Lothringen-System

The Lothringen-System is the jewel of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis and serves as its administrative and ideological heart. Named after the historic region of Lorraine, this star system is a testament to the SS’s ambition to create a self-sustaining interstellar empire. Anchored by its central star, Reichslicht, the system consists of several planets, each named after key cities from the historical region of Grand Est, using their Germanic counterparts to symbolize the Aryan heritage claimed by the state. The planets, each meticulously terraformed and colonized, embody the dystopian vision of Galaxis, where industrial efficiency and ideological purity reign supreme.

Planets of the Lothringen-System:

Nanzig

Nanzig is the cradle of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis, the first world colonized in the alternate dimension after the interdimensional gateway was opened. Once a lush, verdant planet teeming with alien flora and fauna, Nanzig has been brutally reshaped to fit the SS’s dystopian ideals. It serves as the ideological and logistical foundation of the Galaxis, where the seeds of the SS’s vision for interstellar dominance were sown.

Nanzig’s natural beauty has been largely eradicated to make way for sprawling industrial zones, fortified cities, and military installations. The planet’s crimson skies, a result of its unique atmospheric composition, cast an eerie glow over its surface, further enhancing its dystopian aura. Rivers of molten slag flow from colossal smelters, and the air is heavy with pollution, a constant byproduct of the relentless drive for progress. Beyond the boundaries of the SS-controlled zones, alien wildlife and untouched wilderness persist, though these are shrinking rapidly as the regime expands its grasp.

Neu-Diedenhofen

The de facto capital of Nanzig, Neu-Diedenhofen is a massive walled metropolis dominated by the Citadel of Galaxis, the residence of the Reichsführer-SS. Its skyline is pierced by towering spires, with propaganda loudspeakers blaring the SS’s doctrine across every street. The city is heavily fortified and serves as the administrative hub of the planet.

Lothringstadt

A sprawling industrial city and the heart of Nanzig’s war production. Factories operate day and night, churning out weapons, starships, and machinery. The city’s outskirts are surrounded by forced labor camps, where dissidents and alien prisoners are worked to death in service of the SS’s ambitions.

Wolfsheim

The spiritual center of the SS colony, Wolfsheim is home to the Temple of Aryan Ascendancy, where rituals and indoctrination ceremonies are held. The city is also the site of the Hall of Eternal Himmler, a mausoleum dedicated to the Reichsführer-SS, enshrining his legacy in the hearts of the colonists.

Nanzig functions as the beating heart of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. It is both a symbol of their triumph in colonizing a new dimension and a testing ground for the totalitarian ideals they wish to spread across the cosmos. Society is rigidly hierarchical, with SS officers and their families occupying the highest echelons, while laborers and indoctrinated colonists toil below them. The population lives under constant surveillance, with ideological purity enforced through fear and propaganda.

Education focuses on loyalty to the state, racial doctrine, and the glorification of the SS. Children are raised in isolation from their families, molded into obedient servants of the regime. Dissent is not tolerated; suspected traitors vanish into the planet’s many labor camps or execution sites.

Nanzig is also a fortress world, bristling with planetary defenses and hosting the largest garrison of Galaxis forces. Its orbital shipyards produce fleets of warships, while its surface is dotted with training grounds and research facilities. The SS sees Nanzig as both a bastion against potential invaders from Earth and a launchpad for their expansion into other star systems.

Metzaris

Metzaris, the capital planet of the Lothringen-System, stands as the beating heart of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. It is a sprawling, urbanized world that serves as the political, ideological, and administrative epicenter of the regime. Named after the historic city of Metz, Metzaris symbolizes the SS’s vision of an eternal Aryan empire, unshackled from the decadence of Earth and forged anew in the stars.

Once a planet of rolling plains and serene rivers, Metzaris has been transformed into a dystopian ecumenopolis. The surface is covered with towering megastructures of cold steel and concrete, their brutalist architecture reflecting the SS’s utilitarian ideals. Massive banners bearing the insignia of the SS flutter from every spire, proclaiming the regime’s dominance. Below, the streets are a maze of rigidly planned boulevards, lined with statues of SS leaders and ideological symbols.

The sky above Metzaris is choked with the smoke of endless industry and the flickering lights of orbital stations, casting a perpetual twilight over the planet. Beneath the surface lies an expansive network of subterranean complexes, housing databanks, command centers, and the population deemed unworthy to live in the “Aryan sanctuaries” above.

The Reichsführer’s Citadel

A colossal tower in the heart of the capital city, the Citadel serves as the residence of the Reichsführer-SS and the nerve center of the Galaxis administration. Its apex, known as the Hall of Command, houses the throne-like seat of power from which the Reichsführer dictates policy. The Citadel is both a fortress and a symbol, visible from almost every corner of the planet.

The Eternal Flame of Victory

Located in Platz des Sieges, this towering monument burns day and night, symbolizing the SS’s unyielding spirit and their triumph over Earth’s so-called decadence. It is surrounded by parade grounds where mass rallies and propaganda spectacles are held.

The Judgement Quarter

A grim district where the SS enforces its iron grip. Here, dissidents, alien subjects, and those deemed "impure" are processed, tried, and often executed. Public displays of punishment serve as a stark warning to those who might consider rebellion.

The Grand Archive of Purity

A sprawling subterranean complex beneath the Citadel, the Archive stores vast amounts of data on the population, military operations, and the SS’s ideological doctrines. It is one of the most secure locations in the system, guarded by an elite force of Waffen-SS.

Life on Metzaris is defined by rigid hierarchy and absolute control. The elite SS officers and their families live in luxurious high-rise sanctuaries, removed from the polluted lower levels where the laboring masses reside. The population is bombarded with propaganda from birth, molded into obedient cogs in the Galaxis machine. Surveillance is omnipresent, with every street corner, workplace, and home under the watchful eye of the SS. Education focuses on ideological indoctrination and technical skills to serve the state. Arts and culture are tightly controlled, existing solely to glorify the regime. The planet’s factories and research facilities produce the tools of war that fuel the SS’s expansionist ambitions, from fleets of starships to advanced weaponry.

Metzaris is not just a political hub but also a military fortress. Its orbital platforms bristle with weaponry, ensuring the system’s defense against potential threats. The planet itself hosts several Waffen-SS divisions, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. The massive shipyards in low orbit churn out warships to expand and defend the Galaxis empire.

Straßbrück

Straßbrück, the second most significant planet in the Lothringen-System, is the cultural and spiritual heart of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. Named after the historic city of Strasbourg, Straßbrück serves as the epicenter of ideological purity, housing the most sacred institutions of the SS’s twisted vision. Its architecture, institutions, and very atmosphere are designed to inspire absolute loyalty and reverence for the regime.

Straßbrück’s surface is a carefully manicured landscape, with vast plains of engineered greenery interspersed with monumental structures. Unlike the industrial sprawl of Metzaris, Straßbrück is a planet of calculated grandeur, where every city and monument reflects the SS’s attempt to create an idealized Aryan utopia. The planet’s natural rivers and forests were reshaped to serve as backdrops for the grand temples and parade grounds, symbolizing the subjugation of nature to the will of the SS. The air on Straßbrück is artificially regulated, free of the industrial pollution that plagues other planets in the system. The population is limited to the SS elite, their families, and the clergy of the SS’s religious orders, ensuring an atmosphere of exclusivity and superiority.

Cathedral of Aryan Light

The largest and most imposing structure on Straßbrück, the Cathedral of Aryan Light serves as the spiritual center of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. Constructed from black basalt and adorned with glowing runes, the cathedral is where the SS clergy conduct elaborate rituals blending racial doctrine and pseudo-religious worship. It is here that the regime’s leaders seek to legitimize their divine mandate to rule the stars.

The Hall of Eternal Victory

A colossal amphitheater that hosts mass rallies, propaganda spectacles, and ceremonial events. The Hall is capable of seating millions and is designed to amplify the voices of speakers to thunderous levels. It is surrounded by towering statues of SS leaders, including an enormous figure of Heinrich Himmler, his gaze forever fixed toward the stars.

Straßbrück Academy of True Thought

An elite institution dedicated to indoctrinating future leaders of the SS. Only the most ideologically pure and genetically “perfect” individuals are permitted to study here. The academy produces the architects of the Galaxis vision—officers, administrators, and clergy who will enforce and expand the regime’s control.

Plaza of the Führer’s Flame

A massive square where an eternal flame burns in honor of the "Führer’s divine legacy." The Plaza is used for public recitations of doctrine, loyalty oaths, and the indoctrination of the youth. It is surrounded by marble colonnades etched with the history of the SS’s rise to power.

Straßbrück is populated almost exclusively by the SS elite, including high-ranking officers, their families, and the clergy who serve as the ideological architects of the regime. The planet is a bastion of rigid conformity, where every aspect of life is steeped in ritual and symbolism. The people of Straßbrück live in a bubble of luxury, insulated from the hardships endured by the broader population of Galaxis. Children are raised in strictly controlled environments, schooled in racial ideology and the tenets of SS supremacy from birth. Cultural expressions are limited to art, music, and literature that glorify the state. Every citizen is expected to participate in public ceremonies and pledge their loyalty to the Reichsführer-SS

Kolmaris

Kolmaris, named after the historic city of Colmar, is the agricultural heartland of the Lothringen-System and the primary supplier of food and resources for the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. While it lacks the industrial might of Metzaris or the ideological grandeur of Straßbrück, Kolmaris is indispensable to the survival and expansion of the Galaxis. It is a planet of vast fields, carefully controlled ecosystems, and brutal labor camps, where the regime’s obsession with efficiency manifests in the relentless exploitation of its natural and human resources.

Kolmaris is a planet of sprawling plains and temperate climates, initially selected for its fertile soils and favorable conditions. Over time, the SS has transformed the planet into a patchwork of massive agricultural zones, each dedicated to producing genetically modified crops and livestock optimized for maximum yield. The planet’s rivers are dammed and redirected to irrigate the fields, while its skies are crisscrossed by fleets of drones that monitor and maintain the agricultural machinery. While the central regions are carefully managed and productive, the outskirts of Kolmaris are littered with the remnants of alien flora and fauna, pushed to the brink of extinction by the regime’s expansion.

Reich’s Granaries

Massive storage complexes where the planet’s produce is collected, processed, and distributed to the rest of the system. These granaries are heavily fortified and operate under strict SS supervision, as food is considered a critical strategic asset.

The Aryan Fields

Vast tracts of farmland controlled by automated machinery and overseen by SS agricultural scientists. These fields produce nutrient-dense grains, fruits, and vegetables designed to sustain the regime’s population and military forces.

Kolmar Labor Camps

Surrounding the agricultural zones are numerous forced labor camps where alien subjects and dissidents are put to work under brutal conditions. The camps are heavily guarded, and their existence is kept hidden from the population of other planets to maintain the illusion of SS efficiency.

Central Agri-Kommandantur

The administrative center of Kolmaris, this city-sized facility houses the planet’s leadership and serves as the nerve center for agricultural operations. It is a hub of activity, where SS officers and scientists coordinate crop cycles, resource allocation, and labor management.

Kolmaris has a dual society, sharply divided between the SS elite and the laboring masses. The SS officers and their families live in isolated compounds surrounded by greenery and artificial lakes, enjoying the fruits of the planet’s labor in luxurious comfort. The labor force, on the other hand, is composed of indoctrinated workers and enslaved alien populations who toil under constant surveillance. Life for the laborers is short and brutal, with little regard for their well-being as long as they fulfill their quotas. Propaganda ensures that the workers see their suffering as a necessary sacrifice for the greater glory of Galaxis.

Kolmaris is vital to the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis as its primary source of food and biological resources. The planet’s agricultural output supports the sprawling population of Metzaris, the elite of Straßbrück, and the military forces stationed across the Lothringen-System. Any disruption to Kolmaris’s production would cripple the regime’s ability to sustain its interstellar ambitions.

Haguenion

Haguenion, named after the historic city of Haguenau, is the industrial engine of the Lothringen-System, a world dedicated to relentless production and resource extraction. Covered in endless factories, mines, and smelters, Haguenion embodies the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis’s philosophy of totalitarian efficiency. While Metzaris serves as the administrative hub and Kolmaris feeds the system, Haguenion fuels its military machine, churning out weapons, ships, and machinery at an unfathomable pace.

Haguenion was once a planet of rocky mountains and dense forests, but its natural beauty has long since been obliterated. The terrain is now a barren expanse of open-pit mines, blackened wastelands, and sprawling industrial complexes. Towering smokestacks dominate the skyline, belching thick clouds of ash into the sky, which perpetually glows orange from the fires of countless furnaces. Rivers have been diverted into toxic sludge flows, and the air is heavy with the acrid stench of chemicals. Despite the environmental destruction, Haguenion is meticulously organized, with each region serving a specific industrial purpose. Massive rail and conveyor systems stretch across the planet, transporting raw materials and finished goods between production zones.

Fabrikstadt Ostmark

The largest industrial city on Haguenion, Fabrikstadt Ostmark is a maze of factories, assembly lines, and warehouses. It specializes in producing starship components and armored vehicles, with its massive shipyard dominating the skyline.

Die Eisenfestung

A fortified command center and military base, Die Eisenfestung is the nerve center for Haguenion’s operations. It is heavily defended and houses the planet’s SS leadership, including high-ranking officers overseeing industrial quotas and military shipments.

Kohlenwald Mines

A vast mining region that was once a dense forest, Kohlenwald is now a sprawling network of open pits and underground shafts. The mines produce vital resources such as metals and rare minerals, essential for the weapons and starships of Galaxis.

Arbeiterlager 12

One of many labor camps scattered across the planet, Arbeiterlager 12 houses tens of thousands of alien prisoners and political dissidents forced to work in the factories and mines. Conditions are inhumane, and mortality rates are high, but the SS views the workers as expendable tools for the state.

Haguenion is a world where the line between human and machine has blurred. The SS elite who govern the planet live in isolated, heavily secured enclaves, completely removed from the squalor of the industrial zones. The majority of the population consists of enslaved laborers and indoctrinated workers who toil in the factories and mines under brutal conditions. Life is defined by endless shifts, dehumanizing routines, and omnipresent surveillance. Propaganda blares from speakers in every factory, reminding the workers that their suffering serves the greater glory of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. The planet’s workforce is supplemented by automated systems and drones, though the SS prefers to rely on expendable human labor to preserve the regime’s resources for expansion.

Haguenion’s production capabilities make it indispensable to the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. The planet’s factories supply the fleets and armies of the regime, while its mines extract the raw materials needed to sustain its industrial and military ambitions. Without Haguenion, the Galaxis war machine would grind to a halt, making it one of the most heavily defended planets in the system.

Schlettstätt

Schlettstätt, named after the historic town of Sélestat, is the primary research and development hub of the Lothringen-System, dedicated to advancing the technological and scientific ambitions of the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. Envisioned as the intellectual bastion of the regime, Schlettstätt is a world of sprawling laboratories, classified testing facilities, and heavily fortified research compounds. Here, the SS seeks to push the boundaries of science, often at the cost of morality and life itself.

Once a world of rolling hills and temperate climates, Schlettstätt has been drastically altered to suit its purpose. Its natural landscapes have been overtaken by monolithic research complexes and artificial habitats. The planet’s surface is dotted with test zones—desolate, scarred areas where experimental weapons, biological agents, and advanced machinery are trialed. Schlettstätt’s skies are thick with the hum of drones and transport ships ferrying materials and personnel between facilities. Its atmosphere is filled with an eerie silence, broken only by the distant echoes of explosions or the hum of experimental engines. Many regions are off-limits, shrouded in secrecy and guarded by Waffen-SS detachments.

Reichs-Technikum

The largest and most prestigious research complex on the planet, the Reichs-Technikum serves as the heart of Schlettstätt’s scientific community. Here, scientists and engineers develop cutting-edge technology, from advanced weaponry to interstellar propulsion systems.

Das Schwarze Labor

A shadowy, top-secret facility hidden deep within a mountain range, The Black Laboratory is where the SS conducts its most controversial and dangerous experiments. Rumors abound of genetic manipulation, artificial intelligence, and attempts to harness interdimensional energy. Access is restricted to only the highest-ranking officers and researchers.

Prüffeld Delta

A vast, barren expanse where experimental weapons and vehicles are tested. The landscape is pockmarked with craters and lined with observation towers, protected by electromagnetic shielding to contain any dangerous tests. It is not uncommon for entire test zones to be rendered uninhabitable due to catastrophic failures.

Die Gedächtnishalle

A cold, imposing monument dedicated to fallen SS scientists and engineers who "sacrificed" themselves for progress. While intended as a symbol of devotion to the regime’s ideals, it also serves as a grim reminder of the dangers inherent in the planet’s work.

Konzentrationslager Schlettstätt

A brutal facility where prisoners, both alien and human, are used as test subjects for the planet’s experiments. Those who survive their initial usefulness are often sent to labor camps on Haguenion or Kolmaris.

Schlettstätt is populated primarily by SS scientists, engineers, and their support staff, all of whom are indoctrinated in the regime’s ideology and sworn to secrecy. Their lives revolve around their work, with little room for individuality or dissent. The planet also houses a vast population of expendable laborers and test subjects, kept under strict surveillance and treated as little more than tools for experimentation. These populations live in squalor, confined to heavily secured zones, and are frequently rotated out due to the high mortality rate. The SS elite stationed on Schlettstätt live in isolated, luxurious compounds, far removed from the horrors they oversee. Education is heavily focused on scientific advancement and ideological loyalty, ensuring a steady supply of compliant researchers.

Schlettstätt is critical to the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis’s ambitions. Its advanced research fuels the regime’s military-industrial complex, providing the weapons, ships, and technologies needed to expand their dominion. The planet’s innovations give the SS a distinct edge over their enemies, making it a linchpin of the Lothringen-System.

Mühlhausen

Mühlhausen, named after the historic city of Mulhouse, is the logistical and trade hub of the Lothringen-System, managing the vast flow of goods, resources, and personnel that sustains the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. Known as the "Engine of Efficiency," Mühlhausen is a planet of sprawling spaceports, intricate transportation networks, and massive storage facilities. Every aspect of the planet is optimized to support the system's industrial, agricultural, and military needs, making it a vital cog in the SS's interstellar empire.

Once a world of wetlands and rolling plains, Mühlhausen has been transformed into an artificial grid of transport hubs, warehouses, and interplanetary shipping docks. The planet’s surface is dominated by towering logistics centers and kilometers-long landing strips, where massive cargo ships and troop transports arrive and depart at all hours. The natural environment has been almost completely eradicated, replaced by mechanized systems and automated railways that crisscross the planet. A network of orbital stations supplements Mühlhausen's planetary infrastructure, serving as waypoints for goods traveling across the Lothringen-System and beyond. The planet’s air is thick with the hum of engines and the constant movement of goods. Its skies are a never-ending procession of freighters and shuttles descending to the surface or launching toward distant destinations.

Hauptumschlagsplatz

The largest spaceport on Mühlhausen, Hauptumschlagsplatz is a sprawling complex of docks, hangars, and administrative buildings. It handles the majority of interplanetary trade and troop deployments, ensuring that resources from Kolmaris and Haguenion reach their intended destinations without delay.

Reichs-Depot Omega

A colossal storage facility housing surplus supplies, ammunition, and equipment for the SS military. Heavily guarded and built to withstand orbital bombardments, Depot Omega is considered one of the most secure locations in the Lothringen-System.

Die Brücke

An orbital station tethered to Mühlhausen’s surface via a massive space elevator, The Bridge serves as the planet's primary point of contact with off-world shipping. It acts as both a docking station and a customs center, ensuring that all cargo is accounted for and that contraband is intercepted.

Transportnetzwerk Knotenpunkt Eins

The central hub of Mühlhausen’s planetary rail and conveyor systems, Knotenpunkt Eins coordinates the movement of goods between the planet’s many logistics centers. Its efficiency is unmatched, with goods moving seamlessly from one end of the planet to the other.

Arbeiterkolonie Mühlheim

A massive industrial colony where low-level workers and prisoners are housed. Mühlheim provides the labor needed to maintain the planet’s operations, though most of the work is performed by automated systems. Living conditions are harsh, with the population kept under strict control to prevent dissent.

Mühlhausen's society is defined by its singular focus on logistics and organization. The SS elite oversee the planet's operations from well-furnished administrative centers, ensuring that every shipment and transfer meets the regime’s rigorous standards. The bulk of the population consists of indoctrinated workers and prisoners who serve as manual labor in the logistics chain. These workers live in overcrowded colonies and are subjected to long hours and constant surveillance. Despite the harsh conditions, many are driven by propaganda that portrays their work as essential to the glory of Galaxis. Mühlhausen’s elite live in isolated enclaves far removed from the noise and grime of the industrial zones. These enclaves feature advanced amenities and are shielded from the environmental degradation caused by the planet’s operations.

Mühlhausen is indispensable to the SS-Ordenstaat Galaxis. Its logistical infrastructure ensures the smooth movement of resources and troops, making it the lifeblood of the Lothringen-System. Without Mühlhausen, the regime’s industrial and military operations would falter, leaving the system vulnerable to internal collapse and external threats.