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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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| Office of the Dean--The executive component of Spes' Borealin government. | Office of the Dean--The executive component of Spes' Borealin government. | ||
| - | Red Ridge Port Authority--A one-woman organization dedicated to enforcing landing procedures around Red Ridge. (**Misplaced. Where should it go?) | + | Red Ridge Port Authority--A one-woman organization dedicated to enforcing landing procedures around Red Ridge. (*Misplaced. Where should it go?) |
| Regency Defense Forces Command--An advisory board dedicated to the defense of the Regency of Bluefall. | Regency Defense Forces Command--An advisory board dedicated to the defense of the Regency of Bluefall. | ||
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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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| KL945 72YKV (Wolfgang Krueger)--A VoidCorp operative tasked with concealing its operations at Storm. He was demoted to JR rank after failing to kill Spacer, and was ultimately killed by stormies at Storm. (Book also mentions "Lemmid Dorlan" and "John Garth", too. Aliases? On pp. 123, ToM.) | KL945 72YKV (Wolfgang Krueger)--A VoidCorp operative tasked with concealing its operations at Storm. He was demoted to JR rank after failing to kill Spacer, and was ultimately killed by stormies at Storm. (Book also mentions "Lemmid Dorlan" and "John Garth", too. Aliases? On pp. 123, ToM.) | ||
| - | KN453 329UD(**)--A t'sa, alias Kemilik. He posed as a survivor of the destruction of the colony of Dusk, and claimed that the n'sss were responsible. | + | KN453 329UD(*)--A t'sa, alias Kemilik. He posed as a survivor of the destruction of the colony of Dusk, and claimed that the n'sss were responsible. |
| Krai'il, Ti'igan--The VoidCorp executive that announced the construction of its base on Leen. | Krai'il, Ti'igan--The VoidCorp executive that announced the construction of its base on Leen. | ||
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| MS422 45DOK (Jennifer Roberts)--The leader of the VoidCorp survey team sent to Karnath, and the leader of its Karnath Development Division. She made first contact with the bhruu, but failed to win them over. | MS422 45DOK (Jennifer Roberts)--The leader of the VoidCorp survey team sent to Karnath, and the leader of its Karnath Development Division. She made first contact with the bhruu, but failed to win them over. | ||
| - | NQ771 RIV31(**) (Teliko Sato)--A VoidCorp operative sent to steal back an alien datapad from Starstation Aurora. Hm/VoidCorp/TO-4 (pp 30, CV) | + | NQ771 RIV31(*) (Teliko Sato)--A VoidCorp operative sent to steal back an alien datapad from Starstation Aurora. Hm/VoidCorp/TO-4 (pp 30, CV) |
| NT209 38JAT (Carl Rosen)--A VoidCorp representative, and member of the Company's Verge Development Division. | NT209 38JAT (Carl Rosen)--A VoidCorp representative, and member of the Company's Verge Development Division. | ||
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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. | ||
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