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The [[Sunbane]] data is a collection of [[UWP]] data files covering 35 [[sector]]s of [[Charted Space]].  
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The [[Sunbane]] data is a collection of [[Sector File Formats|sector data files]] covering 35 [[sector]]s of [[Charted Space]]. It is also known as the GENII or GEnie data, the GEnie Library.
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* The data for these sectors was originally generated by [[Joe Fugate]] and marked as copyright by both [[Digest Group Publications]] and {{GDW}}.
 
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* It is also known as the GENII or GEnie data.
 
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* It is sometimes called the GEnie Library.
 
 
   
 
   
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== Description ==
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The data has gone through three primary iterations over several time periods:
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The data for these sectors was originally generated by [[Joe Fugate]] and marked as copyright by both [[Digest Group Publications]] and {{GDW}}. The Sunbane data appears to be an inexact recreation of the [[Atlas of the Imperium]] data.
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# [[Legacy Astrographic Data]]
 
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# [[Sunbane]]
 
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# [[T5 Second Survey]]
 
  
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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In addition, analysis of the data has shown several problems. The number generator and generation algorithm were bad, producing a "needle stuck in a groove" effect. For example, in [[Delphi Sector|Delphi]], 42 of the 346 (12%) worlds have UWP codes of "x10043x-x". [[Massilia Sector|Massilia]] has 13 worlds with TL-16.  
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All of the sector data published in [[Travellers' Digest]] and The Megatraveller Journal appear to use this data.  
 
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* The Sunbane data appears to be an inexact recreation of the  [[Atlas of the Imperium]] data used to undergird many {{CT}} and {{MT}} products
 
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* The [[Hinterworlds Sector]] article in [[Challenge39|Challenge 39]] used the Sunbane data as its starting point.  
 
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* The data for the [[Domain of Gateway| Gateway Domain]] sectors was used as the starting point for [[Gateway to Destiny]].
 
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* {{HIWG}} members have updated and added to many of these sectors as well.
 
  
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=== History of Sector Design for the OTU ===
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== History ==
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Astrographic Data has grown and changed many times over the history of [[Traveller]]:
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Joe Fugate uploaded the sector files to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GEnie&oldid=46491582 GEnie] online service in 1989. This data is know also as the GEnie data (or GENII) for that reason. In 1994 these files were hosted on the Sunbane FTP server (<nowiki>ftp://sunbane.engrg.uwo.ca/</nowiki>, which is no longer available) by the then [[Traveller Mailing List|TML]] host [[User:Dcorrin|Dan Corrin]]. The original files are now collected in the {{HIWG}} archives.
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All of the sector data published in [[Travellers' Digest]] and [[Megatraveller Journal 03]] use this data. The data was used as the basis for the dot maps in [[Alien - Solomani & Aslan | Solomani & Aslan]] and [[Alien - Vilani & Vargr|Vilani & Vargr]].
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Shortly after being published, {{HIWG}} members updated and added to many of these sectors. They added names and stellar data to most of the data (missing in the original), and expanded upon the original 35 sectors. 
  
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The Sunbane data continues to be used widely by Traveller fans for their projects. The [[Hinterworlds Sector]] article in [[Challenge39|Challenge 39]] used the Sunbane data as its starting point. The data for the [[Domain of Gateway| Gateway Domain]] sectors was used as the starting point for [[Gateway to Destiny]]. It served as the basis for the [[T5 Second Survey]].  
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! Year/s
 
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! Design System
 
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! Remarks
 
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| 1.
 
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| 1977 to 1978
 
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| [[Legacy Astrographic Data]]<br> (No official maps)
 
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| Traveller started life as an RPG game without a setting or designated star charts.
 
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* There was, as of that time, no star charts, maps, or [[Charted Space]].
 
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| 2.
 
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| 1979 to 1983
 
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| [[Legacy Astrographic Data]]<br> (Pre-Sector)
 
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| The first Traveller star charts were designed as simple dot maps.
 
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* Many early legacy publishers created a variety of settings, maps, and materials, some of which has never been officially placed within the [[OTU]].
 
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| 3.
 
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| 1984 to 1994
 
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| [[Sunbane]]<br> (AOTI / MT / Dot Map)
 
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| As computer programs grew more sophisticated, better data was created including the well-known Sunbane data set.
 
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* In 1984, the [[Atlas of the Imperium]] was published, which still sought to preserve the legacy data. It developed into [[Sunbane]].
 
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* In 1989, The data was uploaded to Genii.
 
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* In 1994, the files were hosted on the Sunbane FTP server.
 
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| 4.
 
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| 1992 to 2004
 
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| [[Sunbane]]<br> ([[Galactic]] Datasets)
 
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| Sunbane was eventually included as a date set for the early [[Galactic]] design software, which could create entire sectors in [[Galactic File Format]].
 
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* Random generators began to be created in this period. The software is very clunky and dated by today’s standards.
 
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* For the most part, the legacy data was not overwritten much in this period.
 
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| 1998 to Present
 
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| [[T5 Second Survey]]<br> ([[Heaven & Earth]])
 
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| [[H&E]] largely superseded Galactic although many still use that venerable software.
 
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* Many homegrown programs and web sites also exist to create star systems, sectors, and even galaxies.
 
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* Many publishers overwrote the legacy data in this period, particularly [[T20]] and [[MGT]] products.
 
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| 2007 to Present
 
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| [[T5 Second Survey]]<br> (T5SS Updated Datasets)
 
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| T5SS was created as an update to the previous data sets including the most common one, the Sunbane set.
 
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* Several companies including T20 and MGT have slowly been upgrading parts of Charted Space. FFE oversees the entire process.
 
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* T5SS has updated the [[UWP]]'s of thousands of worlds to be more consistent with current astrophysics knowledge. For instance, full atmospheres cannot be held by very small worlds as they do not possess sufficient gravity. So, many worlds had their size increased along these lines. Many 3's became 5's or larger.
 
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* A T5SS manual is part of an effort to somewhat standardize the chaotic system.
 
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* [[FFE]] has re-canon-ized some of the legacy data in this current, ongoing period.
 
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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The Sunbane data, as updated by {{HIWG}}, is distributed with [[Galactic]] and [[Heaven & Earth]], two of the most popular Traveller mapping programs. It forms the basis for numerous online maps. Many of the files at the [http://zho.berka.com/ Zhodani Base] web site use the data.
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Joe Fugate uploaded the sector files to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GEnie&oldid=46491582 GEnie] online service in 1989. This data is know also as the GEnie data (or GENII) for that reason. In 1994 these files were hosted on the Sunbane FTP server (<nowiki>ftp://sunbane.engrg.uwo.ca/</nowiki>, which is no longer available) by the then [[Traveller Mailing List|TML]] host [[User:Dcorrin|Dan Corrin]]. The original files are now collected in the {{HIWG}} archives.
 
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* The data was used as the basis for the dot maps in [[Alien - Solomani & Aslan | Solomani & Aslan]] and [[Alien - Vilani & Vargr|Vilani & Vargr]]. However the data was never officially published and is not canon.
 
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* In addition, analysis of the data has shown several problems. The number generator and generation algorithm were bad, producing a "needle stuck in a groove" effect. For example, in [[Delphi Sector|Delphi]], 42 of the 346 (12%) worlds have UWP codes of "x10043x-x".  [[Massilia Sector|Massilia]] has 13 worlds with TL-16.
 
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* Despite these problems, the Sunbane data continues to be used widely by Traveller fans for their projects. The Sunbane data is distributed with [[Galactic]] and [[Heaven & Earth]], two of the most popular Traveller mapping programs. It forms the basis for numerous online maps. Many of the files at the [http://zho.berka.com/ Zhodani Base] web site use the data.
 
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References and contributors ==
 
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Revision as of 17:32, 23 June 2018

The Sunbane data is a collection of sector data files covering 35 sectors of Charted Space. It is also known as the GENII or GEnie data, the GEnie Library.

Description

The data for these sectors was originally generated by Joe Fugate and marked as copyright by both Digest Group Publications and Game Designers' Workshop. The Sunbane data appears to be an inexact recreation of the Atlas of the Imperium data.

In addition, analysis of the data has shown several problems. The number generator and generation algorithm were bad, producing a "needle stuck in a groove" effect. For example, in Delphi, 42 of the 346 (12%) worlds have UWP codes of "x10043x-x". Massilia has 13 worlds with TL-16.

History

Joe Fugate uploaded the sector files to the GEnie online service in 1989. This data is know also as the GEnie data (or GENII) for that reason. In 1994 these files were hosted on the Sunbane FTP server (ftp://sunbane.engrg.uwo.ca/, which is no longer available) by the then TML host Dan Corrin. The original files are now collected in the HIWG archives.

All of the sector data published in Travellers' Digest and Megatraveller Journal 03 use this data. The data was used as the basis for the dot maps in Solomani & Aslan and Vilani & Vargr.

Shortly after being published, HIWG members updated and added to many of these sectors. They added names and stellar data to most of the data (missing in the original), and expanded upon the original 35 sectors.

The Sunbane data continues to be used widely by Traveller fans for their projects. The Hinterworlds Sector article in Challenge 39 used the Sunbane data as its starting point. The data for the Gateway Domain sectors was used as the starting point for Gateway to Destiny. It served as the basis for the T5 Second Survey.

The Sunbane data, as updated by HIWG, is distributed with Galactic and Heaven & Earth, two of the most popular Traveller mapping programs. It forms the basis for numerous online maps. Many of the files at the Zhodani Base web site use the data.

References and contributors

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.
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