Starfall: Orphan
Orphan is one of the Stellar NationsThe Orphan System has a long sad history. It was established during the Exodus only to be captured by the expanding Eborian Empire.It is now a free and independent system again but the suffering caused by the Eborians still lingers.
The people have fully embraced the tragedies of their history. They are emotional, sensual, and sorrowful. The word ghost or spook is sometimes used as a derogatory term for them.
System Information
Star:(G) Yellow
- Sanctus Class 1 Super-Terran (G2, R1, A1, P3, H2)
- Lenetra Class 2, Terran (G3, R2, A2, P4, H1)
- Aaluran Class 5, Gas Giant, Small (G5, R3, A1, P5, H0)
- Zanbos Class 2, Sub-Terran (G2, R1, A1, P2, H1)
- Verhnat Class 4, Terran (G1, R3, A0, P0, H0)
Civilization
Orphan is one of the Stellar Nations. Sanctus and Lenetra both containe native primordial life. Sanctus has been fully terrafromed into an earth like environment, inhospitable to its native life. A few biological reserves have been maintained to prevent the native life from going extinct.
People and Culture
The people of Orphen have a tendency to become depressed and dramatic. Because of these traits they have developed an unflattering reputation for morbidity. Despite their somber demeanor, Orphens also value the finer aspects of creature comforts. Artists, poets, and performers are renowned here, and many of the upper classes enjoy a lifestyle that borders on decadent.
Solar is the most commonly spoken language people, however many of the citizens are also bilingual. Pale skin and dark hair are considered attractive, but many variations are present.
Of particular note, is the domestication Solar lions. These giant cats were brought to this system by its first inhabitants and have become common companions for many inhabitants of Orphan.
History
Orphan was one Exodus Systems. After its founding in around 2138 it was quickly conquered by Eberon in 2178. It remained an enslaved colony of the Eberion Empire until after the Stellar War in 2212. Since that time Orphan has become a member of the Galactic Senate.
