Leviathan's Rest

Leviathan's Rest is a space station like no other, a colossal mausoleum and a den of iniquity carved into the carcass of an ancient leviathan that once roamed the cosmic seas. It is a place where the desperate and the depraved converge, a sanctuary for those who live in the shadows of the grimdark universe. Within its bone-encased halls, the lines between the living and the dead blur, and whispers of the past echo with every deal struck and every secret traded.

Demographics

Species: A motley assortment of humans, modified humans, and alien species, all seeking fortune or fleeing from pasts. Ethnicities: From every corner of the galaxy, the Rest's populace is a tapestry of cultures, each contributing their traditions to this melting pot.
Wealth Classes: Stark divides exist between the opulent dealers who control trade and the desperate who scrounge in the shadows. Professions: Smugglers, bounty hunters, pirates, mercenaries, cultists, and traders all ply their trades in the open, their professions worn like badges of honor.

Government

The Pirate Council: Composed of the station's most powerful captains and faction leaders, this council rules through a combination of democracy and intimidation, with decisions often settled by shows of strength or wealth rather than debate

Defences

Automated Turrets: Mounted on the station's exterior, these target anything that approaches without clearance. Mercenary Fleets: Various factions maintain private armadas for hire, offering their services for defense—or offense.

The Blackshield Network: A group of cyber-warfare specialists who protect the station from digital threats.

Industry & Trade

Organic Refinement: The station's primary industry is the processing of the leviathan's remains into usable commodities. Black Market Trade: Everything illegal in the galaxy can be bought or sold here, from stolen data to experimental tech.

Salvage Operations: Crews use the station as a base for scavenging operations in nearby debris fields and derelict spacecraft.

Guilds and Factions

The Scavenger Guild: Experts in reclamation, they hold significant power over what resources enter the station. The Voidwalkers: A mystical cult that worships the leviathan and believes in harnessing its supposed spectral energies.

The Iron Tallymen: Ruthless accountants who manage the station's finances, backed by a network of enforcers to collect debts.

History

Leviathan's Rest was founded by a coalition of pirates and renegade scientists who saw opportunity in the carcass of the spacefaring behemoth. Over time, it grew into a notorious haven for outlaws and a center for illicit trade. The station's history is rife with tales of betrayal, ghostly encounters, and the ceaseless pursuit of profit in the face of death.

Points of interest

The Bone Market: Here, vendors sell wares made from the leviathan itself—weapons from bone, armor from sinew. It's also a place where secrets are a currency, and no question is too forbidden. The Echo Chamber: Alleged to be haunted by the leviathan's spirit, this cavernous area amplifies sounds in an uncanny way, making it a spot for clandestine meetings and eerie sermons by doomsday cults.

The Arena: A brutal fighting pit where disputes are settled, and fortunes are made or lost. The crowd's favor is fickle, but a victor can become a legend overnight.

Tourism

Tourism at Leviathan's Rest is not for the faint of heart. It attracts thrill-seekers, treasure hunters, and those looking to hire or be hired for less-than-legal endeavors. Attractions include the Bone Market, the spectral Echo Chamber, and the infamous Arena, where combatants fight for glory and the entertainment of the Rest's denizens. Visitors often leave with more stories than souvenirs—if they leave at all.

Geography

The station's interior is a labyrinth of organic corridors and caverns, with the leviathan's ribs arcing overhead like the vaulted ceilings of a gothic cathedral. The central hub, known as the Heart, pulses with life, its walls still slick with the creature's lifeblood, repurposed into a bio-organic power source that fuels the entire station.

Climate

There is no climate in the traditional sense within Leviathan's Rest. The interior climate is artificially maintained, a delicate balance of humidity and temperature controls, simulating a night that never ends. The station's environment is dank and oppressive, a constant reminder to its denizens of the titanic corpse that envelops them.

Natural Resources

The leviathan's body itself is the station's primary resource. Bones are carved into tools and structures, fluids are processed for fuel, and sinew is woven into clothing and armor. These organic materials are highly sought after in the black market for their rarity and unique properties.

Founding Date

Unknown

Alternative Name(s)

Freeport

Type

Orbital, Station

Population

Around 50.000