Name: Metis
Status: Compact Core World
Metis is a matriarchal world whose culture draws heavily from Greek mythology, though its actual roots are a vibrant fusion of Irish and Caribbean influences. The capital city is dominated by a towering statue of the goddess Metis, depicted bursting from Zeus’s belly—a symbolic homage to wisdom and feminine power. Despite the mythological references, daily life on Metis is defined more by music, storytelling, and communal traditions inherited from its Irish and Caribbean cultural forebears. The local dialect, known for its melodic intonation, is often referred to as a “lilt.” Tishla, who learned Humanic while recovering in a Metisian hospital, speaks with this distinct accent. Interestingly, Davra Andraste—though raised on Bromdar—occasionally slips into a Metisian lilt under stress, a linguistic echo from her time among Metisians before adopting a flatter, more neutral Amargosan accent.
The Metis Bombing Incident
Metis was the site of a dramatic pre-Liberation event involving Lieutenant Giddeus Modesto and Athena Jovann. While escorting Jovann through the parliament building in Sophiopolis, Modesto noticed a man behaving suspiciously. Acting on instinct, he confronted the individual and discovered an explosive device likely planted by the Radical Cubists, though this remains unconfirmed. Metis is not a typical target for the group, making the attack particularly alarming.
Modesto managed to remove the bomb from the building, saving Jovann and multiple delegates. The device detonated away from the building, injuring him. Though he was not fully reinstated to his previous rank, the act elevated his reputation within the Navy.
Appearances: Flight Blade, Tishla's Journey