Imperial Space

Imperial Space is space controlled and regulated by the Third Imperium.

• Imperial Navy starships ensure the safety of its starways.
• Local customs and regulations may apply, but open passage and access to trade is upheld by the Third Imperium.
• It carries the connotation of a location that is part of the Third Imperium proper.
• It is an Astrography term.

Description (Specifications)

The Imperium is best considered to rule the space that separates the stars rather than the worlds themselves. Individual worlds are left to their own devices, providing they pay their taxes, acknowledge the power of the Imperium, and obey the basic laws it promulgates. The Imperium wields power in space, protecting trade, encouraging travel and commerce, and controlling diplomatic relations. Imperial power is present on worlds in the form of consulates, bureaucratic offices, and bases; occasionally larger enclaves of Imperial power are placed where they can enhance the empire's strength.

Imperial mapping conventions have divided the Imperium's territory into sectors, which in turn are divided into subsectors and systems. Groupings of sectors, called domains, have been created above the sector level.

History & Background (Dossier)

After interstellar civilization fell apart and the Long Night seized Charted Space, the tiny coalition of remaining societies centered around the Sylean Federation were faced with a choice: How can one regulate, control, and patrol the starways? Should one even try to control such vast expanses?

The Ziru Sirka once did it at the cost of freedom. They oppressed and absorbed nearly every divergent population they encountered. Eventually the Vilani decided that they needed to impose order on others in order to build what we now call the Pax Vilanica.

The Rule of Man came to a similar conclusion with thousands less years of experience. Of course, the Second Imperium was a relatively short-lived experiment in interstellar governance.

Cleon Zhunastu had studied both of the previous Imperiums. Building a cohesive society and civilization can be a daunting task yet Cleon I was determined to end the Long Night and reestablish interstellar civilization. His pragmatism and some say rapaciousness prompted him to found the Third Imperium. It took centuries and much experimentation by many Emperors to find the current blend of governance that we now call the Feudal Confederation.

Worlds & Sectors (Political Astrography)

The Third Imperium controls vast swathes of Charted Space. Some have called the Third Imperium an Empire of many Dukes. A complicated system of governance developed over a several millennia timespan of the three Imperiums and has the following characteristics:

• Empire Politic (Emperor)
  • Domain (Archduke)
    • Sector (Sector Duke)
      • Subsector ["Duchy" or "District"] (Subsector Duke)
        • Cluster or Trace of several worlds ["County"] (Dukes and lesser noblity)
          • World ["Marquisate"] (Marquis and lesser noblity)

Third Imperium Political Astrography

#	Division	Name	Ruler	Remarks
1.	Imperium (Entire Imperium: All of the sectors)	Empire Politic	Emperor	Highest Astrographic Division.
2.	Domain (Several sectors with size differences)	Domain	Archduke	Most powerful nobles short of the Emperor.
3.	Sector (Sixteen subsectors)	Realm Grand Duchy	Sector Duke	Extremely powerful nobles
4.	Subsector (A subsector with possible additional worlds)	Duchy District	Subsector Duke Duke	Powerful and very capable nobles.
5.	Cluster or Trace (Several worlds)	County Viscounty	Count Viscount	Promising nobles.
6.	World (World-State)	Marquisate Barony Baronetcy	Marquis Baron Baronet	Fledgling nobles Lowest Astrographic Division.

Capital/s: 1105

The capital of this polity is located on this world:

• Capital (world)

World Listing: 1105

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

No world articles for Imperial Space

• Domains: A list of Domains of the Archdukes.
• Sectors: Shows all sectors in the Imperium.

Sector Map: 1105

The location of this polity in Charted Space can be found on the following map:

Sectors Near the Imperium

Stellar Coordinants	x: -5 "spinward"	x: -4 Imperial Periphery	x: -3 Imperial Border	x: -2 Imperial Core	x: -1 Imperial Core	x: 0 Imperial Core	x: 1 Imperial Border	x: 2 Imperial Periphery	x: 3 "trailing"
y: 2 "coreward"	Ziafrplians	Gvurrdon	Tuglikki	Provence Capital	Windhorn	Meshan	Mendan	Amdukan Capital	Arzul
y: 1 Imperial Border	Foreven	Spinward Marches	Deneb	Corridor	Vland Former Capital	Lishun	Antares	Empty Quarter	Stars End
y: 0 Imperial Core	The Beyond	Trojan Reaches	Reft	Gushemege	Dagudashaag	Core Capital Reference	Fornast	Ley	Gateway
y: -1 Imperial Core	Touchstone	Riftspan Reaches	Verge	Ilelish	Zarushagar	Massilia	Delphi	Glimmerdrift Reaches	Crucis Margin
y: -2 Imperial Border	Afawahisa	Hlakhoi	Ealiyasiyw	Reaver's Deep	Daibei	Diaspora	Old Expanses	Hinterworlds	Leonidae
y: -3 Imperial Periphery	Karleaya Sub-capital	Staihaia'yo	Iwahfuah	Dark Nebula Capital Tlaukhu	Magyar	Solomani Rim Former Capital	Alpha Crucis	Spica	Phlask
y: -4 "rimward"	Etakhasoa	Aktifao	Uistilrao	Ustral Quadrant	Canopus	Aldebaran Capital	Neworld	Langere	Drakken

Political Divisions: 1105

Territorial Organization:

• The Imperium’s territory is divided into sectors.
• These are, in turn, divided into subsectors and systems.
• Groups of sectors, called domains, have been created above the sector level.
• Some parts of sectors are further subdivided into duchies and counties.
• Frontier areas are sometimes designated districts and later given more formal subsector designations as development occurs.

Territorial Overview: 1105

The three Imperiums each expanded or lost territory within the Imperium proper:

Imperial Territorial Overview (-4045 to Present)

#	Sector	First Imperium (-4045 to -2204)	Second Imperium (-2204 to -1776)	Third Imperium (0 to Present)	Domain	Remarks
i.	TOTALS:	27 Sectors	28 Sectors	28 Sectors	7 Domains	It is suspected that the Imperium is approaching its governance limits as of 1116. The Imperium is a strongly expansionistic state.
01.	Alpha Crucis Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Full	Held: Partial	Domain of Sol	This is an Imperial frontier area. The Solomani Confederation controls this area in 1116.
02.	Amdukan Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Minority	Lost	Domain of Antares	This Imperial territory was lost to the depredations of foreign powers. This sector is noted as one of the locations of the Julian War. The Julian Protectorate contests this area in 1116. The Hhkar Sphere has a significant presence in this area in 1116.
03.	Antares Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Majority	Domain of Antares	This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is noted as one of the locations of the Julian War. The Lesser Rift serves as a natural defensive barrier here. The Rukadukaz Republic has a presence in this area in 1116. The Vargr Extents have a presence in this area in 1116.
04.	Core Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Sylea	This is an Imperial core sector. The Imperial Capital is located here. This sector is noted for the Sylean Worlds.
05.	Corridor Sector	Held: Minority	Held: Partial	Held: Majority	Domain of Vland	This is an Imperial frontier area. The Vargr Extents contest this area in 1116.
06.	Dagudashaag Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Vland	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted for the Amec Trade Protectorate. It is noted for being an industrial powerhouse. It is particularly rich in intelligent life (NILs).
07.	Daibei Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Partial	Held: Majority	Domain of Ilelish	This is an Imperial frontier area. The Solomani Confederation has a presence in this area in 1116.
08.	Deneb Sector	Frontier	Frontier	Held: Majority	Domain of Deneb	This is an Imperial frontier area. The Vargr Extents have a presence in this area in 1116.
09.	Delphi Sector	Held: Majority	Held: Majority	Held: Majority	Domain of Sylea	This is an Imperial core area. This sector is noted for the presence of Droyne and Vargr Imperial citizens. The Delphi rift serves as a natural defensive barrier here.
10.	Diaspora Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Sol	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted for the presence of a number of sub-polities within the greater Third Imperium.
11.	Empty Quarter Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Partial	Held: Partial	Domain of Antares	This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is noted as the location of the homeworld of the Bwaps at Marhaban (EQ 0426). The Lesser Rift serves as a natural defensive barrier here. The Hegemony of Lorean has a significant presence in this area in 1116. The Julian Protectorate has a significant presence in this area in 1116.
12.	Fornast Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Sylea	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted for the Luriani Cultural Association.
13.	Glimmerdrift Reaches Sector	Frontier	Held: Minority	Held: Partial	Domain of Gateway	This is an Imperial frontier area. This area is mostly held by many small independent powers known as pocket empires.
14.	Gushemege Sector	Held: Majority	Held: Majority	Held: Full	Domain of Vland	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted for the Lancian Cultural Region.
15.	Hinterworlds Sector	Frontier	Frontier	Held: Minority	Domain of Sol	This is an Imperial frontier area. This area is mostly held by many small independent powers known as pocket empires. The Hive Federation has a presence in this area in 1116.
16.	Ilelish Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Ilelish	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted as the location of the Suerrat Republic. The Great Rift serves as a natural defensive barrier here separating the Third Imperium from the Aslan Hierate.
17.	Ley Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Partial	Held: Majority	Domain of Gateway	This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is noted as one of the locations of the Julian War. This sector is noted for the Sydymic War. This sector is noted as the location of the capital of the Luriani at Daraam. This sector is noted for the Luriani Cultural Association. This sector is noted for the Khuur League of the Sydites.
18.	Lishun Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Antares	This is an Imperial core sector. The Vargr Extents have a presence in this area in 1116.
19.	Magyar Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Full	Held: Partial	Domain of Sol	This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is noted for the Aslan Border Wars. It was an important battleground during the Solomani Rim War. The Solomani Confederation controls this area in 1116. The Third Imperium has a significant presence in this area in 1116.
20.	Massilia Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Sylea	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted as the location of the Geonee Confederation.
21.	Mendan Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Minority	Lost	Domain of Antares	This Imperial territory was lost to the depredations of foreign powers. This sector is noted as one of the locations of the Julian War. The Asimikigir Confederation contests this area in 1116. The Commonwealth of Mendan contests this area in 1116. The Julian Protectorate contests this area in 1116.
22.	Meshan Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Minority	Lost	Domain of Antares	This Imperial territory was lost to Vargr depredations. This sector is noted as one of the locations of the Julian War. The Opposition Alliance contests this area in 1116. The Ruler of Five contests this area in 1116.
23.	Old Expanses Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Majority	Held: Full	Domain of Sol	This is an Imperial core sector. The Solomani Confederation has a presence in this area in 1116.
24.	Provence Sector	Held: Minority	Held: Minority	Lost	Domain of Vland	This Imperial territory was lost to Vargr depredations. This sector is noted as the location of the homeworld of the Vargr at Lair. The Dzarrgh Federate contests this area in 1116. The Empire of Varroerth contests this area in 1116. The Irrgh Manifest contests this area in 1116.
25.	Reaver's Deep Sector	Frontier	Frontier	Held: Partial	Domain of Ilelish	This is an Imperial frontier area. This area is partially held by many small independent powers known as pocket empires. The Aslan Hierate has a significant presence in this area in 1116. The Carrillian Assembly has a significant presence in this area in 1116. The Principality of Caledon has a significant presence in this area in 1116. The Solomani Confederation has a presence in this area in 1116.
26.	Reft Sector	Held: Minority	Held: Partial	Held: Majority	Domain of Deneb and Domain of Vland	This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is noted for and named after the Great Rift. Control of this sector is split between two Imperial domains.
27.	Solomani Rim Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Full	Held: Majority	Domain of Sol	This is an Imperial frontier area. This territory was conquered by the Third Imperium from the Solomani Confederation during the Solomani Rim War. The Solomani Confederation contests this area in 1116. This sector is noted for the presence of Terra (SR 1827), also known as Sol or Earth, which is the probable birthplace of Humaniti.
28.	Spinward Marches Sector	Frontier	Frontier	Held: Majority	Domain of Deneb	This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is noted as the site of multiple Frontier Wars. The Zhodani Consulate contests this area in 1116. The Darrian Confederation has a presence in this area in 1116. The Sword Worlds Confederation has a presence in this area in 1116. The Vargr Extents have a presence in this area in 1116. It is particularly rich in intelligent life (NILs).
29.	Trojan Reach Sector	Frontier	Frontier	Held: Partial	Domain of Deneb	This is an Imperial frontier area. This area is partially held by several small independent powers known as pocket empires. The Aslan Hierate holds a plurality of worlds in this sector. The Florian League has a significant presence in this area in 1116. The Glorious Empire has a presence in this area in 1116.
30.	Verge Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Majority	Held: Full	Domain of Ilelish	This is an Imperial frontier area. The Aslan Hierate has a presence in this area in 1116. The Great Rift serves as a natural defensive barrier here separating the Third Imperium from the Aslan Hierate.
31.	Vland Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Vland	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted as the site of the capitol of the former Ziru Sirka at Vland. The Vargr Extents have a presence in this area in 1116. The Windhorn rift serves as a natural defensive barrier here.
32.	Windhorn Sector	Held: Partial	Held: Minority	Lost	Domain of Vland	This Imperial territory was lost to Vargr depredations. This sector is noted for the presence of the Windhorn rift, a natural defensive barrier. The 17th Disjuncture contests this area in 1116. The Empire of Varroerth contests this area in 1116. The Ngath Confederation contests this area in 1116.
33.	Zarushagar Sector	Held: Full	Held: Full	Held: Full	Domain of Ilelish	This is an Imperial core sector. This sector is noted for the Darmine Cultural Region.

Territorial Overview Chart Key

Chart Key

Sector	Type	World %	Color	Significance	Notes
Frontier sector	Imperial Fringe	0%	(No color)	Little	District. Imperial Fringe. No ownership. Possible influence. Often client states. No official presence.
Lost sector	Imperial Fringe	0%	(No color)	Little	Imperial Fringe. Former possession. Rarely remaining client states. Often referred to by former Imperial name. Often a lingering and unofficial presence.
Minority sector	Imperial Border	1% to 10%	(Pink or Salmon)	Significant	District. Almost always an Imperial Border area literally and figuratively. Typically governed from a nearby domain. A significant, but minor presence. Often encompass border or periphery areas.
Partial sector	Imperial Border	11% to 50%	(Pink or Salmon)	Very significant	Almost always an Imperial Border area both literally and figuratively. Partially owned but typically governed from a nearby domain. Up to half the sector. A very significant presence.
Majority sector	Imperial Core	51% to 90%	(Imperial Red)	Great	Part of an established Imperial Domain. Typically part of the Imperial Core. More than half. A great presence.
Full sector	Imperial Core	91% to 100%	(Imperial Red)	Crucial	Part of an established Imperial Domain. Almost always part of the Imperial Core. The vast majority. A crucial and massive presence.

See also

Third Imperium

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

Third Imperium

• Government
  • Feudal Confederation
  • Warrant of Restoration
  • Imperial Bureaucracy
    • Civil Ministries
      • Ministry of Commerce
      • Ministry of Colonization
      • Ministry of Conservation
      • Ministry of Justice
      • Ministry of Information and Communication
      • Ministry of State
      • Ministry of Science
      • Ministry of Technology
    • Defence Ministry of the Imperium
      • Imperial High Command
      • Imperial Army (IA)
      • Imperial Navy (IN)
      • Imperial Marines (IM)
    • Office of the Emperor
    • Imperial Interstellar Scout Service (IISS)
• Imperial Leadership
  • Emperors of the Third Imperium
  • Imperial Moot
  • Imperial Nobility
• Imperial Law
  • High Laws
  • Imperial Navigation Act
  • Imperial Warrant
  • Imperial Autonomous Region
  • Imperial Calendar
  • Imperial Cultural Region
  • Imperial Currency
  • Right of Assassination
• Imperial Symbols
  • Imperial Sunburst
  • Iridium Throne
• Demographics

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Classic Traveller Library Data (N-Z)
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science