Sturil

An adjacent system to the Westphalia. Sturil V, the only habitatable planet in this system, is largely covered in oceans. Amidst the 92% aquatic surface area, small islands supporting diverse non-sentient wildlife can be found just above sea level. Most of the dry "land" you'll be setting foot on during your adventures on this world will be long-defunct empire facilities. Primary among these is the Caldera Facility, a donut-shaped kilometers-wide complex weaving above and below the water.

During one of the initial explorations of this facility, PEU members encountered a semi-intelligent aquatic mammal species known Kirikoka, dolphin-like in appearance and friendly in temperament. Maintaining friendly relations with this species is a guideline for all exploratory personnel.

Less-than-friendly xenoforms have also been encountered during these missions. Psionics-wielding sea creatures such as the Serpentus Adeptus and Cephel-scrapper have harried teams who venture too deep into the depths, and explorers are encouraged not to psychically communicate with large wildlife who appear to wield esper abilities. In addition to these predators, massive sea creatures dwelling in the deep oceans have been detected but not yet studied. Leviathans in the true sense of the word.

Data recovered from expeditions suggest a scattered handful of xeno-biology research facilities that cultivated a unique spice.