Orion Cluster

A vast region of star systems in the Milky Way, central to the four Orion Empires. The region is a hot spot for sentient life and is known for it's scattered ruinous Andromedan settlements from times past, which makes up the Andromedan Reserve sitting almost at the middle of the region and is opposite to the heart of the Northern Crux.

Predominant Species
Noremok

Zetans

Saric'Tau

Sirians

The four empires that dominate the "Southern" region of the Milky Way, also incompass several, smaller species. ex. Pleadians and Humans have spread out amongst the various territories and even into uncharted space, becoming a rather common sight within the galactic community, while others remain in smaller regions and sometimes within a single solar system. Similarly, the Erulon, while mostly nomadic, have become regular members of the Orion Cluster, having even laid claim to a new planet where some seek to make a new capital.

History
Main Article: History of the Orion Cluster

Unlike standard planetary histories of different cultures meeting for the first time, most of the civilizations of the Orion Cluster met only after their societies had evolved enough to understand the value of life and not be openly hostile towards other sentient beings. This did not prevent wars from breaking out between the various empires though, the differeing political idiologies the different species has cast the region into dark times on multiple occasions.

Allied Orion Navy
Main Article: Allied Orion Navy

Setting aside political, religious, and ethical differences, the spacefaring species of the Orion Cluster banded together a joint self defense force to rival the Cruxian Empire and looming Centauri Federation expansion.

Travel Advisory
Similar to the Northern Crux, much of the Orion Cluster is unexplored, the empire territories being mostly just claims rather than colonized space. This means exploration can be potentially dangerous due to pirate threats, hostile species, and the wholly unpredictable Centauri Federation.

It is recommended that local currencies be exchanged for Ooron, which are accepted in almost all high-population regions and most colonies. Be advised however that depending on the parties involved, one may need an alternative means for trade/