The Edge

Named aptly for running along the outer rim of the galaxy, as well as the boundaries of both Empire and Hegemony space, the Edge is a region where the only laws are your own.

Within it, there are pockets of clusters and systems that are yet to have anyone stake a claim to them. Generally, if enough of a populace gathers in one location, then a minor government or something resembling one will rise up, but they are very small in scale to either of the major Spectra government bodies and with far less influence anywhere other than the systems they’re concentrated in.

Various colonies from multiple species have been established in the Edge, but these are knowingly established without being under the purview of the Hegemony or Empire. They are considered independent nations, and are expected to sustain themselves- this also means that if they are to come under attack or require aid, no government is obligated to help them. As such, living in the Edge can be both a freeing and terrifying experience for those who decide to chance it.