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This is a gazetteer of the galaxy our Space Opera campaign is set in. The setting is based on the bits of information from the Savage Worlds sci-fi setting, with adapted information from the various modules I use for our sessions. I will update this entry with new information after each session.
General Information
The galaxy is divided politically into three main parts: the human-dominated United Confederation on one side, the Rakashan-led (lion-headed humanoid) Tazanian Empire on the other, and the Neutral Zone between them.
The Neutral Zone was created in the aftermath of the century-long war between the United Confederation and the Tazanian Empire. The are comprises thousands of systems and planets, many of those inhabited. Each system is nominally independent, although several systems may band together to form political unities - however, none rival the power of either the United Confederation or the Tazanian Empire.
Ships from either of the major powers are forbidden from entering the Neutral Zone. Trade and transport through and within the Neutral Zone are therefore conducted through third parties, notably the Galactic Teamsters Guild.
The Galactic Teamsters Guild
Having its origins in the pre-hyperspace era of Earth's history, the Galactic Teamsters Guild is a loose organisation of traders, transport workers, and other professionals who are involved in the business of moving large volumes of cargo and personnel through the Neutral Zone and beyond.
The Guild has an open employment policy and does not discriminate based on species, gender, criminal record, and some say competence.
The Guild's headquarters is located at the Galactic Core Point.
The Order
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A political movement that has arisen during the previous 2 standard years, The Order now comprises several member systems in the Dead Zone, a region of the galaxy known for having few habitable planets. Little is known about the leadership of The Order, but its stated purpose is to bring unity to the Neutral Zone so its numerous systems will not be at the mercy of the United Confederation or the Tazanian Empire.
Some planets of the Neutral Zone
Tropico
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A resort planet, where the rich come for their vacations, and the even richer have their vacation homes. Tropico's surface is covered mostly by the ocean, with a belt of islands dotted around its tropical and subtropical zone.
- Notable persons and organisations
Kruger - Billionaire philanthropist, darling of the high society, and crime lord. Kruger has his vacation home on a private island near Tropico City, connected to the mainland by a causeway.
Scabarus - Crime lord and rival of Kruger, indicted for organised crimes on several occasions but never convicted.
Mechano
An industrial planet, where almost every inch of the planet's surface is covered by roads, factories, foundries and refineries, Mechano, also known as Wayland, is ruled by a Syndicate of 25 members elected from the industrial leaders of the planet. The head of the Syndicate, the Syndic, is in turn elected from among these members, for 5-yearly terms.
- Notable persons and organisations
Cyril Kornbluth - The current Syndic who is seeking re-election.
Frederik Pohl - A prominent member of the Syndicate, Pohl is expected to be contesting in the upcoming election.
Cryolon
Two centuries ago, the technologically-advanced planet of Cryolon was struck by a mysterious plague that had no known cure. To deal with the large number of dying citizens, the planet developed its cryogenic technology, hoping to revive its people once a cure was found. No cure was ever found, but over the centuries the Cryolans continued to improve their cryogenic technology, and it has become a religion on the planet and its leading export.
Wotan V
A gas giant in the Wotan system, Wotan V is orbited by a StarMart, a fueling station on the Catalia Run.
Boromite
A barren planetoid, Boromite once housed an outpost of the United Confederation Navy. After the formation of the Neutral Zone, the outpose was abandoned.
Spensonia
The arid planet of Spensonia is rumoured to be a sanctuary for pirates, although several expeditions by various systems have failed to locate the fabled city of pirates.
Anchura
One of the few habitable planets in the sector known as the Dead Zone, Anchura's main export is the blunana, a staple diet of many systems. It recently joined The Order after a near-bloodless coup.
- Notable persons and organisations
President Tru'hiyo - After escaping the planet, President Tru-hiyo now lives in exile at the Galactic Core Point.
WynGate Casino
On of the many orbiting casinos owned by Wyn Group, the WynGate started operating in orbit around Hircep-2, a Serran planet. However, with Hircep-2 joining The Order recently, the fate of the casino is uncertain.
Drissan V
Located just outside the Dead Zone, the planet of Drissan V has recently concluded a peace with their neighbour Zakka after a long war. Political analysts believe the increasing pro-Order sentiments in the war-weary populace of both systems was the key factor for the governments' desire to seek an end to the conflict.
Arunsir
An arid planet near the Dead Zone, Arunsir was a United Confederation colony before it was incorporated into the Neutral Zone as part of the peace treaty that ended the war. It boasts of a functioning spaceport, but little else.
Armada Works
The largest warship manufacturer in the Neutral Zone, Armada Works comprises of two separate space stations located in the asteroid belt in the Sargoza system: the Foundry, where asteroids and crushed and their ore extracted for manufacturing of the components of the warships, and the Arsenal, where the parts are assembled, and where the visitors' centre and offices are also housed.
Suka
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