Ngathksirz Sector
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| No. of Worlds | 385 | ||||||||||||||||
| Population | 378,622 million | ||||||||||||||||
| Majority Control | Empire of Varroerth (VVar) - 95% | ||||||||||||||||
| Secondary Control | Non-Aligned, Vargr (NaVa) - 5% | ||||||||||||||||
| Domain | Vargr Extents | ||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Various | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross Sector Product | BCr2,119,018 | ||||||||||||||||
| Trade Volume | BCr12,374 | ||||||||||||||||
| Imperial Coordinate | -2 / +3 | ||||||||||||||||
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Ngathksirz Sector is a long-settled Vargr-dominated region lying to coreward of the Third Imperium.
- It lies within Vargr Space and is part of the Vargr Extents.
- It is particularly noted for the extremely large, bright stars that lie within its borders.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Ngathksirz (pronounced Nag-ATH-kissers), in the Aekhu language, translates as Bone-Gnawer.
Astrographic Features[edit]
The following astrographic and commercial data regarding the sector has been determined:
- Most of the sector is considered to be standard stellar density: the spinward-coreward and central parts of the sector are low stellar density regions, while the rimward-trailing parts are generally higher stellar density.
- The brightest star in the sector is the blue-white supergiant primary of the Kfeth Erraen Khukhrrar system.
- Major rift regions include the Kfirzin Reach, the Ngathksirz Void, and the Uengou Rift.
- Important trade routes include the Roenvoegazdu Chain and Oegerag-Serrken Main.
Stellar Distribution[edit]
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Ngathksirz Sector.
- 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 sector and far beyond.
- The sector contains a high number of giant stars, an astronomical phenomenon some authorities believe to be related to the presence and nature of the Windhorn Rift.
Rifts and Voids[edit]
The sector contains a complex of rifts and voids associated with the Windhorn Rift.
- These minor rifts hinder travel and commerce across the region.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic concept based on Jump Drive performance.
The boundaries of rifts were established centuries ago, when the highest commonly encountered tech level was TL–12.
- This level of technology allowed the routine use of up to Jump-3 drives.
- Areas that couldn't be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels were denoted as rifts.
This traditional definition of rift regions remains in use today: while modern high performance starships can easily cross them, most commercial vessels continue to utilize Jump-3 or less drives. Because of this most traffic is concentrated within higher stellar density regions, and as such the classic definition and boundaries of rift regions remains relevant.
A simple map showing the general extent of the Windhorn Rift.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map.)
Economic Astrography[edit]
Corporations[edit]
Several major corporations operate within the sector:
- Most goods that are transported around the coreward edge of the Windhorn Rift are carried by Gzugzo Lines, a Windhorn-based corporation. It operates services within the rimward edge Ngathksirz Sector.
- Knouksarrgh Ong, a Vargr corporation based in Provence Sector, operates within the region.
- The Imperial Megacorporation Naasirka maintains a small presence within the sector.
Vargr Corsairs[edit]
Vargr Corsair bands can pose a considerable risk to interstellar trade and commerce within the sector.
- Corsairs can often be negotiated with and many accept tribute in return for safe passage through their territory.
- Vessels and crews are advised to travel armed and ready to defend themselves.
Trade Routes[edit]
A number of trade routes exist within this area. Of these, the most important are:
Oegerag-Serrken Main[edit]
The rimward-trailing worlds of the sector are members of the Oegerag-Serrken Main, a major local trade route.
- It has 86 member systems.
- It lies entirely within the Empire of Varroerth, a major Vargr polity.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- Worlds lying on the Main are highlighted in green.
Roenvoegazdu Chain[edit]
The central-trailing worlds of the sector are members of the Roenvoegazdu Chain, an important local trade route.
- It has 34 member systems.
- It lies entirely within the Empire of Varroerth, a major Vargr polity.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- Worlds lying on the Chain are highlighted in tan.
World Listings[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey UWP data for all worlds lying within the sector is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
- Other sources may contain contradictory or incorrect information.
Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, is likely to be out of date.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
- Verified updated data is constantly sought.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Jump drive technology came into existence on Lair in -3810. Early explorers and settlers expanded in all directions, blocked only by the Windhorn Rift to trailing.
Native Sophonts[edit]
The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated within this sector:
- Blopud of Dzughokhsikael: bilateral, four-limbed semi-humanoids with carapace-covered bodies from a technologically backward high gravity world.
Demographics[edit]
The total population of Ngathksirz Sector is estimated at 378.622 billion sophonts.
Significant populations of the following sophont races reside within this sector:
- Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
- Vargr (Major Race): the majority population within the sector.
- Humaniti (Human Races)
- Mixed heritage (Major Race): sparsely distributed across the sector.
- Solomani (Major Race): sparsely distributed across the sector.
- Vilani (Major Race): sparsely distributed across the sector.
- Zhodani (Major Race): a few far-flung traders, diplomats, and scientists.
- Non-Human Races
- Aezorgh of Soghzalghag: native to Windhorn Sector and found in small numbers throughout the Vargr Extents.
- Blopud of Dzughokhsikael: small communities on worlds located around their homeworld.
- Hlanssai of Vrirhlanz, in Gzaekfueg Sector: sensual, impulsive, emotional humanoids with a strong wanderlust who may occasionally be encountered in small groups.
- They are considered "unstable" by the notoriously unpredictable Vargr.
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The following languages are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:
- Logaksu: a Vargr language widely spoken throughout all parts of the sector. It is the main language of the Empire of Varroerth.
- Aekhu: a peripheral or minority Vargr language, though still widely spoken.
Other occasionally heard languages include:
- Anglic: one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
- Vilani: one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
Toponyms[edit]
This sector has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:
| Ngathksirz Sector Names | ||
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| Culture | Toponym | Polity |
| Third Imperium | Ngathksirz | Third Imperium |
| Aslan | Unknown | Aslan Hierate |
| Droyne | Unknown | Droyne Oytrip Yatroy |
| Hiver | Unknown | Hive Federation |
| K'kree | Unknown | Two Thousand Worlds |
| Solomani | Ngathksirz | Solomani Confederation |
| Vargr | Ngathksirz | Vargr Extents |
| Vilani | Unknown | Third Imperium |
| Zhodani | Unknown | Zhodani Consulate |
Faith and Belief[edit]
A number of religious faiths are followed within the sector:
- Church of the Chosen Ones (followed across the Vargr Extents).
- Faarzgaen-worship (followed within the rimward half of the sector, with its heartlands within Llaezgaen Subsector of Provence Sector.
- Senghik Outoun (scattered followers across the Vargr Extents)
Historical Eras[edit]
General Overview:
- First Diaspora
- Second Diaspora (the Vargr Pillaging)
- Sack of Gashikan (Second Empire of Gashikan)
- Wolvesbane Project (Vargr Race Wars / Gashikan Race Wars)
- Establishment of the Third Imperium
- Pacification Campaigns
- Julian Wars
- Vargr Campaigns
- Golden Age
Sector Timeline[edit]
Major events that have affected this sector and the wider region that it lies within:
- -3810: the Vargr discover jump technology and begin an era of expansion.
- -3700s onwards: waves of Vargr settle worlds across the region.
- -2404 to -2215: the human Interstellar Wars rage to rimward.
- -1776 to 0: the Long Night. There is widespread regression within the area and some worlds become barren.
- -1700 onward: Vargr expansion and settlement gradually ceases.
- -1658: the Sack of Gashikan, an atrocity known throughout the coreward parts of Charted Space.
- -1483 to -321: the Gashikan Race Wars rage between human and Vargr extremists across the Extents.
- -1427: the Wolvesbane plague is released in Gashikan Sector, decimating Vargr populations.
- The Year 0: to rimward, the Third Imperium is founded.
- circa 26: the Empire of Varroerth is founded.
- 175 to 191: the Julian War.
- 300 to 420: the Imperial First Survey charts the sector.
- 995 to 1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the sector.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the sector becomes widely available.
Politics & Diplomacy (Interstellar Relations)[edit]
Political Astrography[edit]
A number of broad astropolitical areas are found within Provence Sector:
- Vargr Extents: worlds and systems occupied by the Vargr or under the dominion of one of the major Vargr polities within the region. Many worlds have "infestations" of Aezorgh.
- Balkanized Space: regions containing non-aligned world-states.
Polity Listing[edit]
The following polities can be found within this sector:
- Vargr Extents (Vargr powers)
- Other Powers
- Foergaz Coalition (historical: defunct by -2350).
Polity Descriptions[edit]
Synopses of the polities found within this sector:
- Allegiance Code NaVa: "Non-Aligned, Vargr-dominated"
- Allegiance Code NaSo: "Non-Aligned, independent sophonts"
- Allegiance Code VVar: "Empire of Varroerth"
Imperial Territory[edit]
No part of the sector has ever been an Imperial possession.
Worlds, Systems & Sectors (Political Astrography)[edit]
Capitals[edit]
- Worldname is the Empire of Varroerth capital of X Subsector.
Sector Summary[edit]
The Ngathksirz sector has 385 worlds with an estimated population of 378 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,660, and a total economy is BCr2,139,543. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr15,623 through 323 starports (70 Class A, 94 Class B, 122 Class C, 37 Class D) employing 2,006,595 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 65 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 49 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, four Rich (Ri) worlds, and 26 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Ngathksirz maintain 136 Naval bases, and 91 Corsair bases. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 3 and 10). The highest technology level is 15 at Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3018), Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3020), Gikfaksae (Ngathksirz 0124), Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3021), and Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3025).
The Ngathksirz sector contains 558 stars and no identified planets; 229 monostellar systems, 145 binary systems, seven trinary systems, and four systems with four or more stars. 323 of the 385 systems (83%) have native gas giants. There are ten Asteroid (As) belts, 25 Desert (De) worlds, no Garden (Ga) worlds, 24 Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 56 Poor (Po) worlds, 34 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 27 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.
Ngathksirz has an estimated population of 378 billion distributed across 29 High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 273 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 100 Low population (Lo) worlds, and nine Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Kfenggzaenaegh (Ngathksirz 2623), Gikfaksae (Ngathksirz 0124), Oeoudheks (Ngathksirz 3126), and Agzedz (Ngathksirz 2940). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
| 1 identified sophont populations in Ngathksirz | |
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Polities[edit]
Empire of Varroerth[edit]
The Empire of Varroerth has jurisdiction over 364 worlds with an estimated population of 299 billion, a per capita income of Cr3,123, and a total economy is BCr933,874. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr14,640 through 307 starports (64 Class A, 91 Class B, 117 Class C, 35 Class D) employing 1,855,240 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 65 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 43 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, four Rich (Ri) worlds, and 24 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Empire of Varroerth maintain 127 Naval bases, and 84 Corsair bases. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 3 and 10). The highest technology level is 15 at Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3018), Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3020), Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3021), and Ghongsaenua (Ngathksirz 3025).
The Empire of Varroerth has an estimated population of 299 billion distributed across 27 High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 260 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 94 Low population (Lo) worlds, and eight Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Kfenggzaenaegh (Ngathksirz 2623), Oeoudheks (Ngathksirz 3126), and Agzedz (Ngathksirz 2940). The population consists of 1 sophont groups.
Non-Aligned, Vargr-dominated[edit]
There are 21 Non-Aligned, Vargr-dominated worlds in Ngathksirz with an estimated population of 79 billion.
Subsector Summary[edit]
The following subsectors can be found within this sector:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- John Harshman, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. Classic Traveller Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M), (Game Designers Workshop, 1981), various pages. (Library data entries)
- John Harshman, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. Classic Traveller Supplement 11 Library Data (N-Z), (Game Designers Workshop, 1982), various pages. (Library data entries)
- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Classic Traveller Vargr (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (Sector named but no world data provided)
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 48, 49. (Dot maps and charts indicating details about the sector and political allegiances within it)
- David Burden, Stuart Dollar, Andy Lilly, Joseph Walsh. T4 Aliens Volume 1 (Imperium Games, 1998), pages 91-182. (The Vargr)
- David L. Pulver. GURPS Traveller Alien Races 1 (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), pages 64-99. (The Vargr)
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- Author & Contributor: John G. Wood (Generated data)
- Author & Contributor: Michael Allyn Davis (Generated data and names)