The Taangali Wastes | Post Apocalyptic Science Fantasy Setting

You can ride for 1000 days in any direction and wherever you end up, the details might be different but the story is always the same: Taangali used to be something… and now it is not.
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[@Acradius]

"What if we took every Death World in 40k and smashed them all together?" I was solidly in the "military space" camp, but Taangali may just sway me. I really like how it was implied that the world has changed hands from one interstellar group to another's many times. It gives even more reason for a lot of variety on one planet. We'll have to see how all of these look on Friday!

[@sztellanora]

Really neat amalgam of ideas for a setting. However, in order to be able to imagine it fully, I'd like to ask what exactly causes oases to become part of the wasteland, and territorries thought uninhabitable to suddenly revitalize? Without a firm explanation, it just seems random, or a convenient plot device. Also, how is it that even with the help of motorization and magic, humans haven't able to eradicate the monsters in thousands of years? Are they constantly being brought in from off-world for some twisted reason? Otherwise this setup would seems absurd after so much time.

[@subgum3403]

4 moons stationary for s while (period of time) changes happen when they shift

[@TemplinInstitute]

@@Acradiusthis is one of the dangerous parts of reading the comments. The implication that the world changed hands wasn't actually my original intention, but I like it better than my idea.

[@beaumartinez8705]

I really like the convoy idea. Some mysteriously disappear, or are perhaps raided by other convoys.

[@VictorKiithsa]

This worlds feels like you can bring one of those 80's metal album covere to life. A world where a dark sorcerror in a tower raising cybernetic undead being challenged by a man on a motorcycle with nothing more than a shotgun, a sword, and no self-preservation instinct makes sense. I love it, please people, let this be the one developed. I have a feeling this could really blend science and fantasy together in a beautiful way unlike anything before.

[@tv9mpeti]

I want this to be a setting for a TTRPG so badly.

[@dalemeier8910]

Definitely a good candidate for Free League's Mutant Year Zero RPG.

[@NathanielSimpson1481]

You may want to look at "Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana" warning there is a play through of the published campaign if you watch it

[@oscarfry324]

i want a game

[@AN-oz3ch]

If this appeals to you, you might like Kenshi. Although it's not tabletop

[@tv9mpeti]

@@AN-oz3ch yeah, I'm familiar with it. Never played it though, video games are just simply not the medium for me. But I do like its lore.

[@heliosdik1931]

It seems like a post apocalyptic universe with the character (mentality/geopolitics/scale) of the Bronze Age. Everything is so isolated yet so connected and a political or ecological upheaval can have tremendous consequence for many distant lands and civilizations. Reminds me of Conan, which is not surprising given the bronze age influence. To sum it up, I cant wait to se what you cam do to this setting, it provides so wide and unique palette of possibilities and archetypes. I am hyped.

[@Logan4546b]

When the setting candidates were originally announced I firmly supported the Space Opera one and the others didn't really appeal to me all that much. But this premise is actually really interesting. It's still too early for certainty, but I might even rethink my original choice by the time the final vote comes.

[@baneofbanes]

The space opera is still gonna win. That’s basically the bread and butter of this channel and most of its viewers.

[@ranger4367]

I was the same space opera military is my first choice and I think it still is however this video is making it tempting 😂 I also love post apocalyptic and this one sound unique

[@adammcclelland5746]

Not me. I was hooked by 'Post-apocalyptic Science fantasy' and I'm still staunchly Taangali Wastes.

[@andrewreynolds912]

​@@baneofbanesexactly military space operas are amazing

[@nyalan8385]

But so common and so over done, this one allows for something new to be said for once

[@johnsilverman656]

When a final choice is made, I sure hope you’ll make a wiki of sorts where we can deep dive the setting

[@Grathew]

I wonder if worldanvil would sponcer that. As that's their whole stick.

[@Penguinmanereikel]

@@Grathewor Campfire

[@adammcclelland5746]

That makes both of us.

[@comentnine1574]

@@Grathew I prefer a wiki to be honest.

[@Grathew]

@@comentnine1574 The problem with worldanvil pages is the creator not the platform. The platform is a better setup than Fandom IMO.

[@BoisegangGaming]

Honestly this just feels so much more interesting and unique than the Military-SF setting that will unfortunately win the poll. It just is full of potential for themes and storylines beyond just "oonga boonga humanity stronk".

[@lukehawkins3607]

So unique! Imagine Fallout and Mad max had a whole plethora of love children on a vast world with multiple biomes. The wastes can be anything!

[@bluebonic3497]

with a smattering of 40k. I especially like the idea that Taangali is tenuously connected to the greater galactic community in some tiny and individual circumstances. Makes me think of Mars Mechanicum raiders raiding earth before the Emperor told them to cut that shit out

[@Sibliseidan]

And some Naussica/Gibli on top.

[@azexnewmai3607]

And some Shadow and Bones

[@kapitankapital6580]

I think that's the problem I have with it, it's very reminiscent of lots of other things, but doesn't really seem to have an identity of its own that I can see. What's the USP? Why should I read/write/watch something in this setting as opposed to in Mad Max, or Fallout, or Mortal Engines?

[@lukehawkins3607]

@@kapitankapital6580 because its so random. The world is so fractured that anything could come out of the wastes. It doesnt have to be anything from those IPs. Anything from daemon possessed refugees to rampant Android Soldiers to a vile beast or an exiled rebel leader pr a combination of any of them. Plus the power dynamic is so less black and white than most of those IPs. The dynamic of the convoys means even a nominally good faction can be forced into shady dealings to get by or to survive any kind of threat. Imagine Immortan Joe having to make a deal with a more positive faction because of wild animals or some other kind of obstacle. Its far more versatile than other IP.

[@veronicatazri9092]

Very heavy "Numenera" vibes One of my favorite settings, wish they'd make more books and games. These remnants of something Greater always leave so much to be discovered or explored in universe

[@empyreal_lord]

More??? Aren't there like...thirty-odd splatbooks plus novels?

[@robertkeaney9905]

I got Kenshi vibes. But Numenara is probably a better fit.

[@treebush]

⁠@@robertkeaney9905what is Kenshin and numenura?

[@robertkeaney9905]

@@treebush Kenshi is a glorious wasteland katana wielding RPG video game made by a weeb, it sometimes goes on sale on steam and is definitely worth checking out. Numenera is an super lore heavy tabletop RPG that was made by an acclaimed D&D writer. It is also set in a wasteland. ' Numenera has better writing than Kenshi. But since it is a tabletop game it doesn't have Kenshi's sweet soundtrack.

[@Takuteira]

@@empyreal_lord more needs to become vast like superhero stuff.same for gene wolfe etc.

[@GmodPlusWoW]

Taangali sounds super-promising for a pen-and-paper RPG. To quote Miracle of Sound, I can hear the drums in the distance... discord on the air... WITNESS!

[@matthunt7992]

fallout, WH40K, horizon ZD, Dune... so many many combinations of EPIC sci-fi story. I LOVE IT!

[@Aphfaneire]

I'm pretty hyped about this one. I could imagine a mish mash of Final Fantasy the Spirits Within, Mad Max, Necromunda Ash wastes (40k), 80s sci-fis I've forgotten the name of, Mortal Engines and so many more. The innumerable cataclysms, the mysticism, the toxic and the barbarism can all lurk in the vastness. At the same time the machinations of great powers, the scheming and rivalry can play out in the face of a rolling narrative bearing down in the world. Lone heroes, false misiahs, and a plucky band of miss fits can all rise through the narrative to inhabit different corners of the world. While I prefer hard scifi and space opera a little more than fantasy settings, there's scope for many overlapping takes within such a world. Very impressive, kind of jealous. It is sparking several ideas for me already 😍

[@AsmodeusInflect]

Man, the convoy idea is great. Spending months travelling and never quite knowing if your destination is actually going to be there, or what state it'll be in with tons of _things_ you probably should leave alone along the roadside.

[@melikwalker296]

So this is basically a combination of Mad Max Fallout 4 and Homeworld deserts of kharak that's the type of feel I'm getting here

[@A_Khajiit_Has_Wares]

This is some great stuff! Love the “build your own city-state” aspect to it.

[@empyreal_lord]

Mad Max meets Numenera with something of a classic Sword & Sorcery vibe. I like it a lot!

[@chaosfire321]

Veeery interesting. A sort of blend of Mad Max with Fallout, 40k, and Lancer. I love it! One idea I have is to have the planet be star sized. A truly gargantuan world, maybe a megastructure, to really hammer in how Taangali's home to endless cultures and no matter how much any one petty kingdom or city-state expands, they will always be *petty*.

[@comentnine1574]

Maybe it could be like Nexus from Wildstar a world that is just as much as a machine as it is a planet.

[@salihnu]

For my personal taste it is a bit overloaded. It has a little bit of everything, but for me at least it lacks the one standing out thing. Something that makes it unique. Star Wars has the Force, Fallout has the Nukes and Vats, MAD MAX has its cars, and Dune has Spice. Something unique to the setting would be really cool, otherwise, I fear that it could drown in a sea of ideas and too many similarities and homages. I am looking forward to the next episode! You got me on the edge of my seat!

[@mmcb2910]

This was my favorite idea in the poll and I think it will likely remain my vote. I love the idea for a deeply developed but also kind of random universe, and the variety of themes and motivations possible makes this a world with infinite potential.

[@dorianzane2548]

The description of the Convoys in particular made my imagination light up like crazy. The narrative potential is enormous.

[@arvidholmberg6526]

It is a testament to the Institutes mastery of world building that the choice I placed as third still sounds something I’d be pumped about. Great job! Can’t wait to see more!

[@kevinsurget8571]

In my opinion, this one is very free and can be home to a thousand tales, and there is a good bedrock for an epic in the making. I thought it would be mostly grim, but it seems like it is more a way of creating independent nations that share a distant origin and had many mystical elements to dive into.

[@reptiliangeek8414]

I was absolutely certain that fantasy or space opera will be the only ones that I would consider as options for my vote and my piqued interest. Man did I not expect just how fun you people could make post-apocalypse for me, with all the different conflicts, genres and possibilities for storytelling. Now I am excited beyond reason to see what you can do with the genres I actually like!

[@ioannestheiberian3955]

Gives me Dune mixed with Fallout vibes. I really want to explore the city states. This could be my Classicist in me but I do love me a good self governing city!

[@adammcclelland5746]

I'm addicted to this video. The Taangali Wastes sound like an awesome setting and the art you used to depict it is epic. I would love to see what art you create if you go with this. Taangali is totally getting my vote on friday. I want to know the very second that voting starts.

[@Iso20227]

This was actually really interesting. I’ll admit that a post-technology apocalyptic wasteland isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but even still, I can enjoy some good worldbuilding and a good story. And this sounds like it has amazing potential for both, and for even more.

[@SacredGumby]

I loved the first half, but then it just kept going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and going and you get the picture. A lot of it was great ideas but there was just way too much STUFF

[@alexandroutsos5990]

did we win the lottery or am I dreaming. This is so quick I need more time to think about the options. the main tenants of worldbuilding are barely logged into my noggin yet. I hope whatever I vote for will be constructed in the future. Love the team you guys are amazingly talented and more importantly dedicated to the fans.

[@this_isnt_patrick]

So far, very good. Can’t wait for the other scenarios.

[@tristemsaris7739]

I'd be down for this world becoming a real fleshed out story. It sounds like this wonderful cross between MTG, Fallout and Final Fantasy.

[@Reoh0z]

"'Cause we got a great big convoy Rockin' through the night Yeah, we got a great big convoy Ain't she a beautiful sight"

[@1000nod]

Mad max, star wars and Lord of the Ring role into one. I LOVE IT. also you guys know barrstar

[@avenpreston2001]

i love the idea of nomadic convoys growing so large they form governments yet stay nomadic and can change the tide of war of these massive city states

[@crowpathos9554]

I already have a feeling the space opera one would get the most attention due to the audience of this channel but I would hope for a miracle to occur to make this one win the votes cause this one just sounds so cool.

[@actang9429]

this setting feels like a mix of rimworld with the lore being marvels battleworld

[@zacmarulo8721]

The Taangali Wastes feels like a post-post apocalyptic world rather than a post apocalyptic one. A post apocalyptic story deals with the immediate aftermath of the apocalypse like mad max. Enough time has passed for a new normal to replace the old like the hunger games, thus making it post-post apocalyptic.

[@Esteban10191]

I enjoy the hint that it might be a post apocalypse in recovery. I don't think anyone has done that story well and I like the direction of this story. I enjoy almost every theme shown.

[@Dan19870]

I really like this world you've created. It feels like a perfect blend of Mad Max, Fallout, Metro and Stalker. Small bastions of civilisation cut off from moderately civilised cities by dangerous mutated hordes, clouds of radiation, unfathomable terrors and the ever present threat of Raiders. The services of Master Mechanic's and their apprentices are highly sought after when a caravan/convoy that's been mauled by Raiders, Mutants or the Elements roles into town to barter or resupply the garrison.

[@bradwolf07]

I'm really liking this one

[@LorreKeeper]

...dammit, I am hooked hard on this idea. I wanna say it'll be tough to top this prompt, but knowing y'all, I'm sure you'll have some ways of making the other 2 prompts hit just as hard

[@ash_from_youtube9387]

I‘ve been having so much fun developing this world independently of Templin. I‘m actually happy it lost otherwise I never would have got the chabce. Though I will always be curious what Templin would have come up with

[@Ghostman2122]

Are you going to publish your work anywhere?, I'd be interested

[@khebba6683]

was gunna go for the space opera one but this does sound like a lot of fun.

[@vladimiravich7260]

A few minutes in and I already love the idea of this setting. Roving clans of Nomads scavenging across a wasteland to trade with vast city states. To add to this setting, you could have a more sci fi themed explanation for why magic exists. Technology indistinguishable from magic, perhaps Nano-Machines that are present in the ambient environment but can create magic-like effects when commanded by certain people? Similar to the Dust from Endless Space. At the same time I am biased toward this setting as I am currently running a TTRPG in a homebrew world that has ALOT of things similar to The Taangali Wastes. Only major difference is that its heavily influenced by the works of Nihie Tsutomou and takes place aboard a massive decrepit shell world the size of Jupiter. One that was also the heart of a massive galaxy spanning empire before falling to ruin. Stable civilizations can only exist in walled zones called Cells while the rest of the world is a metal wasteland of various artificial biomes that are haunted by hostile machines and aliens.

[@rorag111]

Funnily enough, one of the worlds I'm conceiving of is also a post-apoc science fantasy setting. Templin's is way more detailed (even with just what's shown) and want to go in a very different direction than me, but it's a nice yardstick to measure against. Also, thanks for all the great inspiration art, it's a trove!

[@trollsmyth]

The Seventh Motor Insurrection... the Gladiator Kings... the Curly Folk... Marvin's Blood Machine... the Toxic Steppes... Wonderfully evocative! The others are going to have to be pretty fascinating to steal my vote from Taangali. I'd love to see this world built around themes of loss and sacrifice; things cannot be conserved or maintained, the Second Law of Thermodynamics reigns supreme, and it's always a question of what you're willing to sacrifice to save the larger whole from destruction. Sometimes you need to lose everything in order for that "everything" to become something new that can survive, but will that new be better? Or even equal to what you had before? Toss in sorcery that requires blood sacrifice and pacts with the more esoteric beings of the Wastes... Yeah, right now, I think this one has my vote.

[@johnnelson4411]

While I know your focus will definitely be on the sicifi setting for years, I hope if the world build series does well you might retirn to these later. Honestly, this being a specific planet within the scifi setting that was cut off by weird space storms or such could be fascinating.

[@rudinipl4012]

I'd love for it to win, becouse it would combine sci-fi and fantasy, which would give you an opportunity to show of the most wordbuilding techniques

[@issacrice4025]

Techno wizardry can always be a really cool aspect of a world or setting as long as it stays reasonable and consistant

[@UnreasonableOpinions]

This one would seem to be a very good candidate for a broad setting suited for pen and paper games or anthology storytelling, since it has the useful trait of allowing a wide range of mini-setting to suit stories and to permit a lot of self-directed exploration, while still having a distinct tone and an explicit undercurrent of danger to provide narrative tension.

[@VABJMJ]

One thing I always wanted to do is make a setting that goes from bronze age fantasy up to full space opera over time, going through the history of the civilizations that rise and fall starting in an initial prime planet.

[@ckl9390]

This seems to be an excellent setting for the type of story seen in games.

[@timmorris8932]

This sounds like an amazing "Gamma World" setting.

[@Skinnytallman]

Yea I am really loving this world and very excited to see what the other options are in the future. I know I will definetly be there for the vote. And my main hope is that these worlds have some really cool monsters

[@levipascua8403]

Children of the wilderness Brave and adventurous

[@owenthomas5103]

This is by far my favourite. Which supprised me as I've neve been into post-apocalitic before. But tbis fealt like the best kind of Fantacy wold to me - just one that happens to have previously been something else.

[@khayyin359]

I love the feel of this one! I'm wary about how many times "X has done Y for thousands of years" came up, though. That's a LOT of time for anything to exist without significant, revolutionary change (whether for a society, or just a method of doing business, like convoys). With all this chaos, it doesn't necessarily need that long for details to be lost to history, so please keep an eye on that as you develop this setting (if you do).

[@dariusgunter5344]

I think the idea of focussing at first on one continent is a good idea but I'd love to see the whole world at least roughly. Also I think this world has huge potential to include the institute, as a secretive faction, trying to figure out what is happening and diving into these wastes to find the source of it all. Oh and a faction of people who delve into the wastes or live there would be cool, like not monsters but normal people, they die in droves but managed to survive by embracing the weirdness, it's people swell by outcasts and sometimes they swell in power as someone like a wanderer finds real power in these wastest.

[@antonioabreu5736]

The creativity behind this is unreal. Can't praise this enough

[@lukasprazak7362]

This sounds very interesting. It's also somewhat similar to my own post-apocalyptic setting, which is more steampunk inspired but there are a few common elements (city states surrounded by wasteland, travelling trading states, remains of interstellar empire). Well I guess whether this setting wins or loses it's a win for me, because I either get to see it or alternatively I won't get a feeling that my setting is unoriginal.

[@BiggusWeeabus]

Still flabbergasted that this one was the least picked option

[@Atroposian]

Best one yet.

[@kami_in_the_skye]

Awesome!

[@baichibee]

As I was watching I literally was coming up with a story about a mech having to journey with a convoy that had found something in the wastes that they shouldn't have brought out of the wastes.

[@AlexanderosD]

Strong Deserts of Kharak vibes too. Interesting setting!

[@FonVegen]

This is a promising start! I'll wait until all three options are out to decide which one I lock in for myself, but Taangali has a lot of things I like.

[@avsbes98]

I'm not yet sure if this is going to be my favourite setting, but it does get Bonus Points for not being the generic 08/15 "Earth after the Cold War went hot" Post-Apocalyptic Setting, but instead a Sci-Fi Post Apocalyptic setting.

[@tyranno-soros8521]

obviously not seen the other options yet but seems by far the most interesting idea to me. Lets be real the community is gonna bick the sci-fi universe setting, but I think that's been done so many times before

[@andrewdiaz3529]

6:17 Recognized this as art used in the Holy Solar Empire sample video!

[@joeyoung431]

I admire the use of Mendlesohnian pointers to focus attention on Clutean thinning here. You've created the potential for something quite exotic and weird to come across as very gritty and realistic.

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Whut

[@joeyoung431]

I study the construction of fantasy worlds for a living. There are recognisable patterns and practices in the pursuit which can be harnessed for differing effects; Game of Thrones, for example, is no 'darker' than Harry Potter; it just feels that way because of the storytelling techniques it uses. What's described here makes good use of some techniques highly appropriate to a weird-ass post-apocalyptic setting.@@cholulahotsauce6166

[@michaelmccreet]

Definitely not what I expected, which was something like a post-apocalyptic Shadowrun. I don't know if I like it, it feels like it's everything and also nothing, because there is just so much going on. Maybe that is a good thing, but it does feel a bit 'wide as an ocean, shallow as a puddle", though I suspect the actual building of this world (if it gets picked) will flesh all that out. I think it has potential, it just wasn't what I expected from the genres.

[@anon-yw4wd]

Sounds almost like Thundarr the Barbarian crossed with Mad Max. Pretty awesome.

[@parmesanman2908]

It’s like STALKER+Mad Max, sick

[@AW-wf2dx]

Listening to all of the three starting tonight. My first impressions for this one: - LOVE the cargo train/caravan culture notion - the narrative really came alive during that sequence - Setting feels too much like RIFTS, in that it is trying to be all things to all people - Magic feels a bit tacked-on - "camping in Banff" lol

[@imjustsam1745]

The high and low tech juxtaposition never fails to stir my heart with creativity. If any of the artists who contributed to this are reading thank you for your effort in refining and perfecting your craft and having the vulnerability to share it.

[@enzzoostia4798]

i like how this describes Rimworld

[@kristianfischer9814]

This reminds me of Numenera. That's a good thing. As for the Wastes, I like 'em! This has the smell of 80s sci-fi; post apocalypse, but somehow managing not to be brown and grim and dour.

[@pulji6721]

Well this slaps. Looking forward to the alternatives.

[@harryquint7262]

This seems, in my humble opinion, like it’s trying to do too many things at once. Interstellar imperium, post apocalypse, wastelands, utopias, political intrigue, people just trying to survive, etc etc. None of these are bad things by any measure, but by doing all of them Taangali isn’t allowed to have an identity of its own.

[@anacolakovic4201]

Extremely cool, even this early concept is extremely developed and interesting!

[@darkphoenix68]

I missed the poll -- I only discovered these videos last night -- but each of Taangali, Tyrrell, Orion suggests a dozen stories to me. That said, I do find myself leaning towards Orion more than the others, although it's borderline. Mostly, I think I want to follow along with this series, while using it as the impetus to do some worldbuilding of my own. 🙂

[@alias6149]

I really want to know more about the ecosystems and lore on the Prime convoys

[@Davef2912]

Reminds me a lot of the game 'Borderlands' - cool!

[@Nigerius22]

Really loving the world building videos! They've been helping a lot!

[@pentumfarshadow7051]

I was originally dead set on space opera, but this made me feel like we've had enough space opera's lately... maybe we need a bit of chaos

[@ramonruijgt4532]

i like the link between the static city states and the moving convoys. the strugle and trust between the two is really intresting. its like the easten roman empire vs the nomadic hordes in citys with walls your save on the country side your not.

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

As long as you avoid the "Chosen/special/designated/other one" trope, then I can see a lot of potential in this world. If this is the amount of detail you have put into all of the choices, then it's going to be nearly impossible to pick between them.

[@omegaexists]

hearing so many proper nouns makes me feel like im playing destiny

[@Kubinda12345]

Great scenario! I sense an inspiration from Fallout, Mad Max, Warhammer 40k, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and even ASOIAF

[@haladrias]

i adore this idea of a setting, gives me numenera and destiny vibes. I am down with heavy post-apocalyptic geo-political stories, that stuff just gets my blood going. I would love to see this evolve into a ttrpg setting, a novella setting and more. Taangali has tremendous potential, hell i would be down for a table-top war-game similar to warhammer 40k.

[@LegionistaRzymu]

I would honestly like to see that one. If only Orion Arm wouldn't be so tempting... I know Orion will win, but I think you still should make some Taangali miniseries or something

[@gabrielandradeferraz386]

Alright this is going to be harder to decide than I expected. Taangali looking fine

[@TechPriest97]

Despite not hearing what the others are yet, this one might be my favorite I love space opera and fantasy but there’s a lot of easy access settings for those, while post apocalypse sci fantasy is very uncommon, especially at this scale and as a setting and not just for a couple of books or movies

[@traktorsajt]

Reminds me of Waste World, a TTRPG from the 90's, except that was WAAAAAY more grimdark.

[@vstar8047]

Sick, if it’s chosen, I hope the Thunder Sharks stay, also I think there should be more things to explore in the wastes, like ruined cities that could hold some great treasures or even release terrible dangers

[@bradleydelay]

This feels like a fusion between Stalker, Mad Max, Morrowind, and KSBD but also is something unique of its own. I love it, hope this will win!

[@jeremy1860]

After looking over so many fictional worlds and groups with this channel, I'm thrilled to bits to see you guys delving into your own creations like this 😊

[@FromIdeologytoUnity]

Definitely prefer this pone, its the most refreshing and unique, and very flexible. And its geopolitics are actually the most interesting.

[@crystallkingh3048]

So, a studio ghibli setting then? I like it

[@coulsonintahiti]

I LOVE THIS. Mad Max meets Skyrim, it seems.

[@vampwriter]

In my opinion, Templin, I'd reduce the obvious ground power you're going for and put more of a reliance on air power. If things on this world are as bad as they appear on the ground, then turning to airships for trade and the majority of military might would be the far more logical response. Why risk your trade goods with raiders on the ground, which there are likely to be more of, as well as the nasty creatures that are abundant, then take your trade to the sky and rely more on airships. Like we have mass transport firms here on Earth, they'll probably need companies that do the same on Taagali. Fewer creatures and even rarer sky pirates. They'll still need small convoys to guard the main transport but not nearly as much as they would on the ground. The ships the pirates have access to will probably be ramshackle and outdated from being salvaged with black market parts to try to keep an edge, but more than likely will more often go after smaller targets of opportunity than risk a larger air convoy. Possibly like in Cyberpunk there may be those roaming clans that travel from city-to-city that often provide workforce on a nearly predictable schedule. Not to say they won't need a ground contingent with air power you need ground power as well to guard the roads. With the very laws of physics going out the window they'll probably also need sophisticated detection equipment both up high and ground bound to help convoys avoid possible roving pockets of weirdness as well as other threats both mundane and beastial.