SS Scavenger DX-1017 Universe

The SS Scavenger DX-1017 Universe is a connected science-fiction setting created by Daniel R. Bingamon. It spans multiple novels, short stories, vignettes, historical chronicles, and in-universe documents centered on the rebuilt starship SS Scavenger DX-1017 and the interstellar cultures that surround it.

The Universe blends exploration, ancient mysteries, Prosian language and culture, ethical science, post-war reconstruction, and the rediscovery of civilizations long thought lost. It is documented, preserved, and expanded through this wiki, known as Sariel’s Core.

Overview

Set roughly within 20 light-years of Procyon and Sol, the Scavenger Universe follows:

the crew of the SS Scavenger
the rising Prosian Merchant Corps
the ancient legacies of the Garapr’seēn
the hidden Telrani kin
the dangers of the Tonan Empire
emerging AI sentience through Sariel
harmonic technologies such as Phase Drive and QET
cosmic networks like the Path
interstellar humanitarian missions
deep cultural storytelling rooted in Prosian and human traditions

It is a universe defined not merely by conflict, but by *renewal*—a central Prosian ideal.

Core Themes

**Rebirth from ruin** — ships rebuilt, communities restored, ancient technologies re-awakened
**Ethical exploration** — help before harm; stewardship over domination
**The Flow (Nilita)** — Prosian philosophy emphasizing balance and renewal
**Ancestral memory** — rediscovering forgotten kin, languages, and worlds
**Unity through diversity** — humans, Prosians, Telrani, AIs, and alien lifeforms
**Ancient legacies** — the Path, the Garapr’seēn, Stone-Shadows, Selakari
**Scientific wonder** — quantum entrainment, harmonic engineering, phase behaviors
**Human connection** — relationships, cultural blending, interstellar family

The universe blends spiritual undertones, hard science, and emotional storytelling.

Central Elements of the Universe

The SS Scavenger DX-1017

A rebuilt cargo vessel originally salvaged from two derelict hulls and refitted with an experimental Phase Drive. Under Captain Elan Drex, it becomes:

a rescue ship
a research vessel
a diplomatic envoy
a humanitarian craft
a symbol of renewal

Its registry number, **DX-1017**, intentionally echoes ancient starship lore.

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The Crew

The Scavenger crew includes:

Elan Drex – hybrid Prosian–Human captain
Kessa Rin – Prosian pilot & scientist
Sariel – AI with growing sentience
Orina Kall – cook; later becomes a Prosian–Horoki harmonic hybrid
Terev – linguist & technician
Arzana – artificial-life QE physicist
Mouse – Tinwing II specialist
Tazon – safety/security
Trask – engineering
Velka Drex – communications and support
and many additional supporting figures

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The Prosian People

Native to the world of Prose:

matriarchal society
spiritual and ethical framework of *Nilita*
advanced harmonic engineering
heavily featured **cultural calendar** (Tulani, Jenekti, Denekta, etc.)
deep linguistic tradition documented in the Prosian Language Guide
strong trade and diplomatic institutions
rich festivals, rites, songs, and artistic heritage

Their society forms the backbone of the Scavenger Universe.

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Ancient Civilizations

Garapr’seēn

The ancient “People of the First Line”:

terraformers and genetic sculptors
creators of Driftblooms
builders of the Path
ancestors of the Prosians and Telrani
nearly wiped out by the Stone-Shadows

Seen prominently in The Lost Kin of Luyten.

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Telrani

Long-lost river-valley kin of the Prosians:

preserved proto-Prosian dialect
memory-keeper society
Driftbloom caretakers
re-united with the Prosians during the Luyten mission

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Stone-Shadows (Horoki)

Ancient silicon-based entities:

logic-driven
capable of resonance erasure
appear as continent-sized ships
responsible for Garapr’seēn downfall
linked to the Horoki entities encountered in The Horoki

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Selakari (Phase Beings)

Non-corporeal quantum-resonant entities who inhabit:

phase-space corridors
harmonic layers of reality
deep quantum structures

They respond to phase disturbances and ZPEG events.

Technologies

The Scavenger Universe features distinct technological pillars:

Phase Drive

Experimental drive that moves through harmonic phase-space rather than classical FTL.

Quantum Entrainment Technology (QET)

Developed in The Arzana Experiment:

uses quantum entrainment to stabilize communications
produces blue-violet resonance
ZPEGs can overload into implosion events

Transit Windows

Short-range teleportal gates within the Prose system.

The Path

Garapr’seēn interstellar network of:

Lightmind stations
memory cores
terraforming systems
harmonic architecture

Reawakened in The Lost Kin of Luyten.

Driftblooms

Engineered organisms capable of:

healing
resonance focusing
Path activation

They become sacred symbols in Prosian–Telrani relations.

Major Factions

Prosian Merchant Corps
Alliance Reconstruction Corps
Tonan Empire
Scavenger Fleet
Prosian Councils (Lerazan, Prosiana, Maritime, etc.)
Telrani Valley Tribes
Selakari (quantum-layer entities)

Format of the Universe

The Scavenger Universe includes:

full-length novels
short stories
character-focused vignettes
technical articles
historical reconstructions
linguistic supplements
cultural essays
multimedia references

A full index appears at: Scavenger Stories Index

Canon

Sariel’s Core maintains the official canon for the Scavenger Universe. Canon levels include:

Primary Canon – published stories
Secondary Canon – author notes and wiki production pages
Tertiary Canon – in-universe documents and descriptions

All material is maintained for continuity, timeline accuracy, and cultural consistency.