Imagine traveling
through space and discovering an alien civilization in a
pre-industrial stage of development! We always imagine alien cultures
to be more advanced than our own, but consider that an alien
civilization may be younger than our own, or may have faced
circumstances that prevented advancement at the same rate as ours. A
pre-industrial society can encompass a vast range of development, and
could involve an agriculturally-focused civilization with the
beginnings of cities all the way to a society that has begun to
manufacture goods and make technological advances to improve the
quality of life. These societies will have a basic understanding of
science but are likely to still believe in superstitions. Illiteracy
or at least poor education will be prevalent, communication over long
distances will be limited, and travel will be reliant upon natural
means. Medicine in a pre-industrial society is most likely inadequate
to deal with disease and overall poor health, which are common
challenges for a society in this state. If players visit a
pre-industrial world, it is less likely that they will be viewed as
“gods” but may be held in high regard for the knowledge and
technology they possess, though they might also be viewed with a
great amount of distrust and suspicion.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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