User Guide

Pirate
General Notes. With the population boom has come a piracy boom. At times, entire
bases have been taken over. These hostile takeovers have been mostly limited to Fariss
Quadrant and, therefore, to backwater mining bases, especially those left abandoned due
to depleted resources. Pirate bases are a hazard to aboveboard shippers and a boon to
unscrupulous dealers in illicit goods. Due to the nature of this type of base, no guild
offices are ever available here.
Trading Tips. While I would rather say that it is not possible to trade with pirates, that
is not the case. These bases need food and trade in weapons. They deal in drugs such as
Brilliance, and continue to trade slaves as if we were living in the 23rd century. Please
note that persons known to attack merchants and trade in contraband are considered
saboteurs of the war effort and are attacked on sight by Confederation forces.
Pleasure
General Notes. Pleasure planets are the result of high demand, a sudden population
explosion and a few lucky prospectors coming into too much wealth too soon in their
lives. These are places of hedonistic games, a tromp I'oeil of culture. They are also impor-
tant pressure valves during these tense times.
Trading Tips. Pleasure planets are hotbeds of consumerism. The population is interest-
ed in buying drugs, art, furs, games and anything fun or exciting. Unfortunately, they
produce little besides movies.
Refinery
General Notes. Refineries are platform-based
space stations whose primary purpose is to turn
the natural resources of Gemini's asteroids and
planets into advanced fuels, durable goods, etc.
They are a major employer of skilled labor and are
found throughout all four quadrants.
Trading Tips. Like mining bases, refineries have a great need for food and entertain-
ment. They also need natural resources shipped in for processing.
New Constantinople
General Notes. New Constantinople is the capital
of Gemini Sector. It is a major population center,
with representatives of every major industry. It is
located in central Potter and receives fairly heavy
traffic. Confederation and militia patrols have a high
chance of being around the base to protect it and to
police the merchants, preventing the movement of
contraband on or off base.
Trading Tips. Almost all art to be found in the area is produced here. New Constan-
tinople is the hub of all political and cultural events. Due to its importance, people come
from all over to buy and sell nearly everything. It is a good place to do business.
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