Rubyverse

The Rubyverse is the informal name, given by fans and scholars, of the fictional universe in which the Commander Columbia franchise exists, as well as various related media.

Conceived of and developed by Samantha Waver, the eponymous franchise began life as a series of animated films (of varying lengths) produced by Waver and her collaborators at Ruby Orchestra, itself made up of then-current and former animators for Termite Terrace. The original films, sometimes known as the 'Wartime Twelve' due to the circumstances of their production, form the foundation of what has since evolved into an complex an elaborate continuity, often redefined by new generations of creators and fans, but always adhering to it's roots.

The franchise has since found its way to comic books, prose, video and computer games, and various spin-offs.