The Zephyron Sector
The Zephyron Sector is an incredibly active sector of space, having points of interest for multiple key companies and governments. With multiple young(er) colonies located within, those with talents in agriculture, administration, engineering, etc. are in high demand to ensure these colonies can operate properly, leading to frequent immigration and expansion. Despite its location being on the frontier of known space, analysts from various Governments, Corporations, and Interstellar Organizations have assessed that it may quickly become a vital sector for future growth.
History
Despite claims by various groups, no single party can be accredited for the discovery of Zephyron, as it had been found by various different astronomers approximately around the same time. These scientists found that the Sector had a higher than average density of stars, as well as substantial quantities of planetary bodies and asteroid belts. Recognizing the opportunity for habitable worlds and valuable resources, many Governments and Corporations leapt at the opportunity to stake their claim and catch their “big break”.
Initial expansion, while quick, would face difficulties as unclear claims and rivalries would leak to border disputes. These disagreements led to increased tensions between the Socialist Progressive Peoples and the United Nations, which necessitated the creation of a Demilitarized zone along their borders. While patrols were allowed on their respective sides, the movement of military vessels into the DMZ, or organization of large-scale fleets on the border, would be prevented, permitting both parties to still support their colonies.
Despite the quick growth of Zephyron, it still remains a difficult place to live. Many colonies suffer from harsh living conditions, with colonists eking out a humble existence despite threats posed from different animals, environments, or manmade threats. The frequent activity of the sector has made it a lucrative target for pirates, while Nations, Corporations, and rebel groups all compete for preeminence. The matter of the DMZ remains hotly contested, with both the SPP and UN claiming occasional ownership of the worlds within.
Present Powers
United Nations
The United Nations is one of the foremost groups in the Zephyron Sector. Due to the activity, as well as their own holdings within the Sector, it’s not uncommon for UNMC Warships to be seen patrolling the sector, dissuading SPP incursions and fighting cells of the Colony Liberation Front. The UN has also worked to establish additional stations and refueling depots to support activities in the sector. Furthermore, the Colony Marshal Bureau has worked to expand their capabilities within the sector, keeping law and order on a dangerous frontier.
Three Suns Empire
Within Zephyron, the Three-Suns Empire has been focused on slow, measured expansion, allowing them to work on creating well-established, wealthy colonies within their area of control. The TSE has made tentative agreements with the United Nations to share information regarding the various star-systems and the planets within Zephyron. Due to the value of their holdings, the TSE has seen fit to deploy many Royal Crown Marine regiments to the sector.
Socialist Progressive Peoples
To the Socialist Progressive Peoples, Zephyron represents a valuable opportunity for growth and the exportation of their ideology. Many SPP colonies have been established by the Ministry of Space Colonization at a rapid pace. Each of these worlds represents a chance for the SPP to get one over their rival powers, and are protected by the SPP’s Naval Infantry. Due to the quick expansion, life on these SPP colonies can be difficult, as many relatively inhospitable worlds are still selected for construction of new outposts.
Weston-Yamada
The Weston-Yamada Corporation is one of the largest colony operators within the Zephyron Sector. Although many of these worlds fall within UN or TSE jurisdiction, WEYA maintains de-facto control of these territories, with the only evidence of Government involvement being the policing force, the laws they enforce, and the nationality of its civilians. For the Company, Zephyron offers a distinct chance for growth; mining operations, administrative centers, logistical nodes, and research facilities are all common, as Weston-Yamada seeks to expand and become even more wealthy, much to the chagrin of their rivals.
Interstellar Commerce Bureau
Due to the high degree of business-related activity within the sector, the Interstellar Commerce Bureau has become a prominent organization in Zephyron. Clamping down on smuggling, contraband, and unlawful business practices, while enforcing trade regulations and interstellar standards, their Liaisons and Auditors are often seen around the sector at major ports and colonies.
Locations
Anchor Station
Anchor Station is a large space-station located within United Nations territory. Constructed following the rise of the CLF in the sector, Anchor Station serves as the base-of-operations for CMB activity within Zephyron. Deputies and Marshals are often deployed from here in small shuttles, designed to quickly-respond to colonies in-need. Anchor Station is also host to members of the Anchor Marines, a Quick-Reaction Force designed to help deal with threats too dangerous for Marshals or SWAT to handle on their own. The Interstellar Commerce Bureau and the Interstellar Life Rights Council also maintain offices on the station, with a handful of Liaisons and Observers being present.
Kutjevo Refinery
Location: LV-686 (Dykuma I)
Affiliation: United Nations Territory, Weston-Yamada Company Town.
Appearance: Warm desert with a significant quantity of rock outcroppings and mountains, with a network of buildings in the center. Caves dominate the east section of the Colony.
The planet Dykuma I, also known as LV-686, was originally marked by geological survey as a potentially terraformable desert planet, thought later found to be abundantly rich in underground aquifers of exceptionally high purity, and as such was deemed a high-value property.
A bidding-war between various corporations over ownership would soon follow, with the Weston-Yamada Corporation eventually getting the rights to establish operations as a bottling plant under the Weston Spring brand. As the demand for spring water and the size of the colony's operations both have grown, the deposits of drinking water at the original site for the colony have dried up, resulting in additional colonies being established across Dykuma I's surface to continue tapping the aquifers. Kutjevo Refinery, a small company-owned colony, is one of the most substantial of these, serving as a key location for water treatment.
Botanical research & exports as well as materials processing & refining have also become important industries for Kutjevo, especially as wells continue to be drained. Ever quick to the punch, multiple different groups within Weston-Yamada have proposed suggestions for what Kutjevo's operations will look like once the aquifers are drained, including mining, research, and manufacturing. None have been approved as of yet.
The population of Dykuma I sits around approximately 2500 people, of which most are centered around a United Nations colony west of Kutjevo. Dykuma I itself is the number one provider of drinkable water in the Zephyron Sector and surrounding space, as well as a significant supplier for the Weston Spring brand.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Solaris Ridge
Location: LV-1413 (Routerra I)
Affiliation: United Nations Territory, Weston-Yamada Company Town.
Appearance: Warm desert with red sand. The colony is entirely surrounded by mountains with extensive cave networks.
Solaris Ridge initially started operations as an independent colony established by a small group of scientists and laborers, which was attempting to terraform Routerra I utilizing lichens. The two research labs on Solaris, Eta and Lambda, were established in order to test this technology, although they were far smaller and less developed.
However, with subsequent growth batches failing to meet growth estimates, as well as technical failures and sandstorms would result in the maintenance costs being deemed untenable, resulting in the facility being sold to Weston-Yamada.
When Weston-Yamada gained control of the Colony, both the Eta & Lambda labs were converted into a site for storage and research of biological materials. Furthermore, a mining facility was established to mine veins of Iron, Cobalt, and Copper. The colony currently holds ~120 Employees, including CMB Officers.
Survivors
Survivor Commander
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Lazarus Landing
Location: LV-624 (Cernunnos)
Affiliation: United Nations Territory, Weston-Yamada Company Town.
Appearance: Primarily jungle, especially to the south of the river. Near the mountains and caves to the north, the ground is much more barren.
Lazarus Landing was established by Weston-Yamada as a remote research outpost on the Exomoon of LV-624, orbiting the gas-giant Abnoba. Initially, the site was focused on environmental research, specifically within the fields of atmospheric science & geoscience: LV-624 was an ideal opportunity to learn about Exomoon habitability, containing a powerful magnetosphere, a breathable atmosphere, liquid water, and a diverse biosphere.
Weston-Yamada subsidiary Tartarus Mining would attempt to set-up mining operations, but their initial surveys resulted in the discovery of multiple unknown structures within the caves north of the colony. The local R&D team was quick to stonewall TMCC's efforts, pulling strings with the Colony Administration to prevent mining operations near the discovered "Sand Temple" to the east of the central caves, as well as the structures present in the west caves.
Currently, the exact origin of these structures are unknown, although current theories suggest the existence of an interstellar civilization before modern times. R&D's Archeological Department has a large presence on the colony, although other departments such as xenobiology and robotics also maintain operations on the facility. These Research & Development teams often receive the majority of funding allocated towards Lazarus Landing.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Fiorina Science Annex
Location: Fiorina 161
Affiliation: Weston-Yamada & United Nations Joint Operation
Appearance: Space Station with large hallways and rooms.
Fiorina Science Annex was initially founded by Weston-Yamada to take advantage of the rich platinum veins located on the planet of Fiorina 161. However the sustainability of this operation was overestimated; after less than a decade, extraction of platinum was deemed to be more expensive than could be recouped.
In order to prevent serious loss of profit, Weston-Yamada partnered with the United Nations to establish Fiorina Science Annex, dedicated to the housing of High-Security inmates, as well as scientific research. Weston-Yamada primarily operates the research portion of the facility, which is dedicated to cryogenic and chemical synthesis. Recent rumors in regards to the conduct of the on-site science team has lead the Interstellar Life Rights Council to dispatch Observers to make sure that the facility does not violate interstellar law.
Currently, the decommission of the station is being discussed by Weston-Yamada higher ups & United Nations Representatives due to high operation costs for little gain, as well as the controversy surrounding the facility as a whole.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Hybrisa Prospera
Location: LV-759
Affiliation: Three Suns Empire Owned and Operated, with a substantial Weston-Yamada presence.
Appearance: Large, sprawling urban center. To the Southwest is an extensive cave network.
Hybrisa Prospera is a large, notable colony in the Outer Veil and Zypheron Sector. Featuring a population in the tens of thousands, as well as multiple outposts and towns outside of the capital city, it has become something of a lynchpin in expanding into the Frontier.
Hybrisa Prospera was established by the Three Suns Empire as a mining colony, though Weston-Yamada retains a significant presence, operating many facilities in the region. Its location has allowed it to become a nexus of interstellar trade and transit. Many within the TSE and WEYA are of the belief that, given enough time, Hybrisa Prospera could become a significant force within Zephyron.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
- Colonist
- TMCC Miner
- Fire Protection Specialist
- Daily Grind Barista
- Materials Reprocessing Technician
- Office Worker
- WEYAMart Employee
- Pizza Galaxy Delivery Driver
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Chance's Claim
Location: LV-522
Affiliation: United Nations Territory, Weston-Yamada Company Town.
Appearance: Rocky and desolate. The north has a large atmospheric processor present.
Chance's Claim is a mining colony located on the planet of LV-522, featuring a large-scale REK-160 Duel Atmospheric Processor & Reactor at the north of the colony.
LV-522's harsh surface and atmospheric conditions made it an ideal testbed for the REK-160, designed to supplant the aging REK-150 line, as well as a location to engage in climatological and atmospheric research.
The colony was initially established following the discovery of gold, cobalt, uranium, and beryllium. Mining-crawlers leaving the protective storm walls are not an uncommon sight, and the Tartarus Mining subsidiary of Weston-Yamada has a substantial presence. However, due to LV-522's unpleasant environment, Chance's Claim is often viewed as a dead-end for career advancement or a punishment.
Survivors
New Varadero
Location: LV-908 (Tiamat III)
Affiliation: United Nations owned and operated.
Appearance: Warm, oceanic colony located on an island. Surrounded by water, as well as verdant caves.
New Varadero is a United Nations Research and Mining Facility. Wholly owned and operated by the UN, it remains a popular and desirable destination to be stationed at. To the Southeast of the main colony is a vessel of unknown origin.
Survivors
Survivor Commander
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Shiva's Snowball
Location: Galileo 52 (Ifrit)
Affiliation: Multinational Research Facility, with joint administration.
Appearance: Arctic climate, with substantial snow and ice.
Shiva's Snowball was established by a joint team of United Nations, Three Suns Empire, and Weston-Yamada scientists for the purposes of Climatological and Geological research. However, as operations were established, experts in archeological research would be called in.
Galileo 52 lies within a less star-dense region of the Zephyron Sector lacking significant infrastructure, making it highly isolated. As such, the facility was designed for long-term independent habitation, including life-support systems, a botanical bay, on-site vehicle repair garage, and state-of-the-art Aurora Medical Clinic. Due to the economic resources they possessed, Weston-Yamada was responsible for establishing a substantial portion of the structures present.
Shiva's Snowball has become a site of joint-research between the UN and Weston-Yamada, with the TSE providing mostly administrative assistance. A substantial portion of the science labs & resident housing are located within prefabricated structures spread around the facility: although they were not initially planned for long-term habitation, an influx of scientific staff and other workers demanded that these temporary structures became permanent fixtures of the Colony.
Due to the environment of Shiva's Snowball, as well as it's relative isolation from the rest of the sector, reports of "cabin fever" are common, with paranoia, hostility, distress, and other forms of psychological instability arising. To maintain the stability of the colony, the Administration Team of Shiva's Snowball have requested that the Interstellar Life Rights Council maintain a team of Peacekeepers to ensure continued operations of the facility.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Sorokyne Strata
Location: LV-976 (Thermae I)
Affiliation: Owned and operated by the Socialist Progressive Peoples (SPP).
Appearance: Highly verdant jungle colony, with a substantial degree of geothermal activity. To the east, the jungle canopy becomes dense enough to almost become impenetrable.
Sorokyne Strata is an average-sized SPP colony in Zypheron, known primarily for its purpose of mining minerals such as carbon, lithium, and silicon, as well as geothermal research.
Thermae I was selected as a candidate for possible colonization by the Ministry of Space Colonization, with the idea of establishing a secure, hidden listening post being considered. It was only until a sub-strata mining probe sent to gauge mineral quantities discovered that high amounts of seismic activity which had great potential for geothermal energy collection and research. Large copper, tungsten, and galena deposits were also discovered, making Thermae I a prime target for constructing an outpost.
Initial housing was in smaller wooden shelters as construction began, though most were destroyed and replaced with sturdier colony buildings, with the only exceptions being the minehead and wooden hospital.
Thermae I itself is a warm planet with dense jungle cover and tropical climate, as well as somewhat substantial water cover, with the rivers and seas occupying approximately 54% of Thermae I’s surface. Furthermore, beneath the forest cover, a large amount of rocky outcroppings can be found, likely due to the seismic activity.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
Trijent Dam
Location: LV-670 (Raijin)
Affiliation: Three Suns Empire Territory, Weston-Yamada Company Town.
Appearance: Warm desert climate, with a large river running through the colony.
Established by Trijent, a subsidiary of Weston-Yamada, Trijent Dam is a facility centered around the central Dam, designed to power the operations of the Three Suns Empire lithium mining colony, Oxley's Butte, located approximately 20 kilometers north of the Dam. Trijent Dam’s infrastructure is somewhat substantial, with the colony being considered well-developed. A large medical facility, extensive filtration complex, & multiple shuttle landing pads are present, allowing for Trijent Dam to become mostly self-sufficient
Beyond the operations of the Dam, the Colony has begun pursuing research opportunities, with the on-site R&D team recently investing in the creation of a science lab, as well as excavation of unknown ruins and structures within the caves.
Raijin's close proximity to SPP space had lead to concerns over incursions, resulting in the colony administration teams to invest in Anti-Air defenses.
Survivors
Civilian Colonist
Corporate Colonist
Doctor Colonist
Engineer Colonist
Security Colonist
Science Colonist
