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Caelphon: /* Luthien */

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Luthien

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	Wind-scoured and barren, Luthien is a desert world cloaked in a thin nitrogen-heavy atmosphere, entirely unbreathable by most sophonts within the Orion Spur. Despite its inhospitable nature, Luthien has become somewhat of an up-and-coming development within Tau Ceti – and to an extent, the [[Republic of Biesel]]. Its surface was once littered with sprawling corporate facilities owned by [[NanoTrasen]] – at least within the planet's northern pole, where easy access to the frozen water allowed for quicker expansion of a nascent mining industry. It wasn’t until the collapse of the [[Solarian Alliance]], and the subsequent announcement of the creation of the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]], that Luthien also became another facet of Hephaestus Industries’ mining facilities – with several facilities in recent years dotting Luthien’s south pole; far enough away as to not interfere with NanoTrasen’s ongoing mining efforts. Both the poles are now scarred by enormous open-pit mines, subterranean extraction facilities, and towering refineries – where the megacorporations fiercely seek to exploit the rich veins of rare metals and minerals beneath the earth.		Wind-scoured and barren, Luthien is a desert world cloaked in a thin nitrogen-heavy atmosphere, entirely unbreathable by most sophonts within the Orion Spur. Despite its inhospitable nature, Luthien has become somewhat of an up-and-coming development within Tau Ceti – and to an extent, the [[Republic of Biesel]]. Its surface was once littered with sprawling corporate facilities owned by [[NanoTrasen]] – at least within the planet's northern pole, where easy access to the frozen water allowed for quicker expansion of a nascent mining industry. It wasn’t until the collapse of the [[Solarian Alliance]], and the subsequent announcement of the creation of the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]], that Luthien also became another facet of Hephaestus Industries’ mining facilities – with several facilities in recent years dotting Luthien’s south pole; far enough away as to not interfere with NanoTrasen’s ongoing mining efforts. Both the poles are now scarred by enormous open-pit mines, subterranean extraction facilities, and towering refineries – where the megacorporations fiercely seek to exploit the rich veins of rare metals and minerals beneath the earth.

	NanoTrasen’s facility at the northern pole of Luthien – named the NanoTrasen Mining Facility Arctic Crown, is designed to maximise the efficiency of the extreme desert environment and is known throughout the Republic of Biesel for their cutting-edge mining operations and high-tech refining processes, focused on rare mineral extraction essential for the megacorporation’s border interstellar operations. It was established in '''2439 CE''', following negotiations with both the [[Solarian Alliance]] and the [[Republic of Biesel]]. It is composed of a series of interconnected complexes designed for large-scale industrial activity, alongside research divisions that focus on mining-adjacent research and development. Complex Alpha~~, or just “Alph” as colloquially known,~~ is situated at the edge of the northern pole’s shifting dunes and largely seeks to extract heavy metals and rare earth elements buried deep beneath the earth – modular mining rigs are a common sight, with hundreds, if not thousands, of miners across the entire complex operating them. Complex Beta~~, again merely Beta,~~ holds a state-of-the-art refinery that churns the raw miners into highly refined materials for NanoTrasen’s use; strict environmental controls are utilised to limit exposure and emissions of toxins, with round-the-clock atmospheric technicians constantly monitoring. Lastly, Complex Charlie hosts the Shuttleport – receiving both shipments and personnel, but also offloading the same. It is not structured too dissimilar to an extremely large warehouse, except by hosting nearly six separate docks – with only one “passenger” terminal for the personnel, leading to excruciatingly long waits for most personnel signing off of their shift.		NanoTrasen’s facility at the northern pole of Luthien – named the NanoTrasen Mining Facility Arctic Crown, is designed to maximise the efficiency of the extreme desert environment and is known throughout the Republic of Biesel for their cutting-edge mining operations and high-tech refining processes, focused on rare mineral extraction essential for the megacorporation’s border interstellar operations. It was established in '''2439 CE''', following negotiations with both the [[Solarian Alliance]] and the [[Republic of Biesel]]. It is composed of a series of interconnected complexes designed for large-scale industrial activity, alongside research divisions that focus on mining-adjacent research and development. Complex Alpha is situated at the edge of the northern pole’s shifting dunes and largely seeks to extract heavy metals and rare earth elements buried deep beneath the earth – modular mining rigs are a common sight, with hundreds, if not thousands, of miners across the entire complex operating them. Complex Beta holds a state-of-the-art refinery that churns the raw miners into highly refined materials for NanoTrasen’s use; strict environmental controls are utilised to limit exposure and emissions of toxins, with round-the-clock atmospheric technicians constantly monitoring. Lastly, Complex Charlie hosts the Shuttleport – receiving both shipments and personnel, but also offloading the same. It is not structured too dissimilar to an extremely large warehouse, except by hosting nearly six separate docks – with only one “passenger” terminal for the personnel, leading to excruciatingly long waits for most personnel signing off of their shift.
	[[File:luthien.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The Arctic Crown, the jewel of Luthien, near the planet's northern pole.]]		[[File:luthien.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The Arctic Crown, the jewel of Luthien, near the planet's northern pole.]]
	At the southern pole rests Blackridge, [[Hephaestus Industries]]' own network of highly profitable mining and refining facilities, focusing instead on the extraction of minerals for drydocking, and shipbuilding. The atmosphere is abundantly clear, with a direct focus on utilising Luthien’s resources for mass production on an industrial scale – with sprawling mines seeking the vast reserves of minerals highly sought after. Its location near one of Luthien’s most active geothermal zones has resulted in Blackridge relying on automation predominately – artificial intelligence and integrated positronic chassis being the majority of the workforce, besides a growing minority of non-synthetics. Having only been established in 2462, shortly after the collapse of the [[Solarian Alliance]], Blackridge is still a rather small operation as opposed to the sprawling facility of the Arctic Crown; however, plans have been submitted to rapidly begin expanding, particularly as Hephaestus Industries comes under the control of the Unathite Guilds, and becomes the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate’s primary shipbuilders.		At the southern pole rests Blackridge, [[Hephaestus Industries]]' own network of highly profitable mining and refining facilities, focusing instead on the extraction of minerals for drydocking, and shipbuilding. The atmosphere is abundantly clear, with a direct focus on utilising Luthien’s resources for mass production on an industrial scale – with sprawling mines seeking the vast reserves of minerals highly sought after. Its location near one of Luthien’s most active geothermal zones has resulted in Blackridge relying on automation predominately – artificial intelligence and integrated positronic chassis being the majority of the workforce, besides a growing minority of non-synthetics. Having only been established in 2462, shortly after the collapse of the [[Solarian Alliance]], Blackridge is still a rather small operation as opposed to the sprawling facility of the Arctic Crown; however, plans have been submitted to rapidly begin expanding, particularly as Hephaestus Industries comes under the control of the Unathite Guilds, and becomes the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate’s primary shipbuilders.

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	See: [[Biesel]]		See: [[Biesel]]

	A temperate, oxygen-rich planet, [[Biesel]] is the capital of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. Colonised in the mid-2100s, it is one of the most populated planets within the Orion Spur and is a major economic powerhouse, with a thriving urban landscape, and rich resource base. Its economy is bolstered by agriculture, notably the production of fresh crops and water, which are exported throughout Tau Ceti. The planet’s service economy also caters to its large workforce, with the megacorporations playing a dominant role in the planet’s economy, and to a large extent the entirety of the Republic of Biesel’s economy. Biesel’s capital, Mendell City, is a massive, bustling metropolis spanning thirty-thousand square kilometres and home to billions. It’s a centre of commerce with the headquarters of almost all megacorporations located in District One.[[File:Pixel Planet Biesel1.png\|thumb\|Biesel seen from orbit~~.]]~~		A temperate, oxygen-rich planet, [[Biesel]] is the capital of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. Colonised in the mid-2100s, it is one of the most populated planets within the Orion Spur and is a major economic powerhouse, with a thriving urban landscape, and rich resource base. Its economy is bolstered by agriculture, notably the production of fresh crops and water, which are exported throughout Tau Ceti. The planet’s service economy also caters to its large workforce, with the megacorporations playing a dominant role in the planet’s economy, and to a large extent the entirety of the Republic of Biesel’s economy. Biesel’s capital, Mendell City, is a massive, bustling metropolis spanning thirty-thousand square kilometres and home to billions. It’s a centre of commerce with the headquarters of almost all megacorporations located in District One.
	~~[[File:Mendell-Skyline2.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Mendell City is one of the most populated city within the Orion Spur~~. ]]		[[File:Pixel Planet Biesel1.png\|thumb\|Biesel seen from orbit.]]
	=== Valkyrie ===		=== Valkyrie ===

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	See: [[New Gibson]]		See: [[New Gibson]]
			[[File:newgibson.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The harsh atmospheric conditions of New Gibson result in many surviving in biodomes, or far beneath the planet's surface.]]
	The second planet within Tau Ceti to be colonised, [[New Gibson]] serves as the industrial powerhouse of Tau Ceti – located just outside the habitable zone, it is an icy, barren world with a thin atmosphere incapable of supporting life. The majority of its population resides entirely in biodomes. It is rich in valuable mineral resources, making it a vital hub for shipbuilding, manufacturing, and various other industrial sectors – its massive mining operations, spanning vast pitlands, extract concentrated ores for its manufacturing facilities. The capital of [[New Gibson]] is the Hengsha Arcology which mirrors Biesel’s urban landscapes, housing corporate elites and providing a more hospitable environment – compared to its external landscape. Though it lacks tectonic activity, is frozen, and is largely desolate, the planet remains a key producer of critical goods and contributes significantly to the broader economy of Tau Ceti and, to a large extent, the [[Republic of Biesel]].		The second planet within Tau Ceti to be colonised, [[New Gibson]] serves as the industrial powerhouse of Tau Ceti – located just outside the habitable zone, it is an icy, barren world with a thin atmosphere incapable of supporting life. The majority of its population resides entirely in biodomes. It is rich in valuable mineral resources, making it a vital hub for shipbuilding, manufacturing, and various other industrial sectors – its massive mining operations, spanning vast pitlands, extract concentrated ores for its manufacturing facilities. The capital of [[New Gibson]] is the Hengsha Arcology which mirrors Biesel’s urban landscapes, housing corporate elites and providing a more hospitable environment – compared to its external landscape. Though it lacks tectonic activity, is frozen, and is largely desolate, the planet remains a key producer of critical goods and contributes significantly to the broader economy of Tau Ceti and, to a large extent, the [[Republic of Biesel]].

	=== Skjold ===		=== Skjold ===
	~~[[File:newgibson.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The harsh atmospheric conditions of New Gibson result in many surviving in biodomes, or far beneath the planet's surface.]]~~
	[[New Gibson]]’s barren and rocky moon, Skjold is a cold, lifeless satellite with no atmosphere and little in the way of natural resources. However, it has been transformed into a unique hub for off-world entertainment, attracting travellers and workers from across Tau Ceti, especially from the harsh industrial landscape of [[New Gibson]] itself. Despite its inhospitable environment, [[Idris Incorporated]] has made Skjold a destination, establishing a massive entertainment complex known as the Steelworks, shortly after the secession of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Steelworks is a sprawling recreational facility, built into the moon’s rocky crags, featuring luxury hotels, expansive casinos, high-end restaurants, and an array of recreational facilities, including zero-gravity sports arenas, and holo-simulation entertainment hubs. Designed to offer an escape from the gruelling work on New Gibson, it seeks to provide both leisure and relaxation to the weary working class. The Steelworks’ sleek, metallic architecture stands in sharp contrast to the moon’s desolate landscape, with vast domed structures offering panoramic views of the cold, barren surface. Besides the Steelworks, it is minimally developed. It has no permanent atmosphere, and most activities are confined to subterranean or enclosed environments offered by [[Idris Incorporated]] – those seeking to enjoy the cold, barren surface are required to wear environmental suits, offered of course by the megacorporation. Skjold's lack of significant natural resources has been offset by its status as a retreat, offering a rare opportunity for workers on New Gibson to take a break from their dangerous, high-stress environments.		[[New Gibson]]’s barren and rocky moon, Skjold is a cold, lifeless satellite with no atmosphere and little in the way of natural resources. However, it has been transformed into a unique hub for off-world entertainment, attracting travellers and workers from across Tau Ceti, especially from the harsh industrial landscape of [[New Gibson]] itself. Despite its inhospitable environment, [[Idris Incorporated]] has made Skjold a destination, establishing a massive entertainment complex known as the Steelworks, shortly after the secession of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Steelworks is a sprawling recreational facility, built into the moon’s rocky crags, featuring luxury hotels, expansive casinos, high-end restaurants, and an array of recreational facilities, including zero-gravity sports arenas, and holo-simulation entertainment hubs. Designed to offer an escape from the gruelling work on New Gibson, it seeks to provide both leisure and relaxation to the weary working class. The Steelworks’ sleek, metallic architecture stands in sharp contrast to the moon’s desolate landscape, with vast domed structures offering panoramic views of the cold, barren surface. Besides the Steelworks, it is minimally developed. It has no permanent atmosphere, and most activities are confined to subterranean or enclosed environments offered by [[Idris Incorporated]] – those seeking to enjoy the cold, barren surface are required to wear environmental suits, offered of course by the megacorporation. Skjold's lack of significant natural resources has been offset by its status as a retreat, offering a rare opportunity for workers on New Gibson to take a break from their dangerous, high-stress environments.

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Biesel

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	See: [[Biesel]]		See: [[Biesel]]

	A temperate, oxygen-rich planet, [[Biesel]] is the capital of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. Colonised in the mid-2100s, it is one of the most populated planets within the Orion Spur and is a major economic powerhouse, with a thriving urban landscape, and rich resource base. Its economy is bolstered by agriculture, notably the production of fresh crops and water, which are exported throughout Tau Ceti. The planet’s service economy also caters to its large workforce, with the megacorporations playing a dominant role in the planet’s economy, and to a large extent the entirety of the Republic of Biesel’s economy. Biesel’s capital, Mendell City, is a massive, bustling metropolis spanning thirty-thousand square kilometres and home to billions. It’s a centre of commerce with the headquarters of almost all megacorporations located in District One.		A temperate, oxygen-rich planet, [[Biesel]] is the capital of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. Colonised in the mid-2100s, it is one of the most populated planets within the Orion Spur and is a major economic powerhouse, with a thriving urban landscape, and rich resource base. Its economy is bolstered by agriculture, notably the production of fresh crops and water, which are exported throughout Tau Ceti. The planet’s service economy also caters to its large workforce, with the megacorporations playing a dominant role in the planet’s economy, and to a large extent the entirety of the Republic of Biesel’s economy. Biesel’s capital, Mendell City, is a massive, bustling metropolis spanning thirty-thousand square kilometres and home to billions. It’s a centre of commerce with the headquarters of almost all megacorporations located in District One.[[File:Pixel Planet Biesel1.png\|thumb\|Biesel seen from orbit.]]
	[[File:Mendell-Skyline2.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Mendell City is one of the most populated city within the Orion Spur. ]]		[[File:Mendell-Skyline2.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Mendell City is one of the most populated city within the Orion Spur. ]]
	=== Valkyrie ===		=== Valkyrie ===
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	See: [[Valkyrie]]		See: [[Valkyrie]]

	The moon of Biesel, [[Valkyrie]] was the third to be settled by the [[Solarian Alliance]], and has become an essential player in the economy of Tau Ceti; though its industrial outpost doesn’t match that of [[Biesel]] or [[New Gibson]], Valkyrie's location has made it a crucial hub for trade and commerce. Early development was messy, with miners and researchers living in cramped conditions. Over time, though, the moon began to grow, and what started as small mining camps expanded into busy industrial bases. Valkyrie became a shipping and manufacturing powerhouse, especially after [[NanoTrasen]] set up the Hyperion Data Nexus in the 2400s, which played a key role in the discovery and research of Phoron. In '''2452 CE''', after the Republic of Biesel’s secession, the moon achieved some independence, [[Valkyrie]] was declared a separate state - though remains a member of the Republic of Biesel - forming the Commonwealth of Valkyrie shortly thereafter.		The moon of Biesel, [[Valkyrie]] was the third to be settled by the [[Solarian Alliance]], and has become an essential player in the economy of Tau Ceti; though its industrial outpost doesn’t match that of [[Biesel]] or [[New Gibson]], Valkyrie's location has made it a crucial hub for trade and commerce. Early development was messy, with miners and researchers living in cramped conditions. Over time, though, the moon began to grow, and what started as small mining camps expanded into busy industrial bases. Valkyrie became a shipping and manufacturing powerhouse, especially after [[NanoTrasen]] set up the Hyperion Data Nexus in the 2400s, which played a key role in the discovery and research of Phoron. In '''2452 CE''', after the Republic of Biesel’s secession, the moon achieved some independence, [[Valkyrie]] was declared a separate state - though remains a member of the Republic of Biesel - forming the Commonwealth of Valkyrie shortly thereafter.

	== New Gibson ==		== New Gibson ==

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	Eryndal is the smaller, more enigmatic moon of Reade, characterised by its vast, frozen methane seas; and while not as industrialised as Xylth, it was set to become a strategic research outpost for [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]]. Established at the beginning of the 2400s, Eryndal was thought to be a promising research outpost but has since become a symbol of corporate neglect. Slated to host research on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as the years passed, Zeng-Hu’s focus shifted, and funding for the moon’s operations dwindled. Eryndal gradually became a place where personnel were sent to cool off or to be sidelined after conflicts with upper management. Its research facilities, once cutting-edge, now stand abandoned or underutilised, while the remaining staff are often relegated to menial or less glamorous tasks. The moon has earned a reputation among Zeng-Hu employees as a punishment assignment—a place for those who have fallen out of favour with the corporate hierarchy. The sparse population now consists mostly of disgruntled researchers, low-ranking staff, and a few administrators. Despite its potential, Eryndal is now largely forgotten by the wider corporate world, reduced to a barren outpost in the eyes of many.		Eryndal is the smaller, more enigmatic moon of Reade, characterised by its vast, frozen methane seas; and while not as industrialised as Xylth, it was set to become a strategic research outpost for [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]]. Established at the beginning of the 2400s, Eryndal was thought to be a promising research outpost but has since become a symbol of corporate neglect. Slated to host research on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as the years passed, Zeng-Hu’s focus shifted, and funding for the moon’s operations dwindled. Eryndal gradually became a place where personnel were sent to cool off or to be sidelined after conflicts with upper management. Its research facilities, once cutting-edge, now stand abandoned or underutilised, while the remaining staff are often relegated to menial or less glamorous tasks. The moon has earned a reputation among Zeng-Hu employees as a punishment assignment—a place for those who have fallen out of favour with the corporate hierarchy. The sparse population now consists mostly of disgruntled researchers, low-ranking staff, and a few administrators. Despite its potential, Eryndal is now largely forgotten by the wider corporate world, reduced to a barren outpost in the eyes of many.
			[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|200px\|thumb\|The Tau Ceti Armed Forces utilise Zerion as an outpost within Tau Ceti.]]
			=== Zerion ===

	~~=== Zerion ===~~
	~~[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|200px\|thumb\|The Tau Ceti Armed Forces utilise Zerion as an outpost within Tau Ceti.]]~~
	Both rugged and desolate, Zerion was an outpost for the [[Tau Ceti Foreign Legion]], now the [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces]], with its environmental circumstances making it unsuitable for large-scale civilian settlement. Strategically positioned, it serves as a refuelling depot for long-range patrols and logistical support, with its primary function to provide a secure, and remote, location for military operations. While it is not a heavily populated location, it hosts a dedicated crew of military personnel, engineers, and security forces who ensure the continuous operation of its critical infrastructure. It has played an indispensable role in ensuring those lurking within the outer reaches of Tau Ceti are dealt with in a timely manner. Currently, plans have been discussed by the [[Republic of Biesel]] to expand Zerion, and even include a civilian shuttleport to provide a safe, controlled entry point for travellers venturing into and out the outer rim of Tau Ceti, so as to reduce congestion on other, more heavily trafficked ports.		Both rugged and desolate, Zerion was an outpost for the [[Tau Ceti Foreign Legion]], now the [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces]], with its environmental circumstances making it unsuitable for large-scale civilian settlement. Strategically positioned, it serves as a refuelling depot for long-range patrols and logistical support, with its primary function to provide a secure, and remote, location for military operations. While it is not a heavily populated location, it hosts a dedicated crew of military personnel, engineers, and security forces who ensure the continuous operation of its critical infrastructure. It has played an indispensable role in ensuring those lurking within the outer reaches of Tau Ceti are dealt with in a timely manner. Currently, plans have been discussed by the [[Republic of Biesel]] to expand Zerion, and even include a civilian shuttleport to provide a safe, controlled entry point for travellers venturing into and out the outer rim of Tau Ceti, so as to reduce congestion on other, more heavily trafficked ports.

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	=== Zerion ===		=== Zerion ===
	[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|thumb\|The Tau Ceti Armed Forces utilise Zerion as an outpost within Tau Ceti.]]		[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|200px\|thumb\|The Tau Ceti Armed Forces utilise Zerion as an outpost within Tau Ceti.]]
	Both rugged and desolate, Zerion was an outpost for the [[Tau Ceti Foreign Legion]], now the [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces]], with its environmental circumstances making it unsuitable for large-scale civilian settlement. Strategically positioned, it serves as a refuelling depot for long-range patrols and logistical support, with its primary function to provide a secure, and remote, location for military operations. While it is not a heavily populated location, it hosts a dedicated crew of military personnel, engineers, and security forces who ensure the continuous operation of its critical infrastructure. It has played an indispensable role in ensuring those lurking within the outer reaches of Tau Ceti are dealt with in a timely manner. Currently, plans have been discussed by the [[Republic of Biesel]] to expand Zerion, and even include a civilian shuttleport to provide a safe, controlled entry point for travellers venturing into and out the outer rim of Tau Ceti, so as to reduce congestion on other, more heavily trafficked ports.		Both rugged and desolate, Zerion was an outpost for the [[Tau Ceti Foreign Legion]], now the [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces]], with its environmental circumstances making it unsuitable for large-scale civilian settlement. Strategically positioned, it serves as a refuelling depot for long-range patrols and logistical support, with its primary function to provide a secure, and remote, location for military operations. While it is not a heavily populated location, it hosts a dedicated crew of military personnel, engineers, and security forces who ensure the continuous operation of its critical infrastructure. It has played an indispensable role in ensuring those lurking within the outer reaches of Tau Ceti are dealt with in a timely manner. Currently, plans have been discussed by the [[Republic of Biesel]] to expand Zerion, and even include a civilian shuttleport to provide a safe, controlled entry point for travellers venturing into and out the outer rim of Tau Ceti, so as to reduce congestion on other, more heavily trafficked ports.

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	=== Zerion ===		=== Zerion ===
			[[File:TCAFInsignia.png\|thumb\|The Tau Ceti Armed Forces utilise Zerion as an outpost within Tau Ceti.]]
	Both rugged and desolate, Zerion was an outpost for the [[Tau Ceti Foreign Legion]], now the [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces]], with its environmental circumstances making it unsuitable for large-scale civilian settlement. Strategically positioned, it serves as a refuelling depot for long-range patrols and logistical support, with its primary function to provide a secure, and remote, location for military operations. While it is not a heavily populated location, it hosts a dedicated crew of military personnel, engineers, and security forces who ensure the continuous operation of its critical infrastructure. It has played an indispensable role in ensuring those lurking within the outer reaches of Tau Ceti are dealt with in a timely manner. Currently, plans have been discussed by the [[Republic of Biesel]] to expand Zerion, and even include a civilian shuttleport to provide a safe, controlled entry point for travellers venturing into and out the outer rim of Tau Ceti, so as to reduce congestion on other, more heavily trafficked ports.		Both rugged and desolate, Zerion was an outpost for the [[Tau Ceti Foreign Legion]], now the [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces]], with its environmental circumstances making it unsuitable for large-scale civilian settlement. Strategically positioned, it serves as a refuelling depot for long-range patrols and logistical support, with its primary function to provide a secure, and remote, location for military operations. While it is not a heavily populated location, it hosts a dedicated crew of military personnel, engineers, and security forces who ensure the continuous operation of its critical infrastructure. It has played an indispensable role in ensuring those lurking within the outer reaches of Tau Ceti are dealt with in a timely manner. Currently, plans have been discussed by the [[Republic of Biesel]] to expand Zerion, and even include a civilian shuttleport to provide a safe, controlled entry point for travellers venturing into and out the outer rim of Tau Ceti, so as to reduce congestion on other, more heavily trafficked ports.

	== Chandras ==		== Chandras ==

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	=== Skjold ===		=== Skjold ===
			[[File:newgibson.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The harsh atmospheric conditions of New Gibson result in many surviving in biodomes, or far beneath the planet's surface.]]
	[[New Gibson]]’s barren and rocky moon, Skjold is a cold, lifeless satellite with no atmosphere and little in the way of natural resources. However, it has been transformed into a unique hub for off-world entertainment, attracting travellers and workers from across Tau Ceti, especially from the harsh industrial landscape of [[New Gibson]] itself. Despite its inhospitable environment, [[Idris Incorporated]] has made Skjold a destination, establishing a massive entertainment complex known as the Steelworks, shortly after the secession of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Steelworks is a sprawling recreational facility, built into the moon’s rocky crags, featuring luxury hotels, expansive casinos, high-end restaurants, and an array of recreational facilities, including zero-gravity sports arenas, and holo-simulation entertainment hubs. Designed to offer an escape from the gruelling work on New Gibson, it seeks to provide both leisure and relaxation to the weary working class. The Steelworks’ sleek, metallic architecture stands in sharp contrast to the moon’s desolate landscape, with vast domed structures offering panoramic views of the cold, barren surface. Besides the Steelworks, it is minimally developed. ~~[[File:newgibson.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The harsh atmospheric conditions of New Gibson result in many surviving in biodomes, or far beneath the planet's surface.]]~~ It has no permanent atmosphere, and most activities are confined to subterranean or enclosed environments offered by [[Idris Incorporated]] – those seeking to enjoy the cold, barren surface are required to wear environmental suits, offered of course by the megacorporation. Skjold's lack of significant natural resources has been offset by its status as a retreat, offering a rare opportunity for workers on New Gibson to take a break from their dangerous, high-stress environments.		[[New Gibson]]’s barren and rocky moon, Skjold is a cold, lifeless satellite with no atmosphere and little in the way of natural resources. However, it has been transformed into a unique hub for off-world entertainment, attracting travellers and workers from across Tau Ceti, especially from the harsh industrial landscape of [[New Gibson]] itself. Despite its inhospitable environment, [[Idris Incorporated]] has made Skjold a destination, establishing a massive entertainment complex known as the Steelworks, shortly after the secession of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Steelworks is a sprawling recreational facility, built into the moon’s rocky crags, featuring luxury hotels, expansive casinos, high-end restaurants, and an array of recreational facilities, including zero-gravity sports arenas, and holo-simulation entertainment hubs. Designed to offer an escape from the gruelling work on New Gibson, it seeks to provide both leisure and relaxation to the weary working class. The Steelworks’ sleek, metallic architecture stands in sharp contrast to the moon’s desolate landscape, with vast domed structures offering panoramic views of the cold, barren surface. Besides the Steelworks, it is minimally developed. It has no permanent atmosphere, and most activities are confined to subterranean or enclosed environments offered by [[Idris Incorporated]] – those seeking to enjoy the cold, barren surface are required to wear environmental suits, offered of course by the megacorporation. Skjold's lack of significant natural resources has been offset by its status as a retreat, offering a rare opportunity for workers on New Gibson to take a break from their dangerous, high-stress environments.

	== Reade ==		== Reade ==

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	=== Calyx ===		=== Calyx ===
	The barren and frozen moon of Luthien, Calyx serves as a quiet outpost for [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]]’s subsidiary – Confiance Technologies. Research Station Theta is the only structure that exists on the moon. It specialises in artificial intelligence and synthetic research; and has become a key hub for advancing their interests in synthetic beings, focused on developing AI systems, robotics, and synthetic biology in extreme environments. It operates at the frontier of corporate experimentation, conducting research aimed at pushing the boundaries of what is currently understood as synthetics. Though the work conducted on Calyx is highly confidential, and fiercely protected by Zavodskoi, there have been reports of researchers working with [[IPC]]s – testing their limits in ways that could be seen as morally questionable. Many of the Pacters of Luthien have come to find work within Research Station Theta; a brief trip between the planet and its moon, often only eclipsing a couple of minutes – and technically, still encompasses the terms of the agreement between the megacorporation and the Aut’akh.		The barren and frozen moon of Luthien, Calyx serves as a quiet outpost for [[Zavodskoi Interstellar]]’s subsidiary – Confiance Technologies. Research Station Theta is the only structure that exists on the moon. It specialises in artificial intelligence and synthetic research; and has become a key hub for advancing their interests in synthetic beings, focused on developing AI systems, robotics, and synthetic biology in extreme environments. It operates at the frontier of corporate experimentation, conducting research aimed at pushing the boundaries of what is currently understood as synthetics. Though the work conducted on Calyx is highly confidential, and fiercely protected by Zavodskoi, there have been reports of researchers working with [[IPC]]s – testing their limits in ways that could be seen as morally questionable. Many of the Pacters of Luthien have come to find work within Research Station Theta; a brief trip between the planet and its moon, often only eclipsing a couple of minutes – and technically, still encompasses the terms of the agreement between the megacorporation and the Aut’akh.
	[[File:Mendell-Skyline.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Mendell City, both the planetary, and ~~Republic of Biesel's~~ capital. ]]		[[File:Mendell-Skyline.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|Mendell City, both the planetary, and system, capital. ]]

	== Biesel ==		== Biesel ==

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The Pactolus-Hieroaetheria Concordat

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	Any provision of this agreement may be amended or modified only with the written consent of both parties. Such consent must be expressly stated in writing and signed by authorized representatives of each party. No variation of this agreement shall be valid or enforceable unless made in accordance with this clause.		Any provision of this agreement may be amended or modified only with the written consent of both parties. Such consent must be expressly stated in writing and signed by authorized representatives of each party. No variation of this agreement shall be valid or enforceable unless made in accordance with this clause.

	'''Article VIII: Duration and Termination'''		'''Article VIII: Duration and Termination'''

	This treaty shall remain in effect for a period of twenty years, after which it may be renewed, amended, or terminated by mutual agreement. Either party may terminate this treaty upon providing one standard year’s notice, provided that any obligations or projects underway at the time of termination are completed in accordance with the terms of this treaty.		This treaty shall remain in effect for a period of twenty years, after which it may be renewed, amended, or terminated by mutual agreement. Either party may terminate this treaty upon providing one standard year’s notice, provided that any obligations or projects underway at the time of termination are completed in accordance with the terms of this treaty.

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