“This is a local database. Be sure to update before each descent.”

“The Consolidation of Iron, or C.O.I, is a brotherhood of three space stations and two spacecrafts, found on the principle of collectivism and ruled by the popular vote of all citizens (numbering 257 at the time of this entry). Its name comes from the iron and steel materials its two main stations are constructed from, and the principle of unity and togetherness in the face of menace from other surrounding stations, such as Eden.”

“In 357 EIC, without any prior warning, radio contact with our respective planets was suddenly cut. Nobody can recall having visual contact with any planets when the incident occured, or experiencing any other unusual phenomena, so it’s uncertain what exactly might have happened. Upon investigation, it was observed independently by several stations that where there had previously been planets, nothing remained. Further investigation over the following months revealed that all known planets with sentient life, flora and fauna, a habitable atmosphere, or any sort of natural resources were likewise gone, along with all known stars. The only celestial bodies that have been found since are either uninhabitable moons or asteroids.

Many theories have been proposed for this disaster, including religious interpretations of it as a literal rapture, some unknown quantum anomaly, or something more cosmic and sinister. There are no concrete answers yet.”