System: Albion
General Information
| System Name | Albion |
|---|---|
| Sector | Albion |
| Primary Star(s) | A-0410 (B1 I) |
| Notable Worlds | Celeste, Keregal |
| Affiliation | Unified Planets of Sol |
| Primary Faction | Albion Regional Government |
System Description
The Albion system is the closest solar system to the Gargantua Back Hole, which houses the Jetgate of the Albion sector. Albion is a B1 type Supergiant star with 22 Solar Masses. The intense radiation from the star has turned most flora on the distant planet of Celeste into a reflective white color. This has attracted a lot of religious believers and cultural significance to the system, which mainly revolves around the worship of plant life and its resilience. While most of the systems inhabitants live on the artificially shielded world of Cephei or on the immense Space Station orbiting the Gargantua Gate, some thousand pilgrims keep a residence on Celeste’s Terminator.
Celestial Bodies
| Planet/Moon | Type | Atmosphere | Population | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste | Planet | Breathable | Thousands | Religious, White Trees |
| Keregal | Gas Giant | - | - | Source of Fuel Precursors for In-System Production. |
| Cephei | Moon | Breathable | Hundreds of Thousands | Orbiting Gas Giant, Has Rings with tech that shields from radiation |
| Gargantua | Black Hole | - | Tens of Thousands | Jetgate, Albion Sector Trade Orbital |
Major Factions
| Faction | Goals | Influence Level | Primary Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Planets of Sol | Keep the peace in the system and clamp down on disruptions | Governmental Body | Office of the Regional Governor (Celeste) |
| Lanternyard Inc. | Capitalizing on local Jetgate. | 4 | Lanternyard Holdings Office (Albion Orbital Port) |
| Free People of Badigo | Spreading Ideology to other Sectors | 1 | Holdout and Network on Cephei |
| Celestian Whiteleaf Faiths | Spreading environmentalist ideology | 3 | Celestial Garden, Faiths on Celeste |
Points of Interest
| Location | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Celestial Garden | Religious | Reflective white forest on Celeste that serves as a pilgrimage destination for followers of the Celestian Whiteleaf Faiths, rumored to have ancient hidden ruins. |
| Alberta Labs | Research Facility | Abandoned Lanternyard research facility within Cephei’s Ring Station. |
| Cephei Trade Ring | Space Station | Ring Station around Keregal’s Moon, Cephei. |
Trade and Resources
| Primary Exports | Refined Minerals, Religious Artifacts, Advanced Medical Technology |
|---|---|
| Primary Imports | Food Supplies, Radiation Shielding |
| Trade Hub(s) | Albion Orbital Port, Cephei Trade Ring |
| Resource Rich Areas | Keregal Gas Clouds (gas extraction), Gargantua Accretion Fringe, Celeste’s Crystalline Fields |
System Hazards
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Notable Events
- Pilgrimage of the Whiteleaf Faiths: Decades ago, a large wave of religious devotees from across the Albion sector made a pilgrimage to Celeste, seeking spiritual enlightenment among the white forests. This event solidified Celeste’s importance as a spiritual destination and led to the establishment of permanent shrines.
- Lanternyard Inc. Expansion Dispute: Several years ago, Lanternyard Inc. made a bid to control the Albion Orbital Port entirely. This led to a significant political standoff with the Unified Planets of Sol, resulting in a compromise but leaving lingering tensions.
Typical Encounters
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Adventure Hooks
- Relics of the Forest: Devotees on Celeste speak of relics hidden deep within the White Forests, remnants of an ancient civilization that revered the supergiant. Adventurers are offered a sizable sum to locate one of these relics for a private collector—but the religious community may not take kindly to outsiders disturbing sacred ground.
- Trade Route Disruption: Traders between Cephei and Albion Orbital Port report growing issues with “phantom” gravitational forces disrupting navigational systems.
Additional Details
Cultural Aspects: Pilgrims to Celeste often participate in a ceremony which involves wearing white robes and walking through the white forests, symbolizing purification. This ritual has become a common practice even among non-believers, as many visit Celeste simply to experience the surreal landscape.