Starfield:Settled Systems

Overview

The Settled Systems serve as the central backdrop in the Starfield narrative. These systems constitute a compact enclave of colonized star systems within the vast expanse of the Milky Way galaxy, extending approximately fifty light years from the solar system Sol.

Background

Early Expansion

In this region, Sol, the home of humanity, played a pivotal role. The human diaspora commenced with the colonization of Mars in the year 2050. Subsequently, in 2156, human settlers ventured forth to the Alpha Centauri system. The establishment of the colony New Atlantis on the planet Jemison in 2161 marked a historic milestone as it became the capital of the interstellar republic known as the United Colonies (UC). Over time, the UC grew in stature, evolving into the most dominant and influential faction across the Settled Systems. Simultaneously, independent colonies in Cheyenne and Volii forged a separate alliance in 2189, birthing the Freestar Collective.

Conflict and the Narion War

Tensions between these two interstellar governments began to surface in 2194, triggered by the UC's presence in the autonomous Narion system. Local colonists perceived this as a precursor to annexation, leading to demands for UC withdrawal. When these demands went unanswered, the colonists voted to join the Freestar Collective. The ensuing struggle for control over Narion escalated into the Narion War in 2196, a protracted conflict that endured until 2216. Ultimately, the Treaty of Narion was signed by both parties, formally recognizing Narion as a Freestar member. This treaty also marked the inaugural use of the term "Settled Systems" to denote the inhabited region of the galaxy.

The Colony War

In 2307, tensions flared once more when the Freestar Collective established a farming colony in the Lunara system. The UC contested this move, citing a breach of the Treaty of Narion. Diplomacy faltering, the UC took drastic measures, destroying the colony in 2308. This act triggered the Colony War, culminating in the pivotal Battle of Cheyenne in 2311. Here, a resourceful Freestar flotilla, combining military and civilian vessels employing guerrilla tactics, achieved victory over a superior UC Navy fleet. The war concluded with the Battle of Cheyenne, ushering in a period of uneasy peace that endures as of 2330, the present day.

Current Landscape

Despite the prevailing peace, the Settled Systems remain fraught with peril due to the presence of hostile mercenaries, zealots, and criminals, notably the Crimson Fleet and House Va'ruun. In this turbulent milieu, the exploration group Constellation has stumbled upon a series of enigmatic Artifacts of unknown origin, embarking on a quest to unveil their creators.

Ordering

In the Settled Systems, solar systems adhere to a consistent structure comprising planets orbiting a central sun. Each planet within this framework holds the potential for hosting one or more moons, which, intriguingly, may harbor alien life forms and valuable resources. A common naming convention designates planets based on the system they inhabit. For instance, the Porrima System features planets like Porrima I, Porrima II, Porrima III, and so forth. The addition of letters to these names indicates the specific moon orbiting a given planet. As an example, Porrima I-C denotes the third moon encircling the first planet within the Porrima System.