Master Industry List
A comprehensive catalog of every economic activity in the Abeceus system. Use this as a reference when developing economic profiles for each power.
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Atmospheric gas mining | He-3, hydrogen, other volatiles from gas giants |
| Asteroid mining (metals) | Nickel-iron, platinum-group metals, rare earths |
| Asteroid mining (volatiles) | Water ice, ammonia, CO2, nitrogen |
| Planetary mining | Surface and subsurface extraction on solid worlds |
| Isotope harvesting | Deuterium, lithium-6, other fusion-relevant isotopes |
| Salvage operations | Recovering materials from wrecks, debris, abandoned structures |
Energy
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| He-3 refining | Processing raw atmospheric gas into reactor-grade fuel |
| Tritium production | Breeding tritium from lithium in reactor blankets |
| Fusion reactor manufacturing | Building reactor cores, containment, control systems |
| Reactor maintenance/servicing | Licensed technicians, parts, inspections |
| Solar power systems | Panels, concentrators, orbital collectors |
| Fission systems | Backup/niche applications, RTGs, military |
| Energy storage | Batteries, capacitors, flywheels, superconducting loops |
| Power grid management | Distribution, load balancing, emergency systems |
Heavy Industry & Fabrication
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Orbital shipyards | Large-scale vessel construction in microgravity |
| Planetary shipyards | Atmospheric-capable craft, smaller vessels |
| Habitat construction | O’Neill cylinders, stations, domes, underground warrens |
| Hull fabrication | Pressure hulls, structural frames, armor plating |
| Propulsion manufacturing | Engines, thrusters, reaction mass systems |
| Life support systems | Atmosphere processors, recyclers, thermal management |
| Pressure vessel production | Tanks, pipes, valves for fluids and gases |
| Industrial machinery | Fabricators, foundries, mills, presses |
| Orbital construction | Assembly in space, zero-g welding, large structures |
Components & Parts
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Electronics manufacturing | Circuits, processors, memory, control systems |
| Sensor systems | Radar, lidar, optical, EM detection, gravimetric |
| Optics | Lenses, mirrors, fiber optics, laser components |
| Computer/AI systems | Hardware, firmware, neural nets, automation |
| Actuators & motors | Movement systems, servos, hydraulics |
| Pumps & fluid handling | Moving liquids and gases |
| Seals & gaskets | Pressure integrity, vacuum sealing |
| Bearings & mechanical | Rotating/moving parts, friction management |
| Wiring & cabling | Power distribution, data transmission |
| Navigation systems | Positioning, course plotting, docking automation |
Materials & Processing
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Metallurgy & alloys | Steel, aluminum, titanium, exotic alloys |
| Polymers & plastics | Structural plastics, flexible materials, foams |
| Ceramics | Heat shields, insulators, armor components |
| Composites | Carbon fiber, metal-matrix, layered materials |
| Glass & optical materials | Viewports, lenses, fiber optics |
| Textiles & fabrics | Clothing, insulation, filtration, vac-suits |
| Semiconductor fabrication | Chips, wafers, clean-room production |
| Chemical feedstocks | Base chemicals for other industries |
Chemicals & Propellants
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Industrial chemicals | Acids, bases, solvents, reagents |
| Propellant manufacturing | Reaction mass, chemical rocket fuels |
| Polymer precursors | Raw materials for plastics production |
| Fertilizers | Agricultural inputs, nitrogen fixation |
| Explosives & pyrotechnics | Mining, demolition, military applications |
| Pharmaceutical precursors | Base chemicals for drug manufacturing |
| Catalysts | Industrial process accelerators |
Weapons & Defense
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Missiles & torpedoes | Ship-to-ship, anti-station, planetary strike |
| Point defense systems | CIWS, PDCs, interceptor launchers |
| Railguns & coilguns | Kinetic weapons, mass drivers |
| Directed energy weapons | Lasers, particle beams, masers |
| Armor & shielding | Passive protection, reactive armor, rad shielding |
| Electronic warfare | Jamming, spoofing, countermeasures, SIGINT |
| Targeting systems | Fire control, tracking, friend-or-foe |
| Drones & autonomous weapons | Combat drones, missile swarms, mines |
| Personal weapons | Sidearms, rifles, shipboard weapons |
| Boarding equipment | Breaching gear, combat vac-suits, grapples |
| Fortification systems | Station defenses, ground installations |
Spacecraft (by type)
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Capital ship construction | Battleships, carriers, cruisers |
| Fleet auxiliaries | Tankers, tenders, repair ships, hospital ships |
| Destroyers & frigates | Escort vessels, patrol craft |
| Strike craft | Interceptors, torpedo boats, gunships |
| Stealth vessels | Covert insertion, reconnaissance, special ops |
| Merchant freighters | Bulk cargo, container ships, tankers |
| Passenger liners | Civilian transport, cruise vessels |
| Couriers & fast packets | Priority cargo, messages, VIP transport |
| Mining vessels | Rock-hoppers, gas scoops, processing ships |
| Science & survey ships | Research, exploration, mapping |
| Tugs & utility craft | Orbital maneuvering, salvage, construction support |
| Shuttles & landers | Orbit-to-surface, short-range transfer |
| Atmospheric aircraft | Gas giant miners, planetary aviation |
Agriculture & Food
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Planetary agriculture | Open-air farming on habitable worlds |
| Hydroponics | Soilless cultivation in stations/habitats |
| Aeroponics | Mist-based cultivation, high efficiency |
| Vat protein | Cultured meat, single-cell protein |
| Algae farming | Food, oxygen, biofuels, feedstock |
| Livestock (where viable) | Traditional animal husbandry |
| Aquaculture | Fish, shellfish, aquatic plants |
| Food processing | Preservation, packaging, ready meals |
| Beverage production | Water purification, alcohol, stimulants |
| Nutritional supplements | Vitamins, minerals, specialized nutrition |
Medical & Biotech
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Pharmaceuticals | Drug manufacturing, synthesis, formulation |
| Medical devices | Diagnostic equipment, surgical tools, implants |
| Prosthetics & augmentation | Replacement limbs, enhanced organs, neural interfaces |
| Hospital services | Emergency care, surgery, long-term treatment |
| Radiation medicine | Treating exposure, cancer, tritium-ship crews |
| Genetic services | Screening, therapy, enhancement (if legal) |
| Cryogenics (medical) | Preservation, hibernation for long voyages |
| Psychological services | Mental health, isolation treatment, addiction |
| Biotech research | New treatments, new organisms, new capabilities |
Consumer Goods
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Clothing & fashion | Everyday wear, formal, work gear |
| Furniture & fixtures | Living spaces, offices, public areas |
| Personal electronics | Communicators, entertainment devices, tools |
| Appliances | Cooking, cleaning, climate control |
| Tools (personal) | Hand tools, power tools, maintenance gear |
| Luxury goods | Status items, art, jewelry, collectibles |
| Recreation equipment | Sports, hobbies, entertainment |
| Personal care products | Hygiene, cosmetics, grooming |
Construction & Infrastructure
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Structural construction | Buildings, tunnels, domes, underground |
| Life support infrastructure | Station-scale air, water, thermal |
| Transportation infrastructure | Rails, roads, docking facilities |
| Communication infrastructure | Relay stations, cable networks, ground stations |
| Power infrastructure | Grids, substations, distribution |
| Maintenance & repair | Keeping everything running |
Transportation & Logistics
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Interplanetary shipping | Long-haul cargo transport |
| In-system freight | Short-range, scheduled cargo |
| Passenger transport | Civilian travel between locations |
| Warehousing | Storage, inventory management |
| Cargo handling | Loading, unloading, transfer |
| Customs & clearance | Inspections, tariffs, paperwork |
| Convoy services | Escort coordination, scheduling |
| Docking services | Berth assignment, fueling, resupply |
| Salvage & recovery | Retrieving disabled/damaged ships |
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Mazer relay network | System-wide communication backbone |
| Local communications | Station/habitat internal networks |
| Broadcasting | News, entertainment, propaganda |
| Data services | Storage, processing, cloud computing |
| Encryption & security | Protecting communications and data |
| Software development | Applications, systems, automation |
| AI development | Machine learning, autonomous systems |
| Cybersecurity | Defense against intrusion, sabotage |
Financial Services
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Banking | Deposits, loans, currency exchange |
| Insurance (ship) | Hull, cargo, liability coverage |
| Insurance (other) | Life, property, business interruption |
| Investment & capital | Venture funding, equity, bonds |
| Escrow services | Holding assets for transactions |
| Currency exchange | Converting between monetary systems |
| Commodities trading | Futures, options, spot markets |
| Risk assessment | Analyzing and pricing uncertainty |
Legal & Regulatory
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Ship registries | Flagging, ownership records, liens |
| Certification bodies | Reactor safety, crew licensing, standards |
| Arbitration courts | Contract disputes, commercial law |
| Criminal justice | Law enforcement, courts, prisons |
| Regulatory agencies | Inspections, compliance, enforcement |
| Legal services | Attorneys, advocates, contract drafting |
| Intellectual property | Patents, trade secrets, licensing |
Professional Services
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Engineering consulting | Design, analysis, problem-solving |
| Management consulting | Organization, strategy, operations |
| Accounting & audit | Financial records, verification, tax |
| Architecture & design | Spaces, habitats, aesthetics |
| Scientific consulting | Research support, expert testimony |
| Security consulting | Threat assessment, protection planning |
Education & Research
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Universities | Higher education, research institutions |
| Technical academies | Vocational training, certifications |
| Primary/secondary education | Basic schooling |
| Corporate training | Workforce development |
| Research institutions | Pure science, applied research |
| Think tanks | Policy analysis, strategic studies |
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Film & video production | Movies, shows, documentaries |
| Music industry | Recording, performance, distribution |
| Gaming | Video games, simulations, VR |
| News & journalism | Reporting, analysis, investigation |
| Publishing | Books, periodicals, digital content |
| Sports & competitions | Professional athletics, racing, combat sports |
| Gambling | Casinos, betting, lotteries |
| Live entertainment | Theaters, clubs, events |
Hospitality & Tourism
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Hotels & lodging | Temporary accommodation |
| Restaurants & food service | Dining establishments |
| Tourism services | Tours, guides, experiences |
| Recreation facilities | Gyms, parks, entertainment venues |
Labor & Employment
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Recruitment & staffing | Finding workers, temporary placement |
| Labor unions | Worker organization, collective bargaining |
| Contract labor | Project-based, rotational workers |
| Immigration services | Work permits, relocation assistance |
Waste & Environmental
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Recycling | Recovering materials from waste |
| Waste processing | Handling, treatment, disposal |
| Hazmat handling | Radioactive, toxic, dangerous materials |
| Shipbreaking | Dismantling vessels for materials |
| Environmental remediation | Cleaning up contamination |
Security & Military
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Naval forces | State military fleets |
| Ground forces | Planetary/station defense, boarding |
| Private military | Mercenaries, corporate security |
| Private security | Guards, protection, investigations |
| Intelligence services | Espionage, counterintelligence, analysis |
| Policing | Law enforcement, public order |
Gray & Black Market
| Industry | Description |
|---|
| Smuggling | Moving goods past inspections/tariffs |
| Fencing | Selling stolen goods |
| Piracy | Raiding ships, ransoming crews |
| Protection rackets | Extortion, “security” fees |
| Identity services | False papers, new identities, records alteration |
| Money laundering | Cleaning illegitimate funds |
| Assassination & violence | Contract killing, intimidation |
| Information brokering | Selling secrets, stolen data |
| Drug trafficking | Illegal substances, unlicensed pharmaceuticals |
| Weapons trafficking | Unlicensed arms sales |
| Human trafficking | Forced labor, slavery (if present in setting) |
| Counterfeiting | Fake goods, currency, documents |