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− | The [[Spinward Marches Sector]] is the {{Imperium}}’s farthest frontier sector, containing 439 star systems divided along a [[coreward]]/[[rimward]] line by the Imperial border. | + | The [[Spinward Marches Sector]] is the {{Imperium}}’s farthest frontier sector, containing 439 star systems divided along a [[coreward]]/[[rimward]] line by the Imperial border. |
− | + | The Spinward Marches has been settled since the [[400s]] and is still a frontier sector. High-tech worlds are scattered among empty, fallow worlds; there is potential for exploration, exploitation, and development for centuries to come. | |
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− | + | The Spinward Marches sector is not only a frontier, it is a war torn frontier. The {{Imperium}} expanded unclaimed territory until it reached the Marches, but there it found other races already in place. Most of the races were inconsequential, but the [[Zhodani]] had an empire nearly as large and as powerful as the Imperium. They were a force to be reckoned with; they resisted the Imperial advance and created the atmosphere of contention and conflict. | |
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− | + | The Spinward edge of the Imperium is 130 parsecs from the Emperor's throne on {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}. Beyond that border lie many worlds; some are client-states of the Imperium, while others are independent non-aligned governments. | |
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− | The | + | The relationship between the Zhodani Consulate and the Imperium has never been an easy one. The continuing history of frontier wars between two empires makes another war both possible and probable. The Zhodani supported guerrilla insurgency on Efate, Zhodani military preparations which have resulted in Imperial registered ships being fired on, boarded or destroyed, both sides have established trade restrictions on the other side's commodities. |
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== Physical Astrography == | == Physical Astrography == | ||
− | [[Astrography]] and travel in the Marches are dominated by the | + | [[Astrography]] and travel in the Marches are dominated by the [[Spinward Main]], a chain of 223 systems meandering through fifteen of the Marches' sixteen subsectors. |
Each system on the [[Spinward Main]] is only jump-1 from its nearest neighbors, making interstellar travel along the Main accessible even to [[starship]]s with the least expensive jump drives. | Each system on the [[Spinward Main]] is only jump-1 from its nearest neighbors, making interstellar travel along the Main accessible even to [[starship]]s with the least expensive jump drives. | ||
− | === Mains === | + | === Mains, Branches & Arms === |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Qadre'idr Main]] |
* [[Spinward Main]] | * [[Spinward Main]] | ||
** [[Bowman Arm]] | ** [[Bowman Arm]] | ||
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** [[Trin Arm]] | ** [[Trin Arm]] | ||
− | === Traces | + | === Clusters & Traces === |
− | + | # [[Aramis Trace]] | |
− | + | # [[Arden Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Darrian Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Dodds Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Five Sisters Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Jewell Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Junidy Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Katarulu Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Kinorb Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Kinorb-Pixie Run]] | |
− | + | # [[Menorb Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[New Chronor Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Paya Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Querion Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Regina Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Rhylanor Cluster]] | |
− | + | # [[Riverland Cluster]] | |
+ | # [[Towers Cluster]] | ||
+ | # [[Vilis Trace]] | ||
− | === Rifts & Jump Bridges === | + | === Rifts, Voids & Jump Bridges === |
* [[Celepina-Jae-Tellona Link]] | * [[Celepina-Jae-Tellona Link]] | ||
* [[Cronor Cleft]] | * [[Cronor Cleft]] | ||
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** [[Bridled Steed]] | ** [[Bridled Steed]] | ||
** [[Denebian Frontier]] | ** [[Denebian Frontier]] | ||
+ | ** [[Lunion Shield Worlds]] | ||
** [[Sisters' Reach]] | ** [[Sisters' Reach]] | ||
* [[Independent Space]] | * [[Independent Space]] | ||
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** [[Riverland Wall]] | ** [[Riverland Wall]] | ||
− | == | + | === Native Sophonts === |
− | The | + | The following races are believed to have originated within this area: |
+ | * [[Humaniti]] (Human races) | ||
+ | ** None | ||
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+ | * [[Non-Human Race]]s | ||
+ | ** [[Daccamite]]s (extinct) | ||
+ | ** Unidentified [[Minor Race]] at [[Nakege (world)|Nakege]] | ||
+ | ** Unidentified [[Minor Race]] at [[Pimane (world)|Pimane]] | ||
+ | ** Obeyery | ||
+ | ** Tethmari | ||
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+ | * [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races) | ||
+ | ** None | ||
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+ | * [[Proto-sophont]]s | ||
+ | ** None | ||
+ | {{SectorSophonts|Spinward Marches}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Linguistic Topography === | ||
+ | The following [[language]]s are among the most commonly used within the Spinward Marches: | ||
+ | * [[Anglic]] | ||
+ | * [[Delphinic Trinary]] | ||
+ | * [[Gvegh (language)|Gvegh]] | ||
+ | * [[Sagamaal]] | ||
+ | * [[Te-Zlodh]] | ||
+ | * [[Trokh]] | ||
+ | * [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]] | ||
+ | * [[Zdetl]] | ||
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+ | == Politics and Diplomacy : Historical == | ||
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+ | True development of the Spinward Marches began with the arrival of the Imperials in [[60]] when {{WorldS|Mora|Spinward Marches|3124}} was settled; {{WorldS|Regina|Spinward Marches|1910}} was settled in [[75]]. Between 200 and 400, the major Imperial exploration and settlement of the Marches took place. By 500, there were Imperial explorations beyond the Marches and into Zhodani territory in the adjacent [[Foreven Sector|Foreven]] (Iakr) sector. | ||
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+ | These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this sector: | ||
+ | * ([[-1137]] to [[-927]]): [[Darrian Confederation]] founded. | ||
+ | * ([[-924]]): [[Maghiz]] destroys the Darrian civilization | ||
+ | * ([[-186]]): [[Sacnoth Dominate]], the first [[Sword Worlds]]' government forms. | ||
+ | * ([[300]]): {{World|Pretoria|Deneb|Pretoria|0406}} was settled by the Third Imperium and eventually becomes the administrative center for the [[Aramis Trace]] in the [[Spinward Marches]]. | ||
+ | * ([[589]] to [[604]]): First Frontier War | ||
+ | * ([[615]] to [[620]]): [[Second Frontier War]] | ||
+ | * ([[979]] to [[986]]): [[Third Frontier War]] | ||
+ | ** ([[986]]): [[Battle of Porozlo]] | ||
+ | * ([[1082]] to [[1084]]): [[Fourth Frontier War]] | ||
+ | ** ([[1084]]): [[Battle of Two Suns]] | ||
+ | * ([[1107]] to [[1110]]) [[Fifth Frontier War]] between the Third Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate. | ||
+ | * ([[1116]] to [[1130]]) The [[Rebellion]] and fall of the [[Third Imperium]]. | ||
=== Historical Political Powers === | === Historical Political Powers === | ||
− | * Historical | + | Other polities not currently present include: |
+ | * Historical Powers | ||
** [[Double Monarchy]] (past) | ** [[Double Monarchy]] (past) | ||
** [[Five States]] (past) | ** [[Five States]] (past) | ||
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** [[Triple Dominion]] (past) | ** [[Triple Dominion]] (past) | ||
− | * Future | + | * Future Powers |
** [[Mewey Empire]] (future) | ** [[Mewey Empire]] (future) | ||
** [[Republic of Garoo]] (future) | ** [[Republic of Garoo]] (future) | ||
− | === | + | === Toponyms === |
− | + | This [[sector]] has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following: | |
− | + | {{Sector toponyms | |
− | + | |imperium = Spinward Marches | |
− | + | |aslan = Spinward Marches | |
− | + | |droyne = | |
− | + | |hiver = Spinward Marches | |
− | + | |k'kree = | |
− | + | |solomani = Spinward Marches | |
− | + | |vargr = Spinward Marches | |
− | + | |vilani = Maaruukishaa | |
− | + | |zhodani = Tloql | |
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+ | == Politics and Diplomacy : Milieu 1116 == | ||
{{Summary|era=Milieu 1116}} | {{Summary|era=Milieu 1116}} | ||
− | === | + | === Imperial Territory === |
− | + | This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is administered as part of the [[Domain of Deneb]]. | |
− | [[ | + | ==== Imperial Duchies & Districts ==== |
+ | The Imperial part of the Marches is divided into several duchies and districts: | ||
+ | * Subsector A: Cronor | ||
+ | ** No duchy. [[Zhodani]]-controlled. | ||
+ | * Subsector B: Jewell | ||
+ | ** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]] | ||
+ | * Subsector C: Regina | ||
+ | ** [[Duchy of Regina]] (? worlds) | ||
+ | *** [[County Aledon]] | ||
+ | *** [[County Arlington]] | ||
+ | *** [[County Croesus]] | ||
+ | *** [[County Dethenes]] | ||
+ | *** [[County Enopia]] | ||
+ | *** [[County Kristie]] | ||
+ | * Subsector D: Aramis | ||
+ | ** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]] | ||
+ | * Subsector E: Querion | ||
+ | ** No duchy. [[Zhodani]]-controlled. | ||
+ | * Subsector F: Vilis | ||
+ | ** [[County of Arden]] | ||
+ | ** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]] | ||
+ | * Subsector G: Lanth | ||
+ | ** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]] | ||
+ | * Subsector H: Rhylanor | ||
+ | ** [[Duchy of Rhylanor]] (? worlds) | ||
+ | *** Various counties | ||
+ | * Subsector I: Darrian | ||
+ | ** No duchy. [[Daryen]]-controlled. | ||
+ | * Subsector J: Sword Worlds | ||
+ | ** No duchy. [[Sword Worlder]]-controlled. | ||
+ | * Subsector K: Lunion | ||
+ | ** [[Duchy of Lunion]] (? worlds) | ||
+ | *** Various counties | ||
+ | * Subsector L: Mora | ||
+ | ** [[Duchy of Mora]] (26 worlds) | ||
+ | *** Various counties | ||
+ | * Subsector M: Five Sisters | ||
+ | ** [[Five Sisters Subsector|Five Sisters District]] (27 worlds) | ||
+ | ** Under [[Imperial Navy]] administration: No duchy. | ||
+ | * Subsector N: District 268 | ||
+ | ** Part of [[Duchy of Glisten]] | ||
+ | * Subsector O: Glisten | ||
+ | ** [[Duchy of Glisten]] (? worlds) | ||
+ | *** Various counties | ||
+ | **** [[County of Bellion]] | ||
+ | * Subsector P: Trin's Veil | ||
+ | ** [[Duchy of Trin]] (33 worlds) | ||
+ | *** Various counties | ||
=== Demographics === | === Demographics === | ||
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** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]]) | ** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]]) | ||
** [[Vexx]] | ** [[Vexx]] | ||
+ | ** [[Zhodani]] ([[Major Race]]) | ||
* [[Non-Human Race]]s | * [[Non-Human Race]]s | ||
− | ** [[Addaxur]] | + | ** [[Addaxur]] (in Zhodani Consulate systems) |
** [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]]) | ** [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]]) | ||
** [[Chirpers]] | ** [[Chirpers]] | ||
** [[Droyne]] ([[Major Race]]) | ** [[Droyne]] ([[Major Race]]) | ||
− | ** [[Ebokin]] | + | *** Esiskpilk ''oytrip'' ([[Andor (world)|Andor]]) |
− | ** [[Llellewyloly]] | + | *** Kropulhyath ''oytrip'' |
− | ** [[Mewey]] | + | *** Itru ''oytrip'' ([[Candory (world)|Candory]]) |
− | ** [[Ursty]] | + | *** Pydou ''oytrip'' ([[Candory (world)|Candory]]) |
+ | *** Usayldaysik ''oytrip'' ([[Candory (world)|Candory]]) | ||
+ | ** [[Ebokin]] (native) | ||
+ | ** [[Llellewyloly]] (native) | ||
+ | ** [[Mewey]] (native) | ||
+ | ** [[Ursty]] (native) | ||
* [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races) | * [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races) | ||
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** [[Vargr]] ([[Major Race]]) | ** [[Vargr]] ([[Major Race]]) | ||
+ | === World Listing === | ||
+ | {{SectorWorlds4|Spinward Marches|era=Milieu 1116}} | ||
+ | ''NOTES:'' | ||
+ | # [[Ayoreldold (world)|Ayoreldold]] is a "Ghost World" which shows up in some references but not in others. It is not included in the world count. | ||
+ | # [[Cyaegha (world)|Cyaegha]] is a "Ghost World" and only rumored to exist. It is not included in the world count. | ||
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+ | == Politics and Diplomacy : New Era == | ||
+ | {{Summary|era=New Era}} | ||
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+ | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
=== Polity Listing === | === Polity Listing === | ||
Of the 439 worlds in the sector, the Sector is about 62% Imperial controlled with the remaining worlds belonging to various factions: | Of the 439 worlds in the sector, the Sector is about 62% Imperial controlled with the remaining worlds belonging to various factions: | ||
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* '''[[Vargr Extents]]:''' The Extents border the coreward border of this sector. | * '''[[Vargr Extents]]:''' The Extents border the coreward border of this sector. | ||
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{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches|version=Classic Traveller|page=3-40}} |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Fifth Frontier War|page=5-7,19-21}} | |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (N-Z)|page=38-41}} |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Book|page=149-156}} |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Adventure|page=12-15}} | |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Atlas of the Imperium|page=4}} | |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches Campaign|version=Classic Traveller|page=18-19}} |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=94-100}} |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Players' Manual|page=IFC,85,91}} |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=MegaTraveller Journal 3|article=Domain of Deneb: Sector Data|page=47-58}} (UWP only) | |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Regency Sourcebook|page=36-51}} | |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Behind the Claw|version=GURPS Traveller|page=3-142}} | |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Sword Worlds|version=GURPS Traveller|page=3-21}} |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward States|page=12-32,54-75,96-116}} |
− | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches|version=Mongoose Traveller}} | |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Cirque|page=6-9}} |
− | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name=Behind the Claw | version=Mongoose 2nd|page=10-25}} |
− | + | | [[Peter Trevor]] - [http://sol.trisen.com/default.asp?topic=10&page=33 Duchies of the Spinward Marches] | |
− | + | | [https://web.archive.org/web/20151230065950/http://landgrab.downport.com/spinward.htm TML Landgrab] | |
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No. of Worlds | 439 | ||||||||||||||||
Population | 374,922 million | ||||||||||||||||
Majority Control | Third Imperium - 62% | ||||||||||||||||
Secondary Control | Other - 25% | ||||||||||||||||
Tertiary Control | Sword Worlds - 6% | ||||||||||||||||
Quaternary Control | Zhodani Consulate - 5% | ||||||||||||||||
Quiniary Control | Vargr Space - 2% | ||||||||||||||||
Domain | Balkanized Space | ||||||||||||||||
Capital | Mora | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Sector Product | BCr2,153,610 | ||||||||||||||||
Trade Volume | BCr34,819 | ||||||||||||||||
Imperial Coordinate | -4 / 1 | ||||||||||||||||
This sector has a trade map | |||||||||||||||||
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The Spinward Marches Sector is the Imperium’s farthest frontier sector, containing 439 star systems divided along a coreward/rimward line by the Imperial border.
The Spinward Marches has been settled since the 400s and is still a frontier sector. High-tech worlds are scattered among empty, fallow worlds; there is potential for exploration, exploitation, and development for centuries to come.
The Spinward Marches sector is not only a frontier, it is a war torn frontier. The Imperium expanded unclaimed territory until it reached the Marches, but there it found other races already in place. Most of the races were inconsequential, but the Zhodani had an empire nearly as large and as powerful as the Imperium. They were a force to be reckoned with; they resisted the Imperial advance and created the atmosphere of contention and conflict.
The Spinward edge of the Imperium is 130 parsecs from the Emperor's throne on Capital (Core 2118). Beyond that border lie many worlds; some are client-states of the Imperium, while others are independent non-aligned governments.
The relationship between the Zhodani Consulate and the Imperium has never been an easy one. The continuing history of frontier wars between two empires makes another war both possible and probable. The Zhodani supported guerrilla insurgency on Efate, Zhodani military preparations which have resulted in Imperial registered ships being fired on, boarded or destroyed, both sides have established trade restrictions on the other side's commodities.
Physical Astrography[edit]
Astrography and travel in the Marches are dominated by the Spinward Main, a chain of 223 systems meandering through fifteen of the Marches' sixteen subsectors.
Each system on the Spinward Main is only jump-1 from its nearest neighbors, making interstellar travel along the Main accessible even to starships with the least expensive jump drives.
Mains, Branches & Arms[edit]
Clusters & Traces[edit]
- Aramis Trace
- Arden Cluster
- Darrian Cluster
- Dodds Cluster
- Five Sisters Cluster
- Jewell Cluster
- Junidy Cluster
- Katarulu Cluster
- Kinorb Cluster
- Kinorb-Pixie Run
- Menorb Cluster
- New Chronor Cluster
- Paya Cluster
- Querion Cluster
- Regina Cluster
- Rhylanor Cluster
- Riverland Cluster
- Towers Cluster
- Vilis Trace
Rifts, Voids & Jump Bridges[edit]
Other Astrographic Features[edit]
- Astrographic Phenomena
- Balkanized Space
- Imperial Space
- Independent Space
- Sociographic Features
- Trade Routes
- Zhodani Space
Native Sophonts[edit]
The following races are believed to have originated within this area:
- Humaniti (Human races)
- None
- Non-Human Races
- Daccamites (extinct)
- Unidentified Minor Race at Nakege
- Unidentified Minor Race at Pimane
- Obeyery
- Tethmari
- Proto-sophonts
- None
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The following languages are among the most commonly used within the Spinward Marches:
Politics and Diplomacy : Historical[edit]
True development of the Spinward Marches began with the arrival of the Imperials in 60 when Mora (Spinward Marches 3124) was settled; Regina (Spinward Marches 1910) was settled in 75. Between 200 and 400, the major Imperial exploration and settlement of the Marches took place. By 500, there were Imperial explorations beyond the Marches and into Zhodani territory in the adjacent Foreven (Iakr) sector.
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this sector:
- (-1137 to -927): Darrian Confederation founded.
- (-924): Maghiz destroys the Darrian civilization
- (-186): Sacnoth Dominate, the first Sword Worlds' government forms.
- (300): Pretoria/Pretoria (Deneb 0406) was settled by the Third Imperium and eventually becomes the administrative center for the Aramis Trace in the Spinward Marches.
- (589 to 604): First Frontier War
- (615 to 620): Second Frontier War
- (979 to 986): Third Frontier War
- (1082 to 1084): Fourth Frontier War
- (1107 to 1110) Fifth Frontier War between the Third Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate.
- (1116 to 1130) The Rebellion and fall of the Third Imperium.
Historical Political Powers[edit]
Other polities not currently present include:
- Historical Powers
- Double Monarchy (past)
- Five States (past)
- Gram Alliance (past)
- Koenotz Empire
- Outworld Coalition (past) - Fifth Frontier War
- Sacnoth Dominion (past)
- Sindalian Empire (past)
- Tizon Empire (past)
- Tizonian League (past)
- Trailing Assembly (past)
- Triple Alliance (past)
- Triple Dominion (past)
- Future Powers
- Mewey Empire (future)
- Republic of Garoo (future)
Toponyms[edit]
This sector has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:
Spinward Marches Sector Names | ||
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Culture | Toponym | Polity |
Third Imperium | Spinward Marches | Third Imperium |
Aslan | Spinward Marches | Aslan Hierate |
Droyne | Droyne Oytrip Yatroy | |
Hiver | Spinward Marches | Hive Federation |
K'kree | Two Thousand Worlds | |
Solomani | Spinward Marches | Solomani Confederation |
Vargr | Spinward Marches | Vargr Extents |
Vilani | Maaruukishaa | Third Imperium |
Zhodani | Tloql | Zhodani Consulate |
Politics and Diplomacy : Milieu 1116[edit]
The Spinward Marches sector has 439 worlds with an estimated population of 374 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,808, and a total economy is BCr2,172,543. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr27,331 through 332 starports (54 Class A, 116 Class B, 122 Class C, 40 Class D) employing 9,218,550 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 79 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 32 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 30 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 36 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 51 Rich (Ri) worlds, and 26 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Spinward Marches maintain 87 Naval bases, 66 Scout bases, 41 Military bases, and six Way stations. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 16 at Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627).
The Spinward Marches sector contains 621 stars and 4,482 identified planets; 260 monostellar systems, 176 binary systems, three trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 297 of the 439 systems (67%) have native gas giants. There are ten Asteroid (As) belts, 29 Desert (De) worlds, 36 Garden (Ga) worlds, 19 Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 60 Poor (Po) worlds, 38 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 16 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.
Spinward Marches has an estimated population of 374 billion distributed across 42 High population (Hi) worlds, 38 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 205 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 76 Low population (Lo) worlds, and 18 Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Rethe (Spinward Marches 2408), Junidy (Spinward Marches 3202), Riverland (Spinward Marches 1102), Porozlo (Spinward Marches 2715), Narsil (Spinward Marches 0927), and Fornice (Spinward Marches 3025). The population consists of 30 sophont groups including 27 native sophonts.
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Polities[edit]
Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb[edit]
The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has jurisdiction over 273 worlds with an estimated population of 255 billion, a per capita income of Cr6,112, and a total economy is BCr1,558,690. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr22,961 through 222 starports (43 Class A, 69 Class B, 85 Class C, 25 Class D) employing 7,602,845 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 45 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 16 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 17 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 24 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 23 Rich (Ri) worlds, and 18 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb maintain 61 Scout bases, 52 Naval bases, and six Way stations. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 15 at Rhylanor (Spinward Marches 2716), Mora (Spinward Marches 3124), Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036), and Trin (Spinward Marches 3235).
The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has an estimated population of 255 billion distributed across 28 High population (Hi) worlds, 24 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 130 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 52 Low population (Lo) worlds, and six Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Rethe (Spinward Marches 2408), Junidy (Spinward Marches 3202), Porozlo (Spinward Marches 2715), Fornice (Spinward Marches 3025), Louzy (Spinward Marches 1604), and Mora (Spinward Marches 3124). The population consists of 17 sophont groups including 11 native sophonts.
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Non-Aligned, Human-dominated[edit]
There are 66 Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Spinward Marches with an estimated population of 18 billion.
Sword Worlds Confederation[edit]
The Sword Worlds Confederation has jurisdiction over 27 worlds with an estimated population of 45 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,754, and a total economy is BCr263,044. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,508 through 20 starports (2 Class A, 17 Class B, 1 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 536,775 people. Driving this interstellar trade are eight Agricultural (Ag) worlds, no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, three Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, eight Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Sword Worlds Confederation maintain 20 Military bases, and 18 Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 4 and 12). The highest technology level is 12 at Gram (Spinward Marches 1223) and Sacnoth (Spinward Marches 1325).
The Sword Worlds Confederation has an estimated population of 45 billion distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, seven Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, no Low population (Lo) worlds, and four Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Narsil (Spinward Marches 0927) and Entrope (Spinward Marches 0720). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
- The capital of Sword Worlds Confederation is Gram (Spinward Marches 1223).
Client state, Third Imperium[edit]
The Client states of the Third Imperium in Spinward Marches encompasses 24 worlds with an estimated population of 10 billion.
Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province[edit]
The Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province has jurisdiction over 23 worlds with an estimated population of 29 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,260, and a total economy is BCr124,869. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,174 through 21 starports (4 Class A, 10 Class B, 7 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 259,980 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, two Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, three Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province maintain 13 Military bases, and 12 Naval bases. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 13 at Chronor (Spinward Marches 0304).
The Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province has an estimated population of 29 billion distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, ten Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Riverland (Spinward Marches 1102). The population consists of 5 sophont groups including two native sophonts.
- The Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province subsector capital of Cronor is Chronor (Spinward Marches 0304)
- The Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province subsector capital of Querion is Querion (Spinward Marches 0614)
Darrian Confederation[edit]
The Darrian Confederation has jurisdiction over 18 worlds with an estimated population of 14 billion, a per capita income of Cr8,218, and a total economy is BCr119,954. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,449 through 15 starports (3 Class A, 5 Class B, 5 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 743,955 people. Driving this interstellar trade are five Agricultural (Ag) worlds, three Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, two Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Darrian Confederation maintain four Military bases, and two Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 4 and 12). The highest technology level is 16 at Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627).
The Darrian Confederation has an estimated population of 14 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, eight Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, two Low population (Lo) worlds, and one Barren (Ba) world. The highest population world is Mire (Spinward Marches 0527). The population consists of 3 sophont groups including two native sophonts.
- The capital of Darrian Confederation is Mire (Spinward Marches 0527).
Non-Aligned, unclaimed[edit]
There are six Non-Aligned unclaimed worlds in Spinward Marches with an estimated population of less than 1 million.
Client state, Zhodani Consulate[edit]
The Client states of the Zhodani Consulate in Spinward Marches encompasses two worlds with an estimated population of 15 million.
Imperial Territory[edit]
This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is administered as part of the Domain of Deneb.
Imperial Duchies & Districts[edit]
The Imperial part of the Marches is divided into several duchies and districts:
- Subsector A: Cronor
- No duchy. Zhodani-controlled.
- Subsector B: Jewell
- Part of Duchy of Regina
- Subsector C: Regina
- Subsector D: Aramis
- Part of Duchy of Regina
- Subsector E: Querion
- No duchy. Zhodani-controlled.
- Subsector F: Vilis
- County of Arden
- Part of Duchy of Regina
- Subsector G: Lanth
- Part of Duchy of Regina
- Subsector H: Rhylanor
- Duchy of Rhylanor (? worlds)
- Various counties
- Duchy of Rhylanor (? worlds)
- Subsector I: Darrian
- No duchy. Daryen-controlled.
- Subsector J: Sword Worlds
- No duchy. Sword Worlder-controlled.
- Subsector K: Lunion
- Duchy of Lunion (? worlds)
- Various counties
- Duchy of Lunion (? worlds)
- Subsector L: Mora
- Duchy of Mora (26 worlds)
- Various counties
- Duchy of Mora (26 worlds)
- Subsector M: Five Sisters
- Five Sisters District (27 worlds)
- Under Imperial Navy administration: No duchy.
- Subsector N: District 268
- Part of Duchy of Glisten
- Subsector O: Glisten
- Duchy of Glisten (? worlds)
- Various counties
- Duchy of Glisten (? worlds)
- Subsector P: Trin's Veil
- Duchy of Trin (33 worlds)
- Various counties
- Duchy of Trin (33 worlds)
Demographics[edit]
Significant populations of the following sophonts are known to reside in the Spinward Marches sector.
- Non-Human Races
- Addaxur (in Zhodani Consulate systems)
- Aslan (Major Race)
- Chirpers
- Droyne (Major Race)
- Ebokin (native)
- Llellewyloly (native)
- Mewey (native)
- Ursty (native)
World Listing[edit]
NOTES:
- Ayoreldold is a "Ghost World" which shows up in some references but not in others. It is not included in the world count.
- Cyaegha is a "Ghost World" and only rumored to exist. It is not included in the world count.
Politics and Diplomacy : New Era[edit]
The Spinward Marches sector has 439 worlds, of which 297 have native gas giants. The estimated population for the sector is 766 billion sophonts (not necessarily humans). There are 56 High population (Hi) worlds, 46 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 215 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 54 Low population (Lo) worlds, and nine Barren (Ba) worlds. There are 91 Agricultural (Ag) worlds versus 28 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, and 37 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds. There are 64 Rich (Ri) worlds versus 33 Industrial (In) worlds. There are ten Asteroid (As) belts, 29 Desert (De) worlds, 36 Garden (Ga) worlds, 19 Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 60 Poor (Po) worlds, 36 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 16 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds. There are 73 Naval bases in the sector, 72 Scout bases, and six Way stations. In Spinward Marches there are 27 race homeworlds. The highest population world is Retinae (Spinward Marches 0416). The highest tech level is G at Daryen (Spinward Marches 0627) and Mora (Spinward Marches 3124). The average technology level is 9 (with most between 6 and 11).
- The capital of Darrian Confederation is at Mire (Spinward Marches 0527).
- The capital of Sword Worlds Confederation is at Narsil (Spinward Marches 0927).
- The capital of Federation of Arden is at Arden (Spinward Marches 1011).
- The capital of Regency of Deneb is at Mora (Spinward Marches 3124).
- The Zhodani Consulate, Province of Iadr Nsobl subsector capital of Cronor is at Cronor (Spinward Marches 0304).
- The Zhodani Consulate, Province of Iadr Nsobl subsector capital of Querion is at Shiadlia (Spinward Marches 0614).
- The Zhodani Consulate, Province of Iadr Nsobl subsector capital of Jewell is at Dietevriabr (Spinward Marches 1102).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Five Sisters is at Iderati (Spinward Marches 0732).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Jewell is at Jewell (Spinward Marches 1106).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Vilis is at Frenzie (Spinward Marches 1116).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Sword Worlds is at Sacnoth (Spinward Marches 1325).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Lanth is at Lanth (Spinward Marches 1719).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Regina is at Regina (Spinward Marches 1910).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Glisten is at Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Lunion is at Lunion (Spinward Marches 2124).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Rhylanor is at Rhylanor (Spinward Marches 2716).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Trin's Shroud is at Katarulu (Spinward Marches 3032).
- The Regency of Deneb subsector capital of Aramis is at Aramis (Spinward Marches 3110).
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Polity Listing[edit]
Of the 439 worlds in the sector, the Sector is about 62% Imperial controlled with the remaining worlds belonging to various factions:
- (62.2%) Third Imperium: (273 worlds) The Imperial Spinward Marches sector is administered from Mora (Spinward Marches 3124)
- The following are significant single world governments within the Imperial territory of the Spinward Marches:
- The following are significant multi-world governments within the Imperial territory of the Spinward Marches:
- (8.2%) Client States: of the Imperium (36 worlds)
- (2.7%) The Border Worlds (Client state: 12 worlds), a splinter state cut from the Sword Worlds during the Fifth Frontier War
- Fortarn Conglomerate (2 worlds)
- (2.7%) The Border Worlds (Client state: 12 worlds), a splinter state cut from the Sword Worlds during the Fifth Frontier War
- (5.2%) Zhodani Consulate: (23 worlds) The frontier provinces of the Zhodani Consulate administered from Cronor (Spinward Marches 0304).
- The following are significant single world governments within the Zhodani Consulate territory of the Spinward Marches.
- (0.5%) Client states: of the Zhodani Consulate (2 worlds)
- (26.7%) Independent (117 worlds)
- (3.4%) Sword Worlds Confederation: (15 worlds) The Sword Worlders are Solomani-descended colonists to this part of the galaxy and have a very potent warrior culture. Allied with the Zhodani Consulate during the Fifth Frontier War.
- (4.1%) Darrian Confederation: (18 worlds) The Darrians, or Daryen, are a techo-phllic society locked into reoccurring conflict with the Sword Worlders. Allied with the Imperium during the Fifth Frontier War.
- (2.0%) Federation of Arden: (9 worlds) The Federation is a small nine-world polity located between the Third Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate. Founded in the wake of the Fifth Frontier War.
- (13.0%) Other (Independent: 57 worlds)
- (1.30%) Non-Aligned (Unclaimed) (6 worlds)
- Vargr Extents: The Extents border the coreward border of this sector.
Territorial Overview[edit]
The following table details the subsectors within this area:
Territorial Overview # Subsector Name Worlds / Systems
Allegiance Sub-Allegiance/s Sub-Polities Remarks 1. Subsector A Cronor 24 Zhodani Consulate Non-Aligned Client states This is a Zhodani Consulate frontier subsector. 2. Subsector B Jewell 32 Third Imperium Zhodani Consulate None This is a contested frontier subsector. - Both the Zhodani Consulate and Third Imperium have presences here.
- The Federation of Arden, a Pocket Empire, has a presence here.
3. Subsector C Regina 32 Third Imperium Non-Aligned Duchy of Regina This is an Imperial core subsector. 4. Subsector D Aramis 26 Third Imperium None Duchy of Regina This is an Imperial core subsector. 5. Subsector E Querion 21 Zhodani Consulate Non-Aligned None This is a Zhodani Consulate frontier subsector. 6. Subsector F Vilis 26 Third Imperium Federation of Arden None This is an Imperial frontier subsector. - The Federation of Arden, a Pocket Empire, has a presence here.
7. Subsector G Lanth 27 Third Imperium None Duchy of Lunion
Duchy of Regina
Duchy of RhylanorThis is an Imperial core subsector. - This subsector is the source of much inter-ducal conflict in the Marches.
- It is also the location of the Abyss Rift.
8. Subsector H Rhylanor AKA Plankwell
32 Third Imperium None Duchy of Rhylanor This is an Imperial core subsector. - This subsector is noted for having been the major battleground of the First Frontier War.
9. Subsector I Darrian 29 Darrian Confederation Non-Aligned None This area is largely dominated by the Darrian Confederation. - This subsector was the location of the Maghiz, an infamous interstellar disaster.
10. Subsector J Sword Worlds 28 Border Worlds Sword Worlds Confederation Duchy of Lunion The Imperial Client State, the Border Worlds, has a strong presence here. - This area was largely dominated by the Sword Worlds Confederation.
11. Subsector K Lunion 25 Third Imperium None Duchy of Lunion This is an Imperial frontier subsector. - The mysterious Derchon Anomaly took place here.
12. Subsector L Mora 26 Third Imperium None Duchy of Mora This is an Imperial core subsector. - This subsector is a major staging point of Imperial Navy and IISS operations.
13. Subsector M Five Sisters 27 Third Imperium Non-Aligned TBD This is an Imperial frontier subsector. - This is a major crossroads with rich trade passing through it on a regular basis.
14. Subsector N District 268 32 Non-Aligned Third Imperium None This area is largely held by many small independent powers. - This area is being actively explored and developed by Imperial interests.
- It is expected to eventually be absorbed into the Third Imperium.
15. Subsector O Glisten 29 Third Imperium None Duchy of Glisten This is an Imperial frontier subsector. - This subsector is noted for a large number of naval bases and technology incubators.
16. Subsector P Trin's Veil 32 Third Imperium None Duchy of Trin This is an Imperial core subsector. - This subsector is noted for the brilliant vistas from Trin, which are the result of an orbital veil of highly reflective debris and the fragments of a shattered moon.
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