1. Currently, Solomani space is controlled by several small (none larger than half a sector) governments, and there are also many independent planets. The SolConFed itself lives on as only a "pocket empire" comprised of a handful of worlds, centered on the Home system, the old Confederation capital.
2. The game will take place on the independent resort planet of Lapis (Aldebaran 0808). Lapis is unusual given the extremely high abundance of aluminum in its crust. This fact makes Lapis a very beautiful planet, with huge deposits of sodalite and lapis lazuli on its surface and unique blue sand beaches (the color is readily visible from orbit). Also, gemstones in the corundum and beryl groups such as sapphires, rubies, topazes and emeralds are quite common and relatively inexpensive.
3. Like most resort planets, Lapis is a place where virtually anything can be had, for a price. It carefully remained neutral during the civil war, and survived the conflict completely unscathed. The Concordance of Lapis, the treaty that ended the civil war, was signed here, and right up to the present day it is place where the various factions in Solomani space meet and negotiate without fear of any serious violence breaking out. The use or possession of any firearm, by either guests or citizens, is expressly forbidden anywhere on the planet's surface, and armed starships are restricted to the highport. However, the law level is low enough to permit the use of other, less lethal weapons such as knives. Unlike most planets that ban guns however, the law level does not extend to other facets of day to day life.