The Hyades Cluster was a sector situated more than twenty parsecs from the Sol System. The location of a widespread and lucrative mining enterprise run by Hyperdyne Systems, the Cluster was later the site of a major revolution.
History
Between 2066 and 2085, the Hyades Cluster sector was colonized amid a mass exodus from Earth and a resultant colonial expansion program, with the local population growing at a geometric rate. In 2105, the colony ship Concordat was launched toward the Hyades Cluster and, upon the completion of its mission in 2113, succeeded in kicking off a collective of valuable mining colonies for Hyperdyne Systems. During the setting of the 20 Parsec Limit in the early 2100s following the loss of the Far Spinward Colonies and other colony missions, Hyperdyne self–funded its colonies in the Hyades Cluster to ensure their continued operation.
The Hyades Cluster was later the site of a series of revolts in 2156 following corporate mistreatment of workers, and the colonies declared their loyalty to the Union of Progressive Peoples. The ensuing standoff with the United States Colonial Marine Corps lasted until 2163, and resulted in Hyperdyne's expulsion from the Cluster.
Appearances
- Alien: The Roleplaying Game — Colonial Marines Operations Manual (mentioned only)
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite (mentioned only)
- Building Better Worlds (mentioned only)