Location

Meteor 357

Created by Dr. Vex

Meteor 357 orbits in the outer reaches of the Stellar Expanse, a celestial body that has become the unlikely home of the Vesperi Collective—a nomadic culture of space-faring traders and salvagers. The meteor's surface is a labyrinthine maze of interconnected pipes, corroded metal frameworks, and repurposed starship components that have accumulated over centuries of habitation. Makeshift dwellings constructed from salvaged hull plating and reinforced with welded girders cling to every available surface, creating a haphazard vertical settlement that seems to defy structural logic. The Vesperi people have developed an intricate understanding of zero-gravity engineering, fashioning functional tools and habitats from the detritus of countless vessels that have crashed or been deliberately dismantled here. Throughout the asteroid, steam vents periodically release pressure from geothermal activity, creating an ever-present haze that mingles with the metallic dust stirred up by constant construction and deconstruction projects. The culture thrives on bartering and recycling, with entire districts dedicated to sorting, cataloging, and trading salvaged components to passing merchants and desperate repair crews. Ancient impact craters serve as natural gathering places and markets, where the Vesperi exchange stories, goods, and navigation charts beneath the glow of bioluminescent lanterns. Despite its chaotic appearance, Meteor 357 has become a crucial waypoint for travelers seeking affordable repairs and rare salvaged components that cannot be found anywhere else in known space.