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<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#602956; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">This is the overview and timeline page for the Consequences of the Future arc, which began on '''11/02/2022''' and pertains largely to interstellar affairs.</div>
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= The Trasens =
[[File:Trasen Family.png|thumb|The Trasen Family Tree.]]
The Trasens are arguably the most influential family to have ever existed within the Orion Spur, having accumulated a vast network of assets thanks to the founding of NanoTrasen – borne from the Red Planet from which the family hails, being able to trace their roots to the initial colonisation of Mars – that focused on groundbreaking medical innovations such as genetic tampering and even small-scale cloning. Much of the family’s power and influence can be directly attributed to Xavier Trasen, who founded the megacorporation and pursued domination of competitors with little holding them back. It was the man’s rigorous efforts, and unyielding spirit, that allowed NanoTrasen to flourish into what it is today. The discovery of Phoron in 2417 allowed the megacorporation to establish an early monopoly on the mineral – and hold over the Republic of Biesel. NanoTrasen saw an era of unprecedented, unrestricted expansion commencing shortly after the discovery of the mineral, which only saw a slight decline when the scarcity began to unravel. Despite these setbacks in recent times, NanoTrasen remains dominant within the Orion Spur, with Miranda Trasen manning the health of both the megacorporation and the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate – of which it forms a pseudo-holding company with the other influential organisations of the Spur.  


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== Leonardo Trasen ==
'''Born: August 13th, 2269 ([[Mars]])'''


=Orchard Moon Complete; Icarus Arrives=
'''Died: June 28th, 2346 ([[Mars]])'''  
'''News Article'''


'''Publisher : The Orion Spur Oracle'''
Xavier’s father, and Miranda’s grandfather, Leonardo Trasen is largely considered the “beginning” of the family. Having been born in the midst of the Second Great Depression within Olympia, Leonardo suffered extreme hardships on Mars. Despite these obstacles, he successfully managed to journey through what was thrown against him – eventually enlisting with the Solarian Alliance’s Navy a few years after the outbreak of the First Interstellar War, and the Martian World War. Though it has been suspected that the Trasens had aligned themselves to the Red Rangers – thereby against the Solarian Alliance – the family has refused to comment on the circumstances, with Xavier Trasen even dedicating several chapters to his holobook published by Ingi Usang Entertainment Company about the events that lead to the creation of NanoTrasen, arguing his father remained loyal to the Solarian Coalition (or the Blues) otherwise he (Xavier) never would have received the initial funding for his business proposition. Sometime during the First Interstellar War, Leonardo met and married Luisa Marcello. On May 5th, 2325 Leonardo and Luisa became parents, with Xavier entering their lives. Fifteen years later, they welcomed Nita to their growing family. Leonardo remained within the Solarian Alliance’s Navy until his retirement in 2344. He died on June 28th, 2346 at the age of 79 – leaving behind a wife, son and daughter.


'''Writer : Caelphon'''
== Xavier Trasen ==
'''Born: May 5th, 2325 ([[Mars]])'''


'''Editor : The Lore Team'''
'''Died: December 1st, 2443 ([[Biesel]])'''  


The NDV Icarus arrives to the NSS Orchard Moon, stationed there to protect it in the event unsavoury aspects of the Spur wish to see its downfall. The NSS Orchard Moon is completed, and is commencing extraction and refinement operations for phoron.  
Xavier Trasen is considered one of the most influential beings in the history of the Orion Spur, having shaped the progression of humanity (along other species) by forming NanoTrasen. Born in Olympia, Xavier managed to traverse the post-war environment of Mars – from both its Civil War and the First Interstellar War that remained a stain on the Solarian Alliance even decades after – and eventually studied to achieve a Bachelor of Genetic Engineering with Mars University, through which he was accredited to have been a phenomenal groundbreaker in the science even prior to the formation of NanoTrasen.  


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At the young age of 21, Xavier created NanoTrasen, having received funding for its establishment from a combination of loans and stipends given to the families of veterans that served in the Interstellar War. From there, NanoTrasen rapidly broadened its horizons – though initially focusing on genetics, it developed into a competitor to [[Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals]] by 2350 – merely four years after its founding. It cannibalised the smaller companies that it saw as potential competitors, eventually forming a monopoly on the Red Planet. By the late 2370s, NanoTrasen became a somewhat renowned megacorporation within the Solarian Alliance, a household name to many on [[Mars]], however. It wasn’t until the discovery of phoron that the megacorporation entered a golden age, becoming what it is today.


Construction has been completed on the NSS Orchard Moon, supposedly the Orion Spur’s saviour. It finds itself nestled within an array of deep space asteroids inhabiting the southern Corporate Reconstruction Zone. However, the Orchard Moon deposits are less than the ones found across the Clandestine deposit, they will still bring much-needed relief to the phoron scarcity that plagues the interstellar community.  
Xavier would go on to die the Orion Spur’s richest person, passing his position to his daughter, Miranda Trasen. He was married to Xiao Jie for almost fifty years at the time of his death, having met her during the 2370s during NanoTrasen’s rise to dominance across the Red Planet. He remarked that his greatest achievement in life was raising Miranda, that everything else fell second to his family – though some disagreed, claiming he spent the majority of his time at the megacorporation. Many recall Xavier as being a rather stalwart individual, with employees remarking that the man treated them equally regardless of their position, age or experience within the company. Though, his competitors often remarked him as being cut-throat and unwavering. The release of his holobook, years after his death in 2443, allowed many to experience his personality – in which there were mixed reviews. Some leaned into the stalwart personality, while others claimed it was the competitors who were right.  


NanoTrasen has confirmed that the NDV Icarus has been dispatched to ensure the protection of the NSS Orchard Moon in a capacity similarly seen when it was stationed in close proximity to the NSS Aurora; which has now seen itself in a diminished capacity as a result of the decreased phoron deposits.
== Nita Trasen ==
'''Born: December 13th, 2340 ([[Mars]])'''


The Stellar Corporate Conglomerate has affirmed that this is a venture solely by NanoTrasen and that it will not have a share within the facilities. However, NanoTrasen has announced its intention to work closely with the other constituent megacorporations of the Conglomerate that have proven to be invaluable to the future of the Republic of Biesel, and its sovereignty that has been tried and tested numerous times.
'''Died: November 3rd, 2447 ([[Biesel#Valkyrie|Valkyrie]])'''


Date: 11/02/2464
Sister of the creator of NanoTrasen, Nita was a person in her own right. Despite her associations with Xavier Trasen, she managed to establish her own reputation and name outside of her family – travelling the Orion Spur as a renowned singer, “The Martian”. Especially popular during the 2360s, she met her lifelong partner Darshan Ram during a tour of the [[Coalition of Colonies]]. Though they were never married, they had two children – twins, Nathan and Darias Trasen, the cousins to NanoTrasens heir, Miranda. Despite several criticisms of the relationship – a [[Gadpathur|Gadpathurian]] and a [[Sol Alliance|Solarian]] (Well, [[Mars|Martian]]) – they remained together and died minutes after one another on November 3rd, 2447 in their home orbiting [[Biesel#Valkyrie|Valkyrie]]. Nita was said to be singing to Darshan when she passed, following which he took his final breath holding her close to him. Many associate the 2360s and 2370s with Nita Trasen, the decades enamoured with her voice as it was heard across the Orion Spur – with some of her songs even performing remarkably well within the [[Nralakk Federation]]. Nathan looks remarkably similar to his mother, while Daris their father – however it has not been revealed if either Nathan or Darius inherited their mother’s talent for singing.


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== Xiao Jie ==
'''Born: June 16th, 2349 ([[New Hai Phong]])'''


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'''Died: May 23rd, 2446 ([[Biesel]])'''
=Consequences of the Future: Arming Up=
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'''Location : The SCCV Horizon'''
Born in Cua Song on [[New Hai Phong]], Xiao Jie had thought her life would be resigned to that of her familial occupation operating a blockfarm. Despite this rather dim perspective of her future, Xiao Jie went on to ensure her life would be successful, advocating for her education and excelling in avenues that she pursued. Xiao very quickly became a leading woman within Xenobotanical Studies, leading excavations to the untouched corners of the Orion Spur to collect samples. Through her employment by a now-defunct corporation from Mars, absorbed by NanoTrasen’s growth, she was able to meet Xavier. Though he would technically be her superior, both decided to pursue a relationship. The discovery of the relationship made headlines for months – “Xavier dates Employee!”, “Xavier fraternises with Staff!” regardless, they maintained their commitment to one another, wedding in 2398. Xiao Jie would eventually retire from her career to devote herself to raising Miranda, born in 2413 just a few years prior to the discovery of phoron. Miranda and her mother were inseparable during her formative years, with paparazzi frequently distributing photos of their bond whenever they were seen in public. Xiao’s death in 2446 allegedly caused Miranda significant emotional turmoil, resigning herself to the shadows of NanoTrasen as she recovered from the self-proclaimed monumental loss of not just a great mind, but a great mother. Xiao Jie and Xavier Trasen were immortalised in a statue dedicated to them in the megacorporation’s headquarters in District One by their daughter, Miranda.
 
'''Host : Caelphon'''
 
11/05/2464
 
The first event of the Consequences of the Future Arc
 
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The SCCV Horizon must rendevous with the NSS Orchard Moon, following the events of [[Dreary Futures]] in order to be outfitted with naval armaments that will allow it to defend itself and corporate interests. The Crew was allowed to tour the NSS Orchard Moon and see various aspects of the facility on display.
 
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=Tau Ceti Foreign Legions reports to Valley Hale=
'''News Article'''
 
'''Publisher : The Orion Spur Oracle'''
 
'''Writer : Caelphon'''
 
'''Editor : The Lore Team'''
 
The Tau Ceti Foreign Legion is redirected to the Valley Hale region of the Orion Spur following their staged removal from Mictlan, where they've been sent to ensure the protection of the corporate facility the NSS Orchard Moon, complimenting the NDV Icarus' presence.
 
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Following their staged removal from Mictlan, the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion has been reassigned to the Valley Hale region of the Orion Spur, with President Joseph Dorn of the Republic of Biesel announcing the movements to ensure the protection of the NSS Orchard Moon and the valuable mineral that it intends to harvest. Some fear the deployment of troops so close to the Serene Republic of Elyra may worsen the tension with the latter still alleging that there has been territorial encroachment.  
 
Some of the Tau Ceti Foreign Legion has already arrived, supplementing the NDV Icarus and its patrols throughout the region, with claims that there have already been minor border skirmishes with unknown parties – a spokesman for the Legion confirmed that this might pose a threat to the armed forces’ ability to meaningfully exert control, but with the presence of NanoTrasen’s warship, will likely be dealt with quickly and efficiently.
 
When asked to comment, both NanoTrasen and the Republic of Biesel reported that hostile parties have been engaged in Valley Hale but both were quick to deny theories that the Serene Republic of Elyra was responsible for the attacks, stating that the idea is "unfounded and fear-mongering in nature" and that while the region is well within the borders of both Republics, warlords from the former Solarian territories, pirates hailing from the Empire of Dominia, and other rogue parties are known to operate in the region. It is believed that fears of Elyran attacks on Biesellite vessels stem from a false report of an incursion on the SCCV Horizon, which has been denied by all parties involved.
 
The NSS Orchard Moon is expected to allow normalcy to return within the next few months, with travel in the area by Stellar Corporate Conglomerate vessels steadily increasing as the vital phoron-extraction facility continutes to soldier on in earnest. NanoTrasen has reaffirmed its goal of working closely with the other megacorporations regarding the facility, quoting the success of the NSS Aurora following the integration of contractors from other megacorporations that now make up the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate.
 
Date: 11/09/2464
 
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=Consequences of the Future: Kobayashi Maru=
'''Event'''
 
'''Location : The SCCV Horizon'''
 
'''Host : Caelphon'''
 
11/12/2464
 
The second event of the Consequences of the Future Arc
 
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The SCCV Horizon's crew enters a virtual reality against a Solarian Cruiser, the SAMV Everest, in order to test its naval gunneries. The Crew does remarkably well in the face of certain doom, with the SCCV Horizon evacuating shortly after Command declared victory an impossible task.
 
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=Consequences of the Future: Operation Altalaq=
'''Event'''
 
'''Location : The SCCV Horizon'''
 
'''Host : Lucaken'''
 
11/17/2464
 
The third event of the Consequences of the Future Arc
 
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The SCCV Horizon encounters an attack force of the Free Solarian Fleets ("Kruger's Revenge) and an Elyran Special Operations Taskforce ("Bridge Burners") facing off one another. The SCCV Horizon intervenes, saving the Bridge Burners and launching an attack against Kruger's Revenge. Following being saved, the Elyran Special Operations Taskforce reveals information to the SCCV Horizon about unsavoury elements of the Southern Fleet Administration and their supposed involvement in a recently missing tanker moving phoron.
 
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=Southern Fleet Administration Behind Skirmishes=
'''News Article'''
 
'''Publisher : The Orion Spur Oracle'''
 
'''Writer : Caelphon'''
 
'''Editor : The Lore Team'''
 
The Tau Ceti Foreign Legion, in conjunction with the NDV Icarus, uncover that the Southern Fleet Administration is behind the skirmishes within Valley Hale. Furthermore, evidence suggests [[Einstein Engines]] is behind the decayed organisation's recent resurging.  
 
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The Tau Ceti Foreign Legion, alongside the NDV Icarus, engaged in several fleets earlier today – where it was revealed the culprit behind the attacks within the region: the Southern Fleet Administration. Though they posed a threat to the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate’s Flagship the Horizon, it was thought that the group had moved on to less high-profile targets, but the discovery today only further outlines that they seem to be remaining within Valley Hale, and possibly other regions within the galactic south.
 
Following the brief conflict, Biesellite and auxiliary corporate forces boarded the remnants of the Southern Fleet Administration, stumbling on a rather crucial finding Einstein Engines technology, which poses a question as to whether it was stolen, or possibly even provided. Though, Einstein Engines has denied the involvement in these wandering warlord remnants. Tension appears to have lessened between the Serene Republic of Elyra and the Republic of Biesel, with confirmation from the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate that they are working with intelligence provided by Elyran authorities attempting to recover the location of a tanker that went missing shortly after departing the NSS Orchard Moon.
 
Date: 11/27/2022
 
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=Consequences of the Future: Venator =
'''Event'''
 
'''Location : The SCCV Horizon'''
 
'''Host : Lucaken'''
 
12/03/2464
 
The fourth event of the Consequences of the Future Arc
 
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The SCCV Horizon uncovers a trail of phoron leading within the Badlands, eventually discovering a Southern Fleet Administration hideout that reveals a sinister plot against NanoTrasen - aiming to destroy the NSS Orchard Moon with a dirty warhead composed of phoron stolen from various tankers attacked within Valley Hale.  
 
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=Consequences of the Future: Thunder in the Orchard =
'''Event'''
 
'''Location : The SCCV Horizon'''
 
'''Host : Lucaken'''
 
12/07/2464
 
The fifth and final event of the Consequences of the Future Arc
 
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The SCCV Horizon, and numerous other corporate fleets, are directed to the NSS Orchard Moon to delay and prevent an attack on the facility. The Southern Fleet Administration launched an assault on the NSS Orchard Moon with the SFAV Helios - a dilapidated, jury-rigged cruiser housing the photonic warhead - with numerous other corvettes distracting those on the frontline. The SCCV Horizon's distance from the initial incursion allowed it to detect the SFAV Helios break the frontline and attempt to deploy the warhead and engage it almost immediately. After a costly conflict for both sides, the SFAV Helios was disabled and several of the SCCV Horizon's crew boarded -- unfortunately, many lost their lives in the process, but successfully prevented the warhead from detonating and throwing the Orion Spur into further disarray. The SCCV Horizon itself sustained heavy structural damage, but nevertheless proved itself to be capable of much more than research and discovery.
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=NSS Orchard Moon Attacked=
'''News Article'''
 
'''Publisher : The Orion Spur Oracle'''
 
'''Writer : Caelphon'''
 
'''Editor : The Lore Team'''
 
The NSS Orchard Moon was attacked by the Southern Fleet Administration's remnants, headed by rogue Commodore Anastasija Siljan.
 
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The NSS Orchard Moon was attacked just days ago by the dilapidated Southern Fleet Administration, which had been routed by the Nralakk Federation earlier this year, with the intention of bringing an era of chaos across the Orion Spur by destroying the corporate installation with a dirty phoronic warhead that is suspected to have had sufficient tonnage to level the entirety of Mendell City. It is unknown how it was created, and probes by NanoTrasen have commenced, but a combination of efforts has prevented additional harm from befalling the Spur.  
 
The NDV Icarus, SCCV Horizon, and several other spacecraft were ordered to the NSS Orchard Moon to assist in repelling an attack from a force of unknown composition, with NanoTrasen relying on the SCCV Horizon’s advanced sensors to uncover details on the exact SFA vessels that wished to attack the corporate installation. The NDV Icarus held the line as it used its carrier-class status to secure the NSS Orchard Moon; however, the SFAV Helios managed to break the frontline, a refitted cruiser hosting the phoronic warhead, gutted of any significant ability to protect itself in order to host the enormous explosive.
 
The SCCV Horizon provided necessary sensor data to the other fleets within the area. It was the only vessel available to prevent the SFAV Helios from reaching its destination – engaging with the Helios and subsequently boarding it. It is without a doubt that the Orion Spur owes great gratitude to those that defended the NSS Orchard Moon, but especially to the SCCV Horizon and those that gave their lives to ensure that the lives of billions of others – in the ensuing chaos should the NSS Orchard Moon have been destroyed – will not be lost.
 
The Serene Republic of Elyra announced their gratitude to the Republic of Biesel, and the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, regarding their handling of the situation – thanking them both for averting a crisis on the shared borders of the two Republics. Additionally, President Joseph Dorn thanked the Serene Republic of Elyra for providing the information needed to prevent the destruction of the NSS Orchard Moon.
 
The rogue Commodore Anastasija Siljan was detained by the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate following her failed attack on the corporate facility, and has been taken to an unnamed site to undergo advanced interrogation to further learn of any plots that the Southern Fleet Administration may have planned with the goals of unfolding the Republic of Biesel – and subsequently the Orion Spur.
 
The Stellar Corporate Conglomerate has affirmed that injuries sustained whilst off-duty during the attack on the NSS Orchard Moon will be covered by the corporate medical schemes for only the unfolding events that took place on Saturday, 10th of December 2464. Injuries sustained following the conclusion of the attack will not be covered by the Conglomerate or its affiliated megacorporations.      
 
Date: 12/12/2464
 
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Revision as of 11:13, 20 January 2023

The Trasens

The Trasen Family Tree.

The Trasens are arguably the most influential family to have ever existed within the Orion Spur, having accumulated a vast network of assets thanks to the founding of NanoTrasen – borne from the Red Planet from which the family hails, being able to trace their roots to the initial colonisation of Mars – that focused on groundbreaking medical innovations such as genetic tampering and even small-scale cloning. Much of the family’s power and influence can be directly attributed to Xavier Trasen, who founded the megacorporation and pursued domination of competitors with little holding them back. It was the man’s rigorous efforts, and unyielding spirit, that allowed NanoTrasen to flourish into what it is today. The discovery of Phoron in 2417 allowed the megacorporation to establish an early monopoly on the mineral – and hold over the Republic of Biesel. NanoTrasen saw an era of unprecedented, unrestricted expansion commencing shortly after the discovery of the mineral, which only saw a slight decline when the scarcity began to unravel. Despite these setbacks in recent times, NanoTrasen remains dominant within the Orion Spur, with Miranda Trasen manning the health of both the megacorporation and the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate – of which it forms a pseudo-holding company with the other influential organisations of the Spur.

Leonardo Trasen

Born: August 13th, 2269 (Mars)

Died: June 28th, 2346 (Mars)

Xavier’s father, and Miranda’s grandfather, Leonardo Trasen is largely considered the “beginning” of the family. Having been born in the midst of the Second Great Depression within Olympia, Leonardo suffered extreme hardships on Mars. Despite these obstacles, he successfully managed to journey through what was thrown against him – eventually enlisting with the Solarian Alliance’s Navy a few years after the outbreak of the First Interstellar War, and the Martian World War. Though it has been suspected that the Trasens had aligned themselves to the Red Rangers – thereby against the Solarian Alliance – the family has refused to comment on the circumstances, with Xavier Trasen even dedicating several chapters to his holobook published by Ingi Usang Entertainment Company about the events that lead to the creation of NanoTrasen, arguing his father remained loyal to the Solarian Coalition (or the Blues) otherwise he (Xavier) never would have received the initial funding for his business proposition. Sometime during the First Interstellar War, Leonardo met and married Luisa Marcello. On May 5th, 2325 Leonardo and Luisa became parents, with Xavier entering their lives. Fifteen years later, they welcomed Nita to their growing family. Leonardo remained within the Solarian Alliance’s Navy until his retirement in 2344. He died on June 28th, 2346 at the age of 79 – leaving behind a wife, son and daughter.

Xavier Trasen

Born: May 5th, 2325 (Mars)

Died: December 1st, 2443 (Biesel)

Xavier Trasen is considered one of the most influential beings in the history of the Orion Spur, having shaped the progression of humanity (along other species) by forming NanoTrasen. Born in Olympia, Xavier managed to traverse the post-war environment of Mars – from both its Civil War and the First Interstellar War that remained a stain on the Solarian Alliance even decades after – and eventually studied to achieve a Bachelor of Genetic Engineering with Mars University, through which he was accredited to have been a phenomenal groundbreaker in the science even prior to the formation of NanoTrasen.

At the young age of 21, Xavier created NanoTrasen, having received funding for its establishment from a combination of loans and stipends given to the families of veterans that served in the Interstellar War. From there, NanoTrasen rapidly broadened its horizons – though initially focusing on genetics, it developed into a competitor to Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals by 2350 – merely four years after its founding. It cannibalised the smaller companies that it saw as potential competitors, eventually forming a monopoly on the Red Planet. By the late 2370s, NanoTrasen became a somewhat renowned megacorporation within the Solarian Alliance, a household name to many on Mars, however. It wasn’t until the discovery of phoron that the megacorporation entered a golden age, becoming what it is today.

Xavier would go on to die the Orion Spur’s richest person, passing his position to his daughter, Miranda Trasen. He was married to Xiao Jie for almost fifty years at the time of his death, having met her during the 2370s during NanoTrasen’s rise to dominance across the Red Planet. He remarked that his greatest achievement in life was raising Miranda, that everything else fell second to his family – though some disagreed, claiming he spent the majority of his time at the megacorporation. Many recall Xavier as being a rather stalwart individual, with employees remarking that the man treated them equally regardless of their position, age or experience within the company. Though, his competitors often remarked him as being cut-throat and unwavering. The release of his holobook, years after his death in 2443, allowed many to experience his personality – in which there were mixed reviews. Some leaned into the stalwart personality, while others claimed it was the competitors who were right.

Nita Trasen

Born: December 13th, 2340 (Mars)

Died: November 3rd, 2447 (Valkyrie)

Sister of the creator of NanoTrasen, Nita was a person in her own right. Despite her associations with Xavier Trasen, she managed to establish her own reputation and name outside of her family – travelling the Orion Spur as a renowned singer, “The Martian”. Especially popular during the 2360s, she met her lifelong partner Darshan Ram during a tour of the Coalition of Colonies. Though they were never married, they had two children – twins, Nathan and Darias Trasen, the cousins to NanoTrasens heir, Miranda. Despite several criticisms of the relationship – a Gadpathurian and a Solarian (Well, Martian) – they remained together and died minutes after one another on November 3rd, 2447 in their home orbiting Valkyrie. Nita was said to be singing to Darshan when she passed, following which he took his final breath holding her close to him. Many associate the 2360s and 2370s with Nita Trasen, the decades enamoured with her voice as it was heard across the Orion Spur – with some of her songs even performing remarkably well within the Nralakk Federation. Nathan looks remarkably similar to his mother, while Daris their father – however it has not been revealed if either Nathan or Darius inherited their mother’s talent for singing.

Xiao Jie

Born: June 16th, 2349 (New Hai Phong)

Died: May 23rd, 2446 (Biesel)

Born in Cua Song on New Hai Phong, Xiao Jie had thought her life would be resigned to that of her familial occupation – operating a blockfarm. Despite this rather dim perspective of her future, Xiao Jie went on to ensure her life would be successful, advocating for her education and excelling in avenues that she pursued. Xiao very quickly became a leading woman within Xenobotanical Studies, leading excavations to the untouched corners of the Orion Spur to collect samples. Through her employment by a now-defunct corporation from Mars, absorbed by NanoTrasen’s growth, she was able to meet Xavier. Though he would technically be her superior, both decided to pursue a relationship. The discovery of the relationship made headlines for months – “Xavier dates Employee!”, “Xavier fraternises with Staff!” – regardless, they maintained their commitment to one another, wedding in 2398. Xiao Jie would eventually retire from her career to devote herself to raising Miranda, born in 2413 – just a few years prior to the discovery of phoron. Miranda and her mother were inseparable during her formative years, with paparazzi frequently distributing photos of their bond whenever they were seen in public. Xiao’s death in 2446 allegedly caused Miranda significant emotional turmoil, resigning herself to the shadows of NanoTrasen as she recovered from the self-proclaimed monumental loss of not just a great mind, but a great mother. Xiao Jie and Xavier Trasen were immortalised in a statue dedicated to them in the megacorporation’s headquarters in District One by their daughter, Miranda.