Likagemika Subsector
| Likagemika Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Verge | |||||
| Capital | Turin (Verge 2023) | |||||
| No. of Stars | 16 | |||||
| Majority Control | Third Imperium (ImDi) - 81% | |||||
| 2nd Control | Third Imperium, unincorporated worlds (ImDi) - 19% | |||||
Likagemika Subsector is Subsector K of Verge Sector.
- It is divided between the Imperial Domain of Ilelish, and a number of unincorporated Imperial worlds.
- It is located within Charted Space.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The subsector is a backwater area, connected to the Imperium by a chain of worlds within Jump-4 of each other and running from spinward to trailing. Much of the power here is perched on rift's edge. The Ziru Sirka only settled a few worlds within the region.
- The subsector lies on the edge of the Great Rift.
- It has been settled for millennia.
Astrographic Features[edit]
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this subsector:
- It is a low stellar density region.
- The brightest star is the unstable orange subgiant primary of the Oktar system.
- No Xboat Hubs are located within the region.
- The Sirim Loop.
Stellar Distribution[edit]
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Likagemika Subsector.
- The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
- The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.
- Ordinary main sequence stars can barely be seen from even a hex away.
- Huge, intensely luminous giant stars can be seen from across the subsector and far beyond.
Trade Routes[edit]
Mains are chains of star systems, each lying 1 parsec from its neighbour. They are trade routes, with high cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels moving along them, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds.
Rifts and Voids[edit]
The subsector lies on the trailing edge of the Great Rift.
- The rift hinders travel and commerce within the region.
- It has placed a boundary on Imperial settlement and expansion within the area.
A simple map showing the general extent of the Great Rift.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map.)
The nature and limits of the rift may be determined by different criteria in different regions.
- Generally, its boundaries are based on jump performance.
- Areas may traditionally be considered rift regions, even though all of their worlds are accessible to ships equipped with high performance drives.
The Great Ilelish Main[edit]
The subsector marks the spinward terminus of the Great Ilelish Main. The Main has 104 member worlds and runs between Verge and Ilelish Sectors.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- Worlds lying on the Main are highlighted in green.
- Dlan, the capital of the Domain of Ilelish, is marked in red.
World Listings[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey UWP data for all worlds lying within the subsector is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
- Other sources may contain contradictory or incorrect information.
Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, is likely to be out of date.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
- Verified updated data is constantly sought.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Polity Listing[edit]
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
- Third Imperium
- Unincorporated Imperial systems.
Native Sophonts[edit]
No Sophont species are believed to have originated in this area.
Demographics[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:
- Humaniti (Human races):
- Mixed heritage (Major Race): broadly distributed across the subsector.
- Solomani (Major Race): broadly distributed across the subsector.
- Suerrat of Ilelish, in Ilelish Sector (Minor Human Race): large communities on a few worlds in the central part of the subsector, as well as small communities on other worlds across the region.
- Vilani (Major Race): broadly distributed across the subsector.
Politics & Diplomacy[edit]
The more prominent members of the Imperial heirarchy of Likagemika Subsector include:
Duchies
- Duke Arlon M'dele of Turin is an outsider, appointed to the position as one of Strephon's earliest acts. Duke Arlon has served proudly and well despite the rumors around such a backwater appointment. His pride has kept him in office for longer than expected, though he is known to visibly fret over the readiness of his son to take his place.
Counties
- Count Timoty Pelakash of Daddash is another middle-aged but energetic noble. This is a defensive mechanism on his part, as his wife and heirs were lost in a freak accident in 1099, and he has not yet managed to move on from that. He made one trip to Capital following the accident and has vowed to not ever spend that much time on a ship away from home again. He has assured his Duke and his staff that his successor has been arranged, but keeps the details strictly to himself.
- Countess Baylinn Regishi of Ekin is a smart and steely facilitator with a soft center. Known as – though never referred to in person – as the Countess of Cats, she keeps a surprisingly large number of Terran felines as pets and is rarely without one in her company. She also has three young sons, but somewhat scandalously has never married.
- Count Akiida Temad of Turin works alongside the Duke and other Counts when present, but is also their designated Moot proxy, and spends a fair amount of time travelling to and from Capital. A sturdy and voluble politician, he is well regarded across the sector.
Viscounties
- Viscount Alann Shushursii of Oktar sees a full County for his heirs, and has spent much of his career encouraging development on Oktar that would lead to the population growth that would get his children that promotion. He is not subtle, however, and the government of Oktar has been pushing back.
- Viscountess Eindelle Khuurshukug of Kriskus, on the other hand, works with her partners on Kriskus and economic ties elsewhere to keep the world alive. Kriskus is a cruel home, and its inhabitants have little patience for frivolity. Unfortunately there is little of strategic or economic importance here, making improvement difficult. Viscountess Eindelle is tenacious even by the standards of her homeworld, and more patient by far.
Technically, the Counts of Sigag and Tremfara, far out into the Great Rift, are under the supervision of the Duke of Likagemika, but in practice this is only a concern if they need assistance.
News Coverage
Ilelish Interstellar Information Interchange (I4), the leading news and media organization within the sector, keeps close tabs on the activities and personal lives of the rich and titled and their various courtiers. Shows, broadcasts, and articles covering all of the politics, gossip, and scandal are widely available across a variety of formats. It is in open competition with other smaller media companies to be the first to get the top stories.
- While I4's style of jounalism is generally considered intrusive and sensationalist, the organization broadly supports the Imperial nobility, recognising the importance of the revenue stream that it generates.
- There are rumors of "understandings" between various parties and of some troubling stories being quashed.
Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]
Major events that have affected this subsector and the wider region that it lies within:
- -4045 to -2204: the Ziru Sirka claims and settles worlds across the region. Many of the worlds of the subsector were never incorporated.
- -2404 to -2215: the Interstellar Wars.
- -2204 to -1776: the Rule of Man administers the worlds of the region.
- -1776 to 0: the Long Night. There is widespread regression within the area. Many worlds become barren.
- -1118 to 380: Aslan Border Wars. Over the centuries, the area sees a few major engagements and numerous skirmishes.
- The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded.
- 300-420: the First Survey charts the subsector.
- 380: the Peace of Ftahalr ends the ongoing Aslan Border Wars and establishes the current Imperial and Heirate borders.
- 604 to 622: the Imperial Civil War. The region suffers disruption and widespread economic issues.
- 624: the Express Boat Network is established, facilitating communications, trade, and economic growth within the area.
- 995-1065: the Second Survey charts the subsector.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the subsector becomes widely available.
Subsector Summary[edit]
Likagemika, subsector K of Verge contains 16 worlds with an estimated population of 14 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,126, and a total economy is BCr58,803. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr289 through 13 starports (3 Class A, 1 Class B, 7 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 57,740 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, three Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Likagemika maintain one Naval base. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Jerat (Verge 2121).
Likagemika, subsector K of Verge contains 23 stars and 170 identified planets; nine monostellar systems, seven binary systems, no trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 15 of the 16 systems (93%) have native gas giants. There are no Asteroid (As) belts, no Desert (De) worlds, one Garden (Ga) world, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, one Poor (Po) world, no Vacuum (Va) worlds, and three Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.
Likagemika has an estimated population of 14 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, five Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Daddash (Verge 1821), Ekin (Verge 1922), and Turin (Verge 2023). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
| 1 identified sophont populations in Likagemika | |
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Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish[edit]
The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated population of 14 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,126, and a total economy is BCr58,803. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr289 through 13 starports (3 Class A, 1 Class B, 7 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 57,740 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, three Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish maintain one Naval base. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Jerat (Verge 2121).
The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish has an estimated population of 14 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, five Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Daddash (Verge 1821), Ekin (Verge 1922), and Turin (Verge 2023). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
- The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish subsector capital of Likagemika is Turin (Verge 2023)
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (Sector named but no further data)
- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), 19.
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), 11. (Ziru Sirka worlds: dot map provided)
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50. (Dot map provided)
- Author & Contributor: Jim Kundert (Nobles of the 1100s}