Herta Space Station

Lore & Background

Within this science-fantasy universe, the station is the stage for a pivotal event: an assault by the Antimatter Legion, followers of the Aeon Nanook who control the Path of Destruction. Prior to this chaos, members of the Stellaron Hunters, specifically Kafka and Silver Wolf, had already implanted a Stellaron—an object known as the 'Cancer of All Worlds'—into a blank vessel provided by the Stellaron Hunters. This vessel awakens as the amnesiac Trailblazer after Kafka wipes their memories. The facility is also where the Astral Express crew, known as the Nameless, arrives as visitors to respond to the crisis. While the source details the station's role in this specific narrative arc involving the Stellaron and the Legion, it does not elaborate on internal administrative structures or the specific mechanics of Herta's clones beyond their presence during the attack.

In Their Own Story

The narrative begins with the Herta Space Station under siege by the Antimatter Legion. In the midst of the battle, Kafka and Silver Wolf execute a plan to implant a Stellaron into an artificial body, which becomes the player character. Before departing, Kafka erases the new Trailblazer's memories. The amnesiac protagonist is then rescued by March 7th and Dan Heng, passengers aboard the Astral Express who arrive at the station. These three form the initial core of the Nameless crew. Their first major stop after leaving the station is Jarilo-VI, a planet frozen by Stellaron influence, but the events at Herta Space Station remain the catalyst for the entire journey across different worlds to connect them and resolve various disasters.

Reader's Guide

Visiting the Herta Space Station involves navigating the aftermath of an Antimatter Legion attack. Players control the Trailblazer immediately after memory loss, guided by March 7th and Dan Heng. The station serves as the tutorial zone where players learn turn-based combat mechanics, building a lineup of up to four characters with specific Paths like Preservation or Destruction. It is here that the concept of Light Cones and Relics is introduced, alongside the use of Traces for unique abilities. While the source mentions the existence of the Simulated Universe as part of Herta's work, it does not provide a detailed guide on accessing specific zones or solving puzzles within the station beyond its role in initiating the Trailblazer's adventure.

Did You Know?

• The Herta Space Station was the site where the Stellaron Hunters, Kafka and Silver Wolf, implanted a Stellaron into the Trailblazer before the Antimatter Legion attack.
• During the attack on the station, the Antimatter Legion targeted the facility as followers of the Path of Destruction.
• The Trailblazer's first rescuers at the station were Arlan and Asta, the station's security personnel, who discovered them after the Stellaron implantation.
• Herta rarely appears in person at the station, relying instead on her clones to manage daily operations.