Universe
A tabletop strategy game produced by the now-defunct FASA. Earth has been pulled into a pocket universe-like entity known as the 'Maw' along with hundreds if not thousands of other planets, all of which are slowly being destroyed inside the Maw. Earth is divided between two factions, the Neo-Soviet Union and the Union. Constant war rages a...
A ship from the Space:1999 universe
The Voyager One probe was an interplanetary probe intended to seek out new life and try to establish a crude form of contact. The revolutionary part of the probe over conventional slow moving space probes was the Queller drive, developed by Dr Ernst Queller. This drive activated once it was in deep space and propelled the probe at tremend...
An episode from the Space:1999 universe
The return of a long departed space probe from Earth brings new dangers to the inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha. The probe, Voyager One, is powered by the Queller Drive, an interplanetary drive system that can destroy those in its path. The only one who can override the system is the designer, Dr Ernst Queller, but Queller disappeared afte...
A TV series from the V universe
V, the original Mini Series starts with 50 giant motherships arriving at Earth. The aliens, who wish to be known as Visitors seek help from Earth in the shape of vital chemicals to repair environmental damage to their world. However, strange things start happening, scientists are accused of being involved in a conspiracy against the Vis...
A vehicle/ship class from the Star Wars universe
The V-wing is a lightly armed atmospheric fighter craft used by the New Republic. Starfighters are expensive to build and maintain, so the fledgling New Republic, seeking ways to reduce expenses, designed the V-wing - a high-altitude repulsorcraft, and a dedicated atmospheric fighter. The result is a craft which performs as well as a fight...
A creature from the Star Wars universe
Huge Yeti-like creatures, wampas are fierce ambush predators. Readily identifiable with their horned heads, fangs, long white fur, and ape-like build, these large carnivores are Hoth's largest and best-known inhabitants. Wampas are comfortable moving both bipedally and on all fours. Walking on two legs is more energy-efficient, which is cr...
An episode from the Space:1999 universe
Strange spacecraft approach Moonbase Alpha. Later identified as Mark IX Hawks, an Earth design, they appear to be on an attack course. Koenig launches an intercept flight of Eagles which appear to deal with the hostiles effortlessly. Things soon escalate when more Hawks appear and destroy most of the Eagles, and then proceed to attack ...
Universe
A popular tabletop strategy game, Warhammer 40,000 (WH40k) centers on the Imperium of Man, a galaxy-spanning empire that worships the demigod-like God-Emperor of Man. They are beset on all sides by Orks, Necrons, Eldar, Tyranids, Chaos Traitors and other vast dark hordes. They are protected most famously by the Space Marines, superhuman ...
A videogame from the Warhammer 40,000 universe
RTS game set in the Warhammer 40k universe.
A creature from the Starship Troopers universe
(This description is for the film version of Starship Troopers.) The Warrior bug is the mainstay of the Arachnid army. They normally act as a group and will keep on coming until either their objective is met, or they run out of numbers. Warrior bugs are usually found in large hordes and should always be treated with caution. The Warrior’...
A ship from the Freelancer universe
The Battleship Westfalen is the only known operational Battleship left in Rheinlands armed forces. Due to the lack of military resources, the Westfalen stays in static orbit in the Hamburg system. The crew have not been paid for many months and the whole ship is deteriorating. It is unlikely, even if Rheinland recovers economically...
A group from the Alien / Predator universe
Weyland-Yutani is an American-Japanese company which resulted from a merger at the beginning of the 21st century. It is one of the biggest corporations in its galaxy. The company is involved in terraforming, cargo shipping, and medical research, and also owns several maximum security prisons. But the company also has a profitable Bio-Weapo...
A ship from the Mobile Suit Gundam universe
In the Mobile Suit Gundam (MSG) series, the White Base is a Mobile Suit Carrier, specificaly designed to deploy and retrieve Mobile Suits. It is well armed to fight other military ships and defend itself from other Mobile Suits. The White Base was deployed during the One Year War by the Earth Federation. After most of the orginal crew ...
A group from the Gundam Wing universe
White Fang is a revolutionary group that consisted of space colony citizens. White Fang overthrew OZ's forces in space and eliminated all threats. White Fang became a major military force, and plotted to destroy Earth. It was later defeated. Notable People:Quinze-White Fang leaderMiliardo Peacecraft -White Fang leader
A vehicle/ship class from the Babylon 5 universe
The Whitestar was a prototype vessel made from Vorlon and Minbari technology, and was designed to be used by the Rangers to help in the war against the Shadows. Whitestars have at least three types of weapons. The mounts on the wings have twin barrels on each side, for a total of four barrels. They fire pulses w...
A character from the universe
Dr. Wilhelm Arkin is chairman of the board at Arkin Industries and the NSDF's main research scientist.After the 1952 Bering straight meteo shower, debris collected by, among others, William Stahl and dr. Andrew Goldman, was brought back to the United States for further research. The team which conducted this research, chaired by dr. Arkin, so...
A character from the Wing Commander universe
Captain Eisen was a long serving member of the Terran Confederation, having been in service for over 30 years. He served his first tour of duty as an Ensign on board the then newly commissioned TCS Victory, the ship he would later go on to command. Years passed with a distinguished but rather unremarkable recor...
A character from the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1978-80) universe
Colonel Wilma Deering is the no-nonsense head of Earth Directorate's fighter squadrons charged with defending Earth. Initially she distrusts Buck, suspecting him of being a spy for the Draconian Empire. This might seem a bit odd, but considering Kane was an Earthman, this obviously has precendent. Wilma takes ...
Universe
A popular space-combat simulator series which was released in 1990 and, along with the original 'X-Wing,' created the genre of 'space shooters'. A number of games were made, as well as various spinoffs like Privateer, a space trading game set in the same universe. These games were Wing Commander, Wing Commander 2...
