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* The Space Station 13 universe is a distinct universe based on our own. It is not an alternate universe, it is not the same universe at a different time, it is a completely seperate, fictional universe. | * The Space Station 13 universe is a distinct universe based on our own. It is not an alternate universe, it is not the same universe at a different time, it is a completely seperate, fictional universe. | ||
* The lore and presentation of the game can be thought of a translation from the original universe into a format that we can interpret in our own. Terms like 'Human' and 'Humanity' are translations, and while these things may be based on the objects present in our own world, they may not be identical. | * The lore and presentation of the game can be thought of a translation from the original universe into a format that we can interpret in our own. Terms like 'Human' and 'Humanity' are translations, and while these things may be based on the objects present in our own world, they may not be identical. | ||
= TODO = | |||
* Rename Tellune to something better? | |||
= Background = | = Background = | ||
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== Space Exploration == | == Space Exploration == | ||
= Key Information = | |||
== Station Goals == | |||
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=== Nanotrasen === | === Nanotrasen === | ||
== Paramilitary Coalitions == | == Paramilitary Coalitions == | ||
=== | === The Syndicate === | ||
The Syndicate is a collection of groups classified by an adversity to Nanotrasen and the will to perform extremist actions against them. The Syndicate is a decentralised group of cells with some common goals and beliefs - there is no over-arching command group that decide what actions groups under the Syndicate take, and every group has differing beliefs which can lead to conflict on topics that don't share the common enemy of Nanotrasen. Despite not being a single organisation, the groups within often trade intel, resources and sometimes cooperate on their operations. | |||
While not being a single organised group, the Syndicate often operates is associated with a recognisable identity; their iconic blood-red hardsuits as an example. Many groups within the Syndicate belong to legitimate companies who want to put distance between themselves and their anti-competitive terrorism campaigns, with this identity being strengthened by the trading of operational equipment and methods. | |||
While not being a key-point in the Syndicate manifesto, the Syndicate ideology is typically considered to be highly pro-space. They consider the Tellune Purity Force to be a terrorist organisation whose existance causes disruption to society as a whole, by preventing the necessary development of humanity. Nanotrasen and the larger corporations within the Syndicate have been known to collaberate on countering TPF operations. | |||
=== Tellune Purity Force === | |||
A paramilitary group against both the construction of the constellation, and space expansion as a whole. They believe that the lack of resources available on Tellune is a sign that the consumption of humanity has gone too far, and that it needs to be scaled back rather than expanding into space. Many members come from unstable or developing countries that are being exploited by the first-world corporations. They fund themselves by siphoning goods supplied by beneficiary countries during civil war, and through back-hand deals with a major nation sanctioned by the Tellune Council. | |||
The TPF and the Syndicate are distinct groups with different motives. The TPF does not specifically have an issue with Nanotrasen, but with all space expansion. Their primary targets tend to be governments and civillians, as they intend to spread their message and get policy change that benefits them. They are an organised group, unlike the Syndicate, and have several executive command cells which are responsible for planning the group's actions. | |||
== | == Governance == | ||
== | === Tellune Council === | ||
The | The highest form of government, made up of a committee representing national governments. The council is primarilly controlled by wealthy, first-world nations leading to resentment from countries that are either not well-represented, or not present in the council due to sanctionary action. | ||
The Tellune Council possessses a shared military force which performs defense operations around Tellune and manages orbital policing within the Geminae cluster. They have almost no presence in the Solivagus system due to its distance, however some specialists are sometimes sent out for the sake of auditing and investigation. As a result of this, in the criminal world, the Solivagus system is often seen as a safe haven and the end-goal of wanted persons, though reaching the system is incredibly difficult due to the limited transfer windows and strong policing of the routes on the Geminae side. | |||
Latest revision as of 08:39, 18 May 2025
Lore notes:
- The Space Station 13 universe is a distinct universe based on our own. It is not an alternate universe, it is not the same universe at a different time, it is a completely seperate, fictional universe.
- The lore and presentation of the game can be thought of a translation from the original universe into a format that we can interpret in our own. Terms like 'Human' and 'Humanity' are translations, and while these things may be based on the objects present in our own world, they may not be identical.
TODO
- Rename Tellune to something better?
Background
This section provides an outline of the wider background for the basis of the Beestation storyline. This section provides a brief explanation of relevant history and the facts of this world.
Wider Setting
The events of Space Station 13 start in a triple star system, Nexus Caeli. Nexus Caeli is the system in which humanity was born. It is made of two systems: Geminae (Nexus Caeli A and Nexus Caeli B), and Nexus Caeli C (nicknamed Solivagus) which has its own set of orbiting bodies. Humanity comes from a planet orbiting the Geminae group named Tellune, while Space Station 13 takes place in the Nexus Caeli C.
The two systems orbit each other in an elliptical orbit, meaning that the transfer window between the 2 systems is limited, but even during the transfer window, the shortest travel time using modern technology is roughly 7 years. Typical transfer windows occur every ~23 years, with transfer windows lasting for 7 months.
Space Exploration
Key Information
Station Goals
Groups of Interest
This section details some of the groups of interest that will are relevant to the story. Only groups that are relevant to the story are mentioned here.
Corporations
Nanotrasen
Paramilitary Coalitions
The Syndicate
The Syndicate is a collection of groups classified by an adversity to Nanotrasen and the will to perform extremist actions against them. The Syndicate is a decentralised group of cells with some common goals and beliefs - there is no over-arching command group that decide what actions groups under the Syndicate take, and every group has differing beliefs which can lead to conflict on topics that don't share the common enemy of Nanotrasen. Despite not being a single organisation, the groups within often trade intel, resources and sometimes cooperate on their operations.
While not being a single organised group, the Syndicate often operates is associated with a recognisable identity; their iconic blood-red hardsuits as an example. Many groups within the Syndicate belong to legitimate companies who want to put distance between themselves and their anti-competitive terrorism campaigns, with this identity being strengthened by the trading of operational equipment and methods.
While not being a key-point in the Syndicate manifesto, the Syndicate ideology is typically considered to be highly pro-space. They consider the Tellune Purity Force to be a terrorist organisation whose existance causes disruption to society as a whole, by preventing the necessary development of humanity. Nanotrasen and the larger corporations within the Syndicate have been known to collaberate on countering TPF operations.
Tellune Purity Force
A paramilitary group against both the construction of the constellation, and space expansion as a whole. They believe that the lack of resources available on Tellune is a sign that the consumption of humanity has gone too far, and that it needs to be scaled back rather than expanding into space. Many members come from unstable or developing countries that are being exploited by the first-world corporations. They fund themselves by siphoning goods supplied by beneficiary countries during civil war, and through back-hand deals with a major nation sanctioned by the Tellune Council.
The TPF and the Syndicate are distinct groups with different motives. The TPF does not specifically have an issue with Nanotrasen, but with all space expansion. Their primary targets tend to be governments and civillians, as they intend to spread their message and get policy change that benefits them. They are an organised group, unlike the Syndicate, and have several executive command cells which are responsible for planning the group's actions.
Governance
Tellune Council
The highest form of government, made up of a committee representing national governments. The council is primarilly controlled by wealthy, first-world nations leading to resentment from countries that are either not well-represented, or not present in the council due to sanctionary action.
The Tellune Council possessses a shared military force which performs defense operations around Tellune and manages orbital policing within the Geminae cluster. They have almost no presence in the Solivagus system due to its distance, however some specialists are sometimes sent out for the sake of auditing and investigation. As a result of this, in the criminal world, the Solivagus system is often seen as a safe haven and the end-goal of wanted persons, though reaching the system is incredibly difficult due to the limited transfer windows and strong policing of the routes on the Geminae side.