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| − | Natar subsector is named for the [[Natar (world)|Natar]] [[system]] and its red bright giant primary [[star]]. The spinward and rimward regions of the [[Subsector]] are dominated by rift regions and contain mysterious "[[jump shoal]]s", while its coreward and trailing regions are dotted with scattered [[system]]s. The [[Scybrian Run]] [[Star Lane]], carrying huge amounts of interstellar trade, crosses the coreward edge of the [[Subsector]]. The [[Firstworlds]] occupies its coreward-trailing edge. [[Thele (world)|Thele]], a long-settled world with a rich heritage and history, is the de facto capital. | + | Natar subsector is named for the [[Natar (world)|Natar]] [[system]] and its red bright giant primary [[star]]. The spinward and rimward regions of the [[Subsector]] are dominated by rift regions and contain mysterious "[[jump shoal]]s", while its coreward and trailing regions are dotted with scattered [[system]]s. The [[Scybrian Run]] [[Star Lane]], carrying huge amounts of interstellar trade, crosses the coreward edge of the [[Subsector]]. The [[Firstworlds]] occupies its coreward-trailing edge. [[Thele (world)|Thele]], a long-settled world with a rich heritage and history, is the ''de facto'' capital. |
== Political Astrography == | == Political Astrography == | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 19 August 2018
| Natar Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Far Home | |||||
| Capital | Thele | |||||
| No. of Stars | 14 | |||||
| Majority Control | Non-aligned Human-dominated (NaHu) - 64% | |||||
| 2nd Control | Firstworlds (FiWo) - 29% | |||||
| 3rd Control | Non-aligned unclaimed (NaXX) - 7% | |||||
Natar Subsector is Subsector E of Far Home Sector.
Description / Specifications
Natar subsector is named for the Natar system and its red bright giant primary star. The spinward and rimward regions of the Subsector are dominated by rift regions and contain mysterious "jump shoals", while its coreward and trailing regions are dotted with scattered systems. The Scybrian Run Star Lane, carrying huge amounts of interstellar trade, crosses the coreward edge of the Subsector. The Firstworlds occupies its coreward-trailing edge. Thele, a long-settled world with a rich heritage and history, is the de facto capital.
Political Astrography
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:
Clusters & Traces
Rifts & Voids
Anomalies
Other Astrographic Features
Stars
- Basilisk's Eye (1723 Tarchon Sector). The extremely luminous white supergiant star, lying around 145 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
- Demon's Eye (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant star, lying approximately 8 parsecs to trailing at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
Star Lanes
World Listing
The following systems and worlds can be found within this area:
Political Astrography
Demographics
Population: XXX.XX million Sophonts.
- Humaniti (Human races)
- Solomani (Major Race): XXX.XX million (XX.XX% of the population), descended from human refugees who fled the Destruction of Terra. They refer to themselves as Terrans.
- Other Non-Human Races:
- Hoppers: an estimated XX.XX million "Distant" Hoppers (X.X% of the population) typically within human settlements. Most have never visited Fedan, their ancestral homeworld, and many have developed unique customs and habits.
- Esaran: approximately XXX,XXX. A sophont species of Halcyon Sector, mostly found along the Wolfs Tail Star Lane.
- Meroquan: approximately XX,XXX. A sophont species of Halcyon Sector, found throughout human-controlled space.
- Temelik: approximately XX,XXX, found throughout human-controlled space.
Native Sophonts
No sophont species are known to to have originated in Natar Subsector.
Linguistic Topography
The following languages are the most commonly spoken within Natar Subsector:
- Anglish The language of the Firstworlds. A direct descendant of Fleet Anglic, widely spoken throughout the Distant Fringe. Most people know a few words and phrases of Anglish.
- Teramil. A language of Halcyon Sector: it is the language of the High Senate and the Nist Cluster. It is most commonly heard within the Rissa Gateway and along the Scybrian Run Star Lane.
Capitals
Thele is the default subsector capital.
Subsector Summary
Natar, subsector E of Far Home has 14 worlds, of which 12 have native gas giants. The estimated population for the subsector is 110 million sophonts (not necessarily humans). There are no High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, eight Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, three Low population (Lo) worlds, and one Barren (Ba) world. There are six Agricultural (Ag) worlds versus one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, and no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds. There are three Rich (Ri) worlds versus no Industrial (In) worlds. There are two Asteroid (As) belts, one Desert (De) world, four Garden (Ga) worlds, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, one Poor (Po) world, three Vacuum (Va) worlds, and one Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) world. There are no Naval bases in the subsector, no Scout bases, and no Way stations. The highest population world is Thele (Far Home 0611). The highest tech level is A at Natar (Far Home 0515). The average technology level is 5 (with most between 2 and 7).
Polity Listing
The Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Natar encompasses nine worlds with a population of 27 million. The highest population world is Erenim (Far Home 0412). The highest tech level is A at Natar (Far Home 0515). The average technology level is 6 (with most between 3 and 8).
The Firstworlds in Natar has jurisdiction over four worlds with a population of 83 million. The highest population world is Thele (Far Home 0611). The highest tech level is 9 at Thele (Far Home 0611). The average technology level is 6 (with most between 4 and 7).
There is one unclaimed or unexplored system in Natar.
History & Background / Dossier
Erenim and Thele are two of the original Seven Colonies and have been inhabited by humans for millennia.
Major Historical Events Timeline
Some of the more important historical events that have affected this area include:
- 2255AD: The Last Armada arrives in the Demon Cluster. The Seven Colonies are established.
- 2500AD: The monolithic and anti-expansionist Second Confederation is founded, incorporating many of the Subsector's spinward and trailing systems. Natar Subsector sees extensive settlement and development.
- 3359AD: 1st Civil War begins. The spinward half of the Subsector is neutral, while its trailing worlds are strongly Traditionalist.
- 3398AD: 8th Civil War begins.
- 3400AD: The Vilani Scare. Fall of the Second Confederation. End of the Civil Wars. The Dissolution period.
- 3440AD: Third Confederation established.
- 3730AD: Voyagers arrive and devastate the Subsector. The Dark Age begins.
- 4549AD: The Voyagers depart and the Dark Age ends. The Renaissance sees the first steps back into space.
- 4910AD: Tal Varisan Development begins sporadic commercial exploration of the Subsector.
- 5344AD: Scybrian Wars begin: there is heavy fighting throughout the Subsector.
- 5489AD: Scybrian Wars come to an end.
- 5600AD: Data for Natar Subsector is published in the DSP Listing.
References & Contributors / Sources
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- 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
– these systems, along with Nemis (0712 Far Home) and Vuruna (0812 Far Home) have recently elected to join the Firstworlds. They are collectively known as the New Members.