<span class="bbc_u"><strong>Major Colonies</strong></span><br/><br/><strong><em>Altair 5</em></strong><br/><br/>A major city called “Nova Carthage” holds the only space-anchor of the planet, and NC is the capitol city of Altair 5. (Tech level varies, but seems low throughout the city due to lack of newly produced tech, weapons prohibited. The law enforcers are well equipped and brutal.)<br/><br/>NC is the capital and largest city of the colonies. The NC is a city state, ruled by a governor appointed by the NC Senate (Rich traders and politicians). In addition to being widely known as the oldest city in the colonies, Nova Carthage is a major trade center in the Sector and the major sponsor of the Colonial Fleet.<br/>Currently, the city has an estimated population of about 10 millions and it's geographically embedded on the eastern foothills of the “World's Edge” mountain range at the shore of the Silent Sea, on a plateau 1000 metres above sea-level. The original colonists were inspired by the ancient Greece when they programmed the design used by automated builders, and therefore the city is filled with vaults, arches and imposing structures for public use.<br/><br/>Other settlements of Altair 5<br/><br/>Mainly farmlands and agricultural installations, maybe a hundred smaller communities are supporting the NC with foodstuff and materials.<br/><br/><br/><strong><em>Hestia</em></strong><br/><br/>Hestia is the second largest colony in the sector, and it's concidered to be the most important settlement of the region. The only fully operational food processing plant is located in orbit around Hestia.<br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Minor Colonies</strong></span><br/><br/><strong><em>Tertius</em></strong><br/><br/>Tertius is basically a green, terraformed moon that circles Altair 5. Minor towns, smaller settlements and huge farms can be found all over the moons lush landscape. Tertius has a Space Anchor located at 'Casa Tertius', originally a recreational resort for the military posted in the sector.<br/><br/>This colony is home to many of the richest people of the Sector, and home to many officers of the Colonial Fleet. Tertius is very closely tied to  Altair 5, specifically to NC.<br/><span class="bbc_u"><br/><strong>Major Stations</strong></span><br/><br/><strong><em>Nautea</em></strong><br/><br/>This installation is the home of the major Trading company 'Nautea'. Currently, the station has an estimated population of about 200 000.<br/><br/>If you need a large shipment of livestock, crops, weapons or whatever, then this is where to go.<br/><br/>Nauteans are hard working, honest and practical. They are always looking for spare parts.<br/><br/><strong><em>Mohandi 13</em></strong><br/><br/>This installation was originally the science and educational station. Currently, the station has an estimated population of about 50 000. Most officers and high tech scientists got their education here on Mohandi 13.<br/><br/>If you need help with alien artifacts, transcriptions or scientific input, then this is the spot.<br/><br/><br/><br/>(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/Marviari/Altaire-sector.jpg)<br/><br/>Red marks the nav-bouy FTL routes<br/><br/>Squares = station<br/><br/>Circle = Planet or Moon<br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u"><strong>Colonial Fleet</strong></span><br/><br/>Just giving a little info on them...<br/><br/><strong>CD-F/T.A.P "Mencius" </strong><br/><br/>[Colonial Defence Fleet Tactical Anchor Platform]<br/><br/>This is the HQ for the Colonial fleet, and has an estimated population of about 25 000.<br/><br/>In orbit around Tertius<br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/><strong>Norn C.S "Azrail" </strong><br/><br/>[Norn-class Capital Ship]<br/><br/>Flagship, commanded by Admiral Edina.<br/><br/>Holds 250 fighters, 10 scout vessels and 8 shuttles.<br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/><strong>Bishamon Dreadnaught "Orcus" and "Jizo" </strong><br/><br/>[Bishamon-class Dreadnaught]<br/><br/>Bulky warships<br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/><strong>Mikula B.C "Rhineland" / "York" / "Hangzhou" / "Kirov" / "Orissa" / "Nagoya" </strong><br/><br/>[Mikula-class Battle Cruiser]<br/><br/>Agile warships<br/><br/>These cruisers shuttle frequently between  Hestia and  Tertius.