Overview
The Gorass Expanse has a sparce motley of craggy worlds and star systems rich in rare earth minerals. The Hhrot have claimed this area of the Stream, and are working to develop new colonies on every planet in the sector.
The vast majority of activity in this sector is found concentrated around Akkha, a red giant orbited by two twin arid worlds. The all-encompassing Hhrot military are building extensive infrastructure across that solar system, as well as around the Ark Hitoka. On the fringes of the Expanse, Aruk serves a triple purpose. Its Proving Grounds are a genuine trial by fire for most Hhrot looking for glory and promotion. Mining operations take place in the outer rim of that system. Its proximity to the uncharted Rust Clouds have also turned Aruk into a staging ground for joint Hhrot-Kalimshari expeditions into the unknown. The rest of the Expanse is sparce and devoid of much activity. Sporadic Hhrot efforts to fully control the Gorass and Mabak systems are opposed by pirates, merc groups and exiles who made a home there. The few traders with legitimate business with the Hhrot know to steer clear and set a straight course for the spartan safety of Akkha. The Badlands are home to Kalimshari exiles and also display a fantastic range of scientific curiosities. Beyond the Gorass Expanse are a few independent habitats, though the stellar clouds that surround it make navigation treacherous and unpredictable. |
Star map elements by Cecil Howe.
Unless otherwise noted, all planetary artwork below was edited from Endless Space 2.
Starbase models from Stellaris.
Unless otherwise noted, all planetary artwork below was edited from Endless Space 2.
Starbase models from Stellaris.