Destiabr Rift

The Destiabr Rift is an astrographic feature lying close to the central-coreward edge of Chiep Zhez Sector.

• It is a rift area of low stellar density.
• It is a barrier to expansion and interstellar commerce.

Description (Specifications)

(Image sourced from Traveller Map)

The Destiabr Rift is an area of lower stellar density lying close to the central-coreward edge of the sector.

• The region measures around 7 parsecs spinward-trailing and is on average around 7 parsecs coreward-rimward, although many sections are narrower.
• It forms a natural obstacle to coreward expansion.

A basic map showing the Destiabr Rift is shown, right:

The highest tech level commonly encountered out this Far Along (spinward of the Third Imperium) is TL–12, though a few worlds may be more advanced.

• This level of technology allows the routine use of up to Jump-3 drives.
• Locally, areas that cannot be routinely crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rift regions.

Destiabr Nebula

A simple chart showing the Nebula's dust cloud. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

The center of the Rift is dominated by the Destiabr Nebula, a huge planetary nebula centered on the Destiabr system.

• It's enormous cloud of gas and dust is more than 12 light years in diameter.
• Two tiny white dwarf stellar remnants lie at its center.

History & Background (Dossier)

The star Theta Borealis is marked in red. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

The Destiabr Rift is a major obstacle to trade and commerce, which largely depends on Jump-2 vessels.

• The Rift cannot be routinely crossed by most types of vessels.
• It has served as a natural barrier to expansion to coreward.

It is considered to be part of the greater complex of rifts and voids that make up the Idella Rift.

Historical Data

The Rift was originally charted during the 300s.

Timeline

• 300-420: The First Survey charts The Rift.
• 995-1065: The Second Survey charts the Rift.
• 1065: The Second Survey is published.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This astrographic feature is primarily found in the following areas:

• Chiep Zhez Sector
  • Destiabr Subsector
  • Yaheye Subsector

World Listing

Comprehensive Second Survey data for systems and worlds associated with this astrographic feature is available.

• The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
• Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
• Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
• Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

No world articles for Destiabr Rift

Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, may already be out of date.

• Verified updated data is constantly sought.

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS