Common Misconceptions of the Core

"The Core controls most of human space."

False.

The Core controls only a portion of known human territory.

"The Frontier is largely inhabited by pirates."

Partially true.

Pirates exist, but many Frontier worlds possess long histories, stable governments, and unique cultures.

"The Great Houses are the strongest powers in existence."

Unknown.

No reliable census exists for the regions beyond the Frontier.

"The Empire and the Core are comparable in size."

False.

The Empire was vastly larger.

"Humanity is fully mapped."

False.

StarCom continuously discovers and rediscovers settlements, ruins, and navigation routes.