Places in the EthiaVerse
Darat
The capital world of the Kingdom of Avi-da and home to River Palace.
Dyniss
One of the major worlds of the Empire and the location of the White Palace. (You may want to expand this later.)
Jotham
A newer underground city on Talion Proxi, established by colonists eighteen years ago and responsible for managing the planet’s mining operations.
New Horizons
A private aerospace company founded by Aragon Remeer following his exile from Ethia.
Reven
An underground city on Talion Proxi, settled by Ethians generations ago and, until recently, isolated from the Empire.
River Palace
The ancestral home of the Nador family on Darat. It serves as the seat of power for the Kingdom of Avi-da.
Talion Proxi
A mining colony where Adar and his team investigated a rare mineral connected to tracking Shixx activity.
Vega Prime
The primary headquarters of the Vanguard and the base of Admiral Havoreat’s command.
White Palace
The official residence of the Emperor and the seat of Imperial government.
Organizations and Titles
Caretaker
A specialized medical professional responsible for patient care and treatment. Caretakers are the only individuals trained to operate Remakers.
Hall of Renowned
A place at the Protectorate College honoring individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Empire.
High Admiral of the Vanguard
The senior operational commander of the Vanguard, serving directly beneath the Supreme Commander and responsible for coordinating the combined military forces of the Twelve Kingdoms.
Imperial Agent
An official representative of the Emperor entrusted with carrying out Imperial authority throughout the Empire.
Imperial Minister
A position appointed by the Emperor to act on his behalf when direct Imperial authority is required.
Kings Council
The governing assembly of the Twelve Kings who rule beneath the Emperor and oversee matters affecting the wider Empire.
Marquar
An aristocratic rank within the Empire, equivalent to a Marquess.
Protector
An elite guardian bonded to a specific individual and trained to defend that person above all else.
Protectorate College
The academy responsible for training Protectors and Protector Pledges.
Supreme Commander of the Vanguard
The highest-ranking military officer of the Vanguard, elected from among the Twelve Kings. The Supreme Commander oversees the unified defense of the Kingdoms.
Technology
Bio-Scanner
An advanced medical scanner capable of performing detailed biological and neurological analysis.
Mark 12 Missiles
An advanced class of military missiles used by Imperial and Vanguard forces.
Nanite Network
A galaxy-spanning system of nanite-based technology enabling communication, data exchange, identification, and advanced systems integration.
Quat-lo
A compact energy weapon commonly carried by Protectors and military personnel.
Remaker
An advanced medical device capable of diagnosing injuries and accelerating healing beyond conventional medicine.
Sodi-silencer
A thumb-sized device that disables nearby listening technology, allowing private conversations. Access is generally restricted to nobles and high-ranking officials.
Unity Ring
A wearable device connected to the Nanite Network that provides communication, identification, data access, and numerous personal interface functions.
Wakefinder
A device developed by Adar’s research team using Firestone to detect and track Shixx activity.
Species and Concepts
Dome-ni
Innate abilities possessed by some Ethians, ranging from physical enhancements to specialized mental and sensory talents.
Ethian Empire
A galaxy-spanning civilization ruled by an Emperor and supported by twelve kingdoms.
Fazha
A collective term for non-Ethian species living within the Empire, many of whom were confined there after the borders were sealed and now reside primarily within the Qua-zot Sectors.
Qua-zot Sectors
Designated regions of the Empire where many Fazha populations reside, often marked by limited resources and poor living conditions.
Shixxaminti (Shixx)
An alien species possessing superior organic technology that has breached the Empire’s borders and seeks to eradicate all life within what they claim is their ancestral home.
Union Contract
The legally recognized form of marriage within the Ethian Empire.
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