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- 04:56, 31 July 2026 UES Elysium (hist | edit) [2,542 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The ''UES Elysium'' is a generational ship that, like many of its other sister vessels, was set to land on a designated habitable planet thousands of lightyears from Earth. It is notable for the fact that it never actually reached its intended destination. ==History== Due to a mathematical error that was never caught early in the ship's journey, the UES Elysium was sent completely off course. The exact issue is believed to be a rounding error in calculating the s...")
- 04:24, 31 July 2026 Wormwood Asteroid Impact (hist | edit) [2,242 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Wormwood Asteroid Impact''' was an event where the interstellar asteroid designated as Wormwood entered the Sol system and struck Earth around the mid 2300s in the Gregorian Calendar. At over 14 miles in diameter, the asteroid was much larger than the one that caused the KT extinction event that wiped out Earth's dinosaurs 66 million years prior. ==Overview== While the asteroid was identified to be on a collision course with Earth decades in advance, humanity...")
- 16:05, 29 July 2026 Oberon Pirates (hist | edit) [1,482 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Oberon Pirates''' are a breakaway criminal gang from House Oberon consisting largely of an assortment of paramilitary groups that sided with the Insurgency during the Virtual Wars. They were founded by Gannascus Oberon, the estranged twin brother of Gaius Oberon. Category:Organizations")
- 03:12, 24 July 2026 Statuesque (hist | edit) [246 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character |species = Scrapborn }} '''Statuesque''' is a Scrapborn from Columbia.")
- 20:39, 23 July 2026 Hanako Kanzo (hist | edit) [755 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character}} '''Hanako "Candypop" Kanzo''' is one of the two members of the band Liquorice.")
- 20:39, 23 July 2026 Kyoko Kanzo (hist | edit) [521 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character}} '''Kyoko "Blackrose" Kanzo''' is one of the two members of the band Liquorice.")
- 03:06, 23 July 2026 Prince Arcturus (hist | edit) [1,029 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character |nationality = Galvanti }} '''Prince Arcturus''' is the crown prince of the Galvanti Empire and the leader of the Arcturus Rangers. ==Appearance== Prince Arcturus has wavy blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears chainmail armor and a white tunic. He carries a sword and a kiteshield. ==Personality== Prince Arcturus displays exceptional charisma and courage though he can be a little headstrong at times. ==Skills and abilities== Prince Arcturus is a...")
- 00:34, 23 July 2026 Arcturus Rangers (hist | edit) [1,204 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Arcturus Rangers''' are a group of heroes dedicated to protecting the Galvanti Empire and neighboring countries from a variety of threats such as bandits and Rampants. They once teamed up with the PHIA Phorce to track down a black market arms dealer attempting to disrupt the affairs of the countries of Erdria. ==Known members== *Prince Arcturus - The crown prince of the Galvanti Empire. He made it his personal mission to help defending the...")
- 19:56, 22 July 2026 Bulby (hist | edit) [427 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character |species = Virtual life form }} '''Bulby''' is a virtual life form that serves as the mascot for the Onion Arcade. He helps customers out and entertains children. ==Appearance== Bulby appears as a large cartoon onion with thin arms and legs. He has highly expressive eyes and a mouth, allowing him to appear highly animated. He also makes a lot of cartoon sound effects with all of his actions.")
- 01:51, 22 July 2026 Hantoh (hist | edit) [535 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Hantoh''' is an old city on Yeddo with a long history. Historically, the region was poor in metals, but following the Blackout, society managed to endure by using ancient survival techniques to construct shelters out of the local resources. They historically had conflicts with Kantoh after they attempted various raids to acquire ancient Valerian technology. Today, however, they have peaceful relations with them, having since united under a common leadershi...")
- 01:41, 21 July 2026 Mizukuni Isles (hist | edit) [266 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Mizukuni Isles''' are an archipelago located off the east coast of Yeddo's main continent. ==Cities== ===Kantoh=== {{Main|Kantoh}} A large metropolis that rivals Port Oraulan. ===Hantoh=== An older city with rich history. {{Yeddo}} Category:Locations")
- 23:07, 19 July 2026 Panthera Sisterhood (hist | edit) [2,555 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Panthera Sisterhood''' is an all-female assassin group originating from Al-Ghato. They take on contract killings, specifically those that require remaining undetected, making them experts in cat burglary. Unless specifically requested by the client to leave behind some sort of message or calling card, the default act is to leave no trace that they were ever there. The Panthera Sisterhood also accepts contracts which require seducing a target where they will d...")
- 20:34, 19 July 2026 Star Shell Beach Amphitheatre (hist | edit) [1,234 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Star Shell Beach Amphitheatre''' is located along Star Shell Beach, a stretch of beach along Port Oraulan's western coast. ==Overview== The amphitheatre is located atop a small rock protrusion where a stone path leads up to it. It serves as a venue for a variety of activities including serving as a hub for music festivals. The beach nearby makes it an excellent place to both enjoy the venue's activities, relax in the sands or go for a swim. A flat open area near t...")
- 18:18, 19 July 2026 Bugbear (hist | edit) [344 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Bugbears''' are the offspring of a Sylph and a werewolf. They tend to be tall and husk, being covered completely in fur and having two horns. Bugbears are considerably rare as Sylph and werewolves have seldom historically interacted with one another. Category:Races")
- 18:16, 19 July 2026 Raccoon (hist | edit) [372 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Raccoons are small mammals with grey fur, striped tailes and a black mask-like pattern over their eyes. After years of domestication and living among humans, they grew more intelligent and capable of understanding human language. They are unable to speak it themselves, but many raccoons use translator implants to help ease two-way communication. Category:Races")
- 18:13, 19 July 2026 Azurian (hist | edit) [100 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Azurians''' are blue-skinned humans native to the gas giant moon Urdinak. Category:Races")
- 18:03, 19 July 2026 Paranormal phenomenae (hist | edit) [9,574 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Quote|We pierced the veil of heaven in serach of God. Instead, we found the Devil.|A Servall Corporation scientist creating training data from souls in the afterlife.}} The '''paranormal''' in Universe PH-322 is not particularly well-documented. For the large part, it is not recognized in mainstream science post-Blackout although in hidden circles, it has been experimented with. One of the lesser known secrets of the Valerian Empire was that during their a...")
- 13:03, 17 July 2026 Sophia Delphi's Fall 2020 AB Research Project (hist | edit) [7,080 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Sophia Delphi's Fall 2020 AB Research Project''' was conducted at the University of Oraulan with some travel abroad to the city of Atenhaten. Following the events of the Raid on the Cult of Kronos, Sophia wanted to learn more about her own lineage based on Twinkle's claims that she was a descendant of the ancient Valerian Empress Minerva. Given that she was studying virtuoarchaeology at the University of Oraulan, she decided it was a perfe...")
- 20:29, 14 July 2026 Soul Cloud (hist | edit) [853 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The Soul Cloud is the name of a vrNet domain dedicated to storing the consciousness backups of those who die while in virtual reality. The Oracle notoriously downloaded a copy of the Soul Cloud to incorporate into its training data on the Guf megastructure. Bunny also visited the Soul Cloud during her quest to find more information about her origins. What happened to the Soul Cloud after the Blackout is not entirely clear. When the Oracle was destr...")
- 00:43, 14 July 2026 Asterion system (hist | edit) [1,261 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Asterion system''' is a major location in the Federation of Stellar Systems. It consists of two binary stars, the larger F-type main sequence Asterion and the smaller red dwarf Minos. ==Planets and features== ''TBA'' ===Pontus=== A super-Earth ocean planet. Despite its appearance, it is not considered habitable due to the gravity and storms. ===Merin== {{Main|Merin}} Merin is a planet covered entirely in water, and it is home the Noble Fleet, a mobile civiliza...")
- 14:13, 12 July 2026 Rabbit's Foot Nebula (hist | edit) [226 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Rabbit's Foot Nebula''' is so named for its shape. It was created by the Valerian Empire after they deliberatelly caused a supernova in an attempt to learn how to terraform entire star systems. Category:Nebulae")
- 14:15, 11 July 2026 Cistern Town (hist | edit) [909 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Cistern Town''' is a makeshift shanty town filled with refugees that fled from Taranis as well as travelers who became stranded in the Oraulan East Condemned Zone. It consists of a tents, shipping containers and other structures gathered in a spacious cistern underground. It is accessible via a series of sewer tunnels and manholes from the surface. The town has no proper military save for a few volunteer militia members. The main protector of the town is Se...")
- 22:59, 9 July 2026 Meiji system (hist | edit) [1,333 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Meiji system''' is one of the most important regions of the Federation of Stellar Systems. ==Planets and features== ===Formosa=== A planet that orbits very close to Meiji. It is covered mostly in lava. ===Uraga=== A barren rocky world tidally locked to Meiji. ===Perry=== A planet very similar in size to Yeddo. It has three moons: Buchanan, Abbot and Zeilin. ===Yeddo=== {{Main|Yeddo}} Prior to the Blackout, Yeddo was a planet covered almost entirely in a s...")
- 20:12, 8 July 2026 Hunt for the White Angel (hist | edit) [17,162 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Hunt for the White Angel''' involves Sophia Delphi, Angela Harrison, Kristoph Langusten and Joshua Harrison searching for a mysterious vigilante in the Oraulan East Condemned Zone. ==Background== While the reward money Sophia and the others received from defeating the Cult of Kronos helped to cover the legal fees for Mimi Delphi's fight against Virtuoso, they were still left with one other problem. Sophia, Angela and even Kristoph h...")
- 01:40, 8 July 2026 Damien Alabaster (hist | edit) [5,070 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character |nationality = Taranisian |organization = Taranis (formerly), Insurgency (formerly) |height = 6'4" (head to toe) |species = Sylph (cyborg) }} '''Damien Alabaster''' is a necromancer and a disgraced commander that once served Taranis having been banished to the Oraulan East Condemned Zone for war crimes severe even for the ruthless standards of Taranis itself. Like many other necromancers, he is a cyborg that can take control of ...")
- 00:09, 8 July 2026 Wiravarg (hist | edit) [3,220 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Wiravarg''' is the name of an ancient kingdom on the planet Yeddo that spanned the area that is now the Oraulan East Condemned Zone. Dating back over a thousand years, it was predominantly settled by werewolves who became stranded on the planet after the Blackout had cut them off from their homeworld of Loupa. Although the kingdom itself no longer exists, the towns of Lycanton and Rook are thought to be its cultural remnants. ==Geo...")
- 21:06, 6 July 2026 Seraphina Harrison (hist | edit) [3,688 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character | name = Seraphina Harrison | nationality = Yeddite | species = Human | height = 5'6" }} {{Quote|They call her the White Angel. She shows up with crates full of medical supplies, food and maps of safe passageways through the wasteland. As soon as she appears, she just disappears. Not that I'm complaining, but she ought to take a rest and look out for herself one day.|A resident of Cistern Town}} {{Quote|Does anyone else feel like a guardian ange...")
- 00:38, 6 July 2026 Rark's Nanogoo (hist | edit) [2,821 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character |organization = Cult of Kronos |species = Rampant (formerly Human) |height = Approx 14' }} '''Rark's Nanogoo''' was an unnamed Rampant in the posession of the Cult of Kronos. Taking the form of a mass of nanobots known as a nanogoo, it was the former consciousness upload of an unidentified young girl who died in a tragic accident some years prior. It is speculated that the young girl used to be a citizen of the ruined town of Ho...")
- 23:24, 5 July 2026 Helmut Shepherd (hist | edit) [1,224 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character |species = Werewolf |height = 5'10" }} '''Helmut Shepherd''' is the sheriff of the werewolf town of Lycanton. As Lycanton is located within the Oraulan Condemned Zone, he maintains the only semblance of law and order. When Sophia Delphi, Angela Harrison, Kristoph Langusten and Joshua Harrison got into a fight with the Hellhounds at the Blood Moon Tavern, Helmut intervened and demanded they settle their differences...")
- 03:37, 5 July 2026 Raid on the Cult of Kronos (hist | edit) [30,323 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Raid on the Cult of Kronos''' is the first major event that resulted in the founding of the PHIA Phorce. While it was not called that at the time, it was the first time all the original founding members had come together for a significant mission. The events leading up to the raid can in many ways be considered an origin story for Sophia Delphi. Her discovery of Twinkle, his capture by the Cult of Kronos and his subsequent rescue were cataclyst eve...")
- 04:08, 4 July 2026 Search for the Four Presidents (hist | edit) [5,194 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Search for the Four Presidents''' was a mission undertaken by the PHIA Phorce in order to find a way to unlock the secret chamber within Mt. Rushmore. In order to open the chamber, the neural scans of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln were required. These individuals were once the presidents of an ancient nation known as the United States of America which covered a significant portion of the North A...")
- 19:51, 2 July 2026 Archaetron (Universe PH-323) (hist | edit) [758 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox planet}} In Universe PH-323, the planet Archaetron was eventually discovered by the Oracle and swiftly conquered it, subjugating the entire planet to its rule and retrofitting the Mother Frame into another one of its nodes. Using a Rampant virus, it mass brainwashed all Archaetronians to serve its needs, converting the entire planet into one enormous forward operating base. Because of how versatile Archaetronians are in comparison to organi...")
- 02:40, 2 July 2026 Mt. Rushmore (hist | edit) [2,601 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Mt. Rushmore''' is one of the oldest surviving landmarks of human civilization on Earth. On the side of a cliff is carved the faces of four historical figures from over 30,000 years ago, later identified as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The local Terrafelis tribes refer to them as the Old Watchers. ==Mt. Rushmore Sanctum== The Valerian Empire also visited Mt. Rushmore long after its original co...")
- 01:01, 2 July 2026 TA-RASQ (hist | edit) [661 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A '''TA-RASQ''' is a mechafauna native to Archaetron, standing at approximately thirty feet in height. It resembles a mechanized cross between a dragon, a turtle and a frog. While smaller than a Lightning lizard, the TA-RASQ is far more aggressive and dangerous. It sports four powerful legs with pistons that allow it to smash them into the ground to cause earthquakes. It can also discharge electricity and fire giant bolts of plasma as a projectile weapon. In order...")
- 00:54, 2 July 2026 Combat Rites Arena (hist | edit) [2,310 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Combat Rites Arena''' is located in the city of Varlog on Archaetron. It is a place where Archaetronians must complete a rite of passage into adulthood by facing waves of monsters. An Archaetronian needs to only complete the easiest difficulty to pass, but higher levels are available for those who want more of a challenge. And of course, to be able to take part in the sport. The legendary Games Arena champion T-R3X honed his skills here. While...")
- 20:18, 1 July 2026 Varlog (hist | edit) [2,275 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Varlog''' is a major city on Archaetron. It is home to several major landmarks such as the Combat Rites Arena as well as the Temple of the Primals. It is a highly sacred location. Outsiders are only permitted in the outer sections of the city with the innermost areas being reserved only for Archaetronians as well as any outsiders who have proven themselves worthy in some way. In the language of the Archaetronians, "Varlog" roughly translates to "records of ch...")
- 20:10, 1 July 2026 Great Elder CER-AT0PZ (hist | edit) [1,795 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character | name = Great Elder CER-AT0PZ | species = Archaetronian | height = 6'5" }} '''Great Elder CER-AT0PZ''' is the leader of the city of Varlog, the largest settlement on Archaetron. He holds an equivalent position to that of a Magistrate on Yeddo. The Great Elder is also a practiced shaman, being well-versed in spiritual and religious rituals as well as being able to commune with the virtual life forms that inhabit the Mother Frame....")
- 13:01, 26 June 2026 Shadow of the Basilisk (hist | edit) [3,164 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Shadow of the Basilisk''' is an entity made of dark matter and gravitational pulses. At an enormous size comparable to a red giant star, it appeared in the universe shortly after the incursion when the Serpent's Fang attempted to connect the Oracle with its alternative counterpart in Universe PH-323 to not only resurrect it but to also increase its processing power multiple times over. When the Serpent's Fang failed, the Basilisk determined Unive...")
- 02:23, 24 June 2026 Stalwart (hist | edit) [1,482 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox planet}} '''Stalwart''' is a water cloud gas giant orbiting the blue giant Resolute. It is the last known holdout of the original Valerian Empire, having been tasked with cutting itself off from the rest of the empire to preserve its knowledge during the Singularity War. It is effectively a snapshot of Valerian society. However, with the colony long isolated and not able to support the original infrastructure it was once did, the majority of the popula...")
- 23:08, 23 June 2026 Jay Hydecroft (hist | edit) [219 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character | name = Jay Hydecroft | nationality = Yeddite | species = Hybrid | height = 5'11" }} '''Jay Hydecroft''' is a hybrid with feline traits. He is Raven Hydecroft's estranged older brother.")
- 16:01, 23 June 2026 Grubor's Moon (hist | edit) [1,643 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox planet}} '''Grubor's Moon''' is a former moon of the gas giant Dimonte. The Gem Guild converted it into a mobile space station by attaching mass accelerators and a spacefold drive to it which allowed it to break from its original orbit. It also doubles as a the private home for Grubor Edelstein, the Gem Guild's CEO and the head of state of Carbonia. The planet was also heavily terraformed so that the front side of the moon with a combination o...")
- 21:02, 22 June 2026 Grubor Edelstein (hist | edit) [2,351 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character}} {{Quote|See this gemstone? It was dug up directly from Carbonia's core. It is worth than your entire family will ever make in one hundred years. Were you to suffer from an unfortunate accident, it would only appear as a rounding error on a rounding error in the next company report.|Grubor Edelstein threatening a subordinate}} '''Grubor Edelstein''' is the CEO and the head of state of the Gem Guild. Due to being the leader of a hostile organiza...")
- 02:54, 17 June 2026 Kratos Duellona (hist | edit) [2,992 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character | name = Kratos Duellona | organization = Taranis | species = Human | height = 6'10" }} {{Quote|An exemplary soldier. A great hero. Were he not our enemy, he would certainly be our friend.|A Federation officer commenting on Kratos}} '''Kratos Duellona''' is a general serving the Old Guard of Taranis. He is a half-Valerian with superhuman physique and perception. His primary duty is to command Phyliss Taranis' per...")
- 01:22, 15 June 2026 Pulse (hist | edit) [2,526 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox character | name = Pulse | nationality = Taranian | organization = Taranis | species = Lux | height = 2'0" }} Pulse is a lux who is the right-hand and commander for Phyliss Taranis. ==Appearance== Pulse appears as a small, yet ferocious critter resembling a super-deformed wolverine with dark orange with purple stripes. He has a set of long, sharp claws and a set of fangs. He is much leaner compared to others of his species, having a more intimi...")
- 02:23, 11 June 2026 Liquorice (hist | edit) [2,139 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Liquorice''' is a duo idol group consisting of two sisters from Kantoh that play synthpop music. They regular appear at musical festivals held at Oraulan Shores, often doing collabs with the Wow Signals. Both members of Liquorice are singers and DJ's with technokinesis which they incorporate into their performances. The subject matter of their songs tends to humorous in nature, often with rude jokes and swear words. Despite being considered somewhat l...")
- 13:38, 9 June 2026 Tungsten rod (hist | edit) [1,365 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A '''tungsten rod''' is a powerful, planetary-scale weapon comprising of little more than a giant cylindrical object made of tungsten. When deployed, the rod is launched from a mass accelerator at sublight speeds where the sheer force of kinetic impact will completely obliterate a target. Any spacefaring vessel without deflector shields is vulnerable to it as no matter the size, a tungsten rod will almost always one-shot it. Large enough tungsten rods can also cause cat...")
- 03:00, 9 June 2026 Sanguine (hist | edit) [4,898 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox planet}} '''Sanguine''' is a planet that was decimated by the Oracle, leading to a chain of events that started the Singularity War. It was once inhabited by an offshoot of Sylph that developed a genetic disease resulting in a craving for blood, specifically human blood. The planet orbits the brown dwarf Lepos. While it received the necessary heat to support life, the planet is very dark due to the lack of meaningful sunlight. It is essentially a...")
- 00:46, 15 May 2026 Starwalk Troupe (hist | edit) [1,631 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Starwalk Troupe''' is a musical group originating from the Galvanti Empire on the preindustrial world of Erdria. Although Erdria has limited contact over risks of introducing modern technology too quickly, culture and artistic exchanges are allowed. Thus, the Starwalk Troupe act as cultural ambassadors that play Galvanti folk music at various music festivals across the vrNet and in the real world. They have adapted their musical instruments to support...")
- 03:20, 12 May 2026 Galvanti Empire (hist | edit) [2,561 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Galvanti Empire''' is a large preindustrial nation on the planet Erdria. While it is considered the most technologically advanced nation on that world, it is still at medieval levels of technology as Erdria's highly irregular seasonal cycle stalled recovery and development since the Blackout. Because of this, the Federation of Stellar Systems has deemed the Galvanti Empire the only location where offworlders are permitted contact so as to not to upset...")
- 04:33, 10 May 2026 Erdria (hist | edit) [3,080 bytes] Krayfishkarl (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Infobox planet}} '''Erdria''' is a planet in the binary star system Grian. Although the planet is habitable for humans, the planet has a highly irregular, elliptical that passes loops around both stars. This causes a highly irregular, nigh-unpredictable seasonal cycle. Because this effectively stalled technological rediscovery following the Blackout, society on Erdria compared to its contemporaries reached no more than a preindustrial level before outside interven...")