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Characters Introduced:

1. Kafka – She infiltrates the Space Station to decipher the location of the Stellaron. She noticed that Monitoring Room in the Space Station doesn’t have the Memory Storage with Silver Wolf explaining that residents of the Space Station may have deleted the data.
2. Elio – This Person is Stellaron Hunter and is known to predict future 100 Percent as per Kafka assessment. Elio also predicted that Herta won’t be present in Space Station during Kafka’s Operation to locate the Stellaron. Elio said that Kafka Choice (Between Caelus and Stelle) will bring many changes. Elio has foreseen everything related to the Stellaron as Kafka proclaims the future to the MC.
3. Silver Wolf – She came to aid Kafka in her operation to locate the Stellaron. She is a good hacker as she was able to discern the location of the Stellaron that was hidden by Herta behind Hologram in the Monitoring Room. She also seems to fascinated by Herta’s Invention. Silver Wolf was given the responsibility to prepare the receptacle.
4. Herta – She has a catalogue featuring the Space Station’s Collection of Rare Items. She hasn’t logged into the Space Station for past 6 Months as per the data shown in the Access History. Herta hides extraordinary items (in this case Stellaron) within Extraordinary Items (in this case Hologram). She is “83^rd Member of Genius Society”. Dan Heng wonders how Herta got hold of Light Cones. Perhaps she acquired it illegally. People believe Herta to be symbol of wisdom. She is one of the proud favourites of Aeon of Erudition. As per Asta, Herta is know to pursue what interests her, and abandons it when once she lost the interest. She has total of 281 puppet of herself of which 249 are in service and 32 as backups. She is working on big project with a few colleagues, the project being Truth about Aeons. She wants to uncover the truth regarding Aeon, their creation, the reason for this creation, and the purpose for which they are created. Her robots also follow the Path of Erudition.
5. Asta – She is the acting lead researcher who directed the evacuation of people from the Space Station. She was appointed by Herta to this position. She has pink hair. She follows the Path of Harmony. She is Madam Herta’s Housekeeper of the Station. She manages the Staff of Space Station. She is the daughter of a Rich Family who is said to be the owners of a big company.
6. Stelle/Caelus – Our MC knows Kafka. MC is a physical type character. They follow the Path of Destruction as per the in-game explanation. MC helps the Space Station Inhabitants. After providing help to researchers, the Space Station was suddenly attacked by large Antimatter Legion. MC Protected March by taking the blast from Doomsday Beast. In her mind, she was hearing some words that that is passed on to her like “Reach to the end of story in your own way” and also received glance from Nanook, Aeon of Destruction.MC was later fine and went to Herta office to help in her project concerning Aeons. They entered the Simulated Universe or Metaverse she calls under the disguise of Akivili, the Aeon of Trailblaze to interact with the fellow Aeons in that simulation. She provides resources, venue and personal and adds interesting systems to the project. The state of Stellaron within MC is stable and does not cause any disturbance to the outside world.
7. Dan Heng – He and March came to rescue the Space Station at the request of Asta. He is the member of Astral Express. He as well as March clarified matters regarding to Astral Express and Antimatter Legion to the MC. Dan Hang went alone to locate Arlan (Follower of Path of Destruction), a guy from Security Department in the Space Station, and asked March to escort the MC with her to the Control Room of the Space Station. Later he informed March and MC that Arlan was back in the control room, injured but not fatally. He follows the Path of The Hunt. As per Welt, Dan Heng previously worked at Xianzhou. But he wanted to escape from something, therefore he boarded the ship of troupe called Mourning Actors and escaped IPC. Then he joined the express.
8. March 7^th – She and Dan Heng came to rescue the Space Station at the request of Asta. She is the member of Astral Express Crew. She follows the Path of Preservation which helps to protects allies. She was given an encryption key from Asta, which she had no idea of. March 7^th Character Story is that she awoken from eternal ice, thereby not knowing her past. This is a unique type of ice referred to as Six-Phased Ice, a substance that adheres to Imaginary Law, thereby not allowing external forces to change its form. Person who sealed her inside the ice may did to protect or banish her.
9. Himeko – She is the boss of Astral Express and the one who saved MC and Astral Express Crew from the Hordes of Anti Matter Legion at beginning. She has an orbital cannon which can deal with a lot of enemies at once, but cannot use it since Herta couldn’t risk that it will blow the Spaceship. She is the navigator of Astral Express. She follows the Path of Erudition. She extended the invitation to join Astral Express to MC. Himeko likes using Phonograph as it plays melodies from past.
10. Welt/ Mr Yang – He was the one who saved MC from going haywire. He likes to collect jet black discs.
11. Ruan Mei – She is one of the four geniuses who launched the project to uncover the truth of Aeons. As per Herta, she is the master in the field of creation and has cultivated the protoplasms of the simulated Aeons.
12. Screwllum – Screwllum is a famous mechanical aristocrat who is responsible for writing the underlying logic of the program and algorithm for the Galaxy. In order for the Aeons in the simulated universe to communicate, Screwllum created a simulated personality and maxed out their socialization stat. However, the outcome was disappointing.
13. Stephen Llyod – He is one of the four geniuses who does not want his name to be disclosed for the Project.
14. Pom-Pom – The Conductor of Astral Express, who treats everyone fairly and provides help to those who need them.
15. Zandar – Zandar is the Emanator of Erudition and 1^st Member of Genius Society. He proposed a popular theory regarding Galaxy that is Cosmos Tree Theory where he compared galaxy to enormous imaginary tree with its leaves being individual star systems.
16. Elias Salas – He is the 56^th member of Genius Society who invented remote detection disapproving the imaginary specified in Cosmos Tree Theory is unique.

Factions Introduced:

• Antimatter Legion – Group of Mobs that invaded the Space Station and caused a major issue in the control room of the Space Station. They are goons owned by Destruction. This monster is led by the Lord Ravager, but thankfully it was not present during this invasion. They have the blessing of Aeon Nanook. They stand against all life and civilizations and execute the will of Destruction. Their motivation and purpose are only to destroy.
• Space Station – This Space Station belongs to Madam Herta. Originally it was built as warehouse for rare items and relics. Now Herta allows the Space Station to be used as research center for her followers to conduct research, thereby turning into scientific research base. It has Storage Zone which contains all inventory of the Space Station and which is also the main research center. It has master control zone which is the main control center of the station. This Space Station is also said to contain Herta Private Chambers where rare and dangerous items are sealed.
• Astral Express – They are referred to as “Trailblazers”. As per Silver Wolf’s estimates, this faction will be arriving soon to rescue the survivors of the Space Station. They often visit the Space Station time to time related to deals with Madam Herta. It is train that can travel between the Stars with the power of the Trailblaze Aeon. It was a creation of the Aeon, Akivili the Trailblazer. The Express can track the coordinators of crew in real time. The Express is now travelling on a route that Akivili once embarked on. The first and final destination of the route was always Pegana – Akivili Home World. Astral Express often stop at each destination before returning to their home for next journey. But the presence of Stellarons caused a delay at each stop. The legend is that Heart of Akivili is present inside the Astral Express which allows them to travel stars. However, Himeko believes that Express has some mechanism to transfer power from Trailblaze.
• Interastral Peace Corporation – This Corporation is also known as Galactic Monopoly and is the largest economic entity in the Galaxy. They have classified the Light Cones as rare items under Level 2 Restriction and have paid for the usage rights of Light Cones. Only They possess Light Cone Technology authorised by Garden of Recollection. IPC worships Qlipoth, the Aeon of Preservation. IPC was the one who referred Stellaron as “Cancer of All Worlds”.
• Intelligentsia Guild

Terms/Entities Explanation:

1. Receptacle - A hollow object used to contain something. In this case, the hollow object (MC) is infused with the Stellaron.
2. Stellaron - It is referred to as “Cancer of All Worlds” by IPC. Once Stellaron begins to affect the world, it cannot be reversed. There is theory that Stellaron are seed of disaster planted by certain Aeon (as per Astral Express Crew).
3. Lord Ravager – They are “Emanator of Destruction”.
4. Emanators – They are Mortals beings blessed by Aeons, who can travel through spaces filled with imaginary tree. Aeons bestow their power to mortal being, thus making them Emanator of that Particular Aeon.
5. Light Cones –They are rare items that under Level 2 – restriction by Interastral Peace Corporation. They are Garden of Recollection Technology which allows to carry memories around. They are potent enhancement items which IPC has paid for its usage rights. It is useful in Combat as they provide stat boost to the characters. They offer special abilities if wearer’s path matches with that of the Light Cone. They were created by the followers of “Aeon of Remembrance” through memory fragments. Not only they can preserve memories, they can also preserve experiences and abilities. They are said to contain the memories of their original owners.
6. Nous – “Aeon of Erudition”. Aeon of Erudition wants to find the answer for all that exists.
7. Fuli – “Aeon of Remembrance”. MC encountered Fuli, the second Aeon after Qlipoth in Simulated Universe.
8. Doomsday Beast – Legion’s Planet Destroyer.
9. Nanook – “Aeon of Destruction”. He was seen in MC’s Mind when MC was taking the blast form Doomsday Beast to save March 7^th. Aeon of Destruction only wants to destroy the universe.
10. Amber Eras – Maybe it refers to years.
11. Aeons – They were used to be humans, but they obtained power beyond imaginations. Aeons have no concept of free will at all. They focus everything on their destined path. When questions are pointed towards them, they ignore it. So Herta believes that since MC has Stellaron within them and received glance from Nanook, other Aeons will be willing to communicate with MC. Aeon are restrained by ‘Primum Mobile’. As per Cosmos Tree Theory proposed by Zandar, Aeon draw energy from Imaginary Tree. When being is ascended to Aeon, they gain power over Paths and free to choose the allocation of imaginary energy.
12. Metaverse – It is a universe which is more streamlined and customised, which is contained in Machine in Herta’s Office. The program in the Machine was written by four geniuses of the society. Madam Herta also calls it as “Simulated Universe”. After MC’s first experience with this simulation, Herta upgraded it to have more RAM and longer sessions. Aeons simulated there are the false, but they are connected with the real path, thereby creating powerless mini-gods.
13. Qlipoth – “Aeon of Preservation”. MC encountered Qlipoth in the Simulated Universe. Aeon of Preservation continue to forge walls.
14. Adlivun - ???
15. Akivili – Fallen Aeon/Deceased Trailblaze. Akivili was the closest to all the mankind. As per the Databank in the Express, it is recorded that Akivili walked among the mortals – adventuring, fighting and celebration. Although Akivili like any Aeons was restrained by ‘Primum Mobile’, they enjoyed similar freedom to mortals all. It was once thought that Akivili was once killed by another Aeon, but there is no records of that.
16. Galaxy – As per Cosmos Tree Theory proposed by Zandar, Galaxy is being compared to imaginary tree with its leaves symbolizing individual star systems. This theory has its limitations. As Elias discovered that through remote detection, the imaginary is unique. Other theories are “Stretching Theory”, “Heat Torch Theory” and “Parallel Imaging Theory”. The Riddlers believe that galaxy is just a dream and IX followers follows the same.
17. Primum Mobile - ???
18. Aeon of Enigmata – They devote themselves to obscuring all that is known.
19. Paths – Birth of Aeon gives rise to Path. A person is considered to be on a Path when their will overlaps with that Path. If the person has strong enough will, they can draw power from that Path. Those who are able to do are referred to as Pathstriders. They possess extraordinary powers but insignificant compared to Aeons. Once a path is opened, it cannot be closed even if its Aeon will fall.
20. Trailblaze – It is Astral Express mission and strength that powers the express to travel through the stars. Exploration – Explore the Unknown to continue journey, Understanding – Understand the local culture and immerse in it, Establishing – Establish a connection with new world and share in its fears and Connection – Connect the world together, carving an endless path.
21. Fragmentums – They are phenomenon of Corrosion. Stellaron is the one that catalysed the appearance of Fragmentums. All matter and space that comes in contact with the Fragmentums are turned into Fragmentum Creations.

Journey Ahead

Jarito-VI – It is a small planet. As per the Databank, it was a lush and beautiful place back 1000 years ago. Through Warp Jump, the Express Crew discovered that its terrain completely changed, to a frozen state. The Astral Express encountered a problem after reaching the Planet as the tracks which leads the express is destroyed or blocked, due to the presence of a Stellaron. MC, March and Dan Heng is in charge of retrieving Stellaron from the frozen planet

Chapter Text

1. Herta Asset Damage Evaluation List

This is list made by Herta Department of Implement Arts which contains records of many cargos damages whose sum has to be paid by Interastral Peace Corporation (IPC). The Items particular listed here are Reject Silence (DMG 80%, IPC Settlement 118000), Dark Matches (DMG 100%, IPC Settlement 32000), Interdimensional Bed (DMG 10%, IPC Settlement 97000), Railway Platform (DMG 50%, IPC Settlement 5777000), Astral Express (DMG 20%, IPC Settlement 990000) and Shiqi Megascope (DMG 70%, IPC Settlement 48000).

Regarding Astral Express - it has multiple scratches on coach, damaged paintwork, high energy cost against mileage, Odor from monsters, Delayed Schedule, opportunity cost, extraordinary wear and Tear, Psychological Damage.

2. Cosmic Public Service Award

This is an honorary award given out by Herta Department of Galactic Geopolitics in recognition of companion of Partial Justice.

MC/Trailblazer acquired the title “Lord of Peace-Keeping”.

Terms Unknown: Rangers ???

3. Letter From the Comet Hunter

This is a letter from Hosea Lazaro, the Comet Hunter that can found in Herta Space Station.

Part I Insights – Hosea is a armed archaeologist of Intelligentsia Guild, which wants to impress Madam Herta and stand toe to toe with the Genius Society. He mocked the researchers of Herta Space Station and said that being attacked by the Antimatter Legion is a ordinary thing that entire universe knows about.

Part II Insights – What Hosea is about to say is something that you don’t hear from IPC as it is outside the bonds of acceptable speech. Hosea talks about freedom, Retaliation and instability which evoke hatred from IPC. As per Hosea, IPC hates risks and uses employees as mindless machines and provide false choices to universe. It only wants to please many factions and wants to hide the reality. Hosea also narrated his experience at Herta Space Station. The Department of Cosmic Geographic was seen inferior to other Departments. The biologists, fortune-tellers, politicians all hated them. However, Hosea believes in Trailblaze Aeon, Akivili. He encourages his fellow researchers (From Department of Cosmic Geography) to come out of Herta Space Station and explore the universe.

Terms Unknown: The Nameless ??? (A Group who traverse Universe)

Part III Insights – The Third Letter is addressed to his old friends and enemies and new ones. The Department of Implement Arts may know about him. When he was junior at Department of Cosmic Geography, Wen Huairen often cut research funds, cutting supply of space instruments and sold it to buy antiques from IPC. Only one thing Wen Huairen like that was rare relics. The money obtained at cost of development of Department of Cosmic Geography made Department of Implement Arts to make huge profits. All this inequality in resource distribution made the Comet Hunter to reach the breaking point. He beaten Wen Huairen with Astro Rod and bullied all the members who bullied the Department of Cosmic Geography. Many People turned enemies and made Hosea fired. While Some turned friends. Only Wen Tianweng smacked him back and Hosea liked it and didn’t turn hostile. In the end note, Hosea said that He became wanted criminal by many factions and he wasted his saving in Masked Fools Pub. But he was still ready for more challenges.

4. Comet Hunter’s Treasure

This is basically a prank made by Hosea Lazaro addressed to treasure hunters. Nothing Lore Relevant. Also, Hosea is the creator of Astro Rod, Cosmic Guide and Kapo-Kali. In order to decrypt the secret behind Kapo-Kali Recipe, a specific method of auto-radiography is required.

Terms Explained : Kapo-Kali – It is Soda which was once the signature of space station. It was extremely popular in the South Orion System. IPC was interested in acquiring the recipe, turned up the offer for 5 million Credits to Hosea, but it was turned down by Hosea whose intention was to make it known to public. 

5. Kapo-Kali Secret Recipe

It is the king of the beverage world. The crudely sliced bread contains lethal sense of humour. This note is addressed to Wen Tianweng. Hosea handovers the recipe to Wen and asks him to sell it to IPC as sort of compensation.

Additional Notes to Kapo-Kali Recipe: Caramel, Carbon Dioxide, Peas, Canterbury bells, Inter dimensional Leaves, Ambergris of Abundance and Orchid Zest.