Emperor Zing
Reluctant Emperor
The new Emperor of Io, as well as an aspiring rock star and dedicated video gamer. Self-indulgent and unprepared for responsibility, he finds his video game tournament jeopardized when his father retires to the famed Pleasure Domes of Zur and leaves him in charge of the empire. Things go from bad to worse before spiralling completely out of control.
Moxy Comet
Space Archeologist Specializing In Tiki Artifacts
Zing's friend since childhood, Moxy has become a respected archaeologist at a very young age. Specializing in the history and artifacts of the Tiki Pirates, she recently discovered what may be their final resting place.
Urk
Professional Pygphibian Bodyguard
Zing's personal bodyguard, Urk hails from the inhospitable Dread Steam Swamps of Io. Augmented by cybernetic parts in order to survive the harsh conditions, including an armoured shell, he's one of the deadliest beings you'll ever meet.
Tne
Prime Zozist Philosopher
This wise old tree is the greatest philosopher of Io, and specializes in justifying the actions of the reigning Emperor. He has taught Zing since he was an infant, and guided his intellectual and spiritual development.
MegaVega
Business Being and Casinoid Operator
The CEO of Casinoid, he oversees all of its operations, from the gambling arenas to the space lounge. Involved in producing the hit talent show, Star Idol, which he came up with after stealing an ancient datahub from an archaeological dig on earth.
Some say he runs the Space Mob.
He had quantum computers and mathematekoi banned from Casinoid, on pain of death.
Grymak
Supreme Kra-Dak (General)
Chief of staff of the Hub of Generals, he has led the Imperial Forces of Io (IFI) for centuries, to his great personal enrichment. Commander-in-Chief of the Galilean Lunar Coalition in the war against the Tiki Pirate Terror, he ordered one of the most controversial lunar obliterations in Jovian history. He is known for both his patriotism and his ruthlessness.
Nung
Kra-Dak (General)
Right hand gorgogator of Grymak. A runt, he was picked to be general by the gorgogator clan leaders because he was the only one they weren't threatened by.
Cyberdeath Rat
Kra-Dak (General)
Headstrong and outspoken, Cyberdeath Rat is known for his aggressive tactics and party hard attitude.
Plotka
Dak (Captain)
A Stok amphibian, Plotka believes that the ends justifies the means, and will stop at nothing to fulfill his orders... providing they advance his career.
BOJ
Financial Institution
The Bank of Jove (BOJ) is the biggest financial institution in Jovian orbit, and is run by giant mechanized bacteria computer vats that sit on anti-grav pedastals. BOJ has invested heavily in the local dictatorships, and recently lost a major investment in the octillium mines of Aitna thanks to a coup. Humourless and belligerent, BOJ is most concerned with the bottom line and the share holders.
Zoz
Retired Emperor
After ruling Io for over 900 years, Zoz has recently retired to the Pleasure Domes of Zur for a well deserved rest.
Tiki Space Pirates
Terror of the Space Lanes
Aggressive civilization of alife that took to piracy thousands of years ago. They established bases throughout the solar system and raided interplanetary trade, accumulating a vast treasure trove and developing and appropriating advanced technology. They were eventually destroyed by the vast Galilean Lunar Coalition under the leadership of Supreme Kra-Dak Grymak. Although no Tiki have been seen in over 800 years, tales of them are still used to scare disobedient younglings and are the basis of innumerable horror holovids.
