Lunion Subsector

Library Data Milieu 1116 Milieu 1200 

Lunion Subsector
Sector	Spinward Marches
Capital	Lunion (Spinward Marches 2124)
Number of Systems	25
Stellar and Economic data	data page
Majority Control	Imperium - 100%
Map Key	Map Key

Lunion Subsector is Subsector K of the Spinward Marches. It is part of the Imperial Domain of Deneb.

Description (Physical Astrography)

The Lunion Subsector is the Imperial jumping-off point for the Five Sisters Subsector, as well as the major trade connection with the Sword Worlds Subsector. The majority of Lunion is claimed as Imperial space although a small strip of territory along its spinward edge is unclaimed neutral space.

The Abyss Rift which extends through the Lanth Subsector and into Lunion is the subject of some popular speculation as it is widely believed to have been the site of a number of "mysterious starship disappearances" over the years.

Astrographic Features

The following astrographic data has been determined regarding Lunion Subsector:

• The subsector is a slightly below average stellar density region.
• The brightest star is the red giant primary of the Zaibon system.
• It contains the rimward part of the Abyss Rift, a region of lower stellar density.

Stellar Distribution

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

Rifts

One rift region lies within the subsector:

• Abyss Rift

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Other Astrographic Features

• Derchon Anomaly
• Lunion Shield Worlds
• Metal Worlds

Trade Routes

The Spinward Main

The Spinward Main is the arterial trade route within the Spinward Marches.

High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels laden with goods, commodities, and luxuries move along it, bound for the thriving markets of its member worlds.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

• Worlds on the Main are marked in green.

Local Worlds

The Main runs through the center of the subsector, dominating local trade and commerce.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

World Listing

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Lunion subsector 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.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

25 Worlds in the Lunion Subsector in Era: Milieu 1116

Adabicci  •   Arba  •   Capon  •   Carse  •   Derchon  •   Drolraw  •   Gandr  •   Gorram  •   Harvosette  •   Ianic  •   Lunion  •   Olympia  •   Penkwhar  •   Persephone  •   Quiru  •   Rabwhar  •   Resten  •   Sharrip  •   Shirene  •   Smoug  •   Spirelle  •   Strouden  •   Tenalphi  •   Wardn  •   Zaibon

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

• 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
  • Democratic Union of Zaibon
  • Democratic Government in Exile of Rabwhar
  • Unified World Council of Adabicci

Native Sophonts

No sophont species are believed to have originated in this area.

Demographics

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

• Humaniti (human races)
  • Mixed Heritage: widespread across the region.
  • 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:
  • Droyne of Eskayloyt (Major Race): occasionally encountered across the region.
  • Vargr of Lair (Major Race). A number of Vargr communities exist within the region.

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 Lunion Subsector is defended by 43rd Fleet. The fleet has recently been augmented by a squadron of Ulanii class experimental strike cruisers, for which capabilities and precise role remain classified military secrets.

The Ling-Standard Products shipyards at Lunion and Strouden are the major shipbuilding points within the entire Spinward Marches Sector. The excellent workmanship, combined with the TL–13 technology, makes LSP products highly sought after.

Summary

Lunion, subsector K of Spinward Marches, contains 25 worlds with an estimated combined population of 20 billion, a per capita income of Cr7,441, and a total economy of BCr149,573. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr977 through 21 starports (4 Class A, 7 Class B, 8 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 310,960 people. Driving this interstellar trade are three Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, seven Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and two Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Lunion maintain seven Scout bases, four Naval bases, and one Way station. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 6 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Tenalphi (Spinward Marches 1826).

Lunion, subsector K of Spinward Marches, contains 37 stars and 247 identified planets; 14 monostellar systems, ten binary systems, one trinary system, and no systems with four or more stars. 17 of the 25 systems (68%) have native gas giants. There are two Asteroid (As) belts, three Desert (De) worlds, two Garden (Ga) worlds, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, two Poor (Po) worlds, three Vacuum (Va) worlds, and no Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Lunion has an estimated population of 20 billion distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, four Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, ten Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Strouden (Spinward Marches 2327) and Lunion (Spinward Marches 2124). The population consists primarily of 1 sophont group.

1 identified sophont population in Lunion
Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 20 billion on 25 worlds.

Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb

The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated combined population of 20 billion, a per capita income of Cr7,441, and a total economy of BCr149,573. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr977 through 21 starports (4 Class A, 7 Class B, 8 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 310,960 people. Driving this interstellar trade are three Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, seven Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and two Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb maintain seven Scout bases, four Naval bases, and one Way station within the subsector. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 6 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Tenalphi (Spinward Marches 1826).

The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has an estimated population of 20 billion within the subsector, distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, four Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, ten Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Strouden (Spinward Marches 2327) and Lunion (Spinward Marches 2124). The population consists primarily of 1 sophont group.

• The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb subsector capital of Lunion is Lunion (Spinward Marches 2124).

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.

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), 24-25.
• 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), 46. (UWP only)
• Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier. Behind the Claw (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), 90-94.
• Mike West. The Spinward States (Avenger Enterprises, 2008), 113. (UWP only)
• Martin Dougherty. The Spinward Marches (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), .
• Martin Dougherty. Behind the Claw (Mongoose Publishing, 2019), 98-102. (UWP only)