In the game, there are fourteen planets of interest located in this sector of the galaxy. Some planets are the home worlds of the various races, some contain colonies, and others are uninhabited, but capable of supporting life. Below is a list of the planets in the game and descriptions of all the races that may be encountered.
Earth
Location: Coordinates I-6, Level IV
Human home world. Earth’s system also contains predominantly human colonies on the moon and Mars. I wasn't going to get very creative on this one. Humans are a carbon-based, bipedal creature capable of rational thought, although history shows they can be violent and are often driven by emotions.
Thinker Home World (Suggested Names: Beta Aquarius, Denk'n, Tongere)
Location: Coordinates J-5, Level III
Thinker home world. Thinkers are very friendly towards humans and were the first alien race encountered by humans. Their home world is also located relatively close to earth. The Thinkers have established floating colonies in three of the large gaseous planets in their system.
Warrior Home World (Suggested Names: N'Hnecca, Stragg)
Location: Coordinates L-4, Level I
Warrior home world. Although some individual warriors befriend humans, their government is more or less neutral towards earth. This makes them reluctant to share technology and territory and will skirmish with humans if they feel threatened. Warriors are almost hostile towards Thinkers, finding them weak and insignificant, but do not openly engage them due to their unspoken treaty with humans. Although Warriors are very territorial, they do not try to spread out and colonize other planets, except for gathering resources. Mining colonies are found on two planets in their system as well as six satellites.
Rogue Home World (Suggested Names: Rodati, Jengkari)
Location: Coordinates Q-4, Level II
Rogue home world. Like Warriors, Rogues are actually neutral towards humans, but for entirely different reasons. Rogues have no system of government and work together only to benefit themselves. Their home world is actually the only planet in their system, but they have numerous colonies in the various asteroids that form a cloud around their system. Most of these colonies are run by traders looking to barter and make deals. Others serve as hideouts for thieves and mercenaries. Rogues are not hostile towards anyone, but should not be trusted either.
Hostile Home World
Location: Coordinates P-3, Level IV
Hostile home world. Hostiles are the only race of aliens that are openly aggressive towards humans. Their patterns indicate that they are interested in conquering and colonizing the entire sector in their own name. Although their government is very power-hungry, some Hostiles allow Rogues to live in their territories, seeing them as an annoying, subservient race. In general, Hostiles should be considered dangerous if ever encountered.
Hermit Home World
Location: Coordinates C-4, Level III
Very little is known about the Hermits and generally, it is best to simply avoid them. Most of the differences arise from an extremely different method of communication used by Hermits that has yet to be deciphered by any other race. Hermits do not venture far from their own system, but will be extremely hostile towards intruders. If Hermits are encountered outside of the boundaries that they roughly claim, they are more likely to flee. In general, though, they are highly unpredictable.
Those are the home worlds. Here's a list of other planets/systems of interest:
Planet V-4
Location: Coordinates V-4, Level III
Planet V-4 is located on the outermost edge of the sector. It lies behind Hostile territory, so little is known about it.
Planet G-5
Location: Coordinates G-5, Level I
Planet G-5 is an uncontrolled planet located closest to the Warrior home world. Although the Warrior government has no interest in it, many Warrior mercenaries and traders have established colonies there. It is open for any visitors, but has no laws or regulations.
Planet J-7
Location: Coordinates J-7, Level II
Planet J-7 has colonies established between humans and Thinkers. It is a hub shared by the two races to work together. Everyone is welcome, but violence is not tolerated and weapons are banned.
Planet N-1
Location: Coordinates N-1, Level III
Planet N-1 is uncontrolled and uninhabited. Although expeditions have gone and found indigenous wildlife, the environment is hostile towards oxygen-breathing lifeforms, making colonies extremely difficult to establish. There are also a wide variety of dangerous creatures.
Planet Q-7
Location: Coordinates Q-7, Level III
Planet Q-7 is uncontrolled, but has colonies formed by Hostiles and inhabited by Rogues. Although the Hostile government claims to control the planet and enforces the laws, most of its citizens are traders and mercenaries.
Planet K-8
Location: Coordinates K-8, Level III
Planet K-8 has colonies established by humans, but is not considered a part of Earth’s territory and therefore is not defended by its government's defenses. Planet K-8 has its own system of government and is extremely wary of non-Thinker alien outsiders.
Planet O-4
Location: Coordinates O-4, Level IV
Planet O-4 is an established colony controlled by the Hostile government. It is predominantly covered by mining and production facilities.
Planet L-7
Location: Coordinates L-7, Level V
Planet L-7 is uncontrolled and uninhabited. The environment is friendly, but it is too distant from any home worlds to be easily protected or used as a trading hub. Some mercenaries are believed to have bases there, but no colonies are established.
When traveling between planets, it takes one day to travel from one square to an adjacent square or level. Levels are denoted by roman numerals, coordinates by letter and number.
A map of the planets is attached. It's very elliptical in shape and 3-dimensionally, each level goes on top of the previous one, if you can visualize that.
Coming soon... information on the ships of the game.
