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Astral Express
by Fu Rydo
The Astral Express is a large train that serves as one of the main settings of Honkai: Star Rail. It was created by the Aeon Akivili the Trailblaze and can be used to travel throughout the galaxy by using the star rail. After it fell into disrepair and was fixed by Himeko, the Astral Express Crew’s goal has been to repair the star rail by Stellarons and navigate the galaxy.
Currently, two Astral Express cars can accessed in-game: the Parlor Car and the Passenger Cabin.
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A buffet car has been mentioned, but has not been seen. The Astral Express was created by Akivili, the Aeon of the Trailblazer, and legends claim that Akivili’s heart powers the Astral Express’ core although Himeko found no evidence to support that claim while repairing the train. In the past, the Astral Express was first bestowed by Akivili. Shortly after influence to the point where the train could barely function at all. As a result, the Nameless faction decided to abandon it after the rails have long been obstructed. the fall of the Aeon, the Nameless took upon Akivili’s trailblazing legacy. When the Stellaron began to spread, the star rail also fell victim under its
The Astral Express was later discovered by Himeko during her childhood, during which she became fascinated about the stories of the engine. She would repair the train years later to begin her journey acvross the universe After the fall of Akivili, the Aeon of the Trailblaze, their trailblazing will was inherited by their followers called the Nameless, including the Astral Express that the Aeon once rode on. However, as the Cancer of All Worlds continue to spread, the star rail that the express runs on also fell victim.
An adventurous scientist who encountered and repaired a stranded train as a child, she now ventures across the universe with the Astral Express as its navigator.
A seasoned member of the Astral Express crew and the former sovereign of Anti Entropy who has saved Earth from annihilation. He inherited the name of the world, “Welt”.
An enthusiastic girl who was once saved from eternal ice by the Astral Express. She now travels with them, always bringing her camera in the hopes of capturing a memento from her past.
The cold and reserved train guard of the Astral Express. Wielding a spear named Cloud-Piercer, he joined the Astral Express crew to escape his secluded past.
