Ace

According to local tradition, the name of this world stems from an old scout report, describing it as an ‘Argon-CO2 Environment’. The atmosphere is indeed rich in argon, and is unbreathable by humans. Storms or cosmic rays excite the gas, resulting in fabulous multi-coloured light shows that outshine the sun in their brilliance and beauty. The Sages of Ace interpret these celestial portents, and it is said (in Sindal subsector, anyway) that their prophesies are infallible.   Most of the people of Ace, though, never see the heavenly glories of their world. The atmosphere is unbreathable, so the population live in huge habitation domes built centuries ago. The only trade between domes is by tunnel or by the few nomads who possess sealed vehicles. Most of these domes are in a poor state of repair, but natural decay is very much a minor problem compared to the threat of raiders from Tyr. Pirates can hold whole cities to hostage with a single missile. Pay up, or the dome gets it and you’ll be breathing argon.   The ruler of Ace is not a hereditary position – instead, the king is chosen by the sages. The last king was killed when Marga Dome was destroyed by Tyrian raiders. The Sages have declared that the next king will be an offworlder, and that blessed king will deliver Ace from the threat of raiders.  

Name	Location	Bases	Statistics	Trade Codes	Travel Codes	Allegiance	Gas Giants
Ace	109		E7A0889-9	De Lt	A