The station Ethereal is a trading hub in the Xerxes System, close to the Tallon/Zebes system. It's a stellar office and market structure above Xerxes II. Below is an excerpt from an advertisement of the station: "...located in the Xerxes System, the Ethereal is an excellent choice for a small business, trade operation, or starship repair shop. We offer free solar power, reasonably priced rent, an advanced medical bay, and excellent cafeterias..." The station also provided a semi-covert base of operations to Samus Aran, when the Federation began to post official bounties on her.