Tavrik System

Status: Newly charted frontier system near the edge of Epsilon Fleet’s AO, approximately two days’ travel from Starbase 369 at sustained warp. The system sits on the Federation frontier, where commercial interests and local politics overlap. Federation presence is growing, centered on the controlled terraforming of Tavrik III and limited scientific operations throughout the system.

Primary World — Tavrik III

• Classification: Marginally habitable Class-M (under active terraforming)
• Governance: Terraforming program under Federation oversight
• Environment: Thin atmosphere, harsh seasonal swings, limited surface hydrology; orbital mirrors and atmospheric processors in place
• Key Resource: Sarium krellide deposits under landmasses and shallow seas (critical for warp core energizers)
• Installations: Terraforming engineer habitats, multiple research outposts, one independent colonial settlement

Atmosphere & Sky

Marginally habitable but in the midst of a terraforming process. The sky is thinner and paler blue than Earth’s, sometimes with green or gray undertones depending on processor stability. Wispy, uneven cloud formations create a patchwork sky.

Surface & Terrain

A patchwork world: lush regions altered by terraforming stand beside barren, rocky expanses. Atmospheric towers, domes, and machinery arrays leave geometric scars across the land. Shallow seas are forming in lowlands, tinted teal by mineral balancing.

Colonies & Infrastructure

Independent colonists inhabit older, utilitarian domes and modular habitats, while Federation terraformers live in sleek, ordered grid facilities. The stark contrast is visible even from orbit, underscoring the tension between the groups.

Orbital View

From space, Tavrik III looks half-formed: swirling cloud bands and emerging seas alongside wide swathes of gray-brown rock. Industrial terraforming marks give the planet a scarred appearance.

Strategic Value

• Economic: High-value sarium krellide reserves vital to starship power systems.
• Political: Located at the intersection of Vethari trade lanes and the Kaldari periphery.
• Scientific: A rare long-horizon terraforming study in progress.

Civilian Presence

• Terraforming Engineers: Federation specialists managing planetary systems.
• Research Outposts: Focused on planetary science, xenobotany, and resource assessment.
• Independent Colony: Predates formal charting; mixed allegiance, minimal infrastructure.

Factions

Independent Tavrik Colonists

Settled decades ago without formal recognition. Split between pro-Federation advocates seeking protection, and isolationists resisting any outside governance. Their stance varies based on trust and engagement.

Vethari Combine

A confederation of trading houses known for “aggressive negotiation” and dubious salvage claims. They assert historic exploration rights to Tavrik resources, using bribery and privateers to enforce claims.

Kaldari Union

A compact of fringe colonies aligned for mutual defense. Suspicious of Federation projects, they believe terraforming destabilizes border systems. Recently, they’ve been stockpiling arms—likely with Vethari involvement.