Asteroid Belt & Clusters
The asteroid belt lies between Atruna and Mesulea, along with several O’Neill cylinder clusters throughout Abecean space.
The Belt
The asteroid belt contains millions of asteroids, including several major bodies. It has historically been:
- A mining region for various corporations
- A hiding place for pirates before they acquired long-range drives
- Difficult to police due to sheer number of asteroids
O’Neill Clusters
Groups of giant cylindrical habitats with rotationally-induced artificial gravity, large enough to sustain a microclimate.
Typical Specifications
- Average size: 8 km diameter × 40 km long
- Layout: Habitation and green space along inner wall, lit axle down center
- Variants: “Honeycomb” cylinders replace open sky with more living/industrial space
Why People Live Here
- Controlled environments
- Religious community
- Freedom from major powers
- Individual cylinders tend toward uniform culture; clusters are more diverse
Notable Clusters
Belt Cluster
The innermost middle cluster. Freedom-loving miners who trade with the middle system. Most cosmopolitan—foreign ships frequently dock here.
- Alucorp Station — Metropolitan center, founded by Alucorp
- Tiān Cylinder — Chinese cultural heritage
Academy Cluster
- Academy Cluster — Space-based university (canon status TBD)
Other Potential Clusters
- Religious cluster
- Harmony cluster (obsessed with perfect arrangement)