Glisten Subsector

Library Data Milieu 1116 Milieu 1200 

Glisten Subsector
Sector	Spinward Marches
Capital	Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036)
Number of Systems	29
Stellar and Economic data	data page
Majority Control	Imperium - 100%
Map Key	Map Key

Glisten Subsector is Subsector O of the Spinward Marches.

• It is part of the Imperial Domain of Deneb.

Description (Physical Astrography)

The Glisten subsector is an isolated spur of the Imperial xboat network; until 940, it was a backwater for marginal officials of the Imperial bureaucracy. However, in 941 District 268 was opened by decree of Margaret II and has since served as a base for the colonization of the new territory.

Glisten has emerged as one of the Marches' manufacturing centers, containing the three industrial worlds of Aki, Ffudn, and Glisten itself.

• The resources of the subsector are being exploited.

Astrographic Features

The following astrographic data has been determined regarding Glisten Subsector:

• The subsector is a slightly below average stellar density region.
• The brightest star is the red giant primary of the Crout system.

Stellar Distribution

A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Glisten Subsector.

• The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
• The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.

• Ordinary main sequence stars can barely be seen from even a hex away.
• Huge, intensely luminous giant stars can be seen from across the subsector and far beyond.

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Mains Clusters & Traces

Chart: Mains & Clusters

High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the clusters and traces of the sector, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds. Jump-2 and Jump-3 feeder routes work their ways around the rifts and voids that dot the region, linking the various clusters and traces.

Mains

Main is an astrographic term for groups of 50 or more systems that are accessible by jump-1-capable starships.

Mains are highlighted in green: one main passes through the subsector.

• The Glisten Arm of the Spinward Main.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Traces

Trace is an astrographic term for groups of between 5 and 10 systems that are accessible by jump-1-capable starships.

Traces are highlighted in brown: one trace-sized cluster of worlds lies within the subsector.

• The Ffudn Cluster.

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World Listing

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Glisten Subsector is available.

• The primary source material is the T5SS data and Traveller Map.
• Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
• Older, incorrect, or outdated data is retained for reference.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

29 Worlds in the Glisten Subsector in Era: Milieu 1116

Aki  •   Aster  •   Bendor  •   Bicornn  •   Caledonia  •   Callia  •   Centry  •   Craw  •   Crout  •   Egypt  •   Ffudn  •   Glisten  •   Grote  •   Horosho  •   Inthe  •   Lydia  •   Marastan  •   Melior  •   Mithras  •   New Rome  •   Overnale  •   Romar  •   Sorel  •   Tirem  •   Trane  •   Tsarina  •   Weiss  •   Windsor  •   Wurzburg

Verified updated data is constantly sought.

• Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.

History & Background (Dossier)

Polity Listing

The following polities can be found within this subsector:

• Third Imperium.
  • Imperial Domain of Deneb (ImDd).
  • County of Bellion: an astropolitical region with a turbulent history absorbed into the Imperium in 392.

Native Sophonts

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

• Non-Human Races:
  • Crawni of Craw. Small, generally humanoid sophonts with thick leathery hides, large eyes, a short tail, and a high radiation tolerance.

Demographics

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

• Humaniti (human races)
  • Mixed Heritage: widespread across the region.
  • Jonkeereen (Human Chimera race). Settlements on worlds on the spinward side of the subsector.
  • Solomani of Terra (major race): many individuals have Solomani ancestry.
    • A few worlds have small genetically distinct Solomani populations. These often exist as insular ethnic groups with their own traditions and cultures.
  • Vilani of Vland (Major Race): many individuals have Vilani ancestry.
    • A few worlds have small genetically distinct Vilani populations. These often exist as insular ethnic groups with their own traditions and cultures.
  • Zhodani of Zhdant (Major Race). Principally merchants, traders, and wanderers.

• Non-Human Races:
  • Aslan (Major Race). A few small communities and wandering traders and merchants.
  • Crawni (Minor Race). Principally found on their homeworld.

Linguistic Topography

A number of languages are spoken within this region:

• Anglic, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
• Vilani, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.

Politics and Diplomacy

Military Forces

The Glisten Subsector is defended by 100th Fleet. The fleet is headquartered at Glisten after the Fifth Frontier War.

Prior the Fifth Frontier War, security was provided by the 214th Fleet.

Political Regions

The County of Bellion is a historical and astropolitical region absorbed into the Imperium in 392.

• Its capital was Bellion.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Subsector Timeline

Major events that have affected this subsector and the wider region that it lies within:

• circa -300,000: the Ancients are active within the sector, most notably transplanting humans from Terra onto Darrian.
• −5823: the Zhodani Consulate is established.
• -4045 to -2204: the Vilani Ziru Sirka controls vast territories.
• after -4045: a few Vilani dissidents fleeing the Ziru Sirka may have passed through the sector.
• -2404 to -2215: the Interstellar Wars. The young Terran Confederation battles against the ancient Ziru Sirka.
• -2400s: Terran explorers pass through the sector, heading generally to spinward and eventually founding settlements in the Theta Borealis region.
• -2204 to -1776: the Rule of Man administers the former Ziru Sirka.
• -1776 to 0: the Rule of Man collapses. Charted Space endures the Long Night.
• -1511: the Itzin Fleet, a group of far-flung Terran traders, contact the Daryens of Darrian. Over the next few centuries Daryen technology advances exponentially.
  • Colonists from the Fleet found settlements on a few other worlds within the region.
• -1270: Daryen exploration reaches 20 parsecs from Darrian itself.
• -1137: the Darrian Confederation is founded.
• -1118 to 380: the Aslan Border Wars.
• -924: the Maghiz – the primary star of the Darrian system destabilizes, creating a monumental Electromagnetic Pulse that hits worlds many parsecs away and destroys the now highly advanced Daryen civilization.
• circa -750: Gvegh Vargr from coreward launch sporadic raids into the sector.
• -399: Gram and a number of other worlds in the Sword Worlds Subsector are settled by Terrans fleeing a civil war in the Old Earth Union, in the Solomani Rim. They make their escape from Terra though Aslan Space.
• -200: contact between the Old Earth Union and the Terran settlements in the Sword Worlds Subsector is cut. The long and treacherous route through Aslan Space was made more difficult due to the ongoing Border Wars and the frequent political and territorial changes they caused.
• -187: the Zhodani establish contact with Daryens.
• -186: the Sacnoth Dominate, the first Sword Worlds' government forms.
• The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded, ending the Long Night.
• 60: Imperial development within the Marches begins in earnest with the settlement of Mora. The Imperial frontier gradually expands into the sector.
• 73: Imperial traders exploring to spinward establish formal contact with the Sword Worlds.
• 75: Regina is settled. A bubble of Imperial territory grows around it.
• before 100: increasing numbers of Vargr settle the relatively empty regions to coreward.
• 148: the IISS make formal contact with Daryens.
• 300: Pretoria, in Deneb Sector, is settled by the Imperium and eventually becomes the administrative center for the Aramis Trace in the Spinward Marches.
• 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the subsector.
• 400s: the Zhodani begin settlement within the Marches. They know it as Tloql Sector.
• 589-604: First Frontier War.
• 604-622: the Imperial Civil War.
• 615-620: Second Frontier War.
• 624: the Express Boat Network is established.
• 800-820: the Psionics Suppressions.
• 979-986: Third Frontier War.
  • 986: Battle of Porozlo.
• 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the subsector.
• 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the subsector becomes widely available.
• 1082-1084: Fourth Frontier War, also known as the False War.
  • 1084: Battle of Two Suns.
• 1107-1110: Fifth Frontier War.

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Subsector Summary

Glisten, subsector O of Spinward Marches, contains 29 worlds with an estimated combined population of 22 billion, a per capita income of Cr8,129, and a total economy of BCr182,365. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,533 through 23 starports (5 Class A, 5 Class B, 10 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 364,345 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Glisten maintain six Scout bases and five Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 15 at Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).

Glisten, subsector O of Spinward Marches, contains 41 stars and 316 identified planets; 17 monostellar systems, 12 binary systems, no trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 21 of the 29 systems (72%) have native gas giants. There are one Asteroid (As) belt, four Desert (De) worlds, one Garden (Ga) world, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, seven Poor (Po) worlds, three Vacuum (Va) worlds, and one Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) world.

Glisten has an estimated population of 22 billion distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 19 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, one Low population (Lo) world, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036), Tirem (Spinward Marches 2233), Crout (Spinward Marches 2232), and Aki (Spinward Marches 2035). The population consists primarily of 4 sophont groups including one native sophont.

4 identified sophont populations in Glisten
Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 22 billion on 29 worlds. Aslan of Kusyu (Dark Nebula 1226): 217 million on two worlds. Crawni of Craw (Spinward Marches 1939): 1 million on their homeworld. Jonkeereen of Jonkeer (Deneb 1324): Less than 1 million on one world.

Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb

The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated combined population of 22 billion, a per capita income of Cr8,129, and a total economy of BCr182,365. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,533 through 23 starports (5 Class A, 5 Class B, 10 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 364,345 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb maintain six Scout bases and five Naval bases within the subsector. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 15 at Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).

The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has an estimated population of 22 billion within the subsector, distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 19 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, one Low population (Lo) world, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036), Tirem (Spinward Marches 2233), Crout (Spinward Marches 2232), and Aki (Spinward Marches 2035). The population consists primarily of 4 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb subsector capital of Glisten is Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).

References

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 Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches (Game Designers Workshop, 1979), 26-27.
• Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 18-19.
• Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 94-100. (UWP only)
• Rob Caswell. "Domain of Deneb: Sector Data." MegaTraveller Journal 3 (1992): 47-58. (UWP only)
• Dave Nilsen. The Regency Sourcebook (Game Designers Workshop, 1995), 50-51. (UWP only)
• Martin Dougherty. Bowman Arm (Avenger Enterprises, 2006), .
• Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier. Behind the Claw (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), 95-100.
• Mike West. The Spinward States (Avenger Enterprises, 2008), 114. (UWP only)
• Martin Dougherty. The Spinward Marches (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), .
• Martin Dougherty. Behind the Claw (Mongoose Publishing, 2019), 128-132. (UWP only)