Category Archives: The Universe

Setting information, including maps of star systems and republic territories.

Naming More Star Systems

Posted on November 22, 2014 by BR

My wife is sick this week, and in her boredom she pulled up the Stellar Map to count the known (named) star systems in the This Corner of the Universe galaxy. She came up with 76, and I’m sure I’ve … Continue reading →

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Naming the Star Systems

Posted on May 30, 2014 by BR

I’m not sure if readers have noticed but there is some moderate rhyme and reason to the names of the Terran governments’ star systems. Originally, when I was writing the first book, I wanted a list of cool-sounding star systems that … Continue reading →

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If a Starship Leaves Bree, How Far to Tetium?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by BR

As I was writing The Wrong Side of Space, I began to realize just how much of the universe was beginning to fill up.  New London, New Roma, Dionne (anyone remember that one?) and so many other systems have been … Continue reading →

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