



Few planets or moons offer a direct glimpse into their fiery cores. That’s what makes the Jovian moon Io and its volcano, Amirani, unique—and a prime spot for waging wars. Despite appearing like an infernal wasteland, a rich history lies beneath its surface.





AMIRANI: A LEGEND AMONG VOLCANOES

Named after a Georgian mythical figure who stole fire from the gods, Amirani was once responsible for the largest lava flow in the entire Solar System. However, in 2280 CE, this massive mountain was one of the many sites to be tamed by the Transhumans during their Bronze Age of terraforming. Building their massive machines deep beneath the igneous crust, the Transhumans calmed Amirani’s geological activity and transformed the surrounding area into serene, livable land.





THE LOST COLONY OF JACAWITZ

Once the Transhumans tamed Io and other moons of Jupiter, they moved on to Saturn and its satellites. Amirani was left behind. For more than a century, its terraformers fell into disrepair, but not before Troja founded the research colony of Jacawitz in 2413 CE. Like many scientists at the time, they were unable to reactivate the massive, failing Transhuman structure—which enabled the volcano to eventually break its chains.





A RETURN TO FIRE

Once its terraformers finally powered down, Amirani unleashed an earth-shattering eruption. Rivers of lava consumed the human-made buildings and broke the terraformer towers, which now form bridges across a fiery lake. Much of the ground also melted away, revealing that the towers are just the tip of an enormous subterranean complex that once stabilized the moon's interior.





AMIRANI’S LEGACY

The rebirth of Amirani is often viewed from a simple perspective: it was an early example of Transhuman terraforming that humanity failed to understand—and one that went horribly wrong. Others, like the Transarchaeologists, revere the technology that was able to hold the immense power of Amirani down for over a century. However, most outlaw captains view it through the lens of what they love most. To them, Amirani is a searing battlefield, rife with sulfur, fire—and glory.