Omicron Galaxy

Cuisine of the Omicron Galaxy

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Cuisine of the Omicron Galaxy

“You can tell where someone is from by what they order.”

Food and drink across the Omicron Galaxy varies enormously between planets, regions, species, and social classes.

Major trade networks allow common products to be found across inhabited space, while isolated settlements and ancient cultures continue to preserve their own regional cuisines. Military rations, frontier cooking, luxury dining, branded snacks, ceremonial beverages, and illegal anomaly-derived alcohol all form part of everyday galactic life.

Among the largest names in the industry is Blackstar Beverages, whose products can be found aboard military vessels, civilian stations, planetary settlements, luxury starliners, and remote frontier outposts.

Major Companies

Blackstar Beverages

Industry: Food and beverage production
Territory: Primarily Hell Hosts territory, Prioxis, and independent systems
Company Motto: “Fueling Humanity, One System at a Time.”

Blackstar Beverages is one of the largest food and beverage corporations operating within civilized space.

Founded more than a century ago, Blackstar began as a beverage manufacturer before expanding into packaged food, confectionery, energy products, military supplies, cafés, and vending services.

Most civilians simply refer to the company as Blackstar.

Its products are found in:

  • Military bases

  • Starships

  • Offices

  • Schools

  • Civilian homes

  • Space stations

  • Hospitals

  • Industrial settlements

  • Luxury starliners

  • Frontier colonies

Blackstar products are particularly common within Hell Hosts territory, where the corporation holds numerous military supply contracts.

Known Blackstar Products

Blackstar Café

A widespread café chain owned by Blackstar Beverages.

Blackstar Café locations can be found in planetary cities, military districts, starports, shopping centres, universities, and major space stations.

The chain primarily serves:

  • Coffee

  • Tea

  • Hot chocolate

  • Soft drinks

  • Pastries

  • Packaged snacks

  • Light meals

Although individual locations vary considerably in quality, Blackstar Café is familiar to civilians and soldiers throughout Hell Host-controlled space.

Frontier Grill

A popular restaurant chain commonly found across mining colonies, trade stations, industrial settlements, and the Outer Rim.

Frontier Grill specialises in inexpensive and filling meals, including grilled meats, stews, bread, and locally produced alcohol.

Its menus often differ between planets depending on locally available ingredients.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Coffee

Blackstar Roast

The standard coffee sold by Blackstar Beverages and one of the most widely consumed drinks in the galaxy.

Blackstar Roast is strong, inexpensive, reliable, and available almost everywhere.

It is commonly found within:

  • Military bases

  • Offices

  • Starships

  • Civilian homes

  • Industrial facilities

  • Cafés

  • Vending machines

Blackstar Roast is rarely considered luxurious, but its availability has made it an everyday staple throughout Hell Host territory.

Reactor Blend

An extremely strong coffee originally developed for personnel working long shifts aboard military vessels.

Reactor Blend is known for:

  • Exceptionally high caffeine content

  • A strong and bitter flavour

  • Keeping personnel awake during extended operations

  • Being especially popular with pilots, engineers, and fleet crews

It was initially associated with Fleet Guard personnel, although it later became widely available to civilians.

A common military joke claims:

“Reactor Blend violates at least three health regulations.”

Tea

Solar Leaf Tea

The flagship tea produced by Blackstar Beverages.

Solar Leaf Tea is made using cultivated Solar Leaf plants grown on agricultural worlds. It has a mild flavour and is traditionally associated with relaxation and clear thinking.

It is particularly popular among:

  • Officers

  • Scholars

  • Medical personnel

  • Diplomats

  • Civilian professionals

Eclipse Tea

A darker and more expensive tea produced by Blackstar Beverages.

Eclipse Tea has a stronger flavour than Solar Leaf Tea and is commonly served at formal gatherings, private meetings, and high-ranking military functions.

It is popular among:

  • Fleet officers

  • Scholars

  • Wealthy civilians

  • Diplomats

  • Elysarian visitors

Hot Chocolate

Nebula Cocoa

The galaxy’s most popular commercially produced hot chocolate.

Nebula Cocoa is warm, sweet, and strongly associated with comfort, childhood memories, winter celebrations, and quiet evenings aboard starships or planetary settlements.

It is especially common on colder worlds and among military personnel returning from difficult deployments.

Soft Drinks

Nova Cola

The most popular carbonated soft drink produced by Blackstar Beverages.

Nova Cola has a sweet cola flavour and is sold across Hell Host territory in bottles, cans, fountains, and military vending machines.

It is consumed by nearly every social class, from soldiers and mechanics to merchants and planetary officials.

Nebula Fizz

A fruity carbonated drink available in numerous regional flavours.

Nebula Fizz is particularly popular among younger civilians and is commonly associated with:

  • Festivals

  • Sporting events

  • Schools

  • Public celebrations

  • Entertainment venues

Different planets often sell exclusive flavours based on local fruits.

Pulsar

A highly caffeinated energy drink produced by Blackstar Beverages.

Pulsar is popular among:

  • Pilots

  • Mechanics

  • Students

  • Engineers

  • Fleet crews

  • Night-shift workers

Military medical personnel regularly warn soldiers against excessive consumption.

Blue Shift

A bright blue carbonated drink known for its intense sweetness.

Its colour has become one of its defining features, although most consumers have no idea why it is blue.

Blue Shift is particularly popular among children and teenagers, while parents and medical professionals frequently criticise its sugar content.

Comet Citrus

A citrus-flavoured carbonated drink commonly sold on warmer colony worlds.

Comet Citrus is known for its sharp, refreshing flavour and is particularly popular in tropical settlements, desert cities, and industrial workplaces.

Ash Spark

Origin: Ashen Region

A regional carbonated drink made using fruits cultivated within the Ashen Region.

Ash Spark has a slightly spicy flavour and produces a mild warming sensation when consumed.

It is extremely popular among Ashen civilians and is occasionally exported into Hell Host territory.

Free World Punch

Origin: Free World Order

Free World Punch does not follow a single established recipe.

Each settlement, ship, or community produces its own variation using locally available fruits, spices, sweeteners, and carbonated water.

Some versions are considered excellent.

Others have developed reputations for being nearly undrinkable.

Crown Tonic

Origin: Former Angel Swords territory

A refined non-alcoholic drink traditionally served during public celebrations, formal gatherings, and ceremonial events.

Crown Tonic is lighter and less sweet than many Blackstar products and remains culturally significant among surviving Angel Sword communities.

Water

Blackstar Pure

The most common brand of bottled water produced within Hell Host territory.

Blackstar Pure is sold aboard starships, in civilian stores, at military bases, and through automated vending systems.

It is unremarkable, inexpensive, and almost universally available.

Alcoholic Drinks

Whiskey

Ashfire Whiskey

Origin: Coria-6ZNH

One of the most famous whiskeys produced within Hell Host territory.

Ashfire Whiskey is aged under the volcanic conditions of Coria-6ZNH and is known for:

  • A smoky flavour

  • A strong burn

  • High alcohol content

  • Mineral undertones

  • A dark amber appearance

It is especially popular among Doom Corps soldiers, miners, veterans, and industrial workers.

Ashfire Whiskey is commonly paired with Corian Steak.

Rum

Frontier Rum

Origin: Outer Rim

Frontier Rum is produced across countless Outer Rim settlements rather than by a single recognised manufacturer.

Every colony has its own recipe, resulting in enormous variation between batches.

Frontier Rum is generally:

  • Cheap

  • Strong

  • Widely available

  • Locally produced

  • Occasionally dangerous

It is popular among traders, miners, smugglers, mercenaries, and frontier settlers.

Gin

Void Gin

One of the most widely consumed gins in civilized space.

Void Gin is distilled using Void Juniper, a cultivated plant grown across several colony worlds.

Despite its name, most commercial Void Gin has no connection to the Voidlands.

It is known for:

  • A crisp taste

  • Herbal notes

  • A smooth finish

Void Gin is commonly served during officer gatherings, formal receptions, and fleet celebrations.

Starlight Gin

A premium luxury gin associated with wealthy civilians, senior officials, merchants, and Elysarian nobility.

Starlight Gin is commonly served in crystal glasses during diplomatic events and formal celebrations.

Its price means that many civilians only purchase it for major occasions.

Prioxis Blue

Origin: Prioxis Trade System

A famous blue-tinted gin first developed by merchants within Prioxis.

It is known for:

  • Exotic spices

  • Citrus flavours

  • Its distinctive blue appearance

Many bars throughout Prioxis claim to serve an authentic traditional recipe.

A considerable number of them are lying.

Crown Gin

Origin: Former Angel Swords territory

A traditional gin produced according to recipes preserved for centuries.

Crown Gin was commonly served during:

  • Ceremonies

  • Officer banquets

  • Diplomatic visits

  • Military celebrations

Surviving Angel Sword communities remain extremely protective of the original recipe.

Black Spire Gin

Origin: Settlements near the Black Spire Range

A dark-coloured gin with a surprisingly smooth taste.

Black Spire Gin has a reputation for being mysterious, expensive, and potentially dangerous.

Numerous stories exist concerning its ingredients and production process, although few can be verified.

Brandy

Sunfall Brandy

One of the most respected brandies produced within Hell Host territory.

Sunfall Brandy is made using fruits cultivated on agricultural colony worlds and is known for:

  • A smooth taste

  • A lengthy aging process

  • Expensive bottles

  • Its popularity as a formal gift

It is commonly exchanged between senior officers, diplomats, and political officials.

Imperial Reserve Brandy

Origin: The Elysarian Dominion

An exceptionally prestigious Elysarian brandy.

Some bottles are aged for several decades, while rare historical collections may be worth more than small civilian spacecraft.

Imperial Reserve Brandy is primarily consumed by:

  • Nobility

  • Royal officials

  • Diplomats

  • Wealthy collectors

Crown Brandy

Origin: Former Angel Swords territory

A traditional brandy associated with honour, celebration, and family heritage.

Crown Brandy was frequently served during:

  • Weddings

  • Military promotions

  • Religious ceremonies

  • Political celebrations

Wine

Imperial Goldwine

Origin: The Elysarian Dominion

An expensive golden wine commonly served at noble gatherings, royal functions, and diplomatic events.

Imperial Goldwine is considered one of the finest alcoholic beverages in known space.

Its taste, appearance, and long cultural history have made it an important symbol of Elysarian status.

Veilwine

Classification: Forbidden contraband
Suspected Origin: Regions influenced by The Veil

Veilwine is one of the most heavily restricted alcoholic substances in known space.

It is rumoured to be produced from flora exposed to the influence of the Veil.

Reported effects include:

  • Hearing voices

  • Seeing impossible landscapes

  • Experiencing memories belonging to unknown individuals

  • Severe hallucinations

  • Psychological instability

The authenticity of many Veilwine bottles is questionable, although verified samples are immediately confiscated by most governments.

Beer and Ale

Forge Lager

The most common beer within Hell Host territory.

Forge Lager is inexpensive, reliable, and widely available in military bars, civilian settlements, industrial cities, and starship recreation areas.

It is particularly popular among soldiers and factory workers.

Forge Ale

A broader family of beers produced across Hell Host-controlled space.

Known variations include:

  • Forge Lager

  • Forge Stout

  • Forge IPA

  • Forge Amber Ale

Recipes differ between planets, although all are marketed under the Forge name.

Iron Ale

A darker ale popular among industrial workers, miners, engineers, and factory personnel.

Iron Ale has:

  • A rich flavour

  • Higher alcohol content

  • A heavy consistency

It is especially common on industrial and mining worlds.

Starfall IPA

A bitter, citrus-flavoured beer popular among younger civilians, merchants, and traders.

Starfall IPA is widely available within Prioxis and other major trade systems.

Black Horizon Stout

A heavy, dark stout particularly popular on colder worlds and aboard long-range military vessels.

It is strongly associated with fleet crews and is frequently consumed during extended periods of leave.

Golden Crown Ale

Origin: Former Angel Swords territory

One of the most famous traditional Angel Sword beers.

Golden Crown Ale was commonly served during festivals, public celebrations, military victories, and ceremonial gatherings.

Crownbrew

Origin: Former Angel Swords territory

A moderate-strength traditional alcoholic drink associated with Angel Sword festivals and military celebrations.

Crownbrew may refer to a specific regional ale or to a broader family of ceremonial beers produced across former Angel Sword worlds.

Frontier Ale

Origin: Outer Rim

Frontier Ale is independently brewed throughout Outer Rim settlements.

No two breweries produce exactly the same drink.

Quality ranges from excellent to barely drinkable, and certain frontier batches have acquired a reputation for being unusually volatile.

Ashfire Brew

Origin: Ashen Region

A powerful beer brewed using mineral-rich volcanic water.

Ashfire Brew is known for:

  • A smoky flavour

  • Extremely high alcohol content

  • A mild warming sensation

  • Its popularity among Ashen citizens

It is legal in many systems, although several worlds restrict its import due to its strength.

Black Spire Porter

Origin: Settlements near the Black Spire Range

A dark porter with an unusual metallic aftertaste.

Local stories claim that prolonged consumption causes vivid dreams and disturbing visions.

Scientists generally reject these claims.

The locals generally reject the scientists.

Cider

Starapple Cider

Also known in some regions as Orchard Star Cider.

Starapple Cider is produced using cultivated Starapple fruit and is especially popular among civilians on agricultural worlds.

It is commonly associated with:

  • Festivals

  • Open-air markets

  • Harvest celebrations

  • Rural settlements

It is generally considered lighter and less aggressive than many common military beers.

Exotic and Restricted Alcohol

Voidbrew

Classification: Illegal in most civilized systems
Origin: Produced near the edges of the Voidlands

Voidbrew is manufactured using plants and other materials harvested close to Voidlands territory.

Reported effects include:

  • Intense hallucinations

  • Distorted perception

  • Memory loss

  • Time disorientation

  • Paranoia

It remains popular among smugglers, cultists, thrill-seekers, and individuals with exceptionally poor judgement.

Abyss Draught

Classification: Extreme contraband
Suspected Origin: Bleeding Abyss

Abyss Draught is so rare that many consider it a myth.

It is allegedly produced using biological or mineral substances recovered from the Bleeding Abyss.

Reported effects include:

  • Temporary blindness

  • Extreme euphoria

  • Loss of coordination

  • Psychological instability

  • Long-term neurological damage

Any verified samples are immediately confiscated by military or governmental authorities.

Legendary and Collectible Drinks

Imperial Eclipse Reserve

Origin: The Elysarian Dominion

A rare Elysarian beer aged for decades under tightly controlled conditions.

Certain bottles sell for more than a civilian home and are primarily owned by nobles, collectors, and wealthy merchants.

First Colony Ale

A beer produced using recipes believed to date back to humanity’s earliest interstellar colonies.

Authentic bottles are extremely rare and highly valued by collectors.

Numerous counterfeit versions circulate throughout trade systems.

Food

Meat Dishes

Corian Steak

Origin: Coria-6ZNH

Corian Steak is one of the most famous meat dishes in Hell Host territory.

The dish reflects Coria-6ZNH’s harsh volcanic and industrial environment. It is typically heavily seared and served with strong seasoning, mineral salts, roasted vegetables, or dense bread.

Traditional versions may be cooked using geothermal heat or volcanic stone.

Corian Steak is commonly associated with:

  • Miners

  • Soldiers

  • Industrial workers

  • Military officers

  • Formal Corian meals

It is traditionally paired with Ashfire Whiskey.

Ashen Smoked Meat

Origin: Ashen Region

A broad family of meat dishes preserved and flavoured through heavy smoking.

Ashen smoked meats are commonly seasoned using strong spices and cooked over volcanic heat.

They are frequently served alongside Ashen Bread or Ash Spark.

Stews and Everyday Meals

Frontier Stew

Origin: Outer Rim

A common Outer Rim meal made using whatever ingredients are locally available.

Recipes may contain:

  • Meat

  • Root vegetables

  • Grain

  • Beans

  • Spices

  • Preserved food

  • Native plants

Every settlement has its own version.

Frontier Stew is valued because it is filling, inexpensive, adaptable, and easy to prepare in large quantities.

Bread and Grain

Ashen Bread

Origin: Ashen Region

A dense, strongly flavoured bread traditionally baked using geothermal ovens or volcanic stone.

Ashen Bread is commonly seasoned with local spices and served alongside smoked meats, stews, and mineral-rich sauces.

Its dense composition allows it to remain edible for extended periods.

Solar Rice

A widely cultivated grain grown on agricultural worlds and exported across inhabited space.

Solar Rice is inexpensive, easy to transport, and used in countless civilian and military meals.

It is one of the most common staple foods in the Omicron Galaxy.

Fruit

Starapple

A widely cultivated fruit grown on agricultural colony worlds.

Starapples are eaten fresh, baked into desserts, dried for transport, or fermented into Starapple Cider.

Different cultivars vary in colour, sweetness, and acidity.

Desserts and Confectionery

Nebula Pie

A popular sweet dessert commonly served during festivals and family celebrations.

Regional versions use different fruits, creams, spices, and coloured fillings.

Nebula Pie is particularly associated with public celebrations and childhood memories.

Blackstar Chocolate

A mass-produced chocolate bar manufactured by Blackstar Beverages.

Blackstar Chocolate is sold in civilian stores, vending machines, starship canteens, and military facilities.

Numerous varieties exist, ranging from inexpensive standard bars to premium products and regional flavours.

Packaged Food

Blackstar Protein Bar

A compact, long-lasting food product manufactured by Blackstar Beverages.

Blackstar Protein Bars are commonly included in military ration packs and emergency survival kits.

They are:

  • Cheap

  • Filling

  • Easy to transport

  • Resistant to temperature changes

  • Available in numerous flavours

Soldiers frequently argue over which flavour is the least unpleasant.

Military Food

Fleet Ration Pack

A standard packaged meal issued aboard Hell Host vessels, military installations, and extended deployments.

Fleet Ration Packs are designed for:

  • Long storage life

  • Easy transport

  • Rapid preparation

  • High nutritional value

  • Use in hostile environments

Common contents may include:

  • Packaged meat or stew

  • Solar Rice

  • Dense bread

  • Blackstar Protein Bar

  • Blackstar Pure

  • Blackstar Roast sachet

  • Heating element

  • Nutritional supplements

Contents vary depending on division, vessel, mission, and supply availability.

Fleet Ration Packs are valued for reliability rather than taste.

Regional Cuisine

Hell Host Territory

Common foods and beverages include:

Hell Host cuisine varies widely due to the faction’s enormous territorial reach, although mass-produced Blackstar goods and military food are almost universally recognised.

Coria-6ZNH

Known for:

Corian food is generally hearty, heavily cooked, and designed to support people working in physically demanding environments.

Outer Rim

Known for:

Outer Rim cuisine is shaped by scarcity, isolation, and local availability.

Ashen Region

Known for:

Ashen cuisine is typically smoky, spicy, dense, and warming.

Elysarian Dominion

Known for:

Elysarian cuisine is strongly associated with refinement, presentation, tradition, and social status.

Former Angel Sword Territory

Known for:

Food and drink played an important role in Angel Sword weddings, festivals, military promotions, and religious gatherings.

Prioxis Trade System

Known for:

As a major trade region, Prioxis cuisine combines ingredients and traditions from across the galaxy.

Cultural Significance

Food and drink frequently reveal a character’s background, social status, profession, and cultural identity.

Examples include:

In many parts of the galaxy, ordering the wrong drink in the wrong establishment can reveal that someone is a foreigner before they even speak.

Common Sayings

“You can tell where someone is from by what they order.”

“Reactor Blend violates at least three health regulations.”

“Every frontier settlement makes its own rum. None of them should.”

“We don’t serve Voidbrew.”

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