Planet Valir
The ancestral homeland of the Vamraak people, and one of the largest planet in the system. Mostly desert, with scattered forests. At one time quite overpopulated, there are stone and metal ruins of past civilizations scattered across its surface. The Vamraak are very proud that they have history predating space travel, unlike the barbarians from the “lesser planets”. It doesn’t make the resident families any friendlier to each other, or more cooperative. Vamraak carry out their constant in-fighting with exaggerated style and six degrees of etiquette. Great emphasis is placed on correct action, adherence to ritual formalities, and the finer points of destroying each other. Slaves are rare and prized by the richer families as status symbols. A uniquely sadistic society, even for such a dog-eat-dog universe.
Planet Rue
The first moon of Valir, used as a social release valve for malcontents and free-thinkers. As such, it is a haven for criminals, sociopaths, and “bio-freaks.” Body modification is unrestricted, common, and creative (usually to gain some kind of edge, but sometimes purely decorative.) The markets of Rue reputedly sell everything imaginable at all hours. Due to ancient custom Valir does not interfere in the affairs of Rue, an agreement which is usually honored. This leaves the principal families of Rue relatively free to scheme against each other. Theoretically, if Valir ever did attack Rue, the Ruans would band together… but history suggests this would not be very successful.
Planet Sekmet
The second largest planet in the system, and arguably the most influential. All of the banks in Vamraak-World are owned by Sekmet families, so their planet is rarely attacked; at the first hint of aggression, the Sekmets who own the banks will call all of their outstanding loans due. The Sekmets are renowned for being tough, nasty, and ambitious. On a planet where any kind of survival is a privilege, only the strongest hold any kind of power. Slavery is rampant, as formerly strong families who have been crushed survive only by serving their conquerors.
Planet Shandy
The most recently settled planet, terraformed into a lush paradise. Most of the landscape is an idealized jungle, boasting some of the most attractive flowers in the known multiverse; smaller areas are custom jobs by founding tycoons, so a self-contained region may have any climate desired. The “Shandies” are famous for being hedonistic and even-tempered (i.e., less homicidal than the norm.) They are artistic folk, which means when they do have to get revenge, they tend towards poetic justice. Their weakness is their fascination with beauty and luxury. A common saying there is “Survival should be easy”; they see no point in depriving themselves or enduring hardships. There is almost no private slave trade, but entertainment moguls regularly acquire orphans and refugees to serve in their brothels and other establishments.
