Solar Sails: Space Pirates
Lore and Worldbuilding
About Solar Sails: Space Pirates
Solar Sails is a space-action RPG with adventure elements. Control a pirate ship, plunder the royal navy, launch a scout duck to search for treasures, upgrade your ship with alien technologies, and sail onwards to unveil the darkest secrets of the universe.
My Involvement
I lead Cosmic Duck Games, a small indie team, where I act as Game Designer and Narrative Designer. I laid out the campaign storyline, designed the quests, developed the world, and wrote the characters. I collaborate with the rest of the team to bring our vision to life.
Solar Sails is a space-action RPG with adventure elements. Control a pirate ship, plunder the royal navy, launch a scout duck to search for treasures, upgrade your ship with alien technologies, and sail onwards to unveil the darkest secrets of the universe.
My Involvement
I lead Cosmic Duck Games, a small indie team, where I act as Game Designer and Narrative Designer. I laid out the campaign storyline, designed the quests, developed the world, and wrote the characters. I collaborate with the rest of the team to bring our vision to life.
World
The main aspects of the world of Solar Sails: Space Pirates.
Hyperborean Galaxy
The Hyperborean Galaxy is home to a myriad of worlds inhabited by diverse species and life forms. Even though humans dominate the majority of the known galaxy, large parts of it remain unexplored yet. This is where dangers, ancient mysteries, and treasures await the bravest of space travelers.
The Hyperborean Galaxy is home to a myriad of worlds inhabited by diverse species and life forms. Even though humans dominate the majority of the known galaxy, large parts of it remain unexplored yet. This is where dangers, ancient mysteries, and treasures await the bravest of space travelers.
Solar Clouds
A flat disc of colorful nebula-like clouds stretches across the galaxy. These clouds produce oxygen, allowing sailors to breathe in space and explore the cosmos aboard ships with open decks. Thus, It is not uncommon for Hyperborean denizens to settle within the clouds and live their entire lives under the stars.
A flat disc of colorful nebula-like clouds stretches across the galaxy. These clouds produce oxygen, allowing sailors to breathe in space and explore the cosmos aboard ships with open decks. Thus, It is not uncommon for Hyperborean denizens to settle within the clouds and live their entire lives under the stars.
Solar Sails
Apart from oxygen, the clouds are ionized with solar energy. They provide a renewable source of power used by the Hyperborean denizens as electricity. Ships equipped with solar sails absorb the energy directly from the clouds and utilize it to power their engines. Entire cities built in space use solar sails to power their infrastructure.
Apart from oxygen, the clouds are ionized with solar energy. They provide a renewable source of power used by the Hyperborean denizens as electricity. Ships equipped with solar sails absorb the energy directly from the clouds and utilize it to power their engines. Entire cities built in space use solar sails to power their infrastructure.
Rum
Rum is the most popular beverage in the galaxy. Humans and non-humans alike use it to calm the body and the soul. Yet, the authorities consider it illegal and prohibit it due to health concerns. As such, rum is worth a lot in the black market. For just a few barrels of rum, one can acquire a top-class ship engine… or end up behind bars for the rest of their lives.
Rum is the most popular beverage in the galaxy. Humans and non-humans alike use it to calm the body and the soul. Yet, the authorities consider it illegal and prohibit it due to health concerns. As such, rum is worth a lot in the black market. For just a few barrels of rum, one can acquire a top-class ship engine… or end up behind bars for the rest of their lives.
Ancient Artifacts
Various factions across the galaxy seek the ancient “Demiurge artifacts” – relics of a bygone alien civilization imbued with magical power. Magic wielders and use them to enhance their abilities. Naval superpowers use them to strengthen their ships’ weaponry. Smugglers and bounty hunters often make a fortune selling them on the black market.
Various factions across the galaxy seek the ancient “Demiurge artifacts” – relics of a bygone alien civilization imbued with magical power. Magic wielders and use them to enhance their abilities. Naval superpowers use them to strengthen their ships’ weaponry. Smugglers and bounty hunters often make a fortune selling them on the black market.
History
The Chronology in Hyperborea is measured in human years when the zero point begins with the invention of the Solar Sails. A.S.T = After Solar Travel, B.S.T = Before Solar Travel.
Age of Isolation
Prehistoric Hyperborea (before 10000 B.S.T):
Since the dawn of time, various races and species inhabited the Hyperborean Galaxy. Before the arrival of humans, the galaxy was presumably dominated by the Demiurge, an enigmatic god-like race of unknown appearance. The recent archeological findings suggest that they mysteriously vanished in an instant. The Demiurge left behind powerful artifacts imbued with magical powers. These artifacts, characterized by glowing magical runes, come in various shapes and sizes. They provide a range of powers, from enhancing magical abilities to strengthening the firepower of ships’ weaponry.
Native Hyperborean Species (around -10000 – 0 A.S.T):
Before the arrival of humans, entire civilizations of native species dominated the galaxy. Glyphens, a race of immortal sentient asteroids, discovered a gas-like substance that opened their mind and made them rethink their worldview, so they delved into philosophy. Hyxxar, a race of sentient insectoids obsessed with the idea of space exploration, progressed in technology and built tower hives, aiming to elevate above their planet’s atmosphere. Sirens, humanoid beings with fishtails, found a way to imbue their voices with ancient artifacts, which gave them the ability to manipulate objects and living beings with the power of their vocals.
Before the arrival of humans, entire civilizations of native species dominated the galaxy. Glyphens, a race of immortal sentient asteroids, discovered a gas-like substance that opened their mind and made them rethink their worldview, so they delved into philosophy. Hyxxar, a race of sentient insectoids obsessed with the idea of space exploration, progressed in technology and built tower hives, aiming to elevate above their planet’s atmosphere. Sirens, humanoid beings with fishtails, found a way to imbue their voices with ancient artifacts, which gave them the ability to manipulate objects and living beings with the power of their vocals.
Human Origins (around -10000 – 5000 B.S.T):
Some fringe archeologists and pseudo-scholars harbor the idea that humans arrived from another galaxy. After all, why else would human civilizations develop separately on different planets? To back up their claims, they bring up the Ancient Demiurge murals depicting humans as hostile colonists on giant spaceships. Alas, none of these supposed spaceships have ever been found. Nor there are any traces or documents of any ancient spacefaring human civilizations. According to the historical canon, no human has ever been to space until the invention of Solar Sails.
Some fringe archeologists and pseudo-scholars harbor the idea that humans arrived from another galaxy. After all, why else would human civilizations develop separately on different planets? To back up their claims, they bring up the Ancient Demiurge murals depicting humans as hostile colonists on giant spaceships. Alas, none of these supposed spaceships have ever been found. Nor there are any traces or documents of any ancient spacefaring human civilizations. According to the historical canon, no human has ever been to space until the invention of Solar Sails.
Solar Travel
The invention of Solar Sails (-4 B.S.T – 0 A.S.T):
On the sunny planet of Hyxon, the technologically advanced insectoid species of Hyxxar developed the first working means of space travel. It started with Braxxar, a wealthy Hyxxar entrepreneur obsessed with space exploration. He built a tower that rose above the atmosphere and powered it with solar panels. Once reaching space, Braxxar discovered clouds that produced solar energy ten times more than the sun. Messy and disorganized as he was, Braxxar forgot his space suit. Luckily for him, these solar clouds produced oxygen, so Braxxar lived to tell about it. He then built a boat with an engine powered by a solar panel, and circumnavigated the planet, all while enjoying the cosmic breeze. Thus, Braxxar invented the very thing that would change the galaxy forever.
Solar Trade (0 – 92 A.S.T):
With his new invention, Braxxar established an interstellar corporation – Solar Industries LTD – and invested in building vessels powered by solar panels. He launched expeditions across the galaxy to introduce his technology to other species and attract potential clients. During one of the expeditions, Hyxxar encountered humans and established trade relations with them. Hyxxar gave them access to solar sails technology, while humans taught Hyxxar ship architecture based on their already existing water sailing ships made of wood and metals. Thanks to mutual trade with various planets and factions, Braxxar has connected the entire galaxy.
Relocation to Space (92 – 178 A.S.T):
Later on, Hyxxar developed gravity stabilizers powered by solar sails, allowing the denizens of the galaxy to build structures in space with their own centers of gravity. Following this novelty, the majority of the galactic population found living in space to be more efficient than staying on planets. Instead of traversing the atmosphere to reach their homes, they would dock their ships right next to their houses in space. For most people, planets became places of luxury and vacations. For space cities and interstellar governments, planets served as hubs of resources – water, wood, and provision. Many people lived their entire lives in space, without ever visiting any planet. Slowly but steadily, most of the galaxy became dependent on solar sails.
Later on, Hyxxar developed gravity stabilizers powered by solar sails, allowing the denizens of the galaxy to build structures in space with their own centers of gravity. Following this novelty, the majority of the galactic population found living in space to be more efficient than staying on planets. Instead of traversing the atmosphere to reach their homes, they would dock their ships right next to their houses in space. For most people, planets became places of luxury and vacations. For space cities and interstellar governments, planets served as hubs of resources – water, wood, and provision. Many people lived their entire lives in space, without ever visiting any planet. Slowly but steadily, most of the galaxy became dependent on solar sails.
Great Galaxy War
Monopoly on Solar Sails (178 – 241 A.S.T):
As time went by, profit-driven Hyxxar displaced Braxxar from his position and took over Solar Industries LTD. They monopolized the production of solar sails, brutally suppressed any competition, and sanctioned entire planets at will by withholding the supply of solar sails.
One of the sanctioned human planets, Stygion, known for their wide use of the Demiurge artifacts, refused to bend the knee to the Hyxxar monopoly. They found a way to reanimate ancient Demiurge constructs and sent them to terrorize the Hyxxar trade routes. In response, the Hyxxar outlawed any Demiurge items and started hunting for those possessing them.
The harder Solar Industries choked the Stygian economy, the more hateful Stygians grew towards the Hyxxar. The two factions were on the brink of a real galactic war. Stygians craved a strong leader who would lead them against the Hyxxar hegemony.
Great Galaxy War (241 – 252 A.S.T):
With the rising hatred against Hyxxar, a Stygian prince Daemon Lance gained popularity by advocating human supremacy. Daemon was a kind prince who loved a siren and always advocated for tolerance and acceptance. But when the Hyxxar murdered his beloved one, blind hatred clouded his judgment.
Returning from a pilgrimage to the ancient ruins, Daemon came up with a revelation - ancient humans were immortal beings who traveled in space using advanced technology lost in ages. But the rival alien species grew jealous. They crafted magical artifacts and used them to drain human powers. As a result, humans lost their immortality and their knowledge. Thus, by outlawing the artifacts, Hyxxar wanted to prevent humans from reviving their legacy.
Fueled by hatred, the majority of Stygians blindly followed Daemon. He united all of Stygion under the Empire of the Holy Lance and proclaimed himself as its Emperor. The Empire built a mighty fleet empowered by ancient artifacts. The new Emperor launched devastating Holy Crusades across the galaxy, eradicating Hyxxar and other non-human species.
With the rising hatred against Hyxxar, a Stygian prince Daemon Lance gained popularity by advocating human supremacy. Daemon was a kind prince who loved a siren and always advocated for tolerance and acceptance. But when the Hyxxar murdered his beloved one, blind hatred clouded his judgment.
Returning from a pilgrimage to the ancient ruins, Daemon came up with a revelation - ancient humans were immortal beings who traveled in space using advanced technology lost in ages. But the rival alien species grew jealous. They crafted magical artifacts and used them to drain human powers. As a result, humans lost their immortality and their knowledge. Thus, by outlawing the artifacts, Hyxxar wanted to prevent humans from reviving their legacy.
Fueled by hatred, the majority of Stygians blindly followed Daemon. He united all of Stygion under the Empire of the Holy Lance and proclaimed himself as its Emperor. The Empire built a mighty fleet empowered by ancient artifacts. The new Emperor launched devastating Holy Crusades across the galaxy, eradicating Hyxxar and other non-human species.
Fall of the Empire (252 A.S.T):
After years of devastating war, the galaxy united against the Empire and retaliated by besieging Stygion. The desperate Daemon turned to the ancient Demiurge murals for aid. After some research, he found Pandora’s Box – a gateway to another dimension - deep at the planet’s core. Daemon believed that with the powers stored in it, Stygians would restore their ancient powers, and gain immortality. Daemon ventured into Stygion’s core and opened Pandora's Box, which opened a dimensional rift that ripped the planet apart. Stygion exploded in a supernova, killing everyone in the vicinity and destroying what was left of the Empire. And so, the Great Galaxy War has ended.
Post War Galaxy
Healthy Nation Program (268 A.S.T):
With the defeat of the Empire and the crash of the Hyxxar monopoly over solar sails, a new superpower emerged – the Galactic Federation from Tanaris. Even for such a modern, science-driven society as Tanaris, the immense power stored in those ancient Demiurge runes was too much to ignore. After years of study, the Federation scientists came to a conclusion - these artifacts offered vast knowledge from a bygone era. One particular cosmic wisdom caught their eye - “Wars are won by the healthy”.
Remembering their past failures from the Great Galaxy War, the Federation aimed to make its citizens healthier and fitter for navy service. The Federation Senate enacted a prohibition on rum, fatty foods, and pasta. They propagated the idea of a “Healthy Nation” by scaring its citizens with dreadful stories about the side effects of “dangerous foods”. According to the Federation doctrine, those foods made humans lose their physique and intelligence. That, in turn, would make them unfit for spacefaring – the biggest shame for every Federation citizen.
Rise of Piracy (272 A.S.T – 287 A.S.T):
While the “Healthy Nation” policy made the nation healthier, it caused the rum market to collapse. Rum traders, along with other affected citizens, organized protests that quickly escalated into a rebellion. In response, the Federation brutally suppressed it, crushing any hopes of future uprisings. After the failure of the rebellion, former rebels turned to smuggling and piracy, causing rum, fatty food, and pasta to become valuable commodities on the black market. The Federation started hunting down pirates and smugglers, eliminating them one by one. But piracy endured and lived on the outskirts and outside of the Federation’s domain.
Pastafarians (124 A.S.T – Today):
For over a century, the religious community of Pastafarians who worshiped the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a mysterious cosmic deity made of giant spaghetti and meatballs, had been at peace with the entire galaxy. Pastafarians mostly engaged in philanthropic activities, such as cooking pasta in giant space bowls to feed hungry space travelers. But as the Federation enacted its prohibition on rum, fatty food, and pasta, Pastafarians became outlaws by definition – since pasta has always been their traditional meal.
Refusing to conform to the tyrannical regime, Pastafarians started collaborating with pirates and actively supporting the black market for rum, fatty food, and pasta. Since the Pastafarian doctrine forbids violence, they preferred to go into hiding. But some Pastafarians grew tired of their pacifism in the face of imminent danger. As a warning, they mentioned the Demiurge. Pastafarians believe the Demiurge were ancient Pastafarians who were wiped out because they refused to fight. To avoid their fate, they raised their cannons in self-defense.
For over a century, the religious community of Pastafarians who worshiped the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a mysterious cosmic deity made of giant spaghetti and meatballs, had been at peace with the entire galaxy. Pastafarians mostly engaged in philanthropic activities, such as cooking pasta in giant space bowls to feed hungry space travelers. But as the Federation enacted its prohibition on rum, fatty food, and pasta, Pastafarians became outlaws by definition – since pasta has always been their traditional meal.
Refusing to conform to the tyrannical regime, Pastafarians started collaborating with pirates and actively supporting the black market for rum, fatty food, and pasta. Since the Pastafarian doctrine forbids violence, they preferred to go into hiding. But some Pastafarians grew tired of their pacifism in the face of imminent danger. As a warning, they mentioned the Demiurge. Pastafarians believe the Demiurge were ancient Pastafarians who were wiped out because they refused to fight. To avoid their fate, they raised their cannons in self-defense.
Rising Tensions (Today):
Seeking to bolster the might of their fleets, several galactic superpowers turn their gaze upon the ancient artifacts. The Galactic Federation doesn’t just collect them for studying anymore, but actively uses them as weapons. Seeing it as an opportunity to make a fortune, pirates, and smugglers roam the galaxy in search of any mysterious artifacts they can find. Meanwhile, rumors circulate about an emerging cult that calls itself the “Holy Lance”. Its members claim that the devastating Holy Lance fleet is about to return and their everliving Emperor Daemon Lance would once again plunge the galaxy into a devastating war.
Seeking to bolster the might of their fleets, several galactic superpowers turn their gaze upon the ancient artifacts. The Galactic Federation doesn’t just collect them for studying anymore, but actively uses them as weapons. Seeing it as an opportunity to make a fortune, pirates, and smugglers roam the galaxy in search of any mysterious artifacts they can find. Meanwhile, rumors circulate about an emerging cult that calls itself the “Holy Lance”. Its members claim that the devastating Holy Lance fleet is about to return and their everliving Emperor Daemon Lance would once again plunge the galaxy into a devastating war.
Races/Species
Discover what and who inhabits the Hyperborean galaxy.
Humans
Standing straight, erect, walking on two legs, flailing two arms, with a heavy head on their neck, and ambitions that could put a creator god to shame. Humans dominate almost the entire galaxy, or at least the known part of it. They colonized the Hyperborean Galaxy thousands of years ago and gave birth to various human civilizations on different planets. As of today, two predominantly human superpowers – the Galactic Federation and the Starlit Dominion – wrestle for control of the galaxy.
Standing straight, erect, walking on two legs, flailing two arms, with a heavy head on their neck, and ambitions that could put a creator god to shame. Humans dominate almost the entire galaxy, or at least the known part of it. They colonized the Hyperborean Galaxy thousands of years ago and gave birth to various human civilizations on different planets. As of today, two predominantly human superpowers – the Galactic Federation and the Starlit Dominion – wrestle for control of the galaxy.
Coggorts (Hyxxar)
Coggorts are technologically advanced species of mechanical insectoids made of metal plates and cogs. They hail from Hyxon, a fully mechanical planet with Hives towering up above its atmosphere. Each Hive serves as a colony, presiding over a cluster of Coggorts that share a collective consciousness. Coggorts resemble mechanical bugs with two legs and four arms. They are essentially organic brains placed inside mechanical bodies. In the past, when the Coggorts were still organic species called the Hyxxar, a plague almost wiped them out. To preserve their species, the Hyxxar ditched their vulnerable bodies and uploaded their brains into mechanical constructs with cogs. Thus, they became known as Coggorts.
“We make Black Holes shine and glow.”
Coggorts are technologically advanced species of mechanical insectoids made of metal plates and cogs. They hail from Hyxon, a fully mechanical planet with Hives towering up above its atmosphere. Each Hive serves as a colony, presiding over a cluster of Coggorts that share a collective consciousness. Coggorts resemble mechanical bugs with two legs and four arms. They are essentially organic brains placed inside mechanical bodies. In the past, when the Coggorts were still organic species called the Hyxxar, a plague almost wiped them out. To preserve their species, the Hyxxar ditched their vulnerable bodies and uploaded their brains into mechanical constructs with cogs. Thus, they became known as Coggorts.
Core Beliefs:
“It’s not a bug, it’s a feature!”“We make Black Holes shine and glow.”
Sirens
Sirens are spacefaring beings with human tops and mechanically armored fishtails, who traverse space by levitating flying islands. Sirens possess magical artifacts that serve as the source of their voice and their powers. They allow Sirens to levitate objects and destroy them with the power of their voice.
Most Sirens live in small communities beneath asteroids and attack anyone who wanders into their territories. Legends say, they sing songs to charm sailors with their beautiful voices and make them crush into asteroids.
“Our songs are our power.”
Sirens are spacefaring beings with human tops and mechanically armored fishtails, who traverse space by levitating flying islands. Sirens possess magical artifacts that serve as the source of their voice and their powers. They allow Sirens to levitate objects and destroy them with the power of their voice.
Most Sirens live in small communities beneath asteroids and attack anyone who wanders into their territories. Legends say, they sing songs to charm sailors with their beautiful voices and make them crush into asteroids.
Core Beliefs:
“Poor leg creatures. They build ships to mimic a fraction of our power.”“Our songs are our power.”
Glyphens
Glyphens are a species of sentient asteroids with gas-like cores wrapped in stone shells. Their stone bodies ensure their immortality unless it is destroyed and the gas core is heated. As Glyphens age, they absorb more stone mass and become thicker. The older Glyphens increase in size and sometimes grow additional eyes.
As immortal species who have lived for centuries, Glyphens are deeply immersed in philosophy. They spend their time discussing the meaning of life, all the while smoking a gas-like substance called “The Cheel” and experiencing a never-ending euphoria.
“We are all stardust.”
Glyphens are a species of sentient asteroids with gas-like cores wrapped in stone shells. Their stone bodies ensure their immortality unless it is destroyed and the gas core is heated. As Glyphens age, they absorb more stone mass and become thicker. The older Glyphens increase in size and sometimes grow additional eyes.
As immortal species who have lived for centuries, Glyphens are deeply immersed in philosophy. They spend their time discussing the meaning of life, all the while smoking a gas-like substance called “The Cheel” and experiencing a never-ending euphoria.
Core Beliefs:
“When the Rock met the Cheel, shit has got real.”“We are all stardust.”
Celestials
Celestials are bright and majestic space creatures that resemble butterflies. They consume carbon emissions as nourishment and produce solar clouds, which makes them natural purifiers of the galaxy. But their beautiful appearance deceives a lot of space travelers – Celestials are extremely aggressive and attack anything that emits light. A small pack of Celestials is capable of tearing a spaceship apart. For that reason, the number of Celestials across the galaxy is dwindling. Some factions consider them endangered species and provide them with closed reservations to inhabit.
Celestials are bright and majestic space creatures that resemble butterflies. They consume carbon emissions as nourishment and produce solar clouds, which makes them natural purifiers of the galaxy. But their beautiful appearance deceives a lot of space travelers – Celestials are extremely aggressive and attack anything that emits light. A small pack of Celestials is capable of tearing a spaceship apart. For that reason, the number of Celestials across the galaxy is dwindling. Some factions consider them endangered species and provide them with closed reservations to inhabit.
Demiurge
The Demiurge is a name given by historians to an enigmatic species that mysteriously vanished and left behind a vast legacy of ruins and artifacts imbued with magical power. Their ruins are adorned with murals that depict every known species in the galaxy, including humans. Despite finding so many ruins and artifacts, archeologists haven’t found any clue to their appearance. Judging by the state of their ruins, historians believe that they may have been wiped out during a galaxy-wide conflict.
The Demiurge is a name given by historians to an enigmatic species that mysteriously vanished and left behind a vast legacy of ruins and artifacts imbued with magical power. Their ruins are adorned with murals that depict every known species in the galaxy, including humans. Despite finding so many ruins and artifacts, archeologists haven’t found any clue to their appearance. Judging by the state of their ruins, historians believe that they may have been wiped out during a galaxy-wide conflict.
Factions
Explore the factions of Hyperborea and their politics.
Galactic Federation
The Galactic Federation is an authoritarian intergalactic superpower that values strength, national unity, and health. As of today, it entirely controls three solar systems and operates the largest navy in the galaxy. The Federation Navy actively searches for and utilizes powerful alien artifacts to bolster its might. To ensure the strength and health of their nation, the Federation authorities enforce a prohibition on rum, fatty foods, and pasta. They wage a long-lasting war against piracy, rum contraband, and a frivolous and unhealthy lifestyle.
“True power lies in ideas, but cannons make ideas come true.”
The Galactic Federation is an authoritarian intergalactic superpower that values strength, national unity, and health. As of today, it entirely controls three solar systems and operates the largest navy in the galaxy. The Federation Navy actively searches for and utilizes powerful alien artifacts to bolster its might. To ensure the strength and health of their nation, the Federation authorities enforce a prohibition on rum, fatty foods, and pasta. They wage a long-lasting war against piracy, rum contraband, and a frivolous and unhealthy lifestyle.
Core Beliefs:
“A healthy nation is a powerful nation.”“True power lies in ideas, but cannons make ideas come true.”
Empire of the Holy Lance
The Holy Lance was a huge empire that conquered almost the entire galaxy and one day disappeared without a trace. During its short reign, the Empire launched devastating Holy Crusades across the galaxy, aiming to eradicate all non-human species. The entire galaxy stood together to fight the imperial legions, a period in history known as the Great Galaxy War. Driven by the pursuit of power, its ambitious emperor Daemon Lance opened a gateway to another dimension. He triggered an anomaly that caused the whole Empire, along with its fleet, to vanish in an instant.
“Solar Industries lights the galaxy for gold. The Holy Lance does the same for free.”
The Holy Lance was a huge empire that conquered almost the entire galaxy and one day disappeared without a trace. During its short reign, the Empire launched devastating Holy Crusades across the galaxy, aiming to eradicate all non-human species. The entire galaxy stood together to fight the imperial legions, a period in history known as the Great Galaxy War. Driven by the pursuit of power, its ambitious emperor Daemon Lance opened a gateway to another dimension. He triggered an anomaly that caused the whole Empire, along with its fleet, to vanish in an instant.
Core Beliefs:
“Today they take your sails, tomorrow they’ll take your souls!”“Solar Industries lights the galaxy for gold. The Holy Lance does the same for free.”
Pastafarians
The weirdos wearing colanders on their heads, feeding weary sailors with free pasta, and celebrating all day, are the Pastafarians. They worship a divine being made of noodles and meatballs and call it the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Pastafarians hail from a distant planet called Pasta Faria II, which resembles a giant ball of spaghetti and meatballs. They stay out of the galactic conflicts and engage in philanthropic activities, such as feeding poor space travelers and giving shelter to those in need.
“Accept His Noodly Magnificence into your heart, and ye shall forever be free! Ra'men!”
The weirdos wearing colanders on their heads, feeding weary sailors with free pasta, and celebrating all day, are the Pastafarians. They worship a divine being made of noodles and meatballs and call it the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Pastafarians hail from a distant planet called Pasta Faria II, which resembles a giant ball of spaghetti and meatballs. They stay out of the galactic conflicts and engage in philanthropic activities, such as feeding poor space travelers and giving shelter to those in need.
Core Beliefs:
“In the Name of the Pasta, and of the Sauce, and of the Holy Meatballs!”“Accept His Noodly Magnificence into your heart, and ye shall forever be free! Ra'men!”
Joe's Pirates
Space marauders, pirates, outlaws – there are many names to call the lawless bunch that roam the galaxy to loot and plunder. “Joe’s Pirates” is an “organized” group who live in a trade hub built by Joe O’Brien, a retired pirate. Joe built a safe haven for pirates who wanted to make a living without being hunted down by the authorities. Joe made a deal with the Federation – he made sure his people steered clear of the Federation trade routes. In return, the Federation would not prosecute any of the pirates from Joe’s Haven. The Federation benefits from this deal by gaining a certain “control” over piracy. In exchange for this safety, Joe’s Pirates share their loot within the community, which benefits all pirates in the hub.
“The life of a pirate is short. Joe’s Haven can make it longer.”
Space marauders, pirates, outlaws – there are many names to call the lawless bunch that roam the galaxy to loot and plunder. “Joe’s Pirates” is an “organized” group who live in a trade hub built by Joe O’Brien, a retired pirate. Joe built a safe haven for pirates who wanted to make a living without being hunted down by the authorities. Joe made a deal with the Federation – he made sure his people steered clear of the Federation trade routes. In return, the Federation would not prosecute any of the pirates from Joe’s Haven. The Federation benefits from this deal by gaining a certain “control” over piracy. In exchange for this safety, Joe’s Pirates share their loot within the community, which benefits all pirates in the hub.
Core Beliefs:
“Freedom is the noblest aspiration, but without preservation, it’s a mere epitaph.”“The life of a pirate is short. Joe’s Haven can make it longer.”
Mallard Order
The Mallard Order is a devoted cult of duck worshippers, wearing duck-looking hats, and operating duck-looking ships. They hail from Fowlhaven – a flat world covered in water, where ducks populate ponds situated on top of flying islands. Despite the lack of a strong navy, the Order has successfully protected the Fowlhaven wildlife from numerous colonization attempts over the last centuries. The Mallard Order draws its power from unity and connection to nature. It aims to preserve their way of life in the ever-changing galaxy.
“Protect ducks, because one day, you will need their protection.”
The Mallard Order is a devoted cult of duck worshippers, wearing duck-looking hats, and operating duck-looking ships. They hail from Fowlhaven – a flat world covered in water, where ducks populate ponds situated on top of flying islands. Despite the lack of a strong navy, the Order has successfully protected the Fowlhaven wildlife from numerous colonization attempts over the last centuries. The Mallard Order draws its power from unity and connection to nature. It aims to preserve their way of life in the ever-changing galaxy.
Core Beliefs:
“All ducks go to heaven.”“Protect ducks, because one day, you will need their protection.”
Starlit Dominion
The Starlit Dominion is a space monarchy that controls an entire solar system. It is a wealthy superpower ruled by hedonistic aristocrats who maintain a class system. They idolize the separation between a culturally superior wealthy nobility and the peasantry that serves them. Many seek to abolish the Dominion classism and create an equal yet cultureless society. As such, the Dominion nobility stands guard to protect its culture against such barbaric initiatives. The Dominion fleet actively searches for powerful alien artifacts to bolster its might. However, upon finding them, the nobility appropriates them as artistic decorations instead.
“Artists shape cannons, cannons shape art.”
The Starlit Dominion is a space monarchy that controls an entire solar system. It is a wealthy superpower ruled by hedonistic aristocrats who maintain a class system. They idolize the separation between a culturally superior wealthy nobility and the peasantry that serves them. Many seek to abolish the Dominion classism and create an equal yet cultureless society. As such, the Dominion nobility stands guard to protect its culture against such barbaric initiatives. The Dominion fleet actively searches for powerful alien artifacts to bolster its might. However, upon finding them, the nobility appropriates them as artistic decorations instead.
Core Beliefs:
“Beauty is not in the eyes of the beholder but in the eyes of the artistically superior individuals.”“Artists shape cannons, cannons shape art.”
