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| − | The K'shek Cluster is a group of [[star]]s that forms part of the [[Demon Cluster | + | [[File: Sath Logo.gif|right]] |
| + | The [[K'shek Cluster]] is a group of [[star]]s that forms part of the [[Demon Cluster]]. | ||
== Details / Specifications == | == Details / Specifications == | ||
| − | The K'shek Cluster is named for the [[K'shek (world)|K'shek]] [[system]] and its bright primary [[star]]. It lies within [[Sath Subsector]] in [[Far Home Sector]] and is accessible by [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] jump-1 vessels. | + | The K'shek Cluster is named for the [[K'shek (world)|K'shek]] [[system]] and its bright primary [[star]]. It lies within [[Sath Subsector]] in [[Far Home Sector]] and is accessible by [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] jump-1 vessels. The cluster has been inhabited for millennia and is home to billions of [[Sath]]: lying at its heart is [[Ch'kaahi (world)|Ch'kaahi]], their [[homeworld]]. The Cluster has a rich and complex history and many ancient traditions. It lies on the edge of the [[Great Void]] and is considered to be at the rimward boundary of the [[Moat Rifts]]. |
| − | + | == Physical Astrography == | |
| − | + | === Other Clusters & Traces === | |
| − | + | * [[Aasa'tha Cluster]] | |
| − | + | * [[Demon Cluster]] | |
| − | + | ** [[Sha'a Cluster]] | |
| + | * [[Hak'tha Spread]] | ||
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=== Rifts & Voids === | === Rifts & Voids === | ||
* [[Great Void]] | * [[Great Void]] | ||
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==== Bright Stars ==== | ==== Bright Stars ==== | ||
* [[Basilisk's Eye (world)|Basilisk's Eye]] (1723 [[Tarchon Sector]]). The extremely luminous white supergiant [[star]], lying around 122 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Cluster. | * [[Basilisk's Eye (world)|Basilisk's Eye]] (1723 [[Tarchon Sector]]). The extremely luminous white supergiant [[star]], lying around 122 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Cluster. | ||
| − | * [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] (1621 [[Far Home Sector]]). The intensely luminous blue supergiant [[star]] lying approximately 15 | + | * [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] (1621 [[Far Home Sector]]). The intensely luminous blue supergiant [[star]] lying approximately 15 parsecs to spinward-coreward at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Cluster even in daylight. |
| − | * Intens, the white bright giant primary [[star]] of the [[Orret (world)|Orret]] [[system]], can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Cluster. | + | * Manjazar, the red bright giant primary [[star]] of the [[Sarudis (world)|Sarudis]] [[system]], Manusta, the red giant primary of the [[Quistil (world)|Quistil]] [[system]], and Intens, the white bright giant primary [[star]] of the [[Orret (world)|Orret]] [[system]], all lying to spinward-coreward of [[Sath]] territory, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Cluster. They are beacons marking the boundaries of a slumbering giant, one that should not yet be woken. |
=== Jump Bridges === | === Jump Bridges === | ||
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The following [[system]]s and [[world]]s are a part of the K'shek Cluster: | The following [[system]]s and [[world]]s are a part of the K'shek Cluster: | ||
{{ClusterWorlds2|K'shek Cluster}} | {{ClusterWorlds2|K'shek Cluster}} | ||
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| + | === Subsector Listing === | ||
| + | The K'shek Cluster lies within the following [[Subsector]]: | ||
| + | * [[Sath Subsector]]: Subsector P of [[Far Home Sector]]. | ||
== Political Astrography == | == Political Astrography == | ||
=== Demographics === | === Demographics === | ||
| − | Population: | + | Population: 9.204 billion [[Sophont]]s. |
* [[Non-Human Race]]s: | * [[Non-Human Race]]s: | ||
| − | ** [[Sath]] ([[Minor Race]]): | + | ** [[Sath]] ([[Minor Race]]): 9.204 billion (100% of the population) |
=== Native Sophonts === | === Native Sophonts === | ||
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==== Interstellar Relations ==== | ==== Interstellar Relations ==== | ||
| − | The [[Shikh’aa]] Faction is focused on internal development and expansion into the [[cluster]]s of unclaimed worlds lying within the [[Moat Rifts]] and [[Great Void]]. Much of its recent effort has gone into the construction of the [[Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint]], lying within interstellar hex (3038) of [[Far Home Sector]] and it is preparing large-scale colonisation of the worlds of the [[Hak'tha Spread]]. | + | The [[Shikh’aa]] Faction is focused on internal development and expansion into the [[cluster]]s of unclaimed worlds lying within the [[Moat Rifts]] and [[Great Void]]. Much of its recent effort has gone into the construction of the [[Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint]], lying within interstellar hex (3038) of [[Far Home Sector]] and it is preparing large-scale colonisation of the worlds of the [[Hak'tha Spread]]. The [[Shikh’aa]] Faction does not trust the [[Ka’sa]] and [[Khas'ahi]] Factions and does not approve of their frivolous and cavalier wars against the [[human]]s. It is obliged by honor and by treaty to offer some degree of support to its fellow [[Sath]], but it maintain large defense forces and powerful garrisons on its worlds in case they see easier targets closer to home. |
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| − | The [[Shikh’aa]] Faction does not trust the [[Ka’sa]] and [[Khas'ahi]] Factions and does not approve of their frivolous and cavalier wars against the [[human]]s. It is obliged by honor and by treaty to offer some degree of support to its fellow [[Sath]], but it maintain large defense forces and powerful garrisons on its worlds in case they see easier targets closer to home. | ||
* The worlds of the Cluster teem with activity and its ports are lousy with ships. | * The worlds of the Cluster teem with activity and its ports are lousy with ships. | ||
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[[Sath]] detest [[human]]s, who they regard as interlopers and thieves who have stolen "their" region of space. [[Human]]s have held them back and thwarted every effort that they have made to claim their rightful place among the stars. They have been restricted to the [[Sha'a Cluster]] and the K'shek Cluster while [[human]]s have seized everything else. | [[Sath]] detest [[human]]s, who they regard as interlopers and thieves who have stolen "their" region of space. [[Human]]s have held them back and thwarted every effort that they have made to claim their rightful place among the stars. They have been restricted to the [[Sha'a Cluster]] and the K'shek Cluster while [[human]]s have seized everything else. | ||
| − | [[Human]]s have always been extremely reluctant to provide any [[DeVoss Drive|jump-2]] drives to the [[Sath]]. As a consequence the [[Sath]] have been dependent on [[DeVoss Drive|jump-1]] designs and have made extensive use of [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridge]]s, | + | [[Human]]s have always been extremely reluctant to provide any [[DeVoss Drive|jump-2]] drives to the [[Sath]]. As a consequence the [[Sath]] have been dependent on [[DeVoss Drive|jump-1]] designs and have made extensive use of [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridge]]s, the [[Sch'ikaa Waypoint|Sch'ikaa]] and [[Tiik'sch Waypoint]]s, to connect the two [[cluster]]s of stars that form the heart of their territories. |
| − | The [[Sath]] gained the ability to manufacture their own [[DeVoss Drive|jump-2]] drives during the middle years of the 56th century and this advance has opened a whole new era, allowing them to compete on equal terms with [[human]]s for the first time in their history. They have begun to flex their muscles and use their new technology, spilling out into | + | The [[Sath]] gained the ability to manufacture their own [[DeVoss Drive|jump-2]] drives during the middle years of the 56th century and this advance has opened a whole new era, allowing them to compete on equal terms with [[human]]s for the first time in their history. They have begun to flex their muscles and use their new technology, spilling out into previously unexplored space. |
=== Major Historical Events === | === Major Historical Events === | ||
| − | * | + | * ca 150,000BCE Proto-Sath emerge on [[Ch'kaahi (world)|Ch'kaahi]], their [[homeworld]]. |
| + | * ca 12000 BCE: first permnanent settlements founded. Origins of the Factions. | ||
| + | * ca 1500AD–2200AD: Global wars drive a period of technological advancement. | ||
| + | * 2255AD: Humans arrive in the [[Demon Cluster]]. | ||
| + | * 2325AD: Humans detect radio signals of Sath origin from the surface of [[Ch'kaahi (world)|Ch'kaahi]]. | ||
* ca 2350AD: First [[human]]-[[Sath]] contact. | * ca 2350AD: First [[human]]-[[Sath]] contact. | ||
* 2468AD: The [[Jacent Incident]]. Beginning of the [[Sath]] [[Introspective Period]]. | * 2468AD: The [[Jacent Incident]]. Beginning of the [[Sath]] [[Introspective Period]]. | ||
| − | * 2525AD: First independently produced [[Sath]] jump-capable ship. | + | * 2525AD: First independently produced [[Sath]] [[DeVoss Drive|jump]]-capable ship. |
* ca 2550 AD: First [[Sch'ikaa Waypoint]] becomes operational. | * ca 2550 AD: First [[Sch'ikaa Waypoint]] becomes operational. | ||
* ca 2600 AD: First [[Tiik'sch Waypoint]] becomes operational. | * ca 2600 AD: First [[Tiik'sch Waypoint]] becomes operational. | ||
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* ca 5100AD: Second [[Sch'ikaa Waypoint]] becomes operational. | * ca 5100AD: Second [[Sch'ikaa Waypoint]] becomes operational. | ||
* ca 5100AD: Second [[Tiik'sch Waypoint]] becomes operational. | * ca 5100AD: Second [[Tiik'sch Waypoint]] becomes operational. | ||
| − | * ca 5450AD: | + | * ca 5220AD: [[NAFAL|STL]] probes are launched towards the [[Hak'tha Spread]]. |
| + | * 5338AD: [[Voyage of the Hiishiiha]]. | ||
| + | * ca 5450AD: Faction wars within the [[Sath Alliance]]: the [[Sath Diaspora]]. | ||
| + | * 5538AD: [[Long-Range Pattern Starships|Long-range]] scouting missions are sent into the [[Hak'tha Spread]]. | ||
* ca 5550AD: The Sath technological base advances to the point where they are able to produce their own [[DeVoss Drive|jump-2]] drives. | * ca 5550AD: The Sath technological base advances to the point where they are able to produce their own [[DeVoss Drive|jump-2]] drives. | ||
* 5596AD: The [[Sath]] occupy the [[Hell Worlds]]. | * 5596AD: The [[Sath]] occupy the [[Hell Worlds]]. | ||
| − | * 5599AD: [[Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint]] becomes operational. | + | * 5599AD: The [[Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint]] becomes operational. |
* 5600AD: Data for the K'shek Cluster is published in the [[DSP Listing]]. | * 5600AD: Data for the K'shek Cluster is published in the [[DSP Listing]]. | ||
== References & Contributors / Sources == | == References & Contributors / Sources == | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] | |S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] | ||
|S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | |S2= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | {{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:04, 26 February 2019
The K'shek Cluster is a group of stars that forms part of the Demon Cluster.
Details / Specifications[edit]
The K'shek Cluster is named for the K'shek system and its bright primary star. It lies within Sath Subsector in Far Home Sector and is accessible by conventional jump-1 vessels. The cluster has been inhabited for millennia and is home to billions of Sath: lying at its heart is Ch'kaahi, their homeworld. The Cluster has a rich and complex history and many ancient traditions. It lies on the edge of the Great Void and is considered to be at the rimward boundary of the Moat Rifts.
Physical Astrography[edit]
Other Clusters & Traces[edit]
Rifts & Voids[edit]
Other Astrographic Features[edit]
Nebula[edit]
- The Cauldron Nebula, lying within Cauldron Sector, some 86 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be seen as a star-studded luminous region in night-time skies from all of the worlds of the Cluster.
Bright Stars[edit]
- Basilisk's Eye (1723 Tarchon Sector). The extremely luminous white supergiant star, lying around 122 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Cluster.
- Demon's Eye (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant star lying approximately 15 parsecs to spinward-coreward at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Cluster even in daylight.
- Manjazar, the red bright giant primary star of the Sarudis system, Manusta, the red giant primary of the Quistil system, and Intens, the white bright giant primary star of the Orret system, all lying to spinward-coreward of Sath territory, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Cluster. They are beacons marking the boundaries of a slumbering giant, one that should not yet be woken.
Jump Bridges[edit]
Two Jump Bridges have been constructed to give Jump-1 vessels access to the Sha'a Cluster and the Chaiik system, the seat of the Issh’t’ka, and a third Jump Bridge has been emplaced to open the worlds of the Hak'tha Spread to regular traffic:
- Sch'ikaa Waypoint (2435 Far Home)
- Tiirk'sch Waypoint (2536 Far Home)
- Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint (3038 Far Home)
World Listing[edit]
The following systems and worlds are a part of the K'shek Cluster:
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Subsector Listing[edit]
The K'shek Cluster lies within the following Subsector:
- Sath Subsector: Subsector P of Far Home Sector.
Political Astrography[edit]
Demographics[edit]
Population: 9.204 billion Sophonts.
- Non-Human Races:
- Sath (Minor Race): 9.204 billion (100% of the population)
Native Sophonts[edit]
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The following languages are the most commonly spoken within the Cluster:
- Asath. A Sath language, the primary language of the Shikh’aa Faction of the Sath Alliance.
- Kha’thak. A Sath language, the primary language of the Ka’sa and Khas'ahi Factions of the Sath Alliance.
Polities[edit]
The K'shek Cluster is a part of the Sath Alliance: its systems are controlled by the powerful Shikh’aa Faction of the Alliance. Humans are not welcome within Alliance territory: those few humans that stray into the K'shek Cluster are generally met with a hostile reception and are closely monitored at all times.
Interstellar Relations[edit]
The Shikh’aa Faction is focused on internal development and expansion into the clusters of unclaimed worlds lying within the Moat Rifts and Great Void. Much of its recent effort has gone into the construction of the Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint, lying within interstellar hex (3038) of Far Home Sector and it is preparing large-scale colonisation of the worlds of the Hak'tha Spread. The Shikh’aa Faction does not trust the Ka’sa and Khas'ahi Factions and does not approve of their frivolous and cavalier wars against the humans. It is obliged by honor and by treaty to offer some degree of support to its fellow Sath, but it maintain large defense forces and powerful garrisons on its worlds in case they see easier targets closer to home.
- The worlds of the Cluster teem with activity and its ports are lousy with ships.
Capitals[edit]
History & Background[edit]
Sath detest humans, who they regard as interlopers and thieves who have stolen "their" region of space. Humans have held them back and thwarted every effort that they have made to claim their rightful place among the stars. They have been restricted to the Sha'a Cluster and the K'shek Cluster while humans have seized everything else.
Humans have always been extremely reluctant to provide any jump-2 drives to the Sath. As a consequence the Sath have been dependent on jump-1 designs and have made extensive use of Jump Bridges, the Sch'ikaa and Tiik'sch Waypoints, to connect the two clusters of stars that form the heart of their territories.
The Sath gained the ability to manufacture their own jump-2 drives during the middle years of the 56th century and this advance has opened a whole new era, allowing them to compete on equal terms with humans for the first time in their history. They have begun to flex their muscles and use their new technology, spilling out into previously unexplored space.
Major Historical Events[edit]
- ca 150,000BCE Proto-Sath emerge on Ch'kaahi, their homeworld.
- ca 12000 BCE: first permnanent settlements founded. Origins of the Factions.
- ca 1500AD–2200AD: Global wars drive a period of technological advancement.
- 2255AD: Humans arrive in the Demon Cluster.
- 2325AD: Humans detect radio signals of Sath origin from the surface of Ch'kaahi.
- ca 2350AD: First human-Sath contact.
- 2468AD: The Jacent Incident. Beginning of the Sath Introspective Period.
- 2525AD: First independently produced Sath jump-capable ship.
- ca 2550 AD: First Sch'ikaa Waypoint becomes operational.
- ca 2600 AD: First Tiik'sch Waypoint becomes operational.
- 2657AD: Battle of Jacent.
- 3730AD: Voyagers arrive and devastate the Sector. The Dark Age begins.
- 4549AD: The Voyagers depart and the Dark Age ends.
- 4590AD: The Sath reemerge into space.
- ca 5100AD: Second Sch'ikaa Waypoint becomes operational.
- ca 5100AD: Second Tiik'sch Waypoint becomes operational.
- ca 5220AD: STL probes are launched towards the Hak'tha Spread.
- 5338AD: Voyage of the Hiishiiha.
- ca 5450AD: Faction wars within the Sath Alliance: the Sath Diaspora.
- 5538AD: Long-range scouting missions are sent into the Hak'tha Spread.
- ca 5550AD: The Sath technological base advances to the point where they are able to produce their own jump-2 drives.
- 5596AD: The Sath occupy the Hell Worlds.
- 5599AD: The Ith-Saa-Ka Waypoint becomes operational.
- 5600AD: Data for the K'shek Cluster is published in the DSP Listing.
References & Contributors / Sources[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science