Orb 1

Orb 1 is one of the forward‑most orbs in the Orbstack of the starship Daban Urnud. It sits at the head of the Urnudan four‑orb stack and, by convention, houses high‑ranking Urnudans. From the Core, it is reached at the forward Nexus via a giant ball valve; a ring‑shaped catwalk circles the oculus at the top of the sphere. Inside are open water, vegetation, and built terraces with dwellings.

Notable features observed include: - A laddered bore through the ball valve leading to the oculus and catwalk - Interior pseudogravity from the Orbstack’s rotation, with water and house‑boat‑style habitation below - Armed security responding to entries at the oculus

Role and relationships

• Head of the Urnudan stack (Orbs 1–4) within the Orbstack
• Connected at the forward Nexus near areas used for VIP coordination among the four peoples
• Linked operationally to the surrounding Command facilities that ring the Core

Recent events

During a shipwide emergency precipitated by activity at the World Burner, confusion and heavy traffic were reported around the forward bearing chamber. Amid this, an entry was made through the Orb 1 ball valve. Shortly thereafter, the Everything Killers were turned on within Orb 1, described as a burst that killed living beings while sparing most structures; radiance was seen sweeping over dwellings and cultivated terraces. At the same time, a contingent from the Ringing Vale boarded the World Burner, and explosions in its propellant tanks lit that complex.

Current status

Immediate effects inside Orb 1 were described as lethal to exposed inhabitants. The subsequent condition of the orb and its community has not been detailed in available accounts.