The Space Age

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Mar 2026

In the shattered year 3500, humanity’s desperate first war with the technologically superior Crions leaves Earth dead and its survivors scattered as space pirates, traders, and outlaws across a galaxy ruled by ten Tier‑One titans capable of razing stars. Amidst the endless skirmishes between Tier‑Two empires and the enslaved Tier‑Three worlds, the ever‑looming Xeno hive mind threatens to consume the edge of the universe.

World Overview

In the year 3500 humanity reached FTL(Faster than light) travel and has discovered we are not alone in this universe and not only are we not alone we are undeveloped compared to other species. After hundreds of years of exploring and meeting hundreds of other sentient species humans wage their first war against another species called the Crions who are a tier 2 race and are about 4 foot tall rat like creatures and are extremely technology Ly advanced and it is a complete disaster as the human race is still several thousand years behind other species the war is a bitter defeated resulting in 99% of the human population being wiped out and Earth being destroyed. The only remaining humans are spread just trying to survive either as space pirates, traders, bounty hunters, slaves, or on small colonies on barren moons and planet.

Geography & Nations

Hundreds of sentient beings live around the universe all being placed in 4 categories Tier 1 species- A superior species that is powerful enough to rule over every single tier 2 race only 10 of these nations exist all being capable of destroying planets with their ships and field giant navies with hundreds of dreadnaught class ships each being as strong as a tier 3 race and being able to destroy a planet by themselves and each of the ten have one titan ship that is as powerful as 100 dreadnaughts and capable of destroying a star then they have tens of thousands of smaller less powerful ships. Tier 2 species- A powerful nation each being stronger than every tier 3 race and being able to field 1-5 dreadnaughts in their navies along with a few thousand less powerful ships only about 50 of these nations exist and are powerful enough to destroy planets but not stars. Tier 3 species- This is were humans used to reside tier 3 nations is were most of the species reside not being able to field a single dreadnaught and having only a few hundred toa thousand ships about 25% of these are subordinance to a higher species either as puppets or slaves and are considered weak Tier 4- A species that has been nearly wiped out or one that hasn't reached FTL travel and this is wear human currently reside as only a few hundred thousands remain and those that do rarely see other humans The galactic counsel is the alliance all tier one species have with each other do decide on politics that will shape the universe either by deciding to wipe out a race, declare war, or form a treaty

Races & Cultures

Tier one - (in terms of military strength) 1. Remors- a 8 foot tall bat looking creature without wings they are the most militarily advanced species and are always looking for a chance to wage war and are very prideful 2. Selin- A similar to humans but with blueish skin and red claws and are the most prideful race keeping many puppet nations and believing they are superior to all. 3.Higins- The oldest living species in the universe each living to over 5000 years old and are known as the smartest race they have the look of a blue herring with humanoid features and are record keepers they avoid war at all cost but they still have a powerful navy and while they live a long time they are few only with about a million of them in total. 4. Rathoner- A bug race in the trillions having the look of a ant on two legs and are the most populated race in the universe 5. Gemsons- A race of traders being the richest in the universe owning many mixed race planets that are trade hubs for all nations and have the look of a humanoid fox. 6. Kilbok- A race with the look of a ten foot turtle on two legs and are in charge of all defence in the universe from the Xeno hive mind 7. Kri- A almost human looking being with the only difference is they have pair of curved red horns on their forehead and a red skin and are a race of wanderers that live in ships they have the largest fleet in the universe with most being living ships each being massive and holding a million of them each and they have a population of about 100 million 8. Poji - A race of two legged humanoid pigs that are the largest slavers in the galaxy having about 40 tier 3 races under their control 9. jilbin- A aquatic species that needs to be submerged in water to live that use suits filled with water to survive in space and look like giant squid like beings 10. Ubu- The newest nation to be tier one the look like 2 legged cats not much is known about them as they are secluded to their home planet and docent allow visitors Tier 2 nations- About 50 of these exist none being slaves or puppets and one of the weakest among these is the Crions who destroyed earth Tier 3 nations- About 300 nations and about 25% being either slaves or puppets to higher tier races Xenos- A hive hind race of mushroom people that lie on the far edge of the universe and attact anything on sight and is as powerful as 5 of the tier one races combined

Current Conflicts

Few minor wra between tier two and tier 3 races then the ever going war againt the Xenos but it has been at a stalemate for thousands of years at the egde of the galaxy

Magic & Religion

No magic in this world

Planar Influences

none

Historical Ages

The great culling- Before the Galactic console was formed 10000s of years ago the Xenos had pushed into the middle of the knwon universe taking about half of it over killing about half of the know races before they were pushed back by a joint effort and now are stuck at the edge of the universe

Economy & Trade

Their is 5 main trade world and sevreal hundred others but the 5 main are massive worlds with billions of beings from all different races trading and along with those they have casinos, stores, restaurants and everything you would find in a city on them. The Gemsons along with owning 3 of thee 5 trade planets also own i giant moving ship as large as a planet that acts as another trade hub

Law & Society

All wars, disputes, etc between tier 2 and 3 races most be approved by the galactic console

Monsters & Villains

The Xeno threat is the major treat to the universe however other people are also hunted as public enemies THE Red Armada is a group of pirates with about 100 ships and a dreadnaught as the capital ship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Space Age?

In the shattered year 3500, humanity’s desperate first war with the technologically superior Crions leaves Earth dead and its survivors scattered as space pirates, traders, and outlaws across a galaxy ruled by ten Tier‑One titans capable of razing stars. Amidst the endless skirmishes between Tier‑Two empires and the enslaved Tier‑Three worlds, the ever‑looming Xeno hive mind threatens to consume the edge of the universe.

What is Spindle?

Spindle is an interactive reading app where you become the main character in richly crafted story worlds. Think of it like stepping inside your favorite book—you make choices, shape relationships, and discover how the story unfolds around you. If you love series like Fourth Wing or A Court of Thorns and Roses, Spindle lets you live inside worlds with that same depth and drama.

How do I start a story in The Space Age?

Tap "Create Story" and create your character—give them a name, a look, and a backstory. From there, the story opens around you and you guide it by choosing what your character says and does. There's no wrong way to read; every choice leads somewhere interesting, and the narrative adapts to you.

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Absolutely. Spindle gives storytellers the tools to build and publish their own worlds—craft the lore, the characters, the conflicts, and the magic. Once you publish, other readers can discover and experience your story. It's a beautiful way to share the worlds living in your imagination.

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