ICC Stellar Surveyors / ICCSS

Humanity’s first maps were of the stars. Created millennia ago, they were dots charting the night sky painted upon cavern walls on Earth. One wonders if those original mapmakers ever imagined that one day their descendants would get to visit those stars?

Though the methods have drastically changed, the Imperial Cartography Center (ICC) carries on that proud tradition of charting celestial objects. This UEE government agency is best known for their Deep Space Scanning & AstroGraphical Stations that search for jump points, and for the elite Stellar Surveyors unit that assesses newly discovered systems. Yet, the responsibilities and reach of the ICC extend far beyond those two departments. From working with the Ark to keeping the Starmap current, to tracking the Baer comet as it crosses the Stanton System, the Imperial Cartography Center is essential to modern space travel.

The ICC is also home to one of the most prestigious scientific organizations – the Stellar Surveyors. This elite unit, composed of multi-talented individuals from both the public and private sector, are the first to visit and chart new systems after they are discovered. In the 29th century, their assessment of Stanton convinced politicians that it would be perfect for a system-wide business park. Recently, they discovered the Kabal System only to find abandoned Tevarin cities on Kabal III. They’ve also been up against their most difficult challenge ever – exploring and mapping the Tamsa System and the black hole at its center.

‘Charting the Way Ahead’ may be the motto of the Stellar Surveyors, but it’s also an appropriate maxim for the entire ICC. From extensively mapping existing systems or finding jump points that introduce the UEE to new worlds, the ICC clearly has its sights set on the future.