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Player > Starships > Manufacturers > United Interfaith Engineering
Starfinder Starship Operations Manual p.76
Ecumenical Engineers
Manufacturing Centers: Akiton, Castrovel, Verces
Specialties: Starships built for adventure
Famous Models: Hiveguard, Petaltail, Skimmer
United Interfaith Engineering (UIE) is the newest of the major
shirren starship manufacturers. While Starhive split from
Hivonyx over a difference of opinion regarding pacifism, the
culture of both companies remains heavily Hylaxian. However,
as shirrens have integrated into Pact Worlds life, many of
them have followed other religious paths. Those interested in
technology and engineering often follow Triune; those who
love exploration regularly worship Weydan; and others still
find spiritual comfort and creative inspiration in Oras, Sarenrae,
or myriad others. Many of the shirrens who work in starship
manufacturing have explored other religious paths and wanted
a workplace that was less steeped in Hylaxian traditions.
Twenty years ago, former employees of both Starhive and
Hivonyx formed the first UIE facility on Castrovel. The company
is still staffed predominantly by shirrens but employs more
non-shirren employees than its competitors. Over a hundred
faiths are represented among its employees, and the company
fosters an inclusive atmosphere. UIE is still growing rapidly
and has had difficulty hiring enough personnel. Executives
have begun new programs to hire and train engineers and
technicians in collaboration with technical schools across more
than 30 planets, with diversity-forward policies promoting and
celebrating the inclusion of ever more faiths and philosophies
at the company. This rapid expansion has triggered persistent
growing pains, particularly as the numerous religious tenets
come into conflict on manufacturing floors and in board rooms
alike. Strangely, the Hylaxian employees seem to start the most
arguments. Seeing Hylaxian principles presented as a mere
corporate facet rather than as a unifying philosophy tends
to inspire uncharacteristic outbursts in shirrens of that faith,
despite their peaceful goals.
The first starships UIE made were mid-sized, well-defended
designs like the Hiveguard, designed for deep exploration in
dangerous areas. The company struggled to find a niche in which
to compete with Starhive and Hivonyx, but found a market
in customers who wanted to explore the galaxy and needed
more firepower than Hivonyx provided at a lower cost than
Starhive could offer. From the tiny Petaltail (page 81), which fits
a single individual, to the much larger Hiveguard, which suits
mercenaries and small corporations, many customers make UIE
vehicles their ship of choice. The company offers customizable
exteriors to suit shirren clientele but uses insectile features that
aren’t off-putting to humans, lashuntas, or ysoki, ensuring its
designs suit non-shirrens as well.
Manufacturer Perk: UIE’s ships are built for exploration and adventure, often with minimal crews. UIE starships can be operated with a crew 10% smaller than what is listed for the frame (minimum complement 1).
Name | Tier | Type | Source |
---|---|---|---|
UIE Petaltail | 1/3 | Tiny racer | SOM p.81 |
UIE Hiveguard | 6 | Large destroyer | CRB p.313 |
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