indicates someone involved in a criminal or quasi-criminal profession, like yu’at.ōngya [bodyguard (to a gangster)] or yu’ao.r’o (non-sharpshooter assassin; mercenary). On the culture side, the language guide also advises that, "If you are ever told about anyone lo nyayu’a, it is probably best not to ask further about who that person is or what they do." Though some houses are permitted by the Xi'an government to engage in criminal activities, it's not socially acceptable to talk about it and some Xi'an may even pretend to not know these terms.
How Is Sewage Dealt With?
Question: Do planets have processing plants that filter it into usable products? Or is it shipped primarily off world and dumped on planets like Hurston?
Answer: Despite its displeasing attributes, sewage carries value in the universe. Locations would have processing facilities that filter and separate materials based on desired usage, and those byproducts could potentially be used in numerous ways. Exactly how they're handled would be determined by the location's governing body.
For example, Crusader could have an advanced greywater system to keep its plants alive, ArcCorp could help fuel its planet wide network of factories with Human waste bioreactors, and microTech could combine sewage with other products to process it into something useful, like how recycled material composite (RMC) is a byproduct of salvaging and can be used for minor hull repairs. Meanwhile, Hurston might deem all these solutions as too expensive and simply sell it in bulk to other locations or pay people to take it away, like the current waste disposal missions in-game. Since they're the first planet in Stanton, maybe someday they'll even be looking for contractors willing to dispose of some of those crates of waste by firing them into the sun.
Citizens for Pyro
Question: Observist Lifestyle - Citizens for Pyro details a meeting between a reporter and the leader of a new organization called Citizens for Pyro that aims to establish a haven in Pyro "within the next five years". You mentioned in a recent lore Q&A that there will be independent homesteaders, farmers, and the like in Pyro who a lawful player might be more inclined to ally with over the various gangs. Is this Citizens for Pyro group planned to be another faction that lawful players will be able to do missions for in Pyro?
Answer: Citizens for Pyro is a group of concerned civilians intent on suppressing the criminal forces who control Pyro and use it as a base of operations to attack other systems. The group began by sending forces into Pyro to hunt down criminals but soon realized that these forays did little to address the problem. They believe that expanding the influence and size of non-gang affiliated civilian settlements within Pyro is the only way to alter the course of the system’s future. The more civilians there are living in Pyro, the more commerce will occur and the more resources will be spent on protecting those interests by improving the systems overall safety, stability, and well-being. This plan has garnered interest and support from both companies and private donors who are interested in expanding the economic opportunities in Pyro. While Citizens for Pyro has primarily been a volunteer group based outside the system, this support means they could soon be looking for contractors to aid their goal of establishing and protecting settlements in Pyro. If you have nerves of steel and aren't afraid to take the fight to Pyro's gangs, then definitely keep an eye out for future contracts from Citizens for Pyro.
What Happened to Laylani Addison?
Question: Ever since Laylani got elected as Imperator we haven't heard much about her. What happened?
Answer: Several lore pieces have touched upon Laylani Addison's successes and failures as Imperator. Some of these details were revealed in articles about other subjects so the lore could track her affect on the UEE without each piece focusing on her. Here’s a collection of articles tracking Imperator Addison's impact on the empire so far.
Elected to the position in 2950 and inaugurated in early 2951, Imperator Addison faced scrutiny from the very beginning from those who wondered how she even managed to rise to power, while others questioned how she would be able to govern as an independent. So far, her biggest political win has been declassifying regen technology and working with the Senate to make it widely available. She's also worked on her campaign promise to loosen AI restrictions by drafting the Better Act Together legislation, which would officially allow the government to fund its research. That legislation is currently stalled in the Senate though, as the working relationship between the two branches of government has soured. The Senate also rejected Imperator Addison's nomination of Nyahuoaōng T.yi to be the UEE Ambassador to the Xi'an Empire. Still, Imperator Addison has made it a priority for the UEE government to be more inclusive by placing Ki Jotal in her cabinet, making her the first Tevarin appointed to such a position, and promoting policies that have increased Tevarin Citizenship numbers.
Humanity’s Unwanted Hitch-Hikers and Invasive Species
Question: I know there is a desire to make as much unique flora and fauna as possible, but what of humanity's old frenemies?
Historically, we have unintentionally shipped rats, mice, roaches, mosquitos, etc all over the world, and our record of accidental releases is not much better (wild pigs/boar, rabbits, nutria, feral cats eating local birds, etc...). While I am sure there will be other alien creatures that fill similar niches, how likely is it we will see a good old (space) rat tussling with its local equivalent in ArcCorp and other human settlements?
Answer: The familiar fauna you mentioned are definitely alive and well across the UEE. Space travel has been so widespread for so long that the pests and parasites that have hounded Humanity for ages have also found a home wherever we've established one. For all the captains who would take the time to systematically vent each section of their ship to ensure no unwanted creatures were along for the ride, there would be plenty of others who would never bother. However, as Humans traveled the stars and encountered new species, there has definitely been more competition for those Earth creatures. So it wouldn’t be too surprising if an alien creature has taken over the vents on a space station that you’d normally expect to see a rat.
We refer to such creatures as "boids", and the Narrative team has already created a list of some that populate the universe. Our breakdown includes specifying the type (insect, bird, crustacean, reptile, and so forth), the biome it inhabits, a description, and if anything can be harvested from it either directly or indirectly. One of these boids, the stone bug, was introduced in the 3.18 patch. Meanwhile, the Ranta may not have made itself visible to players just yet, but its dry cube-shaped dung is harvestable in-game. While common rats, roaches, mosquitos, and other creepy-crawlers are alive and well, our boids list consists of strange creatures and those that feel familiar but have a sci-fi twist that make them unique to our world. We also develop these boids in conjunction with other teams, and want to ensure they have the creative freedom to explore interesting ideas and looks. Some of the boids you'll see populating the world will be pulled from this list we've created and others will come directly from other teams that we give a Narrative spin.
So, yes, the familiar little creatures that we all know and hate/love are in the Star Citizen universe. Yet, Players are more likely to find themselves in situations facing exotic boids, like by scraping hull barnacles off their ship before they cause damage or collecting Blunders for their highly corrosive vital fluids.
Will We Ever Learn What Miner's Lament Was Before It Was a Race Track?
Question: I am curious what Miner's Lament looked like/was before what looks to be an explosion that happened to destroy the station. Will we ever learn this or is it up to the theory groups?
Answer: Miner's Lament is so named because it was the home of a tragic mining disaster in 2868. A small group of former Shubin Interstellar employees seeking to take advantage of the recently privatized Stanton System pooled their resources and formed their own mining consortium. After scanning multiple available claim sites, the group decided on this location near Yela thinking that it would provide them with the quickest profit. With what funds they had remaining after purchasing the claim, they contracted out for the construction of a mining facility believing the higher volume of ore they would be able to process would offset the startup costs in the long run. However, when delays and cost overruns threatened the entirety of their operations they decided to halt construction and utilize the partially complete station as best they could, finishing it once they made some profits.
Three weeks in, tragedy struck. One of the facility's large storage hoppers became over pressurized when a safety release valve failed. The hopper burst sending ore shards and shrapnel hurtling through the facility and nearby vehicles killing dozens of miners. The operation was shortly shut down afterwards as it was no longer functional and has remained closed in the decades since. In 2918, the claim rights reverted and the area was stripped of most of its resources by various independent operators. It was during this time when visitors to the claim began racing each other for fun until it evolved into the modern track that Wildstar members now frequent.
What Is the Imperator's Equivalent to 'Air Force One'?
Question: It’s been hotly debated amongst my friends. We had a couple of different ideas that ranged from a Cutter all the way to an 890 Jump. Guesses included:
Terrapin
Custom Spirit E1 called the Imperator One
600i Exec Custom
890 Jump Custom
Carrack
So what is the typical craft the Imperator uses to get from locale to locale when bringing their press crew with them?
Answer: This information is highly classified. Since everyone flies ships strapped with weapons, the 1st Marine Combat Battalion goes to great lengths to ensure the Imperator's safe passage through the Empire. This includes using a vast fleet of ships, decoy flights, and other safety protocols that remain a tightly held secret by the 1st Battalion.
Unlike Air Force One (the airplane that the President of the United States traditionally travels on), there are no seats for press on flights the Imperator takes for security reasons. Members of the press would board a separate charter with secure comms to the Imperator’s ship for impromptu pressing briefings.
UPDATE: It is worth mentioning that a heavily modified Crusader Genesis starliner is part of this fleet. The previous administration, under Imperator Costigan, primarily used this vessel for official travel, but Imperator Addison has stopped that practice because of heightened security measures due the Vanduul war.
Hurston Dynamics Bunker HDOF-Palomar
Question: There is a Hurston bunker location named 'HDOF-Palomar'. What does HDOF mean? HDSF is Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility and HDMS is Hurston Dynamics Mining Station, but I couldn't work out what HDOF might mean. Can you enlighten me please?
Answer: HDOF stands for Hurston Dynamics Operations Facility.
Regarding other designations, you were right about the other two (HDMS for Hurston Dynamics Mining Station and HDSF for Hurston Dynamics Storage Facility). There's also HDES for Hurston Dynamics Extraction Site and HDRSO for Hurston Dynamics Remote Security Outpost.
Are There Monarchist Factions Still Within the UEE?
Question: I've often wondered whether or not there are still Monarchist factions in the UEE. Not specifically Messer loyalists, but those who would like to see a more traditional Imperial aristocracy return to the fore. Are there any prominent Monarchist factions? If so, how influential or reviled are they?
Answer: Despite monarchists lacking traction on an empire-wide political stage, certain planets or states could have such a system in place. The UEE Common Laws specify certain rights that each planet must uphold, but as long as they adhere to those standards, how they go about it is completely up to them. So a political system, like the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom, could absolutely exist in the UEE, though we have yet to specify one.
That being said, monarchist factions could definitely still exist in the UEE. Some factions would yearn for the lost regalness and historical connection to Humanity's past, while others would believe a strong leader is essential for protecting the empire and achieving political objectives with minimal interference. Despite the terrible legacy, there would even be some that crave the return of the Messer regime. In fact, the last Imperator election cycle featured a candidate who claimed to be a descendant of Ivar Messer and espoused hateful policies, like kicking all Tevarins out of the UEE. Thankfully that candidate failed to make it out of the primary round.
What Does a Stormwal Taste Like?
Question: This is a question spurred on by a stupid discussion I was having with a friend, but now I just have to know. What does a Stormwal taste like and is it safe to eat? Better yet, what would be the best way to cook one? As a steak, a stew, roast, etc. My curiosity and my stomach need to be sated.
Answer: Before we dive into the finer points of stormwal-based cuisine, it is important to note that these majestic creatures are protected by law and Crusader Security does not look kindly on poachers. As such, ethically and morally, we strongly recommend against eating a stormwal.
Now with the legalities out of the way, the most surprising thing regarding stormwals as a food source, is how comparatively little there is for their respective size. Much of their bulk is occupied by inner flight bladders which are extremely tough and rubbery. While they don't have much flavor, they offer an interesting textural element to a meal. They can be eaten raw after mechanical tenderizing (either through heavily scoring the flesh or by extending pounding) or they can be served cooked by thinly slicing into noodles and stewing for a very long time until it achieves a texture similar to a firm gelatin. Either preparation is traditionally served in a strongly flavored citrus dipping sauce. The cooked version of the bladder can also be fried into a crispy cracker.
The other main part that can be consumed is the stormwal's fin which has a ring of lean dark meat known for its strong minerally flavor. A raw preparation is the most common with thin slices being marinated in oil, salt and spices. Particular care must be taken to slice against the grain or the fin meat will be almost inedibly tough. Cooking the fin is not recommended as the stormwal's muscle fibers tend to constrict tightly together when exposed to heat and the end result is very dry and fibrous.
Xi’an Criminal Houses
Question: This post calls Xi’an criminal houses yu’at.ōngh’uitā, while in the galactapedia article refers to them as Nyayu'a. Was this a xenolinguistics change? Does the first refer to the houses in general and the second refer to the people in those houses(the professional criminals)? I am new to xenolinguistics, and was just looking into the Xi'an lore and noticed this difference.
Answer: Welcome to the world of xenolinguistics! If you haven't already, be sure to check out the language guides for Banu and Xi'an. Each one has a ton of interesting information about the language and culture of that species, plus a sample dictionary covering common words and phrases. The Xi'an language guide includes the words you're inquiring about. Though both refer to an aspect of criminality, neither literally mean a Xi'an criminal house.
yu’at.ōngh’uitā - collector (for a loan shark or security bribe) literally: ‘caregiver for the neighborhood’
Nyayu'a - Gangster
So nyayu'a is an umbrella term, while yu’at.ōngh’uitā refers to a specific type of criminal. The Xi'an language guide also states that the prefix yu’a-______ indicates someone involved in a criminal or quasi-criminal profession, like yu’at.ōngya [bodyguard (to a gangster)] or yu’ao.r’o (non-sharpshooter assassin; mercenary). On the culture side, the language guide also advises that, "If you are ever told about anyone lo nyayu’a, it is probably best not to ask further about who that person is or what they do." Though some houses are permitted by the Xi'an government to engage in criminal activities, it's not socially acceptable to talk about it and some Xi'an may even pretend to not know these terms.
How Is Sewage Dealt With?
Question: Do planets have processing plants that filter it into usable products? Or is it shipped primarily off world and dumped on planets like Hurston?
Answer: Despite its displeasing attributes, sewage carries value in the universe. Locations would have processing facilities that filter and separate materials based on desired usage, and those byproducts could potentially be used in numerous ways. Exactly how they're handled would be determined by the location's governing body.
For example, Crusader could have an advanced greywater system to keep its plants alive, ArcCorp could help fuel its planet wide network of factories with Human waste bioreactors, and microTech could combine sewage with other products to process it into something useful, like how recycled material composite (RMC) is a byproduct of salvaging and can be used for minor hull repairs. Meanwhile, Hurston might deem all these solutions as too expensive and simply sell it in bulk to other locations or pay people to take it away, like the current waste disposal missions in-game. Since they're the first planet in Stanton, maybe someday they'll even be looking for contractors willing to dispose of some of those crates of waste by firing them into the sun.
Citizens for Pyro
Question: Observist Lifestyle - Citizens for Pyro details a meeting between a reporter and the leader of a new organization called Citizens for Pyro that aims to establish a haven in Pyro "within the next five years". You mentioned in a recent lore Q&A that there will be independent homesteaders, farmers, and the like in Pyro who a lawful player might be more inclined to ally with over the various gangs. Is this Citizens for Pyro group planned to be another faction that lawful players will be able to do missions for in Pyro?
Answer: Citizens for Pyro is a group of concerned civilians intent on suppressing the criminal forces who control Pyro and use it as a base of operations to attack other systems. The group began by sending forces into Pyro to hunt down criminals but soon realized that these forays did little to address the problem. They believe that expanding the influence and size of non-gang affiliated civilian settlements within Pyro is the only way to alter the course of the system’s future. The more civilians there are living in Pyro, the more commerce will occur and the more resources will be spent on protecting those interests by improving the systems overall safety, stability, and well-being. This plan has garnered interest and support from both companies and private donors who are interested in expanding the economic opportunities in Pyro. While Citizens for Pyro has primarily been a volunteer group based outside the system, this support means they could soon be looking for contractors to aid their goal of establishing and protecting settlements in Pyro. If you have nerves of steel and aren't afraid to take the fight to Pyro's gangs, then definitely keep an eye out for future contracts from Citizens for Pyro.
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