Last Stand (zone)

The Core Dig was the most prominent source for the Iridium isotope Ir-209, also known as the famous 'Unobtainium'. This is a stable and highly heat-resistant anti-ferromagnetic complex agent perfectly suited for fusion reaction containment. Such containment suffered from the previous lack of a material that was not also radio-activated under constant neutron radiation. Iridium-209, formerly considered non-existent in nature and ineffective through cost to synthesise, seemed to fit the bill. Unfortunately, as Matter/Antimatter technology emerged and increased its hold on the reactor market, Unobtainium faced a severe decline in demand and resale value compared to the cost of extraction and processing. The Core Dig now operates with a reduced crew and has redirected its operations to extract and store the trace Nividium also present in the minerals available.

One of the largest food production factories in existence, each BoFu Star Complex comprises many BoFu Kitchens and produces basic nourishment for millions of living souls. In times of hardship and during military conflict, these installations become crucial to the survival of entire populations, and therefore, are regarded both a military target and an invaluable asset. During times of peace, BoFu Star Complexes are a sign of great prosperity. Run by AI and a large crew recruited from several species, the BoFu Star Complex is a good place to start a career by offering a number of different jobs in the food industry.

The Cell Recharge Facility provides limited docking facilities for the automated transfer of depleted fuel cells and charged cells from and into vessels. Usually, Cell Recharge Facs are outfitted with their own processing lines so allowing them to either re-purpose depleted cells or to produce new ones. Cell Recharge Facs can be run with just a core crew; however full automation is rarely desirable as vessels docking for fuel cell transfer often require manual adaptation of their docking protocols.

As a compound manufacturing various high-tech components, mostly for use in military applications, the Technology Megacomplex relies heavily on AGI (artificial general intelligence). Due to its critical nature in warhead production, however, it is ultimately supervised by humans or aliens. All AGIs are sandboxed and closely managed by hard-wired AI; all biological life-forms involved are subjected to daily psychological examinations.