Hinterworlds Sector

Hinterworlds Sector
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Subsectors
Adar Tlianke Anubis Pendiash Ginshar Cimeon Darvis Cromar Menere's Reach Nullia Bruia Silver Laurel Sontra Hashi Kandra Tempri Aquila
Sector Data
No. of Worlds	435
Population	352,350 million
Majority Control	Non-Aligned - 72%
Secondary Control	Anubian Trade Coalition - 6%
Tertiary Control	Cytrialin Unity - 6%
Quaternary Control	Ral Ranta - 6%
Domain	Domain of Sol Balkanized Space
Capital	Various
Gross Sector Product	BCr1,447,215
Trade Volume	BCr15,332
Imperial Coordinate	+2 / -2
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The Hinterworlds Sector is a section of largely balkanized space, a number of smaller world-states, sandwiched between larger powers, and often struggling to not be swallowed by larger fish.

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The following major powers control territory or influence within this sector:

• Hive Federation
• Solomani Confederation
• Third Imperium
• Two Thousand Worlds

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Description (Specifications)

The Hinterworlds are a crossroads sector, sort of a wild west of Non-Aligned World-states, unregulated trade, and, best of all, unregulated freedom!

• The K'kree have an unofficial presence in this sector and all omnivores and carnivores have made note of this. It is a big part of the interstellar politics of the area.

Toponyms: 1105

This sector has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:

Hinterworlds Sector Names
Culture	Toponym	Polity
Third Imperium	Hinterworlds	Third Imperium
Aslan	Hinterworlds	Aslan Hierate
Droyne	Unknown	Droyne Oytrip Yatroy
Hiver	Hinterworlds	Hive Federation
K'kree	Eeraakr	Two Thousand Worlds
Solomani	Hinterworlds	Solomani Confederation
Vargr	Hinterworlds	Vargr Extents
Vilani	Gashuriim	Third Imperium
Zhodani	Hinterworlds	Zhodani Consulate

• The Hinterworlds Sector is known as Eeraakr Sector by the K'kree.
• The Hinterworlds Sector was also known as Gashuriim Sector in the First Imperium.

Linguistic Topography: 1105

The following languages are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:

• Anglic
• Ginsharian
• Gurvin
• HSL
• Oynprith
• Ral Rantan
• Raxkiir
• Vilani (language)
  • Cytrialin (a dialect unique to this sector)

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Native Sophonts (NILs): 1105

The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated within this area:

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Ginsharians: A variant Human culture.
  • Lamura Supra-Species
    • Lamura Teg: A Human culture in symbiosis with an alien sophont.
  • Nullians: These claim to be a Human Minor Race, though their actual ancestry is unclear; they may be Solomani or Vilani.

• Non-Human Races: Eight known species. Note that one of these may refer to the sector's Droyne population, prior to the understanding that the widely-dispersed Droyne communities were indeed the same species.
  • Gniivi: Large, slow-moving sophonts who control the Gniivi Collective
  • Jenda: Cybernetically enhanced humanoids who are the dominant race of the Council of Leh Perash
  • Lamura
    • Lamura Gav: A multi-limbed race in symbiosis with a Human culture
  • Stalkers also known as Outcasts of the Whispering Sky: Dour sophonts whose language is based on bioluminescence.
  • Unknown
  • Unknown
  • Unknown
  • Unknown (possibly a historic reference to Droyne)

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Demographics: 1105

Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Ginsharians
  • Kargol
    • The Kargol Confederation's organized-crime community has expanded its operations well into the Hinterworlds, working its way into a few Imperial client states here. In these states, criminal Kargol clans recruit members of all species and generally engage in smuggling, contract theft and illegal drug and gambling operations.
  • Solomani (Major Race)
    • Lamura Teg, of the Lamura multi-species symbiotic culture
  • Vilani (Major Race)

• Non-Human Races
  • Chirpers
  • Droyne (Major Race)
    • Communities on Dahlia, Drosyodryu, Hyrexim, Kayhyurv, Mamgarimu, and Yoryunssoy
  • Gniivi
  • Hiver (Major Race)
  • Jenda
  • K'kree (Major Race)
  • Lamura (Multi-species Symbiotic Lifeform)
    • Lamura Gav
  • Stalkers also known as Outcasts of the Whispering Sky

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Historical Eras

General Overview: No information yet available.

History-Era: Milieu 1100

No information yet available.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this sector:

• No information yet available.

Politics & Diplomacy (Interstellar Relations)

No information yet available.

Polity Listing: 1105

The following polities can be found within this sector:

• Hive Federation (Hiver powers)
  • Council of Leh Perash (Ally)

• Independent Powers (Pocket Empires)
  • Anubian Trade Coalition
  • Cytralin Unity
  • Gniivi Collective
  • Gustavian League
  • Nullian League
  • Outcasts of the Whispering Sky
  • Ral Ranta

• Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
  • Non-Aligned (Human-dominated)
  • Non-Aligned (Unclaimed)

• Other Powers
  • None

• Solomani Confederation (Solomani powers)
  • Various sub-polities

• Third Imperium (Imperial powers)
  • Third Imperium Client States

Polity Descriptions: 1105

Here are several synopses of the polities found in this sector:

1. Alleg: AnTC: "Anubian Trade Coalition"
2. Alleg: CoLp: "Council of Leh Perash"
3. Alleg: CsIm: "Client State, Third Imperium"
4. Alleg: CyUn: "Cytralin Unity"
5. Alleg: GnCl: "Gniivi Collective"
6. Alleg: ImDg: "Third Imperium, Domain of Gateway"
7. Alleg: NaHu: "Non-Aligned, Human-dominated"
8. Alleg: NaXX: "Non-Aligned, unclaimed"
9. Alleg: OcWs: "Outcasts of the Whispering Sky" AKA Stalkers
10. Alleg: RaRa: "Ral Ranta"
11. Alleg: SoCf: "Solomani Confederation"

Imperial Territory: 1105

This is an Imperial frontier area.

• The imperial portion of this sector is administered from the Domain of Gateway.
• 0.01% is controlled by the Third Imperium.
• 99.99% is controlled by non-Imperial powers.

Trade Routes (Economic Astrography)

The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:

Mains, Branches & Arms

• Alike Run
• Beyerly's Path
• Bruia Diagonal Run
• Tlianke Hook

Clusters & Traces

• Boilingbrook Cluster

Rifts, Voids & Jump Bridges

• Vendtuppian Rift

Other Astrographic Features

• Astrographic Phenomena
  • Leenitakot Ringworld
• Balkanized Space
  • Boutique Worlds
  • Coreward Indies
  • Imperial Fringe
• Hiver Space
• Imperial Space
• Independent Space
• Solomani Sphere

Worlds, Systems & Sectors (Political Astrography)

The area is fairly accessible to interstellar trade and many well-known trade routes exist alongside numerous secretive and poorly known trade routes.

• There a great number or rumors that uncharted astrographic objects, including starless exoplanets, exist within the region.
• To date, no known star-charting organization has yet adequately explored these leads.

Capital/s: 1105

The capital or capitals of this area is/are located at:

• The capital of Anubian Trade Coalition is at Anubis (Hinterworlds 2005).
• The capital of Cytralin Unity is at Alike (Hinterworlds 3003).
• The capital of Ral Ranta is at Berange (Hinterworlds 0311).
• The capital of Outcasts of the Whispering Sky is at Keratl (Hinterworlds 1730).
• The capital of Gniivi Collective is at Ar-stoon'l (Hinterworlds 2721).

Subsector Summary: 1105

The Hinterworlds sector has 436 worlds with an estimated population of 352 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,113, and a total economy is BCr1,447,856. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr2,783 through 372 starports (66 Class A, 114 Class B, 136 Class C, 56 Class D) employing 476,165 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 62 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 53 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 19 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 52 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 22 Rich (Ri) worlds, and nine Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Hinterworlds maintain 55 Military bases, 36 Naval bases, and eight Scout bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 10). The highest technology level is 14 at Nemini (Hinterworlds 3102), Benson (Hinterworlds 0423), and Tonde Monai (Hinterworlds 0337).

The Hinterworlds sector contains 625 stars and 4,943 identified planets; 262 monostellar systems, 159 binary systems, 15 trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 395 of the 436 systems (90%) have native gas giants. There are ten Asteroid (As) belts, no Desert (De) worlds, 25 Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 40 Poor (Po) worlds, 85 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 33 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Hinterworlds has an estimated population of 352 billion distributed across 18 High population (Hi) worlds, 29 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 208 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 125 Low population (Lo) worlds, and two Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Anubis (Hinterworlds 2005), Iaasiv (Hinterworlds 2829), Dahlia (Hinterworlds 2032), Berange (Hinterworlds 0311), Tlianke (Hinterworlds 1104), and Saito (Hinterworlds 0732). The population consists of 8 sophont groups including four native sophonts.

8 identified sophont populations in Hinterworlds

Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 338 billion on 399 worlds. Lamu: 5 billion on their homeworld and 24 worlds. Nullian of Nullia (Hinterworlds 0824): 5 billion on their homeworld. Jenda of Jend (Leonidae 0431): 2 billion on 11 worlds. Stalker of 214-389 (Hinterworlds 1328): 533 million on their homeworld and 18 worlds. Gniivi of Pru-mavin (Hinterworlds 2924): 439 million on their homeworld and 33 worlds. Droyne of Eskayloyt: 70 million on one world. Chirper of Eskayloyt: 58 million on two worlds.

Polities

Non-Aligned, Human-dominated

There are 304 Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Hinterworlds with an estimated population of 227 billion.

Ral Ranta

The Ral Ranta has jurisdiction over 27 worlds with an estimated population of 40 billion, a per capita income of Cr1,990, and a total economy is BCr80,579. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr26 through 24 starports (3 Class A, 8 Class B, 9 Class C, 4 Class D) employing 10,505 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, three Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, three Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Ral Ranta maintain six Naval bases, and five Military bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 10). The highest technology level is 13 at Deymun Na (Hinterworlds 0210) and Dold (Hinterworlds 0813).

The Ral Ranta has an estimated population of 40 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, one Moderate population (Ph) world, 12 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 11 Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Berange (Hinterworlds 0311). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.

• The capital of Ral Ranta is Berange (Hinterworlds 0311).

Cytralin Unity

The Cytralin Unity has jurisdiction over 25 worlds with an estimated population of 6 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,635, and a total economy is BCr35,688. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr30 through 20 starports (1 Class A, 6 Class B, 8 Class C, 5 Class D) employing 13,875 people. Driving this interstellar trade are three Agricultural (Ag) worlds, four Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, four Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Cytralin Unity maintain four Naval bases, and two Military bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 10). The highest technology level is 14 at Nemini (Hinterworlds 3102).

The Cytralin Unity has an estimated population of 6 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 13 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, five Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Alike (Hinterworlds 3003). The population consists of 3 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The capital of Cytralin Unity is Alike (Hinterworlds 3003).

Anubian Trade Coalition

The Anubian Trade Coalition has jurisdiction over 24 worlds with an estimated population of 73 billion, a per capita income of Cr6,453, and a total economy is BCr472,760. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr337 through 22 starports (7 Class A, 7 Class B, 5 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 103,145 people. Driving this interstellar trade are one Agricultural (Ag) world, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, three Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, three Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and two Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Anubian Trade Coalition maintain five Naval bases, and three Military bases. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 12 at Ansumer (Hinterworlds 1907), Anubis (Hinterworlds 2005), and Reuper (Hinterworlds 2201).

The Anubian Trade Coalition has an estimated population of 73 billion distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, eight Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, nine Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Anubis (Hinterworlds 2005). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.

• The capital of Anubian Trade Coalition is Anubis (Hinterworlds 2005).

Gniivi Collective

The Gniivi Collective has jurisdiction over 17 worlds with an estimated population of 439 million, a per capita income of Cr685, and a total economy is BCr301. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1 through 16 starports (5 Class A, 1 Class B, 4 Class C, 6 Class D) employing 215 people. Driving this interstellar trade are one Agricultural (Ag) world, one Non-Agricultural (Na) world, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, one Rich (Ri) world, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Gniivi Collective maintain two Naval bases, and one Military base. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 12 at Ar-domm'l (Hinterworlds 2917), Pru-goomh (Hinterworlds 3221), and Pru-pasch (Hinterworlds 3223).

The Gniivi Collective has an estimated population of 439 million distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, seven Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, seven Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Pru-mavin (Hinterworlds 2924) and Ghi-koord'l (Hinterworlds 3222). The population consists of 1 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The capital of Gniivi Collective is Ar-stoon'l (Hinterworlds 2721).

Outcasts of the Whispering Sky

The Outcasts of the Whispering Sky has jurisdiction over 12 worlds with an estimated population of 536 million, a per capita income of Cr962, and a total economy is BCr516. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1 through 9 starports (2 Class A, 1 Class B, 5 Class C, 1 Class D) employing 930 people. Driving this interstellar trade are no Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 5 and 9). The highest technology level is 12 at 213-584 (Hinterworlds 1128).

The Outcasts of the Whispering Sky has an estimated population of 536 million distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, two Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, seven Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is 214-389 (Hinterworlds 1328). The population consists of 2 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The capital of Outcasts of the Whispering Sky is Keratl (Hinterworlds 1730).

Client state, Third Imperium

The Client states of the Third Imperium in Hinterworlds encompasses ten worlds with an estimated population of 1 billion.

Solomani Confederation

The Solomani Confederation has jurisdiction over six worlds with an estimated population of 20 million, a per capita income of Cr4,350, and a total economy is BCr87. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1 through 6 starports (1 Class A, 3 Class B, 2 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 370 people. Driving this interstellar trade are one Agricultural (Ag) world, no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, one Rich (Ri) world, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Solomani Confederation maintain one Military base. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 10). The highest technology level is 11 at Gustavus (Hinterworlds 0739).

The Solomani Confederation has an estimated population of 20 million distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, three Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, two Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Irdikur (Hinterworlds 0128). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.

Council of Leh Perash

The Council of Leh Perash has jurisdiction over six worlds with an estimated population of 2 billion, a per capita income of Cr3,953, and a total economy is BCr11,110. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr31 through 5 starports (0 Class A, 3 Class B, 2 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 3,490 people. Driving this interstellar trade are one Agricultural (Ag) world, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, three Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The average technology level is 10 (with most between 9 and 11). The highest technology level is 12 at Geval (Hinterworlds 3035).

The Council of Leh Perash has an estimated population of 2 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, one Non-industrial (Ni) world, one Low population (Lo) world, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Horizon (Hinterworlds 2936). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.

Non-Aligned, unclaimed

There are three Non-Aligned unclaimed worlds in Hinterworlds with an estimated population of 70 million.

Third Imperium, Domain of Gateway

The Third Imperium, Domain of Gateway has jurisdiction over two worlds with an estimated population of 3 million, a per capita income of Cr2,666, and a total economy is BCr8. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr20 through 2 starports (1 Class A, 1 Class B, 0 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 2,935 people. Driving this interstellar trade are no Agricultural (Ag) worlds, one Non-Agricultural (Na) world, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds.

The Third Imperium, Domain of Gateway has an estimated population of 3 million distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, two Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, no Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Venad (Hinterworlds 0402). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.

World Listing: 1105

The following systems and worlds can be found within this sector:

147 Worlds in the Hinterworlds Sector

211-111  •  211-902  •  212-332  •  213-584  •  213-701  •  214-389  •  Adar (Hi 0104)  •  Alike  •  Alpert  •  Ane (Hi 1124)  •  Angerhelm  •  Ankhamon  •  Ansumer  •  Anubis  •  Apogee  •  Ar-domm'l  •  Ar-stoon'l  •  Arkon  •  Bachev  •  Bage  •  Baliev  •  Base 45  •  Benankas  •  Berange  •  Blood  •  Boilingbrook  •  Borman  •  Brang  •  Bryce  •  Calvice  •  Catek  •  Chester  •  Cikuek  •  Civerimu  •  Dahlia  •  Daniss  •  Darun  •  Dashimev  •  Dermif Na  •  Deymun Na  •  Didinack  •  Dirmidi  •  Dold  •  Dreead'n  •  Drosyodryu  •  Dullsure  •  Durne  •  Elyxis  •  Eskufet  •  Fafi  •  Frelda  •  Fugitak  •  Gerdane  •  Geval  •  Ghi-koord'l  •  Ghi-nabrin'l  •  Ghi-radul  •  Gigivere  •  Ginshar  •  Girar  •  Gomms  •  Goore  •  Gruuvurr  •  Gustavus  •  Halanna  •  Hammerhead  •  Heflet  •  Hefry's Dregs  •  Horizon (Hi 2936)  •  Hugus  •  Iaasiv  •  Jorsmuur  •  Kaggits  •  Kayhyurv  •  Keasarge  •  Keratl  •  Kervid  •  Khumukunar  •  Konn  •  Kupakii  •  Lastop  •  Leenitakot  •  Lendisa  •  Leral  •  Lerein  •  Lerive  •  Leroy  •  Lost Echo  •  Luggi  •  Luki (Hi 0504)  •  Maggiv  •  Meadow  •  Mupikaa  •  Nahru  •  Nemini  •  Nermiss  •  Neuria  •  Nii (Hi 0307)  •  Nullia  •  Nyralys  •  Obendal  •    •  Pike  •  Pru-berv  •  Pru-buash  •  Pru-devum  •  Pru-drend  •  Pru-goomh  •  Pru-magu  •  Pru-mavin  •  Pru-pasch  •  Pru‐grov  •  Pulfenex  •  Pusan  •  Quiet Pride  •  Rambaran  •  Ravane  •  Reeta Yuonn  •  Remik  •  Reuper  •  Riies  •  Rimswing  •  Sablass  •  Salmri  •  Shista  •  Speehl  •    •  Sysix  •  Tempri  •  Terbain  •  Terpunne  •    •  Tlianke  •  Tonde Monai  •  Tren  •  Tudor  •  Tur-Hunar  •  Twohoy  •  Uga  •  Utgaard  •  Uumanur  •  Vaughn  •  Venad  •  Whitesheet  •  Xavid  •  Xavier  •  Yellowtide  •  Yerve  •  Yoryunssoy  •  Zelebex  •  

Territorial Overview: 1105

The following table details the subsectors within this area:

• No information yet available.

Territorial Chart Key

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