Science Fiction
April 13th, 2151 AD
This is no fantasy map or piece of fruit-flavored candy. Starburst refers to a possible future in the Milky Way and even beyond, starting in 2069 and so far reaching to 2160.
The name Starburst refers to a key piece of equipment in this universe--a foxon particle exciter. Starburst forms the basis of a number of technological fields, including artificial gravity and the magnetic slingshot method of travel.
Unlike the Federation of Star Trek, there are no vast swaths of space living harmoniously together. Humans have spread, but maintained their tendency to independent political bodies. Alliances of trade and military caliber are made and broken as needed. Other races, such as the Durtch or the Quirx'l exist within their own areas... But the threat of war and political decay overshadows the Galaxy.
Various forms of genetically modified cyborgs are stockpiled by worlds and nations all over. Weaponry is in a wretched state of disrepair despite the greatest efforts. Natural and spacial disasters have cropped up in the dark crevices of forgotten space.
And while the isolated leaders plot on in their moldering offices, small efforts are put together to relieve the pain of living in a broken universe...