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Raptor-Class Fighter (Interceptors? Called such on pp 307, ToM)--A kind of fighter craft employed by VoidCorp. | Raptor-Class Fighter (Interceptors? Called such on pp 307, ToM)--A kind of fighter craft employed by VoidCorp. | ||
- | Ray-Class Assault Escort(**)--A type of light escort craft used by the Externals. It relies on an armament consisting of energy weapons, and is the most common type of escort. | + | Ray-Class Assault Escort(*)--A type of light escort craft used by the Externals. It relies on an armament consisting of energy weapons, and is the most common type of escort. |
Relentless--An Alitarin battlecruiser that recently broke out of a construction yard. The Relentless' goal is to inflict casualties among the Galvinites' shipping forces. | Relentless--An Alitarin battlecruiser that recently broke out of a construction yard. The Relentless' goal is to inflict casualties among the Galvinites' shipping forces. | ||
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Reverence--An Orlamu transport carrying penitents to Hymn. (pp 30, POD) | Reverence--An Orlamu transport carrying penitents to Hymn. (pp 30, POD) | ||
- | Riddare-Class Light Destroyer(**)--These External vessels typically operate in groups, using numbers to compensate for their relatively weak firepower. They are excellent commerce hunters. | + | Riddare-Class Light Destroyer(*)--These External vessels typically operate in groups, using numbers to compensate for their relatively weak firepower. They are excellent commerce hunters. |
Rigunmor Space Probe--A variety of system defense probe manufactured by the Rigunmors before GWII. A number of upgraded probes have been deployed in the Oberon system to keep free traders out. (pp 6-7, POD) | Rigunmor Space Probe--A variety of system defense probe manufactured by the Rigunmors before GWII. A number of upgraded probes have been deployed in the Oberon system to keep free traders out. (pp 6-7, POD) | ||
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Sojurn-Class Trader--A class of trader used throughout the Verge. (pp 45, POD, pp 23, CV) | Sojurn-Class Trader--A class of trader used throughout the Verge. (pp 45, POD, pp 23, CV) | ||
- | Soldat-Class Fleet Destroyer(**)--Heavier than the Riddare, destroyers of this class commonly operate alone, blockading civilian installations and exploring frontier space. | + | Soldat-Class Fleet Destroyer(*)--Heavier than the Riddare, destroyers of this class commonly operate alone, blockading civilian installations and exploring frontier space. |
Sparrow-Class Scout--A class of scout. | Sparrow-Class Scout--A class of scout. | ||
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Commander's Dome--A large building containing a variety of command and control facilities. | Commander's Dome--A large building containing a variety of command and control facilities. | ||
- | Damage Control Gamma--A damage control station aboard the Stormbird (**Misplaced, needs its own category.). | + | Damage Control Gamma--A damage control station aboard the Stormbird (*Misplaced, needs its own category.). |
Dome of the Admiralty--Located at the top of the Regency Hall complex, the Dome is the site of meetings between Christopher Hale and his advisors. | Dome of the Admiralty--Located at the top of the Regency Hall complex, the Dome is the site of meetings between Christopher Hale and his advisors. | ||
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Erialis--A military base located on the island of the same name. | Erialis--A military base located on the island of the same name. | ||
- | Lander Bay Green--A lander bay aboard the Stormbird (**Misplaced, needs its own category.). | + | Lander Bay Green--A lander bay aboard the Stormbird (*Misplaced, needs its own category.). |
Lison Surveillance Post Twilight-5--A surveillance post located near Lison's terminator. | Lison Surveillance Post Twilight-5--A surveillance post located near Lison's terminator. | ||
- | Marine Tactical Command Center--The Marine command post aboard Stormbird (**Misplaced, needs its own category.). | + | Marine Tactical Command Center--The Marine command post aboard Stormbird (*Misplaced, needs its own category.). |
- | Mess Compartment D--A mess compartment aboard Stormbird (**Misplaced, needs its own category). | + | Mess Compartment D--A mess compartment aboard Stormbird (*Misplaced, needs its own category). |
Monitor Station 1--A communications station on Lison. It monitors the oxygen runners working on its surface. | Monitor Station 1--A communications station on Lison. It monitors the oxygen runners working on its surface. | ||
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Pariah Station--Formerly owned by the Thuldans, this Concord base is a hotbed for violence among Galvinites and Alitarins. It orbits Palshizon, and is the only place where neutral shipping may obtain escort to the inner system. | Pariah Station--Formerly owned by the Thuldans, this Concord base is a hotbed for violence among Galvinites and Alitarins. It orbits Palshizon, and is the only place where neutral shipping may obtain escort to the inner system. | ||
- | Port Entry-D--A boarding port aboard Stormbird (**Misplaced, needs its own category.). | + | Port Entry-D--A boarding port aboard Stormbird (*Misplaced, needs its own category.). |
Primary Command Installation (PriCom)--A large, well defended military base near Fort Drum, and the home of the Supreme Commander. | Primary Command Installation (PriCom)--A large, well defended military base near Fort Drum, and the home of the Supreme Commander. | ||
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Sublevel 17--The Supervisors' base of operations. Sublevel 17 is located deep under Caracas. | Sublevel 17--The Supervisors' base of operations. Sublevel 17 is located deep under Caracas. | ||
- | Tactical Command Center--A meeting room and base of operations aboard Stormbird (**Misplaced, needs its own category.) | + | Tactical Command Center--A meeting room and base of operations aboard Stormbird (*Misplaced, needs its own category.) |
- | Third Battalion Wall of Honor--A memorial to the Third Battalion's combat dead, located aboard Stormbird. (**Misplaced. Where should it go?) | + | Third Battalion Wall of Honor--A memorial to the Third Battalion's combat dead, located aboard Stormbird. (*Misplaced. Where should it go?) |
Training Course D--A Concord Marine training course on Rimfire Island. | Training Course D--A Concord Marine training course on Rimfire Island. | ||
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2243, Old Space--The Borealins relocate their capital to the planet Sapphire. The Rigunmors move to Bazaar, the Austrins relocate to Powder, and VoidCorp moves to Catalog. | 2243, Old Space--The Borealins relocate their capital to the planet Sapphire. The Rigunmors move to Bazaar, the Austrins relocate to Powder, and VoidCorp moves to Catalog. | ||
- | December 2246, Kurg, Tinnale--The OSS Brightfall re-surveys the Tinnale system and discovers the weren. (**) | + | December 2246, Kurg, Tinnale--The OSS Brightfall re-surveys the Tinnale system and discovers the weren. (*) |
- | 2246, Kurg, Tinnale--The Orlamu Theocracy makes first contact with the weren. (**) | + | 2246, Kurg, Tinnale--The Orlamu Theocracy makes first contact with the weren. (*) |
May 12, 2247, Kurg, Tinnale--The Orlamu External Affairs Ambassador signs the Contact Decree, and the Theocracy sends a first-contact party to the weren. | May 12, 2247, Kurg, Tinnale--The Orlamu External Affairs Ambassador signs the Contact Decree, and the Theocracy sends a first-contact party to the weren. | ||
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September 16, 2271, Haven--The Hatire Community is created. | September 16, 2271, Haven--The Hatire Community is created. | ||
- | 2273, Aleer, Agemar--The Rigunmor Star Consortium makes first contact with the mechalus. (**) | + | 2273, Aleer, Agemar--The Rigunmor Star Consortium makes first contact with the mechalus. (*) |
2273, Old Space--The Thuldan Empire sends out five fleets and absorbs a dozen neighboring colonies. | 2273, Old Space--The Thuldan Empire sends out five fleets and absorbs a dozen neighboring colonies. | ||
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July 13, 2274, Sheya, Gamma Leonis--VoidCorp encounters the sesheyan species. Shortly after initial contact, Erim Ollander negotiates the Sesheyan Compact, effectively enslaving them. | July 13, 2274, Sheya, Gamma Leonis--VoidCorp encounters the sesheyan species. Shortly after initial contact, Erim Ollander negotiates the Sesheyan Compact, effectively enslaving them. | ||
- | 2281, Aleer, Agemar--The Rigunmor Star Consortium makes first contact with the mechalus. (**) | + | 2281, Aleer, Agemar--The Rigunmor Star Consortium makes first contact with the mechalus. (*) |
2291, Sapphire--The Borealis Republic erupts in civil war. | 2291, Sapphire--The Borealis Republic erupts in civil war. | ||
- | 2296, T'sa Cluster--A group of independent (Orion League?) explorers contacts the t'sa. (**) | + | 2296, T'sa Cluster--A group of independent (Orion League?) explorers contacts the t'sa. (*) |
2298, Thuldan--The Thuldan Colonial Authority breaks away from Earth, and many other colonies follow suit. | 2298, Thuldan--The Thuldan Colonial Authority breaks away from Earth, and many other colonies follow suit. |