The Hyades Cluster

The main setting in the science-fiction themed world within EveryAll Online, it is a star cluster along with the Pleiades, Hesperides, Maenad, Aurae, Oread, Orphne and other star clusters in a vast galaxy. Combining hard science-fiction, space opera, and science fantasy settings, one can also find a few cyberpunk themes scattered in isolated pockets here. The cyberpunk themes may spin off into their own worlds, according to the developers. The one science-fiction element that this universe does not have is time-travel. The developers have clearly stated that time-traveling will never be implemented, first – due to the technical impossibilities and, second – because the developers have boldly proclaimed time-travel themes as "the convoluted asinine mechanics of idiots and fools. There will be no 'Time Lords' on EAO. Ever." While that inflammatory statement has garnered a fair amount of criticism from fans of time-travel, the fact that the majority of other options exist within EveryAll Online in which the player can choose among a number of historical themes. This takes a lot of steam out of that criticism.

Geography

Modeled after the actual open star cluster of the same name. Many of the stars are named and designated the same, but are conveniently very friendly to life, especially Earth-like life. The star, Aldebaran, is often seen or included in maps of this cluster, but is actually much closer to the Sun than the cluster. Despite this, some groups on this server use the name, notably the Aldebaran League. The developers have hinted at making other known star clusters available in the future, notably the Pleiades, the Praesepe Cluster, the Hyades Stream, the Ursa Major Stream, and a host of fictional clusters.

Natural Resources

The real Hyades cluster is more enriched in heavier elements than our Sun. The server models even more abundance of resources to encourage heavy mining, refining, and economic activity.

Type

Simulation