Haladon Cooperative
The Haladon Cooperative is a small polity located within Far Frontiers Sector.
- It lies within Cabala Subsector.
- It is an Imperial ally.
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| Polity | Survey | Code | Type | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haladon Cooperative | Pre-Imperial | None | None | Not extant |
| Haladon Cooperative | 1st Survey (300) | None | None | Not extant |
| Haladon Cooperative | 2nd Survey (1065) | HaCo | 4-ltr code | Formed in 937 |
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Cooperative is a haven for large merchants and free traders alike; with laws aimed at encouraging interstellar trade, it is one of the most impressive and diverse marketplaces in the Far Frontiers Sector.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
Government & Politics[edit]
Each world is represented by Stewards, the number of which is based on the local population. Stewards are generally individuals who have expertise in particular subjects or experience in certain areas; one is selected as the Warden, the world's chief representative. One Warden is in turn selected as the Prince, acting as the official figurehead and mouthpiece of the state. The office of Steward is nominally open to anyone, but most worlds choose their representatives from among a limited pool of candidates. The Stewards, Wardens, and current Prince meet at the Chambers of Commerce on Haladon and decide on important issues affecting the Cooperative.
- The Cooperative is generally considered to be a type of Federation.
- It has strict laws governing trade and commerce.
The Courts of Trade, the judicial branch of the Cooperative, are considered fair and impartial.
Goals[edit]
- Regional stability (with a generally pro-Imperial stance).
- Good relations with all nearby interstellar states, in order to foster trade.
- Guarantee of interstellar trade and commerce.
- Protection from expansionist or aggressive neighbors.
Military & Intelligence[edit]
The Haladon Cooperative military consists of the Haladon High Command. This controls the state's space forces – consisting of privately operated Starmerc vessels – and controls locally raised ground forces that cycle between homeworld duty and service on behalf of the Cooperative.
The Cooperative maintains two Exploration Bases, closely modeled on Imperial Scout Bases, located at Lindsay and Thorn. Their primary role is to update trade and commercial data and chart any known navigational hazards.
The Cooperative's systems are patrolled by Starmerc ships, which suppress piracy and guarantee interstellar trade.
- Starmerc vessels are strictly regulated and operate under the close oversight of the High Command.
- Cooperative-sponsored Starmercs may operate far beyond the polity's borders.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Founded by Solomani-descended merchants, it is pro-Third Imperium, but not to the point that it alienates its neighbours in the Zhodani Colonnade Province and Zelphic Primacy. The Cooperative remains a minor player in any political controversies.
The Cooperative develops its star systems to ensure uniformity; all Haladon mainworlds sport Class A Starports, even if not all of them truly warrant the investment.
Haladon trades with most of its neighbors, including the nearby Bosaki.
Symbols[edit]
The Cooperative insignia is a raised clenched fist within a circle.
- It is a traditional symbol symbolizing solidarity.
Demographics[edit]
Significant populations of the following sophont races reside within this polity:
- Humaniti (human races)
- Mixed Heritage
- Solomani (major race): many individuals have Solomani ancestry.
- Zhodani (major race), principally visiting traders or diplomatic parties.
- Vlazhdumecta (human minor race).
- Non-Human Races
- Bosaki of Bosak (Minor Race): frequently encountered within the Cooperative, principally merchants and traders.
- Droyne of Eskayloyt (Major Race): occasionally encountered within the Cooperative.
Linguistic Topography[edit]
- Descar, a local language with Vlazhdumecta and Vilani origins.
- Local languages descended from Vlazhdumecta.
- Riftian Anglic, a dialect of one of the two principal languages of the Imperium.
- Zdetl, the language of the Zhodani and the Zhodani Consulate.
Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity and the wider region it lies within:
- −5823: the Zhodani Consulate is established.
- the year 0: to trailing, the Third Imperium is founded: the Long Night comes to an end.
- 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the region.
- 937: the Haladon Cooperative is formed.
- 979-986: the Third Frontier War.
- 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the region.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published.
- 1082-1084: the Fourth Frontier War (the "False War").
- 1107-1110: the Fifth Frontier War.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This polity is located in the following areas:
Capital[edit]
The capital of this polity is located at:
- Haladon, a wealthy high population garden world.
World Listing[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within the Cooperative is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:
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Verified updated data is constantly sought.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Dale L. Kemper. The Far Frontiers, Ares Magazine, Special Issue 2, (SPI, 1984), page 36. (Cabala Subsector)
- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Classic Traveller Zhodani, (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), inside front cover. (the Zhodani; sector named and subsector depicted but no further data)
- Dale L. Kemper. The Far Frontiers, Traveller Chronicle 4, (Sword of the Knight Publications, 1994), pages 6-7. (Cabala Subsector)
- James Kundert. Far Frontiers, Traveller Chronicle 7, (Sword of the Knight Publications, 1994), pages 44-48. (sector background and timeline)
- David L. Pulver. GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 1, (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), Pages 5-63. (the Zhodani)
- Don McKinney. Mongoose Traveller: Zhodani, (Mongoose Traveller, 2011), 188 pages. (the Zhodani)