Big Data Lab

The Stellis Big Data Analytics Lab, or the Big Data Lab for short, is a joint effort between Pax Technology and the Stellis City government. The Big Data Lab legally collects data from every aspect of society and then feeds them to a supercomputer to conduct analyses. The supercomputer then compiles the data into practical information that is primarily used to assist the city government in decision-making processes. The Big Data Lab also provides services for civilians, such as weather forecasts, financial data analyses, navigation, and traffic monitoring.

The Big Data Lab also acts as the encyclopedia of game information on characters, locations, history, and more.

Figures

Modern Figures

Sherry Lamber

Obtain: Unlock in Artem's Story 01-04

Sherry Lamber was formerly a teacher at Stellis Orphanage. She was a victim of severe cyberbullying.

Neil Hume

Obtain: Unlock in Artem's Story 01-01

Neil Hume, 43, a renowned civil lawyer who is also both a professor and a doctoral advisor at the Law School of Stellis University.

Neil is very passionate about doing pro bono for the public; he has been traveling extensively alone for his commitments to serving the public. However, he suddenly went missing last year. Neil also had a history of going dark to infiltrate crime organizations, so his friends and relatives have speculated that he must be involved in a certain criminal investigation again.

Vyn Richter

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-17

Vyn Richter, 27, born on September 27th, renowned psychologist/psychiatrist, owner of Giannovyn Mental Health Research Center, visiting professor at the School of Psychology of Stellis University. Vyn was born in the Kingdom of Svart; he moved to Stellis City in 2028 and became a naturalized citizen.

Vyn Richter earned his reputation as an expert psychologist/psychiatrist young. He currently holds both a Master's degree in psychology and pedagogy in the Kingdom of Svart. Additionally, he also holds an international license in clinical psychology and hypnotism.

After settling in Stellis City, Vyn has devoted himself to the study of criminal psychology and has published several academic papers. His attractive looks and elegancy in speech have attracted the attention of the media to dig into his past and background, but no definitive information was ever uncovered.

In 2028, Vyn Richter and Giann von Hagen co-founded the Giannovyn Mental Health Research Center, where Vyn serves as the chief researcher.

Howard Syter

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-16

Howard Syter is one of the founders of Baldr Legal Office and a predominant figure in Stellis City's legal community.

Although Baldr's quarterly profits far exceeded Themis Law Firm's, Howard Syter and William Lewis still consider Artem Wing and Themis Law Firm their greatest rivals in the business. Unfortunately, they have constantly been in losing battles.

Marius von Hagen

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-14

Marius von Hagen, 21, born on June 21st, the second son of Austin von Hagen, the head of the family.

Having an elite education and passion for fine arts, Marius was admitted to the world's top art school, Florence College of Art, where he majored in oil painting. In 2029, Marius graduated with a bachelor's degree ahead of time and returned to Stellis to take over the Pax Group as its CEO. Even so, he did not give up on his pursuit of art; he was admitted to Stellis University as a graduate student in the Department of Art and Art History in 2030.

Finding a balance between his job and his academic studies was the first dilemma Marius faced. While many business and financial experts often call Marius "young and arrogant," such harsh comments are rarely heard from within the company, which sparked various public speculations.

Austin von Hagen

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-14

Austin von Hagen, 59, the head of the Pax Group and the wealthiest family in the country. He has two sons: Giann (elder) and Marius (younger). He announced his retirement in 2026 and is currently in semi-retirement.

Celestine Taylor

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-06

Celestine, 32, is a graduate attorney at Themis Law Firm who graduated from the Law School of Stellis University with a Master of Laws degree.

Celestine founded Themis Law Firm in 2024 and has been its managing partner ever since. She primarily handles business disputes and suffered very few defeats, which earned her the nickname "Queen of Commercial Laws" within the legal community in Stellis.

Luke Pearce

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-05

Luke Pearce, 24, born on December 5th, 180cm, blood type O. He graduated from National Central University with a Master's degree in bioengineering. He is currently a well-known detective in Stellis City and the owner of Time's Antiquities, an antique shop.
DAVIS: Luke Pearce was born and raised in Stellis, but how come there's very limited information on him...

Kiki Bennet

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Kiki Bennet, 23, graduated from the Law School of Stellis University with a bachelor's degree in law. She joined Themis Law Firm in 2029 and works as a legal intern.
DAVIS: The advancement exam is no joke! Kiki, I know you have it in you to pass and become a graduate attorney!

Artem Wing

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Artem Wing, 29, senior attorney, born on April 26th, 182cm, blood type A. He graduated from the Law School of Stellis University with a doctorate degree in law and passed the state's bar exam with flying colors.

Artem was recruited by Celestine to join Themis Law Firm as a senior partner in 2026. He has been the firm's ace attorney who can handle all types of cases and was regarded as a generalist rarely seen in the field.

Artem Wing is currently the youngest senior attorney in Stellis City.

Although Artem came from a family of law where both of his parents are renowned figures in the field, no one would attribute his success to his parents due to his own extraordinary capabilities and achievements. According to the statistics from the Big Data Lab, having a court winning rate of 99.0%, Artem has long surpassed his parents in fame and reputation. Artem Wing is undoubtedly a bright rising start in the legal field.

Historical Figures

Achille-Claude Debussy

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-13

Achille-Claude Debussy, a French composer, was one of the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His representative works include: Le Mer (orchestral), Clair de lune (piano), and Pelléas et Mélisande (opera).

Works

Music

"Clair de lune"

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-13

Clair de lune is the third and most famous movement of Suite bergamasque by Debussy.
DAVIS: Clair de lune is also Debussy's piano depiction of Verlaine's poem of the same name!

Arts

Lake Tahoe

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 04-12

Lake Tahoe is a renowned landscape water painting much sought after for its flowing colors and visually-pleasing style.

Vase with Five Sunflowers

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 04-12

Vase with Five Sunflowers (August, 1888) is considered to be the second in the series. It was destroyed during an US air raid of Osaka, Japan in WWII.

Vase with Twelve Sunflowers

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 04-12

Vase with Twelve Sunflowers. Two variations exist. The 3rd version is kept at Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany, while the repetition of the 3rd version is kept at Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, United States.

Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 04-12

Vase with Fifteen Sunflowers. Three variations exist. The 4th version is kept at the National Gallery in London, England; the repetition of the 4th version is kept at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands; and the replica of the 4th version is kept at Sompo Japan Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan.

Vase with Three Sunflowers

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 04-12

Vase with Three Sunflowers (August, 1888) is currently considered to be the first in the series. It is currently part of a private collection.

"Sunflowers"

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 04-09

Sunflowers is the name of two series of still life paintings by Vincent van Gogh. The more commonly-known series is the second series executed from 1888 - 1889 in Arles, showing a bouquet of flowers in a vase. The series features three, five, twelve, and fifteen sunflowers in a vase. The pieces are divided up and kept at Sompo Japan Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan, Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, United States, National Gallery in London, England, and Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.

Out of the seven paintings of sunflowers, one was destroyed in WWII, and three are repetitions of the others in the series.

"The Card Players"

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 02-04

The Card Players is a series of oil paintings by the French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne. Painted during Cézanne's final period in the early 1890s, there are five paintings in the series.

"The Night Watch"

Obtain: Unlock inMain Story 02-04

Commonly referred to as The Night Watch, the name of the painting is actually Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq, also known as The Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch. It is currently in the collection of the Amsterdam Museum.

Culture

Books

"Introduction to the Psychology of Love and Attraction"

Obtain: Artem's Story 01-03

Introduction to the Psychology of Love and Attraction is a book that teaches the inexperienced and the uninitiated how to form a romantic relationship with the target of their affection. It is written by a psychologist who prefers to remain anonymous.

Society

Organizations

Time's Antiquities

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-13

Time's Antiquities is an antique shop owned by Luke that specializes in the acquisition, restoration, and selling of all kinds of antiques from the last century. It is quite well-known in the art circles of Stellis and popular among collectors.

Baldr Legal Office

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-03

Baldr Legal Office, located in the Central Business District of Stellis City, is the most well-known law firm in the city.

It was founded by Howard Syter and William Lewis together and currently has over a thousand employees. Since Harry Rosworth joined the company, he has brought the company to new heights. Baldr Legal Office is dedicated to putting clients first in their pursuit of excellence and committed to casting light in every corner of the city.

Pax Group

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

The Pax Group is the world's largest multinational group. It holds a leading position in industrial manufacturing, finance, real estate, and other fields. It operates both domestically and in a dozen countries abroad. In recent years, the Pax Group expanded its investments in the biopharmaceutical and gene-based medicine research and development and has since made great progress in the field, second only to Crimson Biotech, the industry leader.

Austin von Hagen, one of the wealthiest men in the world and the chairman of the board of the Pax Group, announced his retirement in 2026 and appointed his eldest son, Giann von Hagen, as the CEO.

In 2029, due to a change in business direction, Giann was reassigned to a secret project while still retaining his position as the CEO while Marius von Hagen, Austin's second-born son, was called in to take charge of the day-to-day operations of the Pax Group as its current CEO.

Crimson Biotech Ltd

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Crimson Biotech was founded in 1998. Its main business covers the areas of advanced research, manufacturing, and sales of drugs.

The founder of Crimson, Christopher Cromwell, is the current head of the Cromwell family, which is the second-largest family in the country. The Cromwell family holds world-leading technology in the field of biotechnology, which is the foundation of its vast industrial chain. Since the middle of the last century, the Cromwell family has been gradually shifting its business focus abroad and its influence overseas is no less than that of the world's largest multinational group, the Pax Group. With the return of Christopher Cromwell from abroad, and the establishment of Crimson Biotech in Stellis City, the family's business focus shows a shift back to the domestic markets. This attracted great attention from both political and economic circles.
DAVIS: Christopher Cromwell spent a large amount of money to secure the name "Crimson Biotech" when it was founded.

S&J Jewelry

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

S&J Jewelry is an internationally renowned jewelry design brand headquartered in Stellis City.

At the beginning of the year, it became the focus of public attention due to a copyright dispute over its jewelry designs. S&J eventually won the case and received the greatest amount of compensation ever over a copyright case domestically. S&J's defense lawyer, Artem Wing, was also highly praised for his work on this case.

Themis Law Firm

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Established in 2024, Themis Law Firm is among the top legal offices in Stellis City, located in Stellis' Central Business District.

Initially, the firm primarily handled business disputes, but the firm's scope of business expanded significantly upon the joining of Artem Wing. The firm then quickly rose through the ranks within the industry.

In 2029, Themis Law Firm signed a collaboration deal with the Pax Group, a multinational enterprise, and became its legal attachment, which boosted its visibility even more. It is now the second-largest law firm in Stellis City, next to Baldr Legal Office. It is one of the ideal workplaces for lawyers in Stellis.

Themis Law Firm established the Themis Public Welfare Fund since its founding to provide pro bono to individuals unable to afford their services. Themis' positive reputation is not totally unrelated to the effective utilization of this fund.

Heirson Health Products Co. Ltd.

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

Heirson Health Products is a well-known health products company in Stellis City. Its market share has been growing rapidly in recent years. Their flagship product, Heirson effervescent packets, is always in short supply.

In addition to the selling of various health products, Heirson also provides comprehensive health monitoring and other after-sales services that are well—received by the consumers.

Academia

Other

Murphy's law

Obtain: Unlock in Vyn "Mercury in Retrograde" Card story 4

Murphy's law is an adage or epigram that is typically stated as: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." The law's name supposedly stems from an attempt to use new measurement devices developed by Edward Murphy.

According to Robert Murphy (Son of Edward A. Murphy, Jr.), his father's statement was something along these lines: If there's more than one way to do a job, and one of those ways will result in disaster, then somebody will do it that way.

Computer Science

Turing test

Obtain: Luke's Story 02-09

The Turing Test was designed by Alan Turing in 1950 to test a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior or equivalent to that of a human.
DAVIS: This was a test I took. Too bad I couldn't fool anyone, or else I wouldn't be working right now.

Academic

Stellis University

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-05

Stellis University is among the top colleges in the country known for its excellent literature, history, and art programs while its law school is renowned internationally. It has a history of two hundred years. Stellis University sits in a remote area located in the Higher Education District of Stellis City that offers a serene environment with convenient transportation. The new Stellis Art Gallery on-campus is also the official art exhibition center of Stellis, offering a large collection of art pieces.

Stellis University has been competing with National Central University for the top position among colleges in the country. As a result, there are many stories of love and rivalry that are often talked about by the public.

National Central University

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-05

National Central University is among the top colleges in the country renowned for its engineering disciplines. It has a history of over two hundred years and also enjoys a good reputation overseas. National Central University has been competing with Stellis University for the top-ranked college domestically for years, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. In recent years, National Central University established numerous talent-cultivation programs in collaboration with government agencies to boost its reputation and strength, successfully attracting many talented students.

Geography

Other

Cloudbreak Mountain Resort

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-06

The Cloudbreak Mountain Resort is a 5A natural scenic resort northwest of Stellis City.

Cloudbreak Mountain is abundant in geological resources and also a place of great historic value. Its unique landscape houses many historical sites that attract domestic and foreign tourists alike. It is also visited annually by geologists and archaeologists for scientific studies.

Additionally, the spring water of Cloudbreak Mountain is also renowned for its clarity and sweetness.

Gems & Minerals

Amethyst

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 02-13

In Roman mythology, the amethyst is a symbol of Bacchus, the god of wine, also known as the Tear of Bacchus. It was believed that the amethyst could preserve a wine-drinker's sanity, so amethysts were often worn as accessories or used to craft wine vessels.

Stellis

Stellis Industrial Zone

Obtain: Unlock in Main Story 01-01

The Stellis Industrial Zone, located north of Stellis City, adjacent to Stellis River, is a joint venture led by the Stellis City Government and also funded by various organizations and corporations. It is one of the municipal areas of Stellis City.

Initially, various small industrial parks were scattered around the city, but once approved by the city government, the businesses moved into this designated zone established by the government from the industrial parks. The growing population also gave rise to many famous restaurants, pubs, and other catering establishments here.

After decades of development, the Stellis Industrial Zone did not stop at being just a base of manufacturing operations, but eventually became a key modern industrial hub in Stellis via creating investment opportunities and establishing hi-tech industrial parks. Many international enterprises, including the Pax Group and Crimson Biotech, have their own factories and warehouses here.
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