The Astûrban, nestled within the forbidden sector of the Kua Monolith, stands as the enigmatic headquarters of the Hegemony's secret police, orchestrating security operations and wielding formidable authority in the shadows.
The Consortium is the largest faction in the Third Horizon. It is a group of large corporations who together dominate trade, advanced manufacturing, media, science and colonization.
The Foundation is the center of excellence for all research and development in the Consortium and serves the wider population of the Third Horizon.
Organizing small actors in the Consortium-dominated market, the Free League controls outer markets, opposes the Consortium's dominance, and faces allegations of ties with the Syndicate.
The largest criminal organization in the Horizon, controlling organized crime with street gangs, involved in smuggling, drug production, and rumored connections with the Algolan slavers.
The ruling class of the Third Horizon, descended from the Zenith, focused on maintaining order, power, and cultural supremacy.
