System: Albion
General Information
| System Name | Albion |
|---|---|
| Sector | Albion Sector |
| Primary Star(s) | A-0410 (B1 I) |
| Notable Worlds | Celeste, Keregal |
| Affiliation | Unified Planets of Sol |
| Primary Faction | Albion Regional Government |
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System Description
The Albion system is the solar system closest 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 planet Celeste, while most of the systems inhabitants live on the artificially shielded world of Keregal or on the immense Space Station orbiting the Gargantua Gate.
Celestial Bodies
| Planet/Moon | Type | Atmosphere | Population | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste | Planet | Breathable | Thousands | Religious, White Trees |
| Cephei | Moon | Breathable | Hundreds of Thousands | Orbiting Gas Giant, Has Ringstation 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 | Placeholder Goals | Governmental Body | Office of the Regional Governor (Celeste) |
| Lanternyard Inc. | Placeholder Goals | 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 their environmentalist ideology | 3 | Celestial Garden, Faiths on Celeste |
Points of Interest
| Location | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Celestial Garden | Placeholder Type | A reflective white forest on Celeste that serves as a pilgrimage destination for followers of the Celestian Whiteleaf Faiths, rumored to have ancient hidden ruins. |
| Cephei Ring Vault | Research Facility | Secretive Lanternyard research facility within Cephei’s ring system, rumored to be investigating gravitational anomalies linked to the Gargantua Gate. |
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
| Hazard | Description |
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Notable Events
- Pilgrimage of the Shining Path: Decades ago, a large wave of religious devotees from across Albion 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
| Encounter | Type | Details |
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| Placeholder Encounter 2 | Placeholder Type | Placeholder Details |
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. A deeper investigation reveals the potential manipulation of local gravity fields, perhaps connected to Lanternyard’s secretive research on Cephei.
Additional Details
Cultural Aspects: Pilgrims to Celeste often participate in the “Radiant Rebirth” 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.