Nebula Nocturna world illustration - Space Opera theme
Space Opera

Nebula Nocturna

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KeplerVerge

A galexy of numerious worlds and adventure, NASA-punk, Near future Scifi esthetic.


Author's Note: "Nebula Nocturna" is a thrilling sci-fi space opera campaign featuring one crew, one ship, and limitless adventures in a sprawling, diverse galaxy. Set in a future where humanity has just unlocked faster-than-light (FTL) travel, the crew of the starship Luna-Belle finds themselves thrust into a galactic community of countless civilizations, each with its own unique worlds, cultures, and challenges. The campaign explores uncharted territories, dangerous political intrigue, ancient alien ruins, and mysterious cosmic phenomena. With their versatile ship and resourceful team, the crew navigates interstellar conflicts, forming alliances, battling enemies, and discovering their place in the universe.
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Aqualis Sector

Aqualis Sector

The Aqualis Sector is a unique and sprawling sector of the galaxy where vast oceans dominate most of the habitable worlds. It is home to a variety of aquatic species, with the Si'ren and Mur'r being two of the most prominent. The sector is defined by its deep, oceanic planets, floating spaceports, submerged cities, and cutting-edge technology interwoven with organic materials.

Atlantis

Atlantis

Atlantis is a dazzling underwater colony nestled in the vibrant waters of one of Saturn's moons, renowned for its luxurious casinos and thrilling manta ray races. The colony exudes an atmosphere of opulence and excitement, drawing visitors from across the galaxy to partake in its various games of chance and grand spectacles.

Celestria

Celestria

Celestria is the majestic birthplace of the Avain, featuring sprawling floating cities suspended gracefully in its vibrant upper troposphere. This gas giant serves as the capital world of the Avain civilization, showcasing their unique architecture and culture amid the swirling clouds and colorful storms that define its atmosphere.

Eden

Eden

Eden is the largest and first of Earth's colonies, built on Luna. It boasts the system's largest shipyards, where all manner of spaceships are crafted in low gravity. This thriving metropolis serves as a hub for trade, innovation, and interstellar diplomacy.

Elyndor Sector

Elyndor Sector

The Elyndor Expanse is an ethereal expanse of swirling cosmic clouds and shimmering nebulae, home to the Feadin, one of the galaxy’s oldest and most advanced civilizations. As guardians of ancient knowledge and technologies, they blend their deep understanding of the cosmos with unparalleled artistry in crafting starships and arcane devices. This region is revered among the stars, drawing explorers and scholars eager to witness the wonders of the Space Elves.

Engineering Deck

Engineering Deck

The Engineering deck is a sleek, highly organized space with clean lines and efficient layouts, designed for easy access to vital systems for quick repairs and part replacements. Smaller subsystems line the walls, integrated seamlessly. A small, functional office houses the 1st Engineering Officer and their team. The Engineering decks most important systems are The Gyro Reproducing Artificial Velocity Drive, GRAV Drive (Gravity) Antimatter Mass Reactive Particel Calsping Drive, or Markov Drive (FTL Engines) Twin Ozone Collision Reactor, TOCR. (Power) Non-nutonian Partial Particle Fission Drive, NPPFD (Sublight Engines) Humidity and Breathable Air Condenser, H-BAC (Life Support)

Fungarath

Fungarath

Fungarath is a hot, dense, and murky swamp world that serves as the home of the Fungari, an intelligent race of fungal beings. The atmosphere is heavy with humidity, creating a thick curtain of mist that obscures visibility. This unique planet's dominant predator is not your typical creature but rather the myriad species of fungus that lurk in the shadows, waiting to consume any unsuspecting prey and competing with each other for dominance. The entire ecosystem is an intricate web of molds, fungi, and single-celled organisms, creating a vibrant yet perilous environment.

GELSEC Indomitable

GELSEC Indomitable

The capital space station GELSEC Indomitable serves as a hub of activity in the cosmos, featuring advanced retrofitting yards where spacecraft are enhanced, expansive training facilities for aspiring pilots and engineers, resupply yards stocked with vital resources, and comfortable living areas for the inhabitants. The station is also home to the imposing GELSEC Command council chambers and the GALSEC judicial office, where critical decisions and deliberations take place to ensure the safety and governance of the surrounding star systems.

Halcyon

Halcyon

Marisdeep is a breathtaking underwater city, home to the Murlok species. Constructed from bioluminescent coral and advanced bio-organic materials, Marisdeep glows with vibrant colors, illuminating the deep sea. The city is structured in layers, with bustling marketplaces and research facilities interspersed among residential areas. Residents navigate through the city via wide, transparent tunnels filled with aquatic life. Cultural hubs within Marisdeep celebrate Murlok heritage, hosting traditional festivals and ceremonies that honor their aquatic origins. As a center of innovation, Marisdeep also focuses on bio-engineering, allowing the Murlok to develop cutting-edge technologies while maintaining their deep connection to the ocean. This unique blend of tradition and advancement makes Marisdeep a vital part of Utramaris and a symbol of the Murlok’s remarkable evolution.

Huspik's Foley

Huspik's Foley

Huspik's Foley is a mysterious area dominated by dense, heavy matter that creates an impenetrable barrier against FTL travel. The peculiar gravitational forces at play here not only halt swift movement but also bend light in extraordinary ways, resulting in breathtaking vistas that shimmer and warp around the towering colums of heavy matter. Beholders of this region can witness surreal landscapes where colors twist and dance, creating an awe-inspiring, ever-changing panorama that captivates the imagination.

Kepler Verge

Kepler Verge

Nebula's Edge is a breathtaking stretch of space where vibrant gas clouds swirl in hues of purple and blue, dotted with glimmering asteroids and mysterious derelict spacecraft. The air is filled with a gentle hum from the residual energy of long-lost civilizations, and swarms of luminescent creatures glide gracefully through the ethereal currents of this cosmic expanse.

Mary'na

Mary'na

Mary'na is a massive, tidally locked deep ocean world that serves as the home to the Sir'ren. This class 5 planet, larger than most habitable worlds, features clusters of vibrant life thriving around geothermal vents on the ocean floor. Despite its rich natural resources, the planet struggles with a lack of food and light due to its unique position in the cosmos.

Nocturna Station

Nocturna Station

Nocturna Station serves as a critical outpost in the Arcturus system, acting as both a military stronghold and a vibrant trading post for the Terran Settled Systems. Its strategic location ensures that it maintains a vigilant eye on the surrounding territories while facilitating robust commerce with travelers from across the galaxy. The station buzzes with activity as bold merchants and seasoned soldiers navigate its sprawling corridors, each with stories of distant worlds and the vast universe beyond.

Shrike Sector

Shrike Sector

The Shrike Sector is a vibrant and bustling hub inhabited by the Aviad Peoples, known for their majestic wings and keen intellect. Colorful settlements dot the landscape, interconnected by a network of shimmering energy pathways that pulse with life. This sector is famous for its towering spires made of translucent crystal that refract sunlight into a dazzling display of colors, creating a magical atmosphere throughout the day.

Silkari Prime

Silkari Prime

Silkari Prime is the home planet of the Silkari, where a massive ecosystem thrives under the shadow of a dying star. The planet is shrouded in a perpetual twilight, casting a dim light over the lush jungles and sprawling canopies inhabited by giant insects that form a complex and interwoven society. The air is thick with the scent of blooming flora, creating an atmosphere that is both enchanting and eerie.

Sol Sector

Sol Sector

The Sol Sector is a bustling area of the galaxy, dominated by human habitation and culture. Space stations and ships commonly traverse the expanse, while planetary bodies in the Sol system glimmer brightly with the lights of urban life. This sector acts as a hub of trade, diplomacy, and military presence for humanity in the cosmos. Its strategic importance is reinforced by its proximity to multiple neighboring systems, making it a vital area for interstellar activities.

Stellar Command Academy

Stellar Command Academy

The Stellar Command Academy is a sprawling military space station floating majestically above the vibrant nebula of the Aurorian cluster. Here, leaders from all races train in the art of warfare and diplomacy, honing their skills in navigating the complexities of intergalactic relations. The academy is a beacon of collaboration and strategy, embodying the unity and strength of the alliance it represents.

T'yde

T'yde

T'yde is a planet-sized moon of Mary'na, characterized by its vast shallow oceans that teem with vibrant aquatic life. The continent-spanning reefs serve as both shelter and habitat for the Mur'r, a unique race of beings who thrive in this luminous environment. Despite the abundance of life and light, T'yde is notably devoid of rich natural resources, making the Mur'r adept at finding creative solutions to their needs.

Terra Prime

Terra Prime

Terra Prime is the legendary birthplace of humanity, a vibrant world steeped in history and culture. Its lush landscapes are dotted with ancient ruins and futuristic cities, where technology and nature coexist harmoniously. The atmosphere buzzes with the energy of the many interstellar travelers who visit, drawn by the stories and wonders of this iconic planet.

The Azure Riptide

The Azure Riptide

The Azure Riptide is a vibrant solar wind slipstream that flows through the Aquila system, serving as a crucial vein of energy and transportation for those navigating the treacherous regions surrounding the nearby Neutron star, which prevents faster-than-light travel. Adventurers and merchants alike race through its shimmering blue currents, propelled by the winds of solar energy, making it both a highway and a spectacle in the vastness of space.

The Nocturna

The Nocturna

The Nocturna started as the Shanghai, built as a Casablanca class Heavy Frigate. The Shanghai had its midship VLMS (Vertical Launching Missle System) Replaced with a modest hanger for maritime patrols. The Shanghai featured 10 railguns in a twin-gun turret configuration, with 3 guns topside midship and 3 guns bottomside midship. 10 forward VLMS, a sweet of Radar, Lidar, Sonar, Auger, Cargo Scanning arrays, and 4 CIWS guns. The hangerbay can carry 6 Fighters and 2 transports. It served a somewhat underwhelming life patrolling the shipping lanes around Sol, after a mediacore carrier the Shanghai was sold at auction to an unknown research institute. The Shanghai was renamed Nocturna. Shortly after this aquisition the ships logs go blank and indicate that the Nocturna was left abandoned on the far side of Neptune at some point.

Twilight Isle

Twilight Isle

Twilight Isle is a luxurious, tidally locked paradise, where the tropical band is bathed in perpetual twilight. This exclusive region is a magnet for the ultra elite, offering lavish resorts and opulent villas nestled among palm trees with radiant flowers. The contrast between the shadowy landscapes and vibrant nightlife creates a unique environment for relaxation and indulgence.

This work includes material taken from the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD 5.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC . The SRD 5.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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