Exteel Lore: Divided We Stand

Overview

The lore of Exteel centers on the planet Natha and the four warring colonies that settled there after fleeing the Galactic Federation. The story describes a tragic descent from unity against a common enemy to civil war between former allies.

Historical Background

The Galactic Federation Conflict

Less than thirty years ago, the colonists were united against a common foe — the Galactic Federation. They fought to gain independence but failed, and were forced to settle on the planet Natha, specifically the Taryn continent.

Settlement and Colonization

The colonists came from different planets in the solar system:

• Mars — Settled what became Marston
• Jupiter — Settled what became Palamo
• Saturn — Settled what became Aiers

They shaped the wild Taryn continent to make a new life, forming nations and governments as varied as the planets they arrived from.

The Current War

The peace was shattered when:

1. A Marston outpost was destroyed
2. Marston accused Palamo of an act of war
3. Palamo denied any involvement
4. Despite denials, General Leopoldo of Marston drove his mercenaries forward, laying waste to enemies

Key point: The war is waged by mercenaries wrapped in powerful Mechanaughts. The colonists were not allowed armies when they came to Natha, so they now use hired soldiers (the players) to fight for power and survival.

Thematic Elements

"Once we were united against a common foe. Now we are bathed in the blood of our own families."

Colonists were not allowed armies when they came to Natha. War is waged by mercenaries (the players) in Mechanaughts. The lore ends with a question: "Can there be a victor in a war such as this?"