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Long ago Brakino was a desolate planet, covered in a giant glacier. Soon enough though, after Earth was nearly destroyed by war, mankind found the planet, which had a very similar atmosphere to earth, and a majority of the population to the planet. After a number of attempts to terraform it, the glaciers melted.

The flood killed thousands. and only a few islands were left. The planet is now around 98% water, the first 1.5% of land is on one large island, the center of which has a burnt out volcano that houses the main seat of the most powerful force on Brakino, The Legion. After the great flood, The Legion was created to enforce laws and create order.

There was one problem that could not be solved; the population. The great flood killed many, but there was still a large mass of people. Islands became crowded, and the crime rate was growing higher and higher.

Top scientists tried to make artificial islands, but failed miserably, as the five moons that orbitend Brakino caused strange effects in the water; unstoppable currents, large walls and pillars of water. Many fish grew large and powerful to adapt to the harsh environment, which allowed there to be an abundance of food, but was a very real threat. Truly a blessing and a curse.

Then one man developed an engine that could support milloins of tons in the air. His name was Boris Marzello, and he revolutionized the planet. These engines allowed 'Floating Islands' in the air, giving much more space and very elegant landmarks.

But another problem arised: Piracy. Flying ships were built in the same make as old earth freighters and boats, many had a duality for air and water, so this brought a new age of piracy, much like in the Carribean during the golden age of piracy on earth. These pirates set up alcoves and bases on the small islands that surrounded the mainland. Because of their size they are very hard to find.

Many of these pirates use advanced weapons to get what they need. A favorite is the Long-Chain, a chain with a spike on the end that is able to extend and retract at the push of a button. Another favorite is an advanced form of rifle that can fire projectiles ranging from bolts to shotgun shells. This gun has various attachments to suit the situation. Blades with an aura of hot energy around them are a common sidearm for captains and crewmen alike.

Because of the sheer size of the planet and the revolution of the flight motors, there are various modes of transportation. The most commonly used are airships, but variants include smaller, faster ships much like sailboats. Extreme sports are a common sight on the planet, the most common is air-riding, a participattor puts on a glider cape and straps himself into a air board. These boards are much like snowboards, except they have glider wings that snap out of the sides when enough pressure is applied to the front foot holster. This sport is considered incredibly dangerous and is on the verge of being outlawed for two reasons; the sheer danger, and the speed it allows pirates to transfer small amounts of loot.