The Gate

Located amongst the asteroids of the vast Scatranis asteroid field, the Therscatran Gate is a testament of Ramathian innovation and integrity. While it may not be the most cohesive work that decorates the Ramathian space-scape, it is the most awe-inspiring. It was built over thousands of years using various components that have been manufactured and hauled up from Ramath-lehi and various other planets. The resulting look is a sort of otherworldly web of electronic components, corridors, vast gardens, and large containment areas that span hundreds of kilometres. Despite its somewhat decrepit and eccentric appearance, it is the preferred home of more than 600,000 Gaters, and can currently safely support up to a million and a half.

The Therscatran Gate lacks landing gear as well as major propulsion systems, which one would usually use to avoid certain disaster. Even though it is in the midst of an asteroid field, the Therscatran Gate maintains a steady orbit and makes use of simulated gravity, and superior shielding technology - supplied by the Adamaint Empire - which appears to seamlessly redirect asteroids around the haphazardly built structure. While the Therscatran Gate itself is protected from asteroid destruction, the paths that one takes to and from it are often perilous. Even hardened and experienced pilots have made severe miscalculations and have accidentally had their ships damaged and oftentimes destroyed. Any and all ships that are destroyed within the Scatranis asteroid field immediately become the property of the Therscatran Gate. The Gate then uses this salvage in order to reinforce and repair their own defences. Whenever a ship fails in the asteroid fields, it is usually met with a sombre nod and acknowledgement that the ship has contributed to the “Gater Circle of Life.” Extreme rescue measures are not usually taken to save ships from imminent demise, so it falls upon the ship’s crew to evacuate any doomed vessel and maintain life support until they may be picked up by another passing transport.

It is possible to travel to the Therscatran Gate using the Portal Transportation outpost node on Ramath-lehi’s moon Xabu. Unfortunately due to the nature of the asteroid field and planetary rotation, travel time can be sporadic at best. It is not uncommon for civilians to have to wait up to a month before being given clearance to access the travel node. This is because the time windows to use this particular portal are very slim, and priority is given to supplies being shipped to and from the Gate. The transportation node is linked directly to a massive holding unit in Sector 01 which civilians and cargo are then carefully filtered through. When travelling to the Gate, it is important to book your trip early. If time is of the essence, it is also possible to get to the Therscatran Gate by space ship. However there are not many captains who will willingly risk their lives by navigating through the asteroid field - specially for civilians. Be prepared to pay a steep premium price if looking to travel via ship.

Ramathians who have been born on the Therscatran Gate often refer to themselves as “Gate Brats”.