Pia Subsector
| Pia Subsector | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sector | Far Frontiers |
| Capital | Pridrda |
| Number of Systems | 30 |
| Majority Control | Zhodani Consulate - 87% |
| 2nd Control | Non-aligned - 13% |
| Map Key | Map Key |
Pia Subsector is subsector E of Far Frontiers Sector.
- It lies within Charted Space.
- It is part of the Zhodani Consulate, in the Province of Iadr Nsobl.
- It is also known as Piavkovrstoql Subsector.
Description / Specifications[edit]
Pia Subsector lies on the rimward edge of the Zhodani Consulate. A few of its worlds remain independent.
- The resources of the subsector are being exploited.
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes[edit]
The following astrographic and commercial data has been determined regarding Pia Subsector:
- The subsector is an average stellar density region.
- The brightest star is the yellow bright giant primary of the Jdezhsidlaj system.
Stellar Distribution[edit]
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Pia Subsector, right:
- 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.
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.
Borealis Group[edit]
The Borealis Group can be seen as a bright, dense, noticeable grouping of stars in the skies to Spinward-rimward.
- It is a huge cluster of stars centered on the supergiant Theta Borealis.
- It is a distinctive astrographic feature that can be observed from all across Charted Space.
The Borealis Group contains significant amounts of gas and dust that reflects and refracts the light of the stars, giving it an ethereal glow.
World Listing[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Antideluvia subsector 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:
Verified updated data is constantly sought.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Polity Listing[edit]
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
Major Powers
World-States
- Non-Aligned worlds
- Non-Aligned (Human-dominated)
Native Sophonts[edit]
No races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this area.
Demographics[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:
- Humaniti (Human Races)
Linguistic Topography[edit]
A number of languages are spoken within this region:
- Zdetl, the language of the Zhodani and the Zhodani Consulate.
Culture[edit]
The region is part of the Zhodani Consulate and maintains the traditions and values of that society.
- It lies within the rimward Province of Iadr Nsobl.
Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this subsector and the wider region it lies within:
- circa −302,000: to coreward, Ancients arrive at Zhdant (also known as Zhodane) with human stock.
- −6738: the first Psionic Games is held on Zhdant; beginning of the current Zhodani calendar.
- −5823: the Zhodani Consulate is established.
- −5415: the Zhodani unlock the secrets of jump technology, thus becoming a Major Race.
- −5120: the Zhodani contact the Addaxur, a sublight interstellar civilization, in Tienspevnekr Sector.
- −4800: the Zhodani Consulate adopts a policy of absorbing human minor races in adjacent sectors, such as the Vlazhdumecta.
- circa -4200: in distant Gushemege Sector, the Vilani destroy the Loeskalth Empire and absorb their civilization into the mainstream of Vilani culture.
Refugee remnants flee across the Great Rift, becoming the Sky Raiders. - -2957: the Zhodani Consulate attempts to move against the Zhupek Shirkaa; recalling the destruction of the old Vlazhdumecta Colonization Sphere, the Zhupek resist.
- −2000: first Zhodani contact with Vilani traders.
- -1776: the Long Night begins.
- −1000: the Zhodani Consulate reaches its present size.
- the year 0: to trailing, the Third Imperium is founded: the Long Night comes to an end.
- 50: the Zhodani make first contact with Imperial traders in Tloql Sector - a region the Imperium calls the Spinward Marches.
- 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the subsector.
- 589-604: the First Frontier War.
- 615-620: the Second Frontier War.
- 626: the Driantia Steblenzhtia, or Zhodani Colonnade Province, is founded.
- 800: the Psionic Suppressions begin within the Imperium.
- 941: the Allarton Corporation is formed at Capital to settle and develop the Trelyn Domain.
- 979-986: the Third Frontier War.
- 980: the Trelyn Domain becomes an Imperial client state under Grand Duke Ardesh Varen.
- 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the subsector.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published.
- 1082-1084: the Fourth Frontier War (the "False War").
- 1107-1110: the Fifth Frontier War.
Summary[edit]
Piavkovrstoql, subsector E of Far Frontiers has 30 worlds, of which 25 have native gas giants. The estimated population for the subsector is 12 billion sophonts (not necessarily humans). There are 2 Agricultural (Ag) worlds versus 3 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds. There are 21 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds versus one Industrial (In) world. There is one Rich (Ri) world versus 6 Poor (Po) worlds. There are 2 Water (Wa) and Ocean (Oc) worlds, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, 3 Desert (De) worlds, one Asteroid (As) belt, and 2 Vacuum (Va) worlds. There are 2 High population (Hi) worlds versus 11 Low population (Lo) worlds and no Barren (Ba) worlds. There are 7 Naval bases and no Scout bases. The highest population world is Stonziats (Far Frontiers 0611). The highest tech level is E at Adlshtadl (Far Frontiers 0716). The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 10). The subsector capital is at Pridrda (Far Frontiers 0616).
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- 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)
- James Kundert. The Far Frontiers, Traveller Chronicle 6, (Sword of the Knight Publications, 1994), page 45. (Piavkovrstoql Subsector / Pia 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)
- External Link: RPG Geek, Atlas of the Third Imperium: Far Frontiers Sector, Art Gorski, 2012. (consolidated astrographic references, online resource)