Places
- Kibi
(name origin: Kingdom of Kibi, 4th century western Japanese kingdom that acted as cultural bridge between Korea and Yamato, conquered by Yamato)
- Home planet of Amaterasu and its crew.
- Phoenicia
(name origin: ancient Phoenicia, located north of the Canaan, enterprising maritime culture, conquered by Persia)
- Neutral system where Amaterasu sought temporary sanctuary. It is located near Kibi.
- Shu
(name origin: Shu (state), one of major states during China's warring states era, conquered by Qin)
- Planet of origin for Captain Wong and Shenlong
- Gordova
(name origin: Cordoba, Spain, Spanish city conquered by Moors)
- Planet of origin for the Conquistador and its original crew.
- Palmia
(name origin: Palmyra, Ancient Syrian city, conquered by Romans)
- Location of Arima General Industry (AGI) Headquarter
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