System: Aliov
General Information
| System Name | Aliov |
|---|---|
| Sector | Albion Sector |
| Primary Star(s) | A-4048 (B0 V) |
| Notable Worlds | Refinement Unit-44, Yukon |
| Affiliation | Unified Planets of Sol |
| Primary Faction | Al-Rabata |
System Map
System Description
A haunting jewel box of industry and mystery, the Aliov System is entirely engulfed by the Shroud of Aliov - a 20,000-year-old nebula that bathes the region in ethereal cyan light. The nebula’s ionized particles disrupt long-range sensors and create dazzling auroras across planetary atmospheres. While Al-Rabata’s automated enrichment facilities dominate the system, the ocean world Yukon thrives beneath the ice with bioluminescent ecosystems and a hardy population of “Deepers” who harvest nebula-adapted kelp forests. Rumors persist of pretech ruins buried under Yukon’s seabed, dating back to the nebula’s mysterious formation.
Celestial Bodies
| Planet/Moon | Type | Atmosphere | Population | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | Planet | Breathable | Millions | Nebula-Fed Geothermal Vents, Bioluminescent Kelp Forests |
| Refinement Unit -44 | Orbital | Breatable | Hundreds | FTL-Fuel Production, Al-Rabata Regional Headquarter |
| Placeholder World 2 | Planet | Placeholder Atmosphere | Placeholder Population | Placeholder Features |
| Bayliss | Gas Giant | Innate (Turbulent hydrogen-helium) | None | Source of hydrogen fuel, Storms form fractal patterns visible through nebula haze |
| The Shard | Escapist Moon | Corrosive | None | Crystalline Moon, Automated Mining Rigs |
Major Factions
| Faction | Goals | Influence Level (1-5) | Primary Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Rabata Mining | Maximize nebula resource extraction | 4 | Refinement Unit-44 |
| Nebula Runners | Smuggle Ionic Crystals to Badigo Pirates | 2 | Mobile Fleet in nebula clouds |
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Points of Interest
| Location | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Station | Research Hub | UPoS-funded, Archivo Urkantone-run facility studying the nebula’s origin and ties to the region, suspected of hiding evidence that the Shroud is artifical pretech |
| Ghost Refinery | Orbital Facility | Derelict Al-Rabata complex where workers vanished; now emits distorted SOS signals |
Trade and Resources
| Primary Exports | Ionic nebula crystals, FTL coolant, Yukon kelp-based medicines |
|---|---|
| Primary Imports | Radiation shielding, deep-sea construction tech, atmospheric processors |
| Trade Hub(s) | Yukon Trade Orbital |
| Resource Rich Areas | Nebula gas clouds (Al-Rabata territory), Yukon’s abyssal thermal vents |
System Hazards
| Hazard | Description |
|---|---|
| Nebula Static Bursts | Sudden EMP-like discharges that fry unshielded electronics |
| Corrosive Snow | Yukon’s surface ice storms carry nebula particles that eat through most alloys |
| Al-Rabata Drone Swarms | Aggressive patrol drones attack unauthorized ships near facilities |
Notable Events
Current: The Yukon Uprising, Colonists destroyed an Al-Rabata drilling platform, leading to a current tense truce. Recent: Three days ago, all nebula patterns synchronized perfectly, causing temporary gravity fluctuations. Historical: A convoy of derelict pretech ships materialized in the nebula before vanishing (unconfirmed).
Typical Encounters
| Encounter | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stranded Scientists | Rescue | Aurora Station team trapped on toxic moon, hiding controversial nebula data |
| Kelp Harvesters | Trade/Negotiation | Yukon Collective demands protection from Al-Rabata in exchange for rare medicines |
| Phantom Signal | Mystery | Repeating transmission in dead pretech language from heart of nebula |
Adventure Hooks
- Corporate Sabotage: Al-Rabata hires PCs to investigate sabotage at Refinement Unit-44… which leads to discovery of alive-but-changed missing workers.
- Nebula Navigator: A Yukon Deeper claims to have mapped a safe path through the Shroud to a hidden pretech vault.
- Ice & Fire: Stop a rogue Al-Rabata executive from detonating Yukon’s thermal vents to “mine faster.”
Additional Details
The Whispering Shroud: Those spending >48hrs in the nebula report hearing voices. Some believe the entire system is a sentient entity testing humanity.