Twilight

The Twilight is a region within the Fringe.

Background[]

An enigmatic region[]

The Twilight is a mysterious region where the clouds of its nebula are gradually overtaking sectors, and ships routinely go missing without explanation. Scientists are the most common visitors to the region, using the thick shields of Science Vessels to withstand the damaging radiation of the Twilight Fog while they carry out their research. The radiation and radar-muddling fog were enough to keep pilots from entering the region until recent technological breakthroughs by Biolith equipped pilots with the Fog Radar and Radiation Screen systems to better navigate the Twilight.

This has opened up the region to more thorough exploration and even commercialization, with corporations like Nebula Tours offering sightseeing cruises that feature glimpses of rare space crystals and fabled Demon Pirates. But if combat isn't enough to deter visiting pilots, then the territorial, reclusive Dr. Randall Cassitor will. Tucked away in his private station, Cassitor manufactures armies of powerful drones that destroy intruders at his command. In addition, long exposure to the fog has been found to induce Hutchin's Disease, a malady that warps the mind of the affected, making them paranoid and violent, among other symptoms.

Despite the dangers of the region, some explorers swear by the healing effect that limited visits to the fog has and if not that, then the joy of discovering new phenomena yet unseen by human eyes. What most agree on however is that the Twilight is a place one should visit briefly and with great caution.

The GalSpan-Bora conflict[]

The Twilight becomes available to Jake Logan when GalSpan opens a new mega-gate to the region. GalSpan needed private passage in order to carry out further steps of the Hephaestus Project undisturbed, specifically to steal and reverse engineer advanced drones Cassitor had built to withstand the radiation of Twilight Fog.

When working with the Bora, Logan visits the Twilight to work with Cassitor, specifically to steal information from the Demon Pirates. In return, Cassitor gifts the Bora with technology that advances their Deliverance Project.

Sectors[]

Deep Fringe Array[]

The Deep Fringe Array is the location of the titular Deep Fringe Array Starbase and is occluded by dark blue non-radioactive fog. It connects to the Twilight Gateway.

Twilight Gateway[]

The Twilight Gateway has no fog and houses the Frontier mega-gate. This sector acts as a hub for the region, connecting to Dusk, Twilight Field, and Deep Fringe Array.

Dusk[]

Dusk is home to the Demon Pirate Clan and their station. The sector is shrouded in dark green fog with the gate to Far Space behind the pirate base.

Far Space[]

This sector features the exotic Far Space crystal fields and is free of fog. This is the only sector where the Far Space crystals appear.

Twilight Field[]

The Twilight Field is filled with radioactive lime green fog and occupied by the gates to the Swarm and Twilight Gateway.

The Swarm[]

The Swarm is typically occupied by Cassitor's advanced combat drones and characterized by teal fog. Gates to Cassitor Station, Silicon Hive, and Twilight Field can be found here.

Silicon Hive[]

The Silicon Hive is another of Cassitor's sectors. Shrouded in indigo fog, a large installation dismantling a Bora cruiser can be found here. Many of Cassitor's advanced drones are present, controlled directly by a nearby antenna array.

Cassitor Station[]

Cassitor Station sector houses Cassitor Station itself, the doctor's home base. It is the second of two radioactive sectors within the region. Prolonged exposure to the midnight blue fog without the Radiation Screen will lead to death. Several advanced combat drones also patrol here.

Vendor list[]

Below are the weapons and systems for sale at Deep Fringe Array Starbase.

Weapons[]

Glint Light Laser (GalSpan only)
Flare Medium Laser (GalSpan only)
Deimos Heavy Laser (GalSpan only)
Arc Light Laser (Bora only)
Tesla EMP Missile (GalSpan only)
Rail Gun (Bora only)

Systems[]

Hidden crates[]

Credit crate: A crate of 5,000 credits inside the carcass of the crashed Bora cruiser. Turn left once you exit the Deep Fringe Array Starbase and fly toward the broken envirodome.
Illegal chemical compounds: Once you enter the sector, fly toward the Far Space Sector gate. The crate will appear on radar as you approach Dusk Station.
Lost Artwork: In the outer hemisphere of the envirodome on top of Cassitor Station. When you enter the sector, follow the support tubing that connects the landing pad to the rest of the station and you will find the envirodome that contains the cargo.

Notes[]

While it is highly recommended to equip the Radiation Screen system to prevent Twilight Fog radiation from destroying your ship, forgoing the Fog Radar system has mild if not inconsequential side effects. Not all sectors within the Twilight scramble the radar, and those that do affect it in the same way lighting strikes do. It may be better to save the system slot on the ship for a different card, especially for challenge runs.