Iphigenaia Sector
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| No. of Worlds | 264 | ||||||||||||||||
| Population | 20,919 million | ||||||||||||||||
| Majority Control | Regency of Muirimi - 22% | ||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Control | Aslan Hierate - 19% | ||||||||||||||||
| Tertiary Control | Other - 59% | ||||||||||||||||
| Province | Various | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Various | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross Sector Product | BCr51,341 | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade Volume | BCr226 | ||||||||||||||||
| Imperial Coordinate | -6 / -1 | ||||||||||||||||
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Iphigenaia Sector is a frontier area and a crossroads of Aslan, Zhodani, and non-aligned human interests.
- It is part of Charted Space.
- In the Aslan Hierate, this sector is named Kyatulyare.
- It has also been known as the Dark River Sector.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Iphigenaia Sector is a sparsely populated region lying towards the spinward edge of Charted Space.
- It is characterized by a long spinward-trailing corridor of stars lying between large rift regions.
- The resources of the sector for the most part have not been exploited.
The sector was initially surveyed during the Imperial First Survey.
- First Survey primary data regarding the sector was very fragmented.
- The data drew heavily on the records and accounts of previous explorers within the region.
- Some of this data was centuries or millennia out of date.
The sector was extensively surveyed during the Imperial Second Survey.
- The majority of the IISS personnel who conducted long-range survey missions were based out of the Spinward Marches.
- They were able to gather valuable data at great personal risk.
We salute their valor and honor the fallen. - Much of the updated data relating to the sector was based on remote long-term observations done over approximately 70 years (from 995 to 1065).
- Most of the output from these observations was automatically collated and generated and may occasionally contain errors.
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105[edit]
The following astrographic and commercial data regarding the sector has been determined:
Summary[edit]
- Stellar Distribution
- Rift Regions
- Clusters and Traces
- Aslan Exploratory Route
- Borealis Group
Stellar Distribution[edit]
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Iphigenaia Sector.
- 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 sector and far beyond.
Rift Regions[edit]
A simple map showing rift regions within Iphigenaia Sector.
Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic concept based on Jump Drive performance.
The highest tech level commonly encountered out this Far Along (spinward of the Third Imperium) is TL–12, though a few worlds may be more advanced.
- This level of technology allows the routine use of up to Jump-3 drives.
- Areas that cannot be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rifts.
- Rifts present a significant obstacle to interstellar trade and commerce.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
There are considered to be three major rift regions within the sector.
- The Idella Rift, lying to spinward-coreward.
- The Efusa Rift, within the center of the sector and consisting of the Theda Spin, the Dennu Bridge, and the Great Theda regions.
- The Great Rift, lying to rimward and occupying much of the sector.
Clusters & Traces[edit]
There are a number of traces and clusters within the sector but most are not named.
- The Xartisl Cluster, lying adjacent to the Great Rift within Maria Subsector, serves as the capital region for the Regency of Muirimi.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
Aslan Exploration Route[edit]
The Aslan have found a means of entering Theron Sector from rimward.
The Aslan may have established an exploration route along the edge of the Great Rift.
- They appear to be using a hidden fuel cache, likely located within hex 2901 of Waoasi Subsector (Subsector D of Faoheiroi'iyhao Sector).
- If it really exists, the route relies on Jump-5 vessels.
Aslan would likely use the route to communicate with and supply their explorers, pioneers, and scattered outposts within the region.
- The existence of the route and the fuel cache have not been proven.
A simple map showing the likely Aslan exploration route along the Great Rift and into Theron Sector.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- Rift regions are shown in blue.
- Known Aslan outposts and settlements are ringed in red.
Borealis Group[edit]
The spinward skies of Iphigenaia Sector are dominated by the Borealis Group, a very large cluster of stars containing an unusually high number of stellar giants.
- It primarily lies within Theta Borealis Sector.
- It is an astrographic feature visible across the whole of Charted Space.
- It is centered on the supergiant star Theta Borealis.
Significant Stars
The brightest stars in the group are called the Borealean Stars. They include:
- Theta Borealis: A7 Ia Supergiant, Luminosity: 73,000 sols.
- Sigma Borealis: M9 II Bright Giant, Luminosity: 16,200 sols.
- Kappa Borealis: A3 Ib Supergiant, Luminosity: 13,000 sols.
They are surrounded by more than sixty other giant and subgiant stars, some almost as bright as the named giants, as well as numerous main sequence stars and white dwarfs.
- The cluster has higher than normal concentrations of gas and dust within it.
- This gas and dust reflects the intense light of the stars and gives the vast feature a diffuse glow.
World Listing[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Iphigenaia Sector is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
- Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:
Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, may already be out of date.
- Verified updated data is constantly sought.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
No information yet available.
Symbols: 1105[edit]
A river of stars across a dark void is a commonly used symbol for Iphigenaia Sector.
- It is said to represent the astrography of the sector, with the smaller Idella Rift to coreward, the Great Rift to rimward, and a band of stars between them.
Native Sophonts: 1105[edit]
Four sophont species are native to the sector:
- Non-Human Races
- Afreet of Youdu. Generally humanoid, skeletally thin, fur-covered, membrane-winged nocturnal predators with a reputation for arrogance from a rich garden world.
- Namri of Namri. Hard-shelled, streamlined, multi-armed aquatic carnivores from a storm-wracked water world.
- Subol of Subava. Large, leathery, strange-smelling, swamp-dwelling scavengers from a rich garden world.
- Ykoro of Ykoroni. Primitive many-limbed stinging flyers from a tropical garden world.
Demographics: 1105[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:
- Humaniti (Human Races)
- Muirimi Solomani: 10.838 billion.
Muirimi refers to any individual originating from the long-settled but isolated human-dominated region lying along the edge of the Great Rift in Theron and Iphigenaia Sectors. They are descended from Solomani colonists originating from the central Asian and Indian subcontinent regions of Terra.- The Muirimi are followers of Sitaraism.
- Muirimi is an evolution of the Urdu word "Mujrim", meaning "guilty", or "criminal".
- Varied origins, largely resident within the Aslan Kyatulyare Vassal: 3.209 billion.
- At least 50% were born within the Vassal.
- A significant percentage are not there voluntarily.
- Zhodani: a few thousand far-flung envoys, traders, merchants, and explorers at most.
- Muirimi Solomani: 10.838 billion.
- Other Major Races
- Aslan: 7.271 billion.
The total population of Iphigenaia Sector is estimated to be 23.098 billion Sophonts.
- Humans make up around 68% of the total population.
- Aslan make up a little over 31% of the total population.
- Various non-human races make up less than 1% of the total population.
Linguistic Topography: 1105[edit]
The following languages are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:
- Native Languages (principally Naiurdu, the most common language among the Muirimi).
- Riftian Anglic.
- Trokh.
- Zdetl.
Toponyms: 1105[edit]
This sector has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:
| Iphigenaia Sector Names | ||
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| Culture | Toponym | Polity |
| Third Imperium | Iphigenaia | Third Imperium |
| Aslan | Kyatulyare | Aslan Hierate |
| Droyne | Unknown | Droyne Oytrip Yatroy |
| Hiver | Iphigenaia | Hive Federation |
| K'kree | Unknown | Two Thousand Worlds |
| Solomani | Dark River | Solomani Confederation |
| Vargr | Sezh Tsibr | Vargr Extents |
| Vilani | Iphigenaia | Third Imperium |
| Zhodani | Sezh Tsibr | Zhodani Consulate |
- In the Aslan Hierate it is called Kyatulyare Sector, which broadly translates as "Stream of Stars".
- It was known as the Dark River Sector to Terran explorers of the Rule of Man.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1105[edit]
- ca -1900: The first known human explorers are active in the region (a few Terrans of the Rule of Man). They largely continue to spinward.
- -1776: The Long Night begins.
- ca -100: The Muirimi, Solomani religious exiles, settle within the sector.
- Year 0: Far to trailing, across the Great Rift, the Third Imperium is founded.
- 100s-200s: A few pioneering Imperial explorers pass through the sector, making contact with long-isolated worlds and cultures. The Muirimi peoples generally avoid contact.
- ca 200: The Republic of Georgia is founded: the Unity of Stars is founded.
- ca 220: The Pietten Confederation is founded.
- 300-420: The First Survey charts the sector.
- 995-1065: The Second Survey charts the sector.
- ca 1000: Aslan scouts and pioneers begin to appear in the region.
- 1050: The Regency of Muirimi is founded.
- 1060s: The Aslan establish settlements within the sector: the Kyatulyare Vassal is founded.
- 1065: The Second Survey is published.
- 1070s onwards: ongoing conflict between the Aslan and the Regency of Muirimi, and the Aslan and the Altarean Confederation in Vanguard Reaches Sector.
Politics & Diplomacy (Interstellar Relations)[edit]
Various powers and groups play out their interests within the sector. Occasionally this may bring them into conflict.
Polity Listing: 1105[edit]
The following polities can be found within this sector:
Aslan Hierate Kyatulyare Vassal[edit]
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
- It is in all respects a part of the Aslan Hierate.
- It is made up of various squabbling Clan groups and interests, principally the Seieakh and the Aokhalte.
- There is a lack of clear and decisive high-level leadership.
- While it is powerful, the state is very poorly organized and the local leadership are both headstrong and impulsive.
- It relies heavily on imported equipment, particularly starships.
- It is in open conflict with the well-equipped Altarean Confederation in Vanguard Reaches Sector.
- It is engaged in espionage, raiding, and strikes against the Regency of Muirimi.
Regency of Muirimi[edit]
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
- The Regency is a confederation of former polities and individualistic groups who don't cooperate well.
- Prior to the formation of the Regency, the various smaller polities had a history of in-fighting. There are still many scores to settle.
- The trailing regions of the Regency feel they are bearing the brunt of the conflict with the Aslan, and that other areas are content to let them do so.
- The leadership of the state are overly cautious and are seen as having partizan interests.
- The population of the state does not have full confidence in its military. Local leaders may occasionally raise private armies.
- The Regency is engaged in espionage, raiding, and strikes against the Kyatulyare Vassal of the Aslan Hierate.
Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)[edit]
- Non-Aligned (Aslan-dominated (NaAs): worlds not claimed by any polity, but either ethnically or culturally Aslan.
- Non-Aligned Human-dominated (NaHu): worlds not claimed by any polity, but either ethnically or culturally human.
- Non-Aligned Sophonts (NaSo): worlds not claimed by any polity but with a native sophont species.
- Non-Aligned Unclaimed (NaXX): barren worlds not claimed by any polity.
Worlds, Systems & Sectors (Political Astrography)[edit]
A simple map showing areas of importance within the sector.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- Areas of brighter green indicate regions of greater political and economic importance.
Sector Summary: 1105[edit]
Note that this section relates to pre-Second Survey data and is awaiting an AAB Interal Records update.
The Iphigenaia sector has 264 worlds with an estimated population of 20 billion, a per capita income of Cr2,458, and a total economy is BCr51,421. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr126 through 88 starports (7 Class A, 38 Class B, 30 Class C, 13 Class D) employing 18,465 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 20 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 13 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, eight Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Iphigenaia maintain 31 Scout bases, and 18 Naval bases. The average technology level is 3 (with most between 0 and 7). The highest technology level is 13 at Muncie (Iphigenaia 1025) and Perisson (Iphigenaia 1124).
The Iphigenaia sector contains 386 stars and no identified planets; 152 monostellar systems, 107 binary systems, no trinary systems, and five systems with four or more stars. 218 of the 264 systems (82%) have native gas giants. There are six Asteroid (As) belts, 16 Desert (De) worlds, no Garden (Ga) worlds, ten Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 36 Poor (Po) worlds, 25 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 25 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.
Iphigenaia has an estimated population of 20 billion distributed across seven High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 235 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 186 Low population (Lo) worlds, and 52 Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Tou'iraro (Iphigenaia 2107), Khtoih (Iphigenaia 2607), Georgia (Iphigenaia 1421), Newell (Iphigenaia 1424), Aohh (Iphigenaia 2207), and Saohar (Iphigenaia 2602). The population consists of 2 sophont groups.
| 2 identified sophont populations in Iphigenaia | |
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Polities[edit]
Non-Aligned, Human-dominated[edit]
There are 170 Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Iphigenaia with an estimated population of less than 1 million.
Regency of Muirimi[edit]
The Regency of Muirimi has jurisdiction over 58 worlds with an estimated population of 10 billion, a per capita income of Cr3,139, and a total economy is BCr32,880. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr59 through 52 starports (7 Class A, 22 Class B, 16 Class C, 7 Class D) employing 8,470 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 12 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, nine Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, six Rich (Ri) worlds, and two Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Regency of Muirimi maintain 20 Scout bases, and 15 Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 10). The highest technology level is 13 at Muncie (Iphigenaia 1025) and Perisson (Iphigenaia 1124).
The Regency of Muirimi has an estimated population of 10 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 40 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, ten Low population (Lo) worlds, and one Barren (Ba) world. The highest population worlds are Georgia (Iphigenaia 1421), Newell (Iphigenaia 1424), and Pietten (Iphigenaia 0428). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
Aslan Hierate[edit]
The Aslan Hierate has jurisdiction over 36 worlds with an estimated population of 10 billion, a per capita income of Cr1,774, and a total economy is BCr18,541. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr63 through 36 starports (0 Class A, 16 Class B, 14 Class C, 6 Class D) employing 9,155 people. Driving this interstellar trade are eight Agricultural (Ag) worlds, four Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Aslan Hierate maintain 11 Scout bases, and three Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 10). The highest technology level is 12 at Uiheafti (Iphigenaia 2807) and Waatel (Iphigenaia 2909).
The Aslan Hierate has an estimated population of 10 billion distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 25 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, six Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Tou'iraro (Iphigenaia 2107), Khtoih (Iphigenaia 2607), Aohh (Iphigenaia 2207), and Saohar (Iphigenaia 2602). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
Capital: 1105[edit]
No world has been nominated as the capital.
- Xartisl, within the Xartisl Cluster, lying adjacent to the Great Rift within Maria Subsector, serves as the capital for the Regency of Muirimi.
Subsector Listing: 1105[edit]
An overview of the economic and political situation within each subsector:
| Name | Other Names | Settlement & Economics | Politics | |
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| Subsector A: | Cheetham Subsector | Chasm Subsector | Uninhabited wilderness. | |
| Subsector B: | La Grone Subsector | Lahrgerohne Subsector | Uninhabited wilderness. | |
| Subsector C: | Keflin Subsector | Yahoilai Subsector | Heavy Aslan settlement. Trade and commerce. | Aslan Hierate control. Conflict with neighbouring states. |
| Subsector D | Shillelagh Subsector | Oilahelai Subsector | Heavy Aslan settlement. Trade and commerce. Native sophonts. | Aslan Hierate control. Conflict with neighbouring states. |
| Subsector E: | Tempoko Subsector | Blue Star Subsector | Scattered outposts. Very limited trade. Isolated native sophonts. | Corporate interests and investment. |
| Subsector F: | Noriega Subsector | Theda Gap Subector | Long settled regions. Trade and commerce. Native sophonts. | Partial Regency of Muirimi control. Internal politics. |
| Subsector G: | Warzone Subsector | Efusa Rift Subsector | Ruined, abandoned outposts amid wilderness. | Sporadic regional conflict and raiding. Salvagers. |
| Subsector H: | Iyarl Subsector | Trailbreak Subsector | Limited Aslan settlement. Some trade and commerce. | Partial Aslan Hierate control. Aslan migration route. |
| Subsector I: | Zebylono Subsector | Trefoil Subsector | Long settled. Regular trade and commerce. | Regency of Muirimi heartland. Internal politics. |
| Subsector J: | Maria Subsector | Barrier Subsector | Long settled. Regular trade and commerce. | Regency of Muirimi heartland. Internal politics. |
| Subsector K: | Ykoroni Subsector | Scorpion Subsector | Scattered settlements. Limited trade. Isolated native sophonts. | Partial Regency of Muirimi control. Internal politics. |
| Subsector L: | Ftyeeta Subsector | Far Reach Subsector | Uninhabited wilderness. | Aslan migration route. |
| Subsector M: | Riter Subsector | Natasha Subsector | Scattered settlements and outposts. Regular trade. | Partial Regency of Muirimi control. Corporate investment. |
| Subsector N: | Emma Subsector | Treaty Subsector | Uninhabited wilderness. | |
| Subsector O: | Bablari Subsector | Armor Subsector | Uninhabited wilderness. | |
| Subsector P: | Eikaoweal Subsector | Tonasea Subsector | Uninhabited wilderness. |
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
Meta-History & Background: 2022-0227[edit]
Iphigenaia Sector was originally mentioned in CT materials by the core GDW team. It was never officially developed.
- It was further developed by Mark Gelinas and the Tidewater Traveller Club.
- It was further developed by the CORE project.
- The sector was updated to T5 standards and expanded by Ade Stewart.
- In 1984, Aslan (Alien Module) was published.
- In 1988, Dark River was published.
- In 1991, Alien - Solomani & Aslan was published.
- In the mid 1990's, the CORE project and Jo Grant developed data for the area, sometimes in conflict with earlier data.
- It has not yet been T5 Second Survey reviewed.
- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), .
- MegaTraveller Alien - Solomani & Aslan (dot map provided)
- Dark River
- External Link: Geo-verse Website - Mark Gelinas
- Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS