Star Ocean: Till the End of Time Dictionary
by PandemoniaChick
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Table of Contents
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I. Introduction
a. Legal Jargon
b. Version Information
II. The Dictionary
a. Political Bodies/Places (ctrl+f xxapbpxx)
b. People (ctrl+f xxbpeoplxx) - not started
c. Races (ctrl+f xxcracexx) - not started
d. Miscellaneous (ctrl+f xxdmiscxx) - not started
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I. Introduction
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First and foremost, I'd like to set the record straight: this is not a
FAQ, this is not a Walkthrough, and more importantly, you will not get
answers to things if you email me. There are some very nice
walkthroughs on GameFAQs, and the message boards house a million people
more qualified to give out answers than I am.
This FAQ contains, pure and simple, the exact text definition for each
word that appears in your dictionary in the game. I'm filling this in
as I go along, so as you'd expect, it's pretty empty at the moment.
If you'd like to email me concerning this FAQ, my email is
theruloicollective[at]hotmail[dot]com. I gratefully accept anything but
spam of any kind, but just make sure you put "STAR OCEAN 3" or "YOUR
STAR OCEAN FAQ" or "HEY YOUR SO3 FAQ SUCKS" or really just anything
with the words "star ocean" in the title.
And just so you know - and as if it weren't obvious - this FAQ contains
spoilers.
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|a. Legal Jargon|
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This FAQ is copyright 2004, Ayla Pyott (PandemoniaChick), and I'ma bust
me some legal ass if I catch wind of someone stealing it. All names,
characters, etc. are copyright their respective companies. If you want
to use my FAQ somewhere, just toss me a friendly email and I'm likely
to grant permission. If you're going to publish my FAQ in a for-profit
website or magazine, I'd better see me some royalties or something.
Otherwise, no dice.
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|b. Version Information|
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Version .1
Started Sunday, November 7, 2004
- Began "Political Bodies and Places"
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II. The Dictionary
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| a. Political Bodies/Places (xxapbpxx)|
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Aire Hills
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(place name)
Both Airyglyph and Aquaria claim sovereignty over this hilly region,
which lies between Kirlsa and Arias. Each country wants this vast land
for different reasons--the Kingdom of Airyglyph for growing crops,
since it never freezes, and the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria for the
wealth of resources hidden underneath its soil.
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Airyglyph
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(city)
The capital city of the military superpower of Airyglyph. Airyglyph's
land is surrounded by 2,000 meter-high mountains. Due to its high
elevation, natural resources such as grain and animals are extremely
difficult to come by.
In the past, its finances were covered by large-scale resource mining,
the domestication of livestock, and other means, but there have been
reports that Airyglyph's mines are nearing depletion.
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Airyglyph Aquaducts
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(place name)
A system of gigantic ice caves that sprawl throughout underground
Airyglyph. Th Airyglyph Aqueducts are so vast that neither the spies
from the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria, who use them like a highway, nor
the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Airyglyph, who live immediately above
them, are aware of their size.
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Airyglyph Castle
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(facility)
The royal palace of the military superpower of Airyglyph. Airyglyph
Castle was carved out of a mountainside, and resembles a fort more than
a traditional castle. It is said, however, that the castle was not
built in this unusual fashion for defensive purposes, but rather
because there was not enough flat land to build on.
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Airyglyph, Military Superpower
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(country)
See the Kingdom of Airyglyph.
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Aldian Empire
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(nation state)
A gigantic military empire that controls a total of seven sectors,
centered on the Nu, Xi, Omicron, and Psi sectors, it is the only force
equal in power to the Pangalactic Federation. First contact occurred in
SD 710.
The Aldian Empire attempts to colonize surrounding star systems by
force, and is therefore incompatible with the multiple state philosophy
of the Pangalactic Federation. This is why the two forces have been in
a state of constant warfare since first contact, over sixty years ago.
The state of the Aldian Empire's homeworld and the total number of
Aldians are unknown at this time.
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Alpha Sector
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(sector)
The sector of the Milky Way galaxy that lies along a straight line that
passes from the origin points in the galactic and universal spatial
coordinate systems, and is used as a standard of reference for
delineating all sectors.
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Ancient Kingdom of Aquor
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(country)
See the Kingdom of Aquor.
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Aquios
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(city)
A major city located in the center of the northern region of the
continent of Gaitt, Aquios is not only the capital of the Sacred
Kingdom of Aquaria, but also a holy site of the Church of Apris.
Despite the dazzling beauty of the clear blue lake that surrounds the
city, the runological force gathered there is greater than anywhere
else on the continent of Gaitt.
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Arias
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(city)
A town in the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria that lies closest to the
neighboring Kingdom of Airyglyph.
It has managed to withstand several fierce attacks by the AIryglyph
military in the past, thanks to its garrison, which is skillfully led
by Clair Lasbard, and its runological corps. However, many of the
town's runologist defenders have been injured in the repeated battles,
and it is rumored within the Kingdom of Aquaria that the fall of this
town is imminent.
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Bequerel Mine
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(place name)
One of the Kingdom of Airyglyph's mines.
In the time of the first king, this mine mass-produced enough copper to
support the kingdom's finances, but excessive mining over a long period
has depleted all of the copper ore expect for remnants very deep in the
mine.
To make matters worse, fifteen years ago, many flying dragons made this
mine their home, preventing all but the most foolhardy from ever
visiting the place.
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Bequerel Mountain Path
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(place name)
A mountain path between the Kirlsa Caverns and the village of Arias
that is also a second road connecting Airyglyph and Aquaria.
However, since this path between the kingdoms is much more roundabout
than the usual roads, as well as precipitous, this route is hardly
used.
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Continent of Gaitt
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(place name)
A continent in the southern hemisphere of Elicoor II, Gaitt is divided
into three regions. The mountainous southern region is ruled by the
military superpower of Airyglyph, and the plains to the northeast are
ruled by the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria, and the hilly region to the
northwest is ruled by the Sanmite Republic.
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Continent of Greeton
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(place name)
A huge continent located to the east of the continent of Gaitt, Greeton
alone accounts for 40% of the entire land surface area of Elicoor II.
However, there are only two landmasses on Elicoor II that are large
enough to be called continents--Gaitt and Greeton. Elicoor II's
northern hemisphere has a number of island chains, but no continents.
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Daemonium
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(universe)
This well-known parallel universe is the home of demons and other
entities that are fundamentally different from the inhabitants of this
universe.
Unlike this universe, where souls reside in matter, in the Daemonium,
spirits are able to act by taking physical form.
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Dragon Road
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The only road that leads to the Urssa Lava Caves, which is located in
the northernmost region of Airyglyph. There is a legend that Airyglyph
I, the first king of the Kingdom of Airyglyph, climbed this road in
order to negotiate with the air dragons. This was done to enlist their
aid against evil demons.
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Earth
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(planet)
The third planet of the Sol System.
Do you need to know any more than that?
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Edifice
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(planet)
The presence of two races has been confirmed on this underdeveloped
planet. One is a marine race known as Edifians, and the other is a race
of Humans that is very similar to the Earthling race.
Since Edifice is an underdeveloped planet, there have not been any
detailed investigations, but the existence of an advanced ancient
civilization has been conjectured due to the so-called "Gift" they left
behind as a legacy.
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Elicoor
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(star)
The primary of the Elicoor system has an effective temperature of
5,290K, a radius of 5,920x10^(? can't see the number)m, and an absolute
visual magnitude of 5.74.
According to the mythology of the natives of Elicoor II, this star is
an incarnation of Apris, the Sun God.
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Elicoor II
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(planet)
Other than the fact that most of its atmosphere is composed of neon and
other noble gases, the second planet in the Elicoor system has an
atmospheric composition that is similar to that of Earth.
Elicoor II has an axial tilt of 32.6 degrees, is 0.8 Aus from its
parent star, and has a surface gravity of 0.9 G. The planet's
technology level is estimated to be equivalent to 17th century Earth.
Although this planet is registered in the Galactic Atlas as an
underdeveloped planet, since its people are constantly at war, no data
is available for the total population of sentient life forms.
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Emergency Shelter
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(facility)
See Evacuation Facility.
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Eta Sector
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(sector)
The sector of the Milky Way galaxy that includes Tetragenesis and
Remote Stations #3 and #4.
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Evacuation Facility
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(facility)
In an emergency, any of the transporters located throughout Iruba can
be used to go to the Evacuation Facility. (To evacuate...duh.)
Although there are several emergency evacuation facilities of this
nature located in civilized cities around the Pangalactic Federation,
this is the first time such a system was ever used on Hyda IV or
anywhere in the Hyda system.
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Expel
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(planet)
A planet located in the Arkula System of Sector Theta that has an
atmospheric composition and surface gravity approximately identical to
those of Earth.
This naturally beautiful world is currently enjoying a period of
stability, but at one point in its past the high density of Energy
Stones distributed throughout its atmosphere polluted the entire
planet.
This mysterious pollution, which began in 366 SD, continued for several
years, and affected the psyches of many of the planet's wild animals,
causing them to ferociously attack the native Expellians.
However, in 371 SD, Dr. Neuyman succeeded in developing his Neuyman
Purifier, a device that was able to remove this pollution.
This cleaner worked wonderfully, removing most of the pollution by the
very next year, and thereby eliminated almost all of the negative
influence of the Energy Stones. Recognizing the value of this
technology, Expel was invited to join the Pangalactic Federation at the
end of the same year.
Because Expel is one of the few planets that generate Energy Stones--a
necessity in the creation of Quadratic Keys--the planet is an extremely
influential voice within the Pangalactic Federation.
The current Prime Minister of Expel is Ms. Eleanor T. Kross (age 36).
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Federation Station #5
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(facility)
See Moonbase.
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Federation Station #17
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(facility)
A Pangalactic Federation base that used to orbit the planet Rahva III.
As the closest military base to the territory of the Aldian Empire, it
suffered endless and devastating attacks by the Aldian forces.
Seven years ago, in 765 SD, it was brutally attacked by a fleet of the
Aldian Empire. Damage sustained in the attack caused the Creation
Engine inside the base to malfunction, completely annihilating it.
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Gamma Sector
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(sector)
The sector of the Milky Way galaxy that is home to the Vendeeni, the
most scientifically advanced civilization in the galaxy. It is also
home to a large number of neutral powers that use the Vendeeni as a
shield.
Planets in this sector are able to maintain their independence because
the area is far away from the Pangalactic Federation's center of
government, no active anti-Federation power uses the area as a base of
operations, and most of all, it is near the border of the Aldian
Empire, the Pangalactic Federation's primary rival.
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Gravitic Warp Space
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(nickname)
Space that is surrounded by a gravitic warp field, and which is
compressed much more than ordinary space. See gravitic warp field.
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Greeton, Technological Superpower
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(country)
See the Kingdom of Greeton.
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Hyda IV
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(planet)
The fourth planet of the Kappa Sector's Hyda System, Hyda IV has an
atmospheric composition that closely resembles that of Earth, other
than a slightly higher level of argon.
It has an axial tilt of 34.6 degrees, orbits 1.4 Aus away from its sun,
and has a surface gravity of 0.9 G.
Since the entire planet is blessed with natural beauty and a lack of
dangerous organisms, it is extremely popular as a health resort.
The equatorial regions, where temperatures are mild and humidity is
low, provide an excellent climate for mammalian races, especially
humans.
The planet constantly plays host to over one hundred thousand tourists.
Although it has no native sentient life forms, immigrants from other
planets and resort employees have settled here, bringing the planet's
total estimated population to approximately 120,000.
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Iruba
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(city)
The 14th Recreational Zone of Hyda IV, Iruba's huge, pristine beach and
tropical forest park help to make it the most popular of Hyda IV's
twenty-four recreational zones.
Iruba is popular with a wide range of visitors from all generations,
including families, couples, and a large number of celebrities from
various fields.
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Kaddan
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(facility)
See Shrine of Kaddan.
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Kappa Sector
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(sector)
The sector of the Milky Way galaxy that includes both Hyda System and
Remote Station #7. Approximately 40% of it is under the control of the
Pangalactic Federation.
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Kingdom of Airyglyph
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(country)
A military nation ruling the mountainous southern regions of the
continent of Gaitt, which is located in the southern hemisphere of the
planet Elicoor II.
Seeking to establish a unified rule over the entire continent, the
prowess of its three armies strikes fear into the hearts of those
living in neighboring lands. These three armies include a cavalry
brigade (the Storm Brigade), heavy cavalry (the Black Brigade), and an
air assault brigade (the Dragon Brigade).
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Kingdom of Aquaria
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(country)
A theocratic kingdom located on the continent of Gaitt, on the planet
Elicoor II, the Kingdom of Aquaria refers to itself as a "Sacred
Kingdom."
The Church of Apris, which has many followers throughout the continent,
was born in this kingdom. Ever since the Torastic Religious War that
occurred seven hundred years ago, an unbroken line of royalty dating
back to the age of this kingdom's predecessor, the Sacred Kingdom
Aquor, has ruled the land.
Perhaps due to the recent incursions of the Kingdom of Airyglyph, the
current ruler of this country, Aquaria XXVII, is allocating a
tremendous amount of resources to research into runology.
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Kingdom of Aquor
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(country)
An ancient kingdom that ruled most of the continent of Gaitt over a
period from 700 to 320 years ago. Aquor--often seen as the predecessor
of the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria--was eventually destroyed by an
invasion from the Kingdom of Greeton.
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Kingdom of Greeton
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(country)
Located on the continent of Greeton on Elicoor II, Greeton is well
known for its technological sophistication. Most of the population of
Greeton is comprised of humanoids known as Rockfolk, and it is rumored
to possess a relatively high level of mechanical technology. However,
details about Greeton are scarce as it closed itself off to the
outsiders centuries ago.
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Kirlsa
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(city)
The town in the Kingdom of Airyglyph that lies closts to the border
with the neighboring Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria.
The number of soldiers stationed here rose sharply after the war
started, and its atmosphere is growing increasingly tense.
It is governed by Count Woltar and the Storm Brigade, which reports
directly to him.
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Kirlsa Caverns
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(place name)
A gigantic tunnel through a mountain range connecting Kirlsa and the
Bequerel Mountain Path.
These artificial caverns were built over the course of ten years, in
order to make it easier to access the Bequerel Mountain Path, which
contains many veins of ore. Domesticated Hauler Beasts allow large
shipments of materials to be transported through the caverns.
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Kirlsa Training Facility
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(facility)
An ancient, abandoned fort south of Kirlsa converted by the Airyglyph
military into a garrison for the Black Brigade.
Hundreds of innocent men and women, especially believers of the Church
of Apris living within the territory of Airyglyph, have been executed
here in order to serve as an example.
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Klaus III
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(planet)
The third planet of the Klaus System, Klaus III has no seasons due to
its axial tilt of 0.4 degrees, is 1.2 Aus away from its parent star,
and has a gravity of 2.4 G>
Its atmosphere has only two-thirds of Earth's oxygen in terms of
density. The oxygen is replaced by additional nitrogen.
It is thought that the severity of this environment--lox oxygen density
and heavy gravity--is responsible for giving the Klausians their
incredible physical capabilities.
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Klaus IV
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(planet)
The fourth planet in Klaus System, Klaus IV has an atmospheric
composition that is almost completely made up of carbon dioxide.
Klaus IV has an axial tilt of 11.2 degrees, is 1.8 AUS from its parent
star, and has a gravity of 0.6 G.
Although it used to be sterile and devoid of any life forms, as the
population of Klaus II increased, colonization proceeded, and now one
fourth of all Klausians live in habitation domes constructed on this
planet.
The atmospheric composition and gravity of the areas underneath the
habitation domes are adjusted to resemble that of Klaus III, and
therefore life is possible underneath the domes without any noticeable
difference. The total number of Klausians living in the galaxy at
present is estimated at around twelve billion.
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Lambda Sector
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(sector)
The sector of the Milky Way galaxy that is the closest Pangalactic
Federation controlled sector to the territory of the Aldian Empire.
Federation Station #17 was located here until it was destroyed in an
attack by the Aldian Empire seven years ago.
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Lesonia
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(planet)
A planet located in the Gamma Sector.
Gravitational anomalies abound in the region surrounding Lesonia. It
used to boast a huge sphere of influence thanks to the warp tunnels
that used these anomalies for faster-than-light travel.
Unfortunately, this method of travel is one-way only, and only leads to
specific destinations, so when warp technology was developed, the power
of this planet dwindled rapidly.
(As of the present date of 772 SD, only a few useful two-way routes
have been discovered.)
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Luna
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(moon)
The moon of the third planet of the Sol System, Earth. In this day and
age, when people speak of Luna, they are often referring to Moonbase,
which was built in orbit around Luna.
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Milokeenia
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(planet)
An uninhabited planet in the Theta Sector.
The former inhabitants of this planet had a well-developed
civilization, and the ruins of gigantic, dome-shaped structure can be
found on the planet.
This dome is famous as the place where the amazing OPA known as
Creation Energy was discovered. This event drastically changed the
course of the Pangalactic Federation's history.
When the ruins remaining on this planet were examined and analyzed, it
was discovered that the collapse of a ruin triggers the release of a
tremendous amount of energy equivalent to magnitude 2 from inside.
Therefore, it is generally believed that the civilization was destroyed
by Creation Energy running amok as it was being researched.
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Moonbase
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(facility)
The widely used nickname of Federation Station #5, which was built in
orbit around the moon Luna, in the Sol System.
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Mountains of Barr
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(place name)
A gigantic mountain range located in the northern region of the Kingdom
of Airyglyph.
These mountains lead to the legendary Dragon Road, which Airyglyph I is
said to have climbed.
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Pangalactic Federation
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(government or force)
Established by the third planet of the Sol System in 12 SD, the
Pangalactic Federation was the first multi-planetary alliance-based
government.
Originally known as the Terran Alliance when it founded, as it grew,
its name was changed to the Pangalactic Federation.
Currently, several hundred races of sentient life forms belong to this
government.
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Pesotto Forest
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(place name)
The forest region where Fayt crash-landed in his escape pod.
This is a very secluded region, even for the underdeveloped planet of
Vanguard III, and there is little reason to visit it. Only a few local
inhabitants ever do.
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Peterny
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(city)
A city and commercial hub connecting the royal city of Aquios of the
Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria with the three surrounding kingdoms.
Unlike Aquios, with its decidedly religious bent, this town is an
advanced center of commerce, and acts almost as a second capital of the
Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria. Peterny is the commercial heart of the whole
continent of Gaitt.
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Remote Station #6
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(facility)
A Pangalactic Federation base located on the borderline between the
Gamma and Lambda sectors that is home to eight battle-class ships (with
the most powerful and honored ship of them all, the Aquaelie as the
mothership), thirty-five combat explorers and research explorers, and
twenty-five transport ships.
More ships are stationed here than in typical space stations in order
to counter the hostile Aldian Empire. The current commander of this
base is Commodore Wittcomb, the most famous hero of the Pangalactic
Federation.
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Remote Station #7
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(facility)
A Pangalactic Federation base orbiting Hyda III that patrols and
protects approximately half of the Kappa Sector (including Hyda System
itself), as well as part of the Iota Sector.
This base includes three battle-class ships, with the GFAS1144 Argyll
acting as the mothership, ten combat explorers, and twelve research
explorers/transport ships. This base's fleet is small than that of
other Federation space stations because there are no powers in the
region that are hostile to the Pangalactic Federation.
General Birmingham (male, age 54) is the current base commander.
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Rezerb
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(planet)
A planet located in the Zeta Sector that is not a member of the
Pangalactic Federation.
Rezerb oppresses the people of surrounding planets through military
force and has even been designated as a sponsor of terrorism by the
Pangalactic Federation.
Sergeant Brooklund is the current Prime Minister of this planet.
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Roak
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(planet)
A planet in the Theta Sector which is relatively close to the Sol
System.
The blood of the Felinefolk who live on this planet can be processed
and used to manufacture a material that is able to absorb nearly 100%
of all light wavelengths between 240 and 780 nm. This caused Roak to
get pulled into a war between the Terran Alliance and Lesonia in the
middle of the 4th century SD.
Estimates of the number of Felinefolk that were abducted from Roak and
taken to Lesonia during this period vary from several hundred thousand
to several million.
In 446 SD, Roak signed an alliance with Earth.
In 450 SD, Roak joined the Pangalactic Federation.
...Or so we are told.
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Ruins of Coffir
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(facility)
Ancient, abandoned ruins located near the village of Whipple. The
locals believe that these are the ruins of the tombs of aristocrats
that used to rule this area in the distant past.
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Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria
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(country)
See the Kingdom of Aquaria.
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Sanmite Republic
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(country)
A nation located on the continent of Gaitt, on the planet Elicoor II,
the Sanmite Republic was created by humanoids in order to resist the
three surrounding nations.
The policies of this nation are decided through discussions among the
representatives of all its various tribes.
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Shrine of Kaddan
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(facility)
A shrine located near Aquios, Kaddan is counted as one of the holy
sites of the Church of Apris, and the structure on its top floor is
said to be one of the most ancient pieces of architecture still
remaining on the continent of Gaitt.
Since it is forbidden for anyone other than the unbroken line of Holy
Mothers to enter the shrine, nobody knows who made the shrine, or their
reasons for doing so. One thing that is certain, however, is that
powerful runology was used at the time of construction, and this has
protected the shrine from major wind and rain damage over the
millennia.
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Sol System
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(planetary system)
A planetary system centered on the primary Sol that comprises a
countless number of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other
astronomical bodies. This system, which can be thought of as the center
of the Pangalactic Federation, includes many huge cities, located on
planets such as Earth and Mars, as well as on moons such as Luna,
Phobos, Deimos, Io, and Titan.
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Styx
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(planet)
A mysterious planet that has been declared a prohibited zone under
Federation law, together with the region of space surrounding it for
five light years in all directions. While the space surrounding this
planet is outside the borders of the Pangalactic Federation, it is said
that countless Federation battle-class ships are stationed in the area.
Despite the lack of information, rumors among the general population
abound, including whispers that the planet is the entrance to the
Daemonium, or that an ancient, extremely powerful civilization sleeps
there in stasis--but these are mere guesses.
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Surferio
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(city)
The former capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Aquor, a kingdom which
pre-dates both the Sacred Kingdom of Aquaria and the military
superpower of Airyglyph. According to historical text, in a war 300
years ago with Sirvia I, the future queen, released the power of the
Sacred Orb to strike back against the Mechanized Corps of the
technological superpower of Greeton. The Corps was occupying Surferio
at the time and as a result, the city sank below the sea, along with
the occupying forces.
At present, the city is located in territory belonging to the Sanmite
Republic, and it is said that many humanoids who are suited to life
underwater dwell there.
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Terran Alliance
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(government or force)
The first multi-planetary alliance government, established by the third
planet of the Sol System in 12 SD. This government currently goes by
the name "Pangalactic Federation," but its activities and principles
have changed little since the time of the Terran Alliance. At some time
in the past, it was also known as the Earth Federation.
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Tetragenesis
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(planet and group of artificial satellites)
The fourth planet of the primary star Genesis, located in the Eta
Sector. Tetragenesis used to be the thriving home of many sentient life
forms, but a series of solar flares have recently turned it into a dead
world on which nothing can live.
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Theta Sector
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(sector)
The sector of the Milky Way galaxy that includes the Sol System and the
Arkula System.
Theta sector is the center of the Pangalactic Federation, physically,
politically, and historically. Many important Pangalactic Federation
facilities are located within this sector, including Remote Stations #1
and #2.
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Traum Mountains
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(place name)
A snowbound, mountainous region between the royal city of Airyglyph and
the town of Kirlsa. The jagged cliffs and mountain walls of this area
make for a great deal of variation in altitude.
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Urssa Lava Caves
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(place name)
A complex of torrid caves in which air dragons congregate. The air
dragons gain power as they age, and are under the leadership of
Crosell, who is known as the Lord of Air Dragons.
It would be no exaggeration to say that every last soldier in the
Kingdom of Airyglyph dreams of the day when they can sign a contract
with one of the air dragons living in this cave complex.
The Dragon Brigade in the Kingdom of Airyglyph boasts a large number of
knights who ride air dragons, but as of yet, only two people have
succeeded in taming on of the air dragons living in the Urssa Lava
Caves--King Airyglyph XIII and Duke Vox (the commander of the Dragon
Brigade).
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Vanguard III
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(planet)
The third planet of the Vanguard System, which has an atmospheric
composition and surface gravity that are very close to those of Earth.
Vanguard III has an axial tilt of 35.0 degrees, is 1.2 AUs away from
its parent star, and has a surface gravity of 0.72 G. It is registered
in the Galactic Atlas as having a technological level equivalent to
16th century Earth, so it is considered to be an underdeveloped planet.
Its soil is russet colored due to the high percentage of hematite in
the soil, and almost all of its population has settled in the forested
regions that dot coasts and other areas.
The total population of sentient life forms is approximately 200
million.
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Vendeen
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(planet)
The single-planet nation located in the Vendeeni System. First contact
was made in 710 SD.
Although the Vendeeni possess little power, the sophistication of their
science exceeds that of the Pangalactic Federation and the Aldian
Empire. This has allowed Vendeen to maintain neutrality despite the
delicate balance of power in the region.
The Vendeeni are not hostile to the Pangalactic Federation, but on the
other hand, they are not particularly friendly either.
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Whipple
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(city)
The illage Fayt first arrived at after crash-landing on Vanguard III.
Comprised of farmers and fieldworkers, this village possesses no
particular industry.
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Zeta Sector
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(sector)
A neutral sector of the Milky Way galaxy, outside the control of the
Pangalactic Federation.
Klaus and Rezerb systems are located in this sector.
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(Remaining sections have yet to be started; "People" planned for next
update; update tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2004.)
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