2007-03-29T12:25:33Z

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'''Rock hermit''' is a generic name for an [[asteroid]] that has been hollowed out for the express purpose of accommodation. This practice began in the early days of asteroid mining by prospectors looking for a cheap place to base their operations. Today, rock hermits are frequently occupied by retired bountyhunters and pirates seeking protection from the law.

== Notable Features ==
Usually small traders are welcome to trade, swap gossip or to get robbed. Often Rock Hermits are home to shady affairs so narcotics can be obtained here at a low price. Food and luxuries are the stuff a hermit cannot produce, so these will go at a premium. Assure you get paid ''before'' you offload your fine Ineran Brandy though!
Do not let the unglamorous name fool you: rock hermits are not defenceless. Most have a small fleet of ships ready to be launched.

== Docking with a Hermit ==
Insofar as docking with a GalCop station is a similar exercise, Rock Hermits do not rotate.

== Famous Anecdotes ==

'''Xiibli Nbilibli''': The legendary Blue Slimy Frog whose 'ColdCrushCorp' [[mining]] concern based in [[Eszara]] spanned Galaxy Two.

It is alleged that 'ColdCrushCorp' was the front for a massive smuggling ring. Xiibli was said to be the richest amphibian since the 'great marauder' Bloxfod Agriblad of [[Biabite]]. After 37 years of complete monopoly the 'ColdCrushCorp' was plunged into a financial scandal. The subsequent investigation promised to uncover corruption that went to the very top of [[GalCop]]. However the star witness Mau-Mau Mau-Mau, a feline from [[Soinuste]] (Chief accountant of Plyforth/Garand/Plyforth), mysteriously disappeared just hours before he was to take the stand. With Its reputation in ruins and a now hawk-like eye on its dealings from GalCop special anti-corruption department, 'ColdCrushCorp' was broken up into many smaller companies (who were greedily bought by ColdCrushCorp's previously intimidated rivals). Xiibli disappeared and many rumours circulated in dark corners of Corolis taverns about Xiibli having Hyper-spaced to Galaxy 4 to start a new empire of space junk yards. In fact the truth has only very recently been revealed that Xiibli had had a full body transplant and lived out his days as rock hermit dealing in gemstones & precious metals in the [[Atzaxe]] system until he was assassinated by Zau-Mau Mau-Mau the brother of Mau-Mau Mau-Mau. A posthumous DNA test revealed his identity. In excess of 100 tonnes of Gold was found hidden in the caves of his asteroid.

[[Image:Hermits almanac 1.jpg|thumb|130px|right|The demise of the Lavian Tree grub?]]
== The Hermit Almanac ==

Weighing in at a hefty 14,000 pages, it is said that the hand bound pages of Red Chaldo's ''The Hermit Almanac'' were responsible in part for the deforestation of [[Lave]].

Covering such diverse topics as ''GalCop Asteroid excavation regulations'' (40 chapters) to the finer points of ''Galactic Brandy tippling''. The Almanac will be found in any serious Rock Hermit's quarry. Antique hand-scribed versions (like the one shown) have been known to change hands for over 100,000 Cr. One particularly famous copy (said to have belonged to [[Chromebeard]]) was used as stake collateral aboard [[FurCorp]] heiress Magda DeMug's own [[CoachWhip]] liner in a no holds barred poker game.

== Notes On Other Versions ==

Rock Hermits appear in many other versions of Elite, and in some they release ships if fired upon (such as [[Spectrum Elite]]), while in [[Archimedes Elite]] they can be 'mined' (without releasing mineral fragments) for a value of 2cr - however, this does earn you a black mark on your legal status, and as such is frowned upon by the police.

== See Also ==
* [[Pirate coves]]

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Raxxla

2007-03-29T12:21:59Z

Break: /* Myths */ - added FEU reminder.

== Overview ==

A fable as old as space travel itself. Popular opiniong has it tagged as a planet, but no one has ever seen it or been to it. Infact, it's very existence is disputable, spread by rumour through bars on the edge of space during the height of the Thargoid Wars.

== Myths ==

There are many myths surrounding Raxxla. Some of them include:

That it is a planet, older than the Galaxy itself.

It is a gateway to different dimensions and time.

[[INRA]] has a base established on the planet, thus allowing them access to the gateways above; this has featured in much [[FEU]], such as [[Jason Togneri]]'s [http://www.filecore.net/arcelite/files/darkweb.htm Darkness Falls].

== Hunt for the Pot of Gold ==

Like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, many have tried to find Raxxla. No one has yet to succeed, or return from such an expedition. If someone starts acting strange, people often scoff in their direction, saying: "They'll be looking for Raxxla next."

== Reality ==

When such legendary myths are interwined with talk of [[INRA]], there is only one thing you can believe: Don't believe everything you hear. The sad fact is that you will only ever find out the truth if you are a member of [[INRA]] and then you wont be able to tell anyone.

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