Sneak Peek: The Spaceport (Patreon)

As I'm finishing the Spaceport, today's update will be a treat for all connoisseurs of the exotic, for interspecies romance enjoyers, or simply for all my alien lovers. But if you are firm on your human-only stance, you still might want to check this one for a little bit of lore around PSX's Spaceport! 

You have all seen one of the lobbies of our not-so-illustrious Spaceport, along with Despina's landing bay. But the last port in civilized space is much larger than that. It is a whole complex of hangars, warehouses, offices, repair bays, and more. Not to mention it also serves as a full-time home to many denizens of the station.

Nowadays, it is not only the most frequented Spaceport in the whole Periphery, but it is also a place that connects mostly human, Union space, with primarily alien, uncharted sectors and beyond. 

All kinds of people meet there. The independent spacers, smugglers, Union traders, alien mercenaries, corporate pilots, and bounty hunters. But there are also pirates, various radicals, and other Union "undesirables" who congregate there. It is not unheard of to witness an infamous pirate sitting in the same bar as a Union trade hauler crewmember. 

A fragile peace is kept primarily due to the great effort of the two figures. Executrix Isabella controls with an iron hand what is left of the law enforcement of the station. And Overseer Markala, who keeps control of the trade. Together, these two enforce at least some semblance of order and civility in the last Periphery starport.  

Nowadays, PS-10's Spaceport is as much of a meeting space, a trading port, and a cargo exchange as it is simply a cultural center between many civilizations and cultures. This means three things for you, a newcomer to a station. 

1) For those willing to work, there is always something to do.

2) These jobs might yield unexpected and sometimes quite lewd results.

3) More than half of the local population are aliens.

And since all of these points are relevant to the Overseer Markala herself, let's take a look at her!

Markala, commonly nicknamed "Momma" by most of the "station rats" working for her, is a Tarnian. A race of stoic, gentle, blue-skinned giants, Tarnians can be around 3 meters (around 9′) tall, with corresponding bulk. 

As you can see, Markala truly is a big lady. Size difference enjoyers, rejoice!

As an older "matron" of her species and Overseer, Markala is widely respected. Not simply because of her position but also because of her ability to balance (often conflicting) interests of numerous parties around the outlaw spaceport. Her ability to keep peace and coerce deals that make everyone (more or less) happy is legendary. 

For the young "station rats," Markala has been known as a fair employer who cares deeply for her underlings for as long as they obey her rules. Her firm but caring demeanor is well-received even among this generally unruly crowd. 

And since she is the first alien lady we are talking about in greater detail, let's take one closer look at those exotic bits. I know that's what you are here for!

You will be able to visit the bowels of the great Spaceport and work for Markala (and a few others!) in Release 2! 

PS: Did I hear someone say, "foursome with space goblins"? Size difference enjoyers, rejoice x2!