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= 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]]'''.

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== 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.

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== 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.

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== 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 [[Elan Drex|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.

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== 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.

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== 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)  

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== 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]]'''

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== 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.

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== Navigation ==
* [[Main Page]]  
* [[Sariel’s Core]]  
* [[Scavenger Stories Index]]  
* [[Prosian Language Guide]]  
* [[Scavenger Fleet]]  
* [[Prose]]  
* [[Garapr’seēn]]  
* [[Telrani]]  

[[Category:Scavenger Universe]]  
[[Category:Worldbuilding]]