galactic-encyclopedia

Solo

Solo is the lone planet in the Nima system (0605). The climate and biosphere have been gently altered by the Factor to make them quite pleasant for humans; the main city rests within a habitable zone best described as “comfortably Mediterranean”.

This planet is a critical asset to the Factor. The system serves as a trade hub for the sector and remains their most active economic and diplomatic interaction with humans. Solo itself has a large variety of raw materials that may otherwise be difficult or expensive to maintain, and the diverse geography and ecology provides the Factor with a wealth of research opportunities outside of their normal asteroid-and-gas-giant habitat.

Firma

Firma was designed as a trade hub and remains their most active economic and diplomatic interaction with humans. Nestled on top of a rising oceanside peninsula, the city is small but beautiful, with ideal weather. Several thousand humans claim permanent residence here, providing visiting merchants, scientists, and adventurers with the necessary shops, restaurants, and entertainment. There are a number of schools and a state-of-the-art hospital. The small spaceport sits alongside the large central marketplace, where hundreds of vendor stalls and trade houses help drive commerce between various human interests and their Factor hosts.

Projectile weapons are banned outside of the spaceport. Humanoid Factor sentries can be found on every corner; they are tall and powerfully-built, and can helpfully answer questions and provide directions. They are capable fighters and will not hesitate to deal with individuals or crowds in a non-lethal way. Sentries can provide first aid to both humans and Factor with a +1 skill.

Floating Cities

The Factor colony consists of a number of floating organism-cities, like immense hydrogen-filled jellyfish. The mobile city-creatures give them the ability to reposition their activities as localized weather, seasonal changes, or natural resources demand. The Factor are clear that the floating cities are not for humans.

Saheki Fuel Station

The refueling station is the only place to get starship fuel in the system.

Images

Artwork by John Harris.