Hi, new to the forums, haven't created an introduction but will soon

I have a few ideas I've been thinking about since reading this.
The Alastair Reynolds influence on this game really got me interested, one of my favourite authors, especially the revelation space series.
I'd like to imagine that once this Rimworld may have been a valuable and frequently visited location, a long time ago. The reason it's still populated and ships still arrive is the time it takes a light speed signal to travel. Many ships may have set course for this system fully thinking it was a civilised gem amid the desolation of the rim. Any number of events could have rendered this system barren/hostile. Turning back isn't really an option when travelling a fraction of the speed of light, so you're stuck where you're going.
To explain the raiders, people paid to get to this system, it's current state of civilisation is of no concern to the people flying the ships, they dump their sleepers at their target location and dont give a damn thereafter. These poor souls aren't as resourceful as you and develop into raiders.
Perhaps with a gas giant this system may have once been a popular Helium3 mine
