Space Cowboy
By fineindieSpace Cowboy 1.3 In the year 2071, humanity has spread across the Solar System, connected by the aging Astral Gate network. The catastrophic Gate Accident of 2022 shattered Earth's moon, leaving the cradle of civilization a wasteland bombarded by lunar debris. From this disaster rose a new era where Mars became humanity's center, corporations wield immense power, and crime syndicates operate in the shadows between worlds. The Inter Solar System Police struggles to maintain order across the vast expanse of space, their resources stretched thin and corruption running deep. To fill this gap, the "Cowboy Law" was established—a system of legalized bounty hunting where licensed individuals known as Cowboys hunt criminals for profit. These modern gunslingers navigate a universe of high-tech decay, where sleek starships dock at ramshackle stations, and fortunes can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. As a newly licensed Cowboy in this chaotic frontier, you'll forge your own path among the stars. Hunt dangerous bounties broadcast on "Big Shot," trade in bustling hub markets, upgrade your starship, and build your reputation from unknown Zero to legendary status. Navigate the treacherous politics between the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate, European Syndicate, and fanatical cults like SCRATCH who seek to digitize human consciousness. Your journey begins at The Rusty Bolt, Mars' premier Cowboy hub, where dreams of fortune meet the harsh reality of survival. Will you become a principled hunter bringing justice to the lawless, a mercenary who takes any job for the right price, or carve out your own unique destiny? In the unforgiving expanse of 2071's Solar System, every choice matters, every bounty could be your last, and legends are written among the stars.