World: Titania
Overview
| Sector | Albion Sector |
|---|---|
| System | Titanis System |
| Population | 5 billion |
| Tech Level | TL 4 |
| World Tags | Rivalry, Shipyard |
| Atmosphere | Breathable |
| Gravity | Standard |
| Temperature | Frozen |
World Image
Planetary Description
Titania is a world of stark contrast. Its surface is an uninhabitable, frozen desert swept by relentless ice storms. Beneath this thick cryo-crust lies a vibrant, life-filled subglacial ocean warmed by geothermal activity. All of Titania’s civilization exists within this ocean, in magnificent cities that are built downwards from the ice ceiling, glowing with biolights and advanced technology. The capital, Arclight, is the largest of these inverted metropolises, a hub of politics, trade, and culture for the entire system.
Society and Culture
| Cultural Traits | Description |
|---|---|
| Resilient and Independent | Shaped by the difficult history of their ancestors on the UPS Loreley, Titanians are self-reliant, industrious, and fiercely proud of their ability to thrive in a harsh environment. |
| Grudge | A deep-seated societal resentment towards the people of the Cassegrain system and the government of Lucido is a common trait, stemming from their perceived abandonment centuries ago. |
| Social Structure | Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Religions and Beliefs | Secularism |
| Languages | Standard |
Government and Factions
| Government Type | Primary Leader(s) |
|---|---|
| Democratic Republic | Premier of the Titania Republic |
| Faction | Goals | Influence Level (1-5) |
|---|---|---|
| Titania Republic | Maintain sovereignty; expand economic and political influence in Albion. | 5 |
| Imperial Remnant | Infiltrate trade hubs and shipyards; corrupt officials and spark an uprising. | 3 |
| Archivo Urkantone | Maintain a political presence in Arclight to secure funding and access to the Erebus object. | 2 |
Economy and Trade
| Primary Industries | Starship Construction & Maintenance, Rare Metal Mining, Xenotechnology, Gas Refining |
|---|---|
| Exports | Rare metals (Titanium), refined gases, xenotech artifacts, Agriculture |
| Imports | Starship parts, Advanced machinery, luxury goods, medicine |
| Currency | Cillings |
| Major Population Centers | Arclight (Capital City), Loreley’s Shoal (Historic Town), Titanium Rift (Mining Hub) |
Planetary Conditions
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Weather Patterns | Surface: Extreme cold, constant ice storms. Subglacial: Stable ocean currents, occasional turbidity clouds from geothermal events. |
| Natural Hazards | Deep-sea pressure breaches, eruptions from geothermal vents. |
| Unique Flora and Fauna | Vast bioluminescent kelp forests, silicon-based lifeforms near thermal vents, apex cryo-predators that hunt using sonar. |
Notable Locations
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Arclight | Dazzling metropolis hanging from the ice ceiling, home to the Republic’s government and the primary spaceport. |
| Loreley’s Shoal | The preserved crash site of the UPS Loreley. Now a national museum and monument to the founders, surrounded by a historic town. |
| Titanium Rift | A massive underwater canyon rich in rare metals. The heart of Titania’s mining industry, filled with automated rigs and submersible platforms. |
| Titania Shipyards | A colossal industrial complex attached to the capital, featuring both subglacial construction bays and orbital drydocks. Services much of the Albion sector. |
Typical Encounters
| Encounter | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nationalist Hardliners | Political | Locals who are openly hostile to anyone with ties to the Cassegrain or Lucido systems, often causing trouble in trade hubs. Some even protest against the Unified Planets as a whole |
| Imperial Remnant Agents | Spies | Covert agents of the Imperial Remnant attempting to bribe shipyard officials or spread anti-government propaganda in port bars. |
| Whiteleaf Faith | Religious | There is a big area dedicated for a Celestian Faith to live out their worship of the local flora, which is a miracle to flourish so much under the thick ice covers. |
| Submersible Mining Crew | Civilians | Teams of rough-and-tumble miners returning from a long shift in the Titanium Rift, looking to spend their pay and share rumors. |
Major Conflicts
| Conflict Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Ghosts of the past | A “cold war” of political and economic friction between the Titania Republic and the governments of Cassegrain and Lucido. Characterized by trade disputes and diplomatic insults. |
| Imperial Infiltration | A shadow conflict between Republic Intelligence and the Imperial Remnant. The Remnant seeks to destabilize the planet’s government and seize control of its strategic shipyards. |
Adventure Hooks
- Industrial Espionage: An Imperial Remnant cell has infiltrated the Arclight Shipyards to smuggle weapons and sabotage new UPN vessel prototypes. The party is hired by Republic security to identify the cell and neutralize it quietly.
- Underwater Peril: A rival corporation has sabotaged key mining equipment in the treacherous Titanium Rift. The players must navigate the dangerous depths in a submersible to perform repairs before the entire operation collapses, all while fending off corporate assassins and hostile fauna.
- Diplomatic Escort: Tensions with Lucido have reached a boiling point. The players are tasked with escorting a Titanian diplomat to a neutral station for high-stakes negotiations, protecting them from Imperial Remnant agents who wish to see the talks fail and war break out.
Additional Details
Titania’s prominent shipyards, attached to the Arclight spaceport, construct and service a considerate fraction of the commercial and military vessels in the Albion sector, apart from the Lima Forgeyards. This makes the planet a strategic asset of immense value to both the Titania Republic and the greater Unified Planets of Sol.