Dark Nebula Sector

Dark Nebula Sector
Iwahfuah Reaver's Deep Magyar Dark Nebula style="width: 250px; height: 350px; border: solid 1px black;" map from Travellermap.com Ustral Quadrant
Subsectors
Earle Aotrei Ruih Akuusir Kyaenkha Akhlare Yataw Danvers Siei Kilrai' Khtoiakta Kimson's Stand Hrorehe Kou Yohkui Staai
Sector Data
No. of Worlds	487
Population	936,048 million
Majority Control	Aslan Hierate - 48%
Secondary Control	Non-Aligned - 30%
Tertiary Control	Solomani Confederation - 22%
Domain	Balkanized Space Aslan Hierate Solomani Sphere
Capital	Kuzu (world)
Gross Sector Product	BCr4,974,121
Trade Volume	BCr14,345
Imperial Coordinate	-2 / -3
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Dark Nebula Sector is the location of the Aslan home world, which lies at the very edge of Aslan space, rather than in the middle of a sphere of influence as is more common with other starfaring major races.

Description (Specifications)

The Aslan Hierate controls over 230 worlds, while the Solomani Confederation controls over 100. A larger buffer zone of independent worlds is located in the coreward-centre region of the sector. The independent planets are highly diverse, politically, linguistically, and otherwise. The sector contains two small multi-world federations, the Union of Harmony and the Gerontocracy of Ormine.

The Aslan consider Dark Nebula -- or I'aheako as they call it -- part of their Tyeao Eakh (Ancestral Worlds) region. As noted, their homeworld is here on the current trailing edge of their territory. (The Vilani spread mostly in one direction because of the limitations of jump-1 drive, but for most others, the stars were more evenly spread.) Most agree that this is because Aslan developed jump drive relatively late, and found that humans had already claimed most of the worlds to coreward and trailing of Kusyu.

• It is noteworthy that in order to expand in the direction left open to them, Aslan had to develop jump-2 almost immediately after inventing jump drive. Many small clusters of Aslan worlds would be isolated with only jump-1 drive available.

Toponyms: 1105

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

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

• This sector is named I'aheako Sector in the Aslan Hierate.

Linguistic Topography: 1105

In the politically neutral or backwater areas, nearly every individual world has a local language spoken nowhere else and some of those worlds have multiple such languages.

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

• Anglic
• Aslanic
• Osmani
• Oynprith
• Thirmone
• Trokh

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Native Sophonts: 1105

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

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • None

• Non-Human Races
  • Aslan (Major Race)
  • Hana Saka
  • Hloan
  • Mwawmbijebe
  • Ormine
  • Ulane

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Demographics: 1105

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

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Solomani (Major Race)
    • Yelars
  • Vilani (Major Race)

• Non-Human Races
  • Aslan (Major Race)
  • Chirpers
  • Droyne (Major Race)
  • Ormine
  • Ulane

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Historical Eras

No information yet available.

History: General Overview

No information yet available.

History-Era: Milieu 1100

No information yet available.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1105

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

• (990-1002): Solomani Rim War

Politics & Diplomacy (Interstellar Relations)

The Dark Nebula sector is controlled by the following powers:

• (48.00%) Aslan Hierate
• (22.00%) Solomani Confederation
• (30.00%) Non-aligned independent powers

Polity Listing: 1105

The following polities can be found within this sector:

• Aslan Hierate (Aslan powers)
  • Various Aslan Clans

• Independent Powers (Pocket Empires)
  • Gerontocracy of Ormine
  • Union of Harmony
    • Celestial League AKA Celestime League (defunct, incorporated into Union of Harmony)
    • Ulane Nations (defunct, incorporated into Union of Harmony)

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

• Other Powers

• Solomani Confederation (Solomani powers)
  • Old Earth Union (past)
    • Rule of Man (past)
      • Terran Confederation (past)
  • Various member systems and states.

• Third Imperium (Imperial powers)
  • None

Polity Descriptions: 1105

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

1. Alleg: AsMw: "Aslan Hierate, single multiple-world clan dominates"
2. Alleg: AsSc: "Aslan Hierate, multiple clans split control"
3. Alleg: AsT0: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Yerlyaruiwo (1), Hrawoao (13), Eisohiyw (14), Ferekhearl (19)"
4. Alleg: AsT1: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Khauleairl (2), Estoieie' (16), Toaseilwi (22)"
5. Alleg: AsT2: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Syoisuis (3)"
6. Alleg: AsT3: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Tralyeaeawi (4), Yulraleh (12), Aiheilar (25), Riyhalaei (28)"
7. Alleg: AsT4: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Eakhtiyho (5), Eteawyolei' (11), Fteweyeakh (23)"
8. Alleg: AsT5: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Hlyueawi (6), Isoitiyro (15)"
9. Alleg: AsT6: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Uiktawa (7), Iykyasea (17), Faowaou (27)"
10. Alleg: AsT7: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Ikhtealyo (8), Tlerfearlyo (20), Yehtahikh (24)"
11. Alleg: AsT8: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Seieakh (9), Akatoiloh (18), We'okunir (29)"
12. Alleg: AsT9: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Aokhalte (10), Sahao' (21), Ouokhoi (26)"
13. Alleg: AsTv: "Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu vassal clan dominates"
14. Alleg: AsVc: "Aslan Hierate, vassal clan dominates"
15. Alleg: AsWc: "Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates"
16. Alleg: GeOr: "Gerontocracy of Ormine"
17. Alleg: NaAs: "Non-Aligned, Aslan-dominated"
18. Alleg: NaHu: "Non-Aligned, Human-dominated"
19. Alleg: NaXX: "Non-Aligned, unclaimed"
20. Alleg: SoCf: "Solomani Confederation"
21. Alleg: UnHa: "Union of Harmony"

Imperial Territory: 1105

• 0.00% is controlled by the Third Imperium.
• 100.00% 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

• No information yet available.

Clusters & Traces

The following clusters and/or traces (in whole or in part) are found in this sector:

1. Akuusir Cluster
2. Samarorn Cluster
3. Ul Cluster
4. Wu Trace
5. Yeyofui' Cluster
6. Yohkui Cluster

Rifts, Voids & Jump Bridges

• Great Rift

Other Astrographic Features

• Celella Nebula
• Aslan Space
• Balkanized Space
• Solomani Sphere

Worlds, Systems & Sectors (Political Astrography)

No information yet available.

Capital/s: 1105

• The capital of Union of Harmony is at Ul (Dark Nebula 0603).
• The capital of Gerontocracy of Ormine is at Akhlare (Dark Nebula 1313).
• The capital of Aslan Hierate is at Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226).

Sector Summary: 1105

The Dark Nebula sector has 487 worlds with an estimated population of 936 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,436, and a total economy is BCr5,088,403. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr10,650 through 390 starports (79 Class A, 121 Class B, 135 Class C, 55 Class D) employing 1,836,300 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 60 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 70 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 40 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 57 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 38 Rich (Ri) worlds, and 24 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Dark Nebula maintain 47 Military bases, 38 Naval bases, nine Clan bases, and seven Tlaukhu bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Uaoya (Dark Nebula 1305), Linate (Dark Nebula 3204), Ftyuealoi (Dark Nebula 0416), Nichekoralo (Dark Nebula 1512), Khtyu (Dark Nebula 0827), and Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226).

The Dark Nebula sector contains 712 stars and 5,539 identified planets; 277 monostellar systems, 196 binary systems, 13 trinary systems, and one system with four or more stars. 424 of the 487 systems (87%) have native gas giants. There are 12 Asteroid (As) belts, no Desert (De) worlds, 26 Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 57 Poor (Po) worlds, 110 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 24 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Dark Nebula has an estimated population of 936 billion distributed across 35 High population (Hi) worlds, 54 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 222 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 114 Low population (Lo) worlds, and seven Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Troi' (Dark Nebula 1923), Bacci (Dark Nebula 1123), Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226), Oiirl (Dark Nebula 2430), Eikhilua (Dark Nebula 1236), and Treege (Dark Nebula 3132). The population consists of 7 sophont groups including three native sophonts.

7 identified sophont populations in Dark Nebula

Aslan of Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226): 716 billion on 337 worlds. Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 169 billion on 147 worlds. Ormine of Akhlare (Dark Nebula 1313): 51 billion on their homeworld and 32 worlds. Hloan of Hloa (Dark Nebula 1719): 700 million on their homeworld. Droyne of Eskayloyt: 350 million on one world. Chirper of Eskayloyt: 253 million on two worlds. Ulane of Ul (Dark Nebula 0603): 72 million on their homeworld and one world.

Polities

Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates

The Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates has jurisdiction over 235 worlds with an estimated population of 562 billion, a per capita income of Cr6,424, and a total economy is BCr3,610,656. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr7,447 through 185 starports (34 Class A, 60 Class B, 65 Class C, 26 Class D) employing 1,301,350 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 30 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 40 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 18 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 30 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 22 Rich (Ri) worlds, and 11 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates maintain nine Clan bases, and seven Tlaukhu bases. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Ftyuealoi (Dark Nebula 0416), Khtyu (Dark Nebula 0827), Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226), Syailei (Dark Nebula 1724), Troutiyka (Dark Nebula 2230), and Oiirl (Dark Nebula 2430).

The Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates has an estimated population of 562 billion distributed across 20 High population (Hi) worlds, 27 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 101 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 51 Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Troi' (Dark Nebula 1923), Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226), Oiirl (Dark Nebula 2430), Eikhilua (Dark Nebula 1236), Khtyu (Dark Nebula 0827), and Hai Ei (Dark Nebula 0836). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.

• The capital of Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates is Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226).

Solomani Confederation

The Solomani Confederation has jurisdiction over 109 worlds with an estimated population of 126 billion, a per capita income of Cr6,780, and a total economy is BCr854,405. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr2,951 through 91 starports (18 Class A, 27 Class B, 32 Class C, 14 Class D) employing 473,330 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 19 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, seven Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, ten Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, nine Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, six Rich (Ri) worlds, and four Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Solomani Confederation maintain 20 Military bases, and 14 Naval bases. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 4 and 10). The highest technology level is 14 at Linate (Dark Nebula 3204), Dranweis (Dark Nebula 2624), Petal (Dark Nebula 3024), and Hynrl-Lavo (Dark Nebula 3036).

The Solomani Confederation has an estimated population of 126 billion distributed across five High population (Hi) worlds, seven Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 62 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 24 Low population (Lo) worlds, and three Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Treege (Dark Nebula 3132), Jingleswelt (Dark Nebula 2732), and New Libdis (Dark Nebula 2922). The population consists of 2 sophont groups.

Solomani Confederation capitals
Akuusir subsector capital is Column (Dark Nebula 3202) Danvers subsector capital is Waq (Dark Nebula 2819) Kimson's Stand subsector capital is New Libdis (Dark Nebula 2922) Staai subsector capital is Jingleswelt (Dark Nebula 2732)

Non-Aligned, Aslan-dominated

There are 92 Non-Aligned Aslan-dominated worlds in Dark Nebula with an estimated population of 153 billion.

Non-Aligned, Human-dominated

There are 22 Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Dark Nebula with an estimated population of 40 billion.

Gerontocracy of Ormine

The Gerontocracy of Ormine has jurisdiction over 17 worlds with an estimated population of 51 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,055, and a total economy is BCr258,993. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr45 through 11 starports (1 Class A, 5 Class B, 3 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 17,590 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, three Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, three Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Gerontocracy of Ormine maintain four Military bases, and three Naval bases. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 4 and 10). The highest technology level is 14 at Nichekoralo (Dark Nebula 1512).

The Gerontocracy of Ormine has an estimated population of 51 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, 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 Akhlare (Dark Nebula 1313). The population consists of 2 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The capital of Gerontocracy of Ormine is Akhlare (Dark Nebula 1313).

Union of Harmony

The Union of Harmony has jurisdiction over eight worlds with an estimated population of 1 billion, a per capita income of Cr2,647, and a total economy is BCr4,511. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr30 through 7 starports (2 Class A, 2 Class B, 3 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 13,180 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, one Rich (Ri) world, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Union of Harmony maintain three Naval bases, and three Military bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 6 and 10). The highest technology level is 12 at Usun (Dark Nebula 0503).

The Union of Harmony has an estimated population of 1 billion distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, three Moderate population (Ph) worlds, two Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, three Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Nalale (Dark Nebula 0801), Usun (Dark Nebula 0503), and Elulor (Dark Nebula 0805). The population consists of 3 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The capital of Union of Harmony is Ul (Dark Nebula 0603).

Non-Aligned, unclaimed

There are four Non-Aligned unclaimed worlds in Dark Nebula with an estimated population of less than 1 million.

World Listing: 1105

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

171 Worlds in the Dark Nebula Sector

541-668  •  Abmi   •  Ahaiehea  •    •  Aiearye  •  Aiolio  •  Akhlare  •  Alaoyaah  •  Aleikhes  •  Amar (DN 0601)  •  Angle  •  Aowoiktes  •  Araljarg  •  Asati  •  Aseahya  •  Au'aiyyee  •  Baconan  •  Bedegrayn   •  Brimate  •  Canaan  •  Caparro  •  Carn Gafall  •  Cengmang   •  Chacimu  •  Colcan   •  Column  •  Crain   •  Cupuepue  •  Cybi   •  Datja   •  Dejeran  •  Dengmi   •  Dloh   •  Dranweis   •  Dyichan   •  Eakhoi  •  Eakhtya'i  •  Eakhyehiyye  •  Earle  •  Earltras  •  Eikhilua  •  Ekhiysus  •  Elahkilr  •  Eoyaea  •  Estepona   •  Ewuia  •  Febung  •  Fonfado   •  Frasden   •  Ftahalr  •  Ftyuealoi  •  Gakdorjaro   •  Gallbre   •  Garnenshold   •  Gilead  •  Gimemuh  •  Gulland-Malek  •  Helene  •  Hfautekaoao  •  Hfieao  •  Hichape   •  Hipera  •  Hloa  •  Hopeshre  •  Hroilr  •  Hteoe  •  Hynri-lavo  •  Ikhaeal  •  Ilalt  •  Iopfen  •  Ipallan   •  Irekhal  •  Iruma  •  Iweheh  •  Jingleswelt  •  Jodar  •  Junganyika   •  Kanna  •  Karziv   •  Kintato   •  Kipelaresh  •  Krasiynsk   •  Kteatau  •  Kusyu  •  Lachbes   •  Liggair   •  Lima   •  Limenas  •  Linate  •  Macario   •  Mamalt   •  Merejace   •  Meshmo  •  Meskok   •  Miken  •  Morlisbon  •  Morsang  •  Mosarelel   •  Mosgat   •  Murphy (DN 1902)  •  Nabebe   •  Nabokov   •  Naco  •  Nanrenet  •  New Libdis  •  Neween   •  Newquay  •  Nichekoralo  •  Nigdye   •  Ninnihrang   •  Niysk   •  Nogal   •  Ohkiylyo  •  Oifalrouw  •  Oiirl  •  Oskkan  •  Othinamor  •  Ouifauhai  •  Pangringgan   •  Pannusgario  •  Papohirme  •  Patawidmam  •  Penrovbi  •  Petal   •  Rales   •  Rana  •  Renfrew  •  Renpire   •  Resengan  •  Rindnoir   •  Ro Hyeres  •  Romart   •  Rosal  •  Sacrifice   •  Samarorn  •  Satwor   •  Savosk  •  Sherarehi  •  Shin  •  Shiro  •  Shobind  •  Shrimia   •  Sovkhersk  •  Springflow  •  Steisua  •    •  Stop Gap  •  Strova   •  Tanjert-Nebo  •  Temgassung  •  Tenaway  •  Terenn   •  Theleme  •  Thithmasha  •  Thometha  •  Tortsad   •  Treege   •  Turnovo   •  Uaweisa  •  Ul (DN 0603)  •  Ularin  •  Usun  •  Wang   •  Wangmetjem  •  Wanlir   •  Waq   •  Wisu   •  Wolsone  •  Wormen  •  Yakoru   •  Yeasea  •  Yehta  •  Yeyofui'  •  

Subsector Listing: 1105

The following subsectors can be found within this sector:

1. Subsector A: Earle Subsector
2. Subsector B: Aotrei Subsector
3. Subsector C: Ruih Subsector
4. Subsector D: Akuusir Subsector
5. Subsector E: Kyaenkha Subsector
6. Subsector F: Akhlare Subsector
7. Subsector G: Kilrai' Subsector
8. Subsector H: Danvers Subsector
9. Subsector I: Siei Subsector
10. Subsector J: Yataw Subsector
11. Subsector K: Khtoiakta Subsector
12. Subsector L: Kimson's Stand Subsector
13. Subsector M: Hrorehe Subsector
14. Subsector N: Kou Subsector
15. Subsector O: Yohkui Subsector
16. Subsector P: Staai Subsector

Territorial Overview: 1105

The following table details the subsectors within this area:

• No information yet available.

Territorial Chart Key

No information yet available.

References

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