The Stellar Surveyors are a group of people who work under the auspices of the Imperial Cartography Center (ICC) to examine and explore newly discovered worlds and other locations. Their work is essential to the United Empire of Earth (UEE) government in establishing maps and boundaries and in the discovery of any potential resources. Most Stellar Surveyors are invited to work for the ICC based on their skill and experience in the public and private sectors. The official motto of the group is “Charting the Way Ahead.”