Astra: Vestiges of Deep Space
Out past the borders of charted space, competing factions fight without pause to seize the knowledge of long-lost civilizations — relics called Vestiges. Enter a galaxy full of scheming, ambition, and discovery among the stars.
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Master Set: USF
The United Space Federation led humanity's first drive into deep space exploration. In the void, they found the oldest Vestige ever known. That find ignited a bitter split among Earth's elites, each scrambling to unlock the secrets spread across the vast cosmos.
Many would say the USF represents the best of humanity; the federation is traditional, unbending, and fiercely competitive. Aboard a USF Trireme, rank rules all. A ranking Captain gains the secret knowledge and cosmic gifts the Vestiges bestow, while the rest of the crew is left to wonder what their mission truly means. Crew Members fight for their superiors' favor and for victory over their peers. At home, the crew appears disciplined and united. Out in the vastness above, Crew Members quietly compete in a merciless ecosystem, each longing to leave a legacy among the stars.
Master Set: The Corvus Crew
Not everyone embraces the USF's ideals, and one rebellious, treacherous band is the Corvus Crew. Armed with stolen and heavily modified USF technology, these pirate thieves have become infamous for aggressive tactics and a chilling presence.
Survivors spin wild stories about the empty abyss seen in Crew Members' eyes. Some of those stories are true. They care little for the so-called ancient wisdom of the Vestiges; they want "The Good Stuff". The Corvus Crew abuses an injectable serum drawn from the ancient treasures — partly for its sinister side effects, partly from hopeless addiction. It floods the mind with euphoria while the body decays, briefly turning the user's eyes obsidian black. The sight terrifies their victims and sadistically delights the Crew Members.
Master Set: Explorers
The ever-growing galaxy holds countless chances for profit to those who look for them. To the USF's dismay, private investors, independent planetary settlements, and large corporations take the lead, backing the most eager and curious human minds for bold galactic expeditions.
These expeditions are charged with uncovering the endless mysteries beyond humanity's reach, reaching for new heights of fame and fortune. To the headstrong Explorers who crew the vessels, the sea of stars offers endless possibilities. Such expeditions naturally draw some of the most egotistical, charismatic, and outlandish personalities in the business. Behind the look of noble researchers sits a band of wealthy thrill-seekers — too proud to join the USF's ranks. As Explorers, they enjoy nearly limitless funding for their insatiable hunger for adventure.
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The Outreach Crew
Almost seventy years have passed since the USF sent its first crewed mission aboard a starship equipped with a ZC-Class Battery, built to withstand long deep space journeys. The men and women aboard were celebrated as heroes — the so-called Outreach Crew. The USF's official record says their vessel suffered critical engine failure beyond the Federation's reach. Reportedly, no one survived.
What the USF's report left out were the catastrophic symptoms the unstable engine inflicted on the Outreach Crew. The ZC-Class Battery, they soon learned, was highly radioactive and quickly began deforming the crew's skin and organs. When the Captain relayed these effects to the USF, the Federation decided it was too dangerous to risk bringing the crew back. They were abandoned with a malfunctioning ship and failing health. Drifting at the far edges of known space, they discovered their first Vestige. All of humanity knows their story, but none know that the Outreach Crew still wanders deep in space. The surviving Crew Members have barely aged since that fateful discovery. Their mission remains the same: find their way home and expose the USF's misdeeds.
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Vestorians
To some, the Vestiges of deep space hold the answers to humanity's most elusive questions. The Vestorians believe these tangible artifacts were left for them by their deity. As followers of the old religion, they see the Vestiges as their birthright. They regard their faith as undeniable and will do whatever it takes to protect and harness the ancient knowledge of the Vestiges.
The most frightening part of the Vestorian faith is how quickly their collective spreads. As word of the Vestiges' great power travels through the colonies, the Vestorians and their mission are seen as a threat to the USF. Most believers practice their faith in secret to avoid punishment from their colonial overseers. Some Vestorians even hide among other factions. Those who refuse to conceal their faith escape the USF's watchful eye by joining the galactic pilgrimage aboard The Basilik, a mothership for the Vestorian religion.
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Astra: Vestiges of Deep Space sets rival crews against one another in a race for ancient relics scattered across the cosmos. Whether you side with the traditional USF, the mutinous Corvus Crew, the thrill-seeking Explorers, the abandoned Outreach Crew, or the devoted Vestorians, every faction brings its own motives and methods to the table. Pick a crew, chase the Vestiges, and see who carves a legacy among the stars.