A community-driven sci-fi universe
Writing fiction is an art form that many attempt but few truly master. Taking cues from some of the best works in the literary genre, here are 6 golden rules for writing better fiction. 1. Keep Those Exclamation Points Under Control Does the tune of this writing sound natural to you! Clearly not! And it […]
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A Jupiter Brain is a space megastructure designed to function as an immensely powerful supercomputer, equal in mass and energy capacity of a gas giant. This machine represents the pinnacle of computational engineering, achievable only by most highly advanced civilizations. Design and Structure The core of a Jupiter Brain is typically composed of diamondoids, a […]
Continue ReadingThe Tharoch Aeth, meaning “Cutting Flame,” are the dominant species of Elgøaq, an artificial moon. Their society is defined by a strict caste system, perpetual warfare, and the divine influence of their machine god, Vahl. Biology The Tharoch Aeth are humanoid in shape, characterized by an iron-rich exoskeleton – a feature only viable due to the […]
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Hidden in the treacherous depths of space lie ancient curiosities orbiting alien suns: the World Minds. Their creation predates the genesis of nearly every space-faring species, and those that might be old enough to have recorded the monolithic endeavor of creating these planet-sized AI are loath to share their secrets. And so, the World Minds […]
Continue ReadingThe introduction of various species to the great space ark, Infinity Horizon, led to a rapid process of adaptation as they began to fill in new niches – adaptations that have only become more pronounced with time. One of such is the white siren. A descendant of Earth’s dugongs, white sirens can measure up to […]
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The Stormander, often dubbed a “living fossil,” closely resembles early hexopods that ventured onto land, marking a significant milestone in Laksha’s evolutionary history. With six limbs, each sporting three toes, it excels in climbing and maneuverability, traits inherited from its ancient ancestors. Bioluminescent patches on its skin, originally evolved to communicate, now have also adapted […]
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Among the largest predators that stalk the vast salt plains of Garmiwala is a night hunter known simply as…. The Griever The name stems from a semi-mythical story associated with the animal. Centuries ago, one of the first expeditions to the planet ended in disaster. Contact was lost with the ship and a rescue mission […]
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The Needleshell is a tiny burrowing creature that has adapted to enjoy a mutualistic relationship with the predatory Gutpeircer. The large carnivore shoots the Neeldleshell into prey using its needle. Once inside, the Needleshell will soon begin boring its way through the muscle and fat of the prey animal. To kill the animal as quickly […]
Continue ReadingValteosite Gutpeircer is a tertiary predator native to Valteos 36 and possesses a peculiar mutualistic relationship with Heartthrob Needleshell. Adapted to hunt large, toxin-resistant prey, through a process of predatory insurgence, the Gutpeircer will inject the small creature inside their prey, letting it destroy vital organs to kill the victim from the inside, leaving a […]
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