System: Coross
General Information
| System Name | Coross |
|---|---|
| Sector | Albion |
| Primary Star(s) | A-1147 (G7 III) |
| Notable Worlds | Coross Trade Complex |
| Affiliation | Unified Planets of Sol |
| Primary Faction | Albion Regional Government, Unilog-Primary Mind |
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System Description
The Coross System orbits A-1147, a medium-sized, stable yellow star that has been central to trade within the Albion sector for centuries. Known for its strategic location, Coross has attracted attention as an essential hub for commerce and logistics, with highly automated infrastructure and the ancient, self-sustaining Unilog VI that facilitates nearly all operations within the system. The system is a crossroads of trade routes, making it vital to the Unified Planets of Sol. Environmental conditions on Coross Minor are harsher due to thin atmospheric protection, while the Coross Trade Complex maintains its own controlled environments, adapted to off-world visitors.
Celestial Bodies
| Planet/Moon | Type | Atmosphere | Population | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coross | Auto-World | Inert Gas | Billions of inhabitants | Mostly Robots |
| Coross III | Gas Giant | Inert Gas | None | Set of 12 Moons |
| Coross Minor | Moon | Thin Atmosphere | Close to ten thousand | Seat of the Coross Trade Authority |
Major Factions
| Faction | Goals | Influence Level | Primary Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coross Trade Authority | Understand the Unilog VI | 3 | Coross Minor STC (System Traffic Control) |
| Unilog Primary Mind | The Trade must flow | 3 | Primary Logistics Matrix |
Points of Interest
| Location | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Coross Bazar 31-1 | Trading Hub | Largest of the Pressurized Trading areas |
| Primary Logistics Matrix | VI Housing | Unexplored Area of Coross which is presumed to house the Unilog VI. |
Trade and Resources
| Primary Exports | Refined Robotics, Energy Cells, Pretech Alloy Components |
|---|---|
| Primary Imports | Water, Medicine, Machinery |
| Trade Hub(s) | Coross Orbital Stations, Coross Surface Bazars |
| Resource Rich Areas | Coross III & Moons |
System Hazards
| Hazard | Description |
|---|---|
| Space Debris Fields | Ancient wreckage and abandoned infrastructure litter the space around Coross, a danger for unprepared pilots |
Notable Events
- The Unilog Protocol Conflict: Fifty years ago, a faction attempted to override Unilog’s protocols to gain control over trade routes. The VI responded by shutting down all non-essential systems and locking out foreign access for nearly a month, nearly collapsing the system’s economy.
- The Expansion of Coross Minor: As trade increased, a second phase of infrastructure expanded Coross Minor’s Trade Authority, creating more docking bays and administrative stations. This led to an influx of settlers, many of whom now maintain the system’s operations.
Typical Encounters
| Encounter | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Black Market Traders | Smuggling | Unauthorized traders operate in sensor blindspots, trading restricted or illegal goods. Some of these marketplaces are tied to the Gray Exchange |
| Rogue Cargo Bot | Combat | Damaged or “rogue” bots occasionally detach from hive protocols, posing minor threats to traders |
Adventure Hooks
- The Unilog Artifact: A rare pretech component has been discovered within the Primary Logistics Matrix, triggering interest from factions both within and outside the system. Smugglers, hackers, and even government agents race to recover or neutralize it.
- Signal of the Lost: Deep in Coross Minor, a strange distress signal from an abandoned sector has begun broadcasting. Traders suspect a forgotten AI core might hold valuable pretech data – but getting there means braving both system hazards and rogue robots.
- The Heist of Coross: A notorious gang plans to infiltrate the Coross Orbital Station to access a pretech vault. The Trade Authority seeks undercover operatives to stop the heist without causing panic among the station’s visitors.
Additional Details
Unilog’s Last Directive: Legends among traders hint that Unilog was tasked with a “last directive” upon its activation. This directive remains a mystery, but some believe it may involve the return of the original builders or an ancient objective yet to be realized.