The Dark Group is a collection of five asteroid clusters. It is all that remains of a destroyed world. Theories say the world was one of many destroyed in a vast cataclysm (or even multiple cataclysms). Strange ruins from before the destruction still remain on many of the asteroids. All are infested with undead, who have considerably inhibited the exploration of the ruins. The ruins are in fact the most intact ruins of the ancient civilization that was destroyed in the cataclysm.
Despite the dangers, the Dark Group is of great interest to the Calidian Alliance, Thor and also the Illithids. Several outposts and stations have been established by each of these groups, each hoping to find rare and valuable technology, resources, power sources and materials that can only be found here.
Ghost ships and abandoned outposts overrun with undead are common here. Wights, wraiths and other undead born from pain, suffering and tragedy are the most frequent.
The asteroid clusters are known as
Achemon is the only truly free cluster here, since Mitiar is controlled by the illithids.
Mysterious presence
There are unsubstantiated reports from survivors of undead raids that speak of a vague, but powerful presence within the depths of the ruins. Speculations run from ancient living gods, to unknowm Old Ones.