World

Egainia (E-ga-nia)

A synthetic planet resembling a ring-like shape, Egania is the founder of the collective known as the Eganian Confederation. The megastructure is separated into four parts that surround its star, and most energy is taken directly from it. 

Inspiration: Dyson sphere/ring

Terra

After the end of the war, Terra (formerly known as "Earth") was left devastated. Most buildings have been reduced to wreckage and streets have been torn up due to bombardment. Although civilization has been healing over recent years, the destruction to the ecosystem has taken a great toll on Terra's residents.

Lekon (leck-on)

A planet covered in lush greens and animal life. Home to the Lekonian Scientists Association, Lekon boasts immense university cities that serve as the scientific hotspot of the universe. Imagine solarpunk.

Baktle (back-tle)

The "sunset civilization", the residents of Baktle live on the terminal line of their planet to avoid the harsh sun. Because the planet does not rotate around itself (tidally locked w/ star), the "day" side is harsh desert and the "night" is perpetually frozen. 

Inspiration: TRAPPIST-1d, e, f, and g (mainly d and e) 

Naava (nah-vah)

A rocky planet completely submerged in water. Its inhabitants live on floating platforms, and gather supplies by diving into the vast ocean. 

Inspiration: Gliese_1214_b 

Dakna (dak-nah)

A planet of eternal sandstorms. In order to avoid the toxic outside environment, its inhabitants live underground in a network of caves and tunnels. Very little is known about this planet by outsiders. 

Inspiration: Venus

Granil (grahn-eel)

A desert planet in the Solar System, formerly theorized as "Planet 9" by Terra. The planet is slowly "dying" as its core freezes and rotation slows. A dry and rocky planet with very little recourses, save for valuable metals and gems. A large portion of its saltwater oceans have dried up, leaving stretches of salt plains in its wake. 

Egonan (ego-naan)

The residents of Egainia, improperly referred to as the "Egainians", the Egonan possess photographic memory. 

• Appearance: humanoid

• Hair Color: blonde, white, purple

• Eye Color: green, purple, blue

• Skin Color: pale

• Blood color: purple

Human

The near-extinct race of the humans are currently the only living organism to produce adrenaline in times of stress.

• Appearance: humanoid

• Hair Color: black, blonde, brown, white, red/orange

• Eye Color: brown, blue, green

• Skin Color: various shades of tan

• Blood Color: red

*Note: Humans are the only ones to have brown eyes

Lanesse (lahn-ess)

The residents of Lekon, improperly referred to as the "Lekonians". They have enhanced vision.

• Appearance: humanoid 

• Hair Color: brown, orange, dirty blonde, white

• Eye Color: red

• Skin Color: various shades of tan

• Blood Color: maroon

Balek (bah-lek)

The Balek are a warrior race from Baktle who possess more strength than the average citizen. (Evolved to be stronger due to size of planet)

• Appearance: humanoid

• Hair Color: rose gold/coral, brown, orange, red

• Eye Color: silver, black, gold

• Skin Color: Slightly redder shades, some may have tanned or dark skin depending on location of birth

• Blood Color: red-ish bronze 

*Note: the Balek have also evolved to be shorter due to the intense gravity

Igati (ee-gah-tee)

The Igati are the residents of Naava and have the ability to breathe and see clearly underwater. They also have webbed hands and feet. Some may have gills.

• Appearance: humanoid

• Hair Color: black, dark blue, dark green, coral, yellow

• Eye Color: green, blue, black, orange, yellow

• Skin Color: blue/grey-ish skin tones

• Blood Color: red

Nann (nahn)

The Nann are the residents of Dakna, and possess the ability to see in the dark. They are also more resistant to natural toxins and harsh environments.

• Appearance: humanoid

• Hair Color: silver, white

• Eye Color: black, yellow, red, deep green

• Skin Color: pale/grey-ish tones due to lack on sunlight

• Blood Color: translucent black

Granila (grahn-il-ah)

The Granila, residents of Granil, possess regenerative abilities. They have adapted to require less water to survive in their desert home.

• Appearance: humanoid

• Hair color: brown, grey, blonde, red

• Eye Color: blue, brown, black, green

• Skin Color: shades of tan/brown

• Blood Color: red

*Note: earthy tones of eyes, hair, and skin

Brief explanation of regenerative abilities:

The Granila can regrow lost limbs to a certain limit, usually only until the end of the bone that was left intact. Regeneration rate depends on size of the injury, but is rather fast. Bullet wounds take about 1-3 hours to heal, depending on the amount of damage and amputated limbs can take 1 day to 3 weeks.

Building Inspiration: Native American cliff buildings/ Chaco Canyon

Ability Inspiration: Axolotls

Space Ports

Spaceports orbit almost all planets of the EC, they are where travelers may park ships and other vehicles that are too dangerous to use to descend onto the planet with. Similar to airports, spaceports have things such as food courts and security checks. Some larger Spaceports may also have hotels connected to it. 

Space Elevators/Skyhooks (Space Tethers)

One option to travel between the spaceport and the planet is the Space elevator. A space elevator passes by the spaceports at specific periods of time, and travelers are able to go back and fourth. An alternate option is to use designated shuttles owned by the spaceports, but this option is less popular due to the limited amount of people and luggage that can be transferred at a time. 

Another option of travel is the use of Skyhooks (aka. Space tethers) These are less used, but are more economically friendly due to less fuel needed to propel the ship.

Most space-travel related vehicles are owned by one large company for convenience. It also allows for easier tracking and monitoring of people by the government.

Planet Tracking

Because planets are constantly moving, the Lanesse created “tracking” devices that were placed on each planet of the Egainian Empire. All ships are equipped with a device that picks up these signals. There are knobs on the ship’s receiver (the part that receives the signals) that one turns to tune the “frequency”. Every planet’s lighthouse (the part that emits the frequencies) has a different tuning.

"Lighthouses" are positioned on each planet, and are large structures that emit signals into space for the receivers to pick up. (They used to be positioned on the spaceports in orbit around the planets, but they had to be moved after one crashed into a planet's moon)

ID Chips

All people have a small chip embedded on the inside of their left wrist. The chip itself is about the size of a fingernail, bendable, and blends in almost perfectly with the wrist. It is placed there soon after birth, making it near impossible to remove. The chip does the following:

• ID, each is programmed with the person’s information: name, planet of birth, birthday, race (and race ranking), etc.

• Money currency, digital currencies are used to avoid theft

• Location, it tracks the location of the individual, which is available to see in the control towers of Egainia and Lekon.

Unfortunately for the EC, they aren't too difficult to tamper with...

Collum Tank Installations

A common surgery that is performed on the neck area to install an opening for air tank insertion. Once a tube is inserted into the left side of the neck, a thin screen is drawn closed in the upper neck. The screen serves as a filter, letting air out of the lungs but does not let any new air in through the mouth. Once the person breathes in, air is instead drawn from the tank that is connected to the neck. 

CTIs are commonly used in foreign environments with nontoxic and unbreathable air. The tanks containing breathable air are worn on the body, usually in the form of a backpack.

Galaetus (cont.)

A meeting of the representatives of the EC that happens twice a year. Most of the time, members will assemble more than the required minimum due to new propositions and ideas. The meeting place shifts around regularly. Members of the council are notified a month prior to the meeting, and Galaetus can take up to a month (ga) due to debates and disagreements. 

The exact time and location is left ambiguous to all involved except for a select few that guide the participants to the meeting hall. Galaetus takes place in various locations within the EC, generally in safer and secure buildings.

Representatives

The choosing of representatives are left up to individual governments. Each planet is encouraged to send two or more reps depending on the size of the population.

Current Divisions:

• Baktle - 6

• Egania - 4 

• Dakna - 3

• Granil - 2

• Terra - 2

• Lekon - 2

• Naava - 2

• Hiwan - 0

Although attendance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended. 

Policymaking

Representatives in each Galaetus may propose policies, which are then voted on by the Galaetus council. Upon a ⅔ vote, the policy would become a loose agreement that all planets within the EC must follow. Such policies tend to be non-restrictive and loose. Upon a request to abolish a policy, a similar vote must be held, with ⅔ in favor of abolishment.

The Galaetus council has the power to determine the following:

• Determine loose agreements

• Provide aid in times of need to other planets 

• Regulate trade/interplanetary law

Defense

The EC has no central military force, as the confederation is only a loose binding of nearby planets. In case of outside threats, all planets are requested to send as much military force as possible.