Range Sector/secret
A secret, highly detailed listing of the worlds and systems lying within Range Sector exists.
- The expanded Range Sector data is an annex to the DSP Listing.
- It details a part of the Empty Stars.
- It is restricted data held by the University of Tal Varisa.
- It is not generally available to the public.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Locked up securely in the archives of the University of Tal Varisa is a secret annex to the DSP Listing that contains substantially more astrographic data about Range Sector than is generally available to the public.
Naming Protocols[edit]
All of the systems within Range Sector have been named (mostly by automated naming processes, though there are suggestions that Deep Sky Program staff and others may have tinkered with the namimg protocols in the past). Occasionally names come into or fall out of favor and are changed. Stars and other significant astrographic features may be named for famous individuals - this is considered to be a great honor.
Detection Methods[edit]
Centuries of continuous observation, the use of sophisticated and extremely sensitive instruments and sensors, the ability to take measurements and readings from a wide range of vastly separated observation points, and state of the art data processing have allowed extensive, reliable astrophysical data to be gathered.
A variety of methods are used to survey distant systems and obtain accurate UWP data. The most commonly used are:
- Radial Velocity: a star with a planetary system will move in complex patterns in response to the gravitational influence of its family of orbiting worlds - this is also known as doppler spectroscopy. The technique allows planetary masses, diameters and orbits to be plotted and calculated with a high degree of precision. The occurrence of planetoid belts and empty orbits can also be determined.
- Transit Photometry: the apparent luminosity of a star will dip when an orbiting planet passes between it and the observer. This yields details regarding the size of orbiting worlds. Analysis of the energy spectrum also yields data about the atmosphere and the hydrosphere of the worlds.
- Reflection/Emission Modulations: the energy emanating from a distant planetary body can be accurately measured and analyzed. It gives data about physical conditions on the planet, providing detailed insight into the atmosphere and the hydrosphere of the observed world.
Physical Data[edit]
The stars and worlds that make up the systems within the Sector have only been remotely surveyed. However, their basic physical properties have been repeatedly assessed by multiple independent sources and the vast majority of these organizations confirm one another's findings. Although the UWP can never be stated with absolute certainty until the system has been physically visited, the listed UWP values are considered reliable.
- Based on the observations and findings mainworlds have been nominated for each system.
- When additional details are required, star systems are described using the Fringian Variant System Description.
Social Data[edit]
Starport and Social Data for the many worlds of Range Sector is not available.
- Worlds are assumed to have a Class X Starport,
- Population and Population Multiplier are assumed to be 0.
- Government Type and Law Level are assumed to be 0.
- Tech Level is assumed to be 0.
These worlds are assumed to have the trade code Ba (Barren world).
Subsector Names[edit]
Although there are many exceptions, tradition within the Distant Fringe holds that a subsector is named for the system within its borders that contains the most luminous star. Named subsectors that do not contain stars often have prosaic or wistful titles, which may be associated with local astrographic features, space-time anomalys, or even legends and stories.
- All of the subsectors within Range Sector have been named.
Subsector Names # Subsector A: Arajan Subsector # Subsector B: Orrigan Subsector # Subsector C: Gribor Subsector # Subsector D: Lar Karag Subsector # Subsector E: Samar Subsector # Subsector F: Peresek Subsector # Subsector G: Sal Tagor Subsector # Subsector H: Kalsatak Subsector # Subsector I: Halisor Subsector # Subsector J: Toroth Subsector # Subsector K: Caribus Subsector # Subsector L: Rhesor Subsector # Subsector M: Masrax Subsector # Subsector N: Lyral Subsector # Subsector O: Sarazor Subsector # Subsector P: Limid Subsector
Restricted UWP Data[edit]
The UWP codes for the Sector are divided by subsector - the divisions are denoted by blank lines in the data.
Individual UWP codes where no data is available are marked by the notation ?
- The code Sa denotes a world that is a satellite of another larger world, typically a gas giant.
- The code Tz denotes a world that is tidally locked to its primary star.
Hex Name UWP Remarks {Ix} (Ex) [Cx] N B Z PBG W A Stellar
---- -------------------- --------- -------------------- ---- ---- ---- - - - --- -- -- ----------------
0101 Frasanat ?77A???-? Wa - - - ?13 10 Nx F3 V
0102 Jasto ?554???-? Tz - - - ?00 5 Nx K4 V
0202 Ephoom ?640???-? De He Po - - - ?23 9 Nx F0 V
0209 Parak ?201???-? Ic Va Sa - - - ?11 6 Nx M2 V
0304 Gensara ?421???-? He Po Tz - - - ?21 9 Nx K8 V M4 VI
0305 Alshari ?100???-? Va Tz - - - ?30 6 Nx M2 VI
0401 Salsak ?687???-? Ga - - - ?00 8 Nx G4 V
0404 Arajan ?AC4???-? Fl - - - ?22 12 Nx A6 V K4 VI
0607 Temisul ?000???-? As Va - - - ?12 7 Nx M8 V
0702 Mandasa ?320???-? De He Po Tz - - - ?04 9 Nx G5 VI K1 VI
0808 Relgor ?7B3???-? Fl - - - ?10 5 Nx M2 V
0903 Orrigan ?78A???-? Wa - - - ?10 9 Nx F2 V BD
1107 Marujel ?8B3???-? Fl - - - ?21 11 Nx G5 V M2 VI
1608 Murdo ?656???-? Ga Tz - - - ?00 8 Nx K4 V
1701 Vallan ?667???-? Ga - - - ?14 9 Nx G7 V
1801 Hadus ?7A2???-? Fl He - - - ?20 7 Nx G6 V
1803 Festelin ?310???-? Tz - - - ?02 7 Nx M4 VI
2007 Gribor ?87A???-? Wa - - - ?12 9 Nx F0 V K0 V
2008 Ascharin ?000???-? As Va - - - ?30 4 Nx D
2107 Kerbo ?786???-? Ga - - - ?03 9 Nx G7 V
2405 Elegor ?312???-? Ic Sa - - - ?11 6 Nx M4 V
2502 Jarag ?675???-? Tz - - - ?04 10 Nx K9 V M7 VI
2503 Avrasaba ?000???-? As Va - - - ?14 12 Nx K4 VI M9 VI BD
2603 Troshal ?7A2???-? Fl He Tz - - - ?13 8 Nx K6 V
2801 Keral ?521???-? He Po Tz - - - ?01 8 Nx K8 V
3002 Ozann ?446???-? Tz - - - ?20 9 Nx K7 V M7 V
3006 Lar Karag ?8C2???-? Fl He - - - ?12 7 Nx G5 V
0114 Liridor ?523???-? Po Tz - - - ?00 7 Nx M2 VI
0520 Samar ?201???-? Ic Va Sa - - - ?01 5 Nx K1 VI
1116 Emarivan ?312???-? Ic Tz - - - ?03 7 Nx M2 VI
1216 Golos ?5A0???-? He Tz - - - ?22 10 Nx M4 V K8 VI
1418 Peresek ?79A???-? Wa Tz - - - ?13 8 Nx K4 V BD
1717 Baram ?77A???-? Wa - - - ?13 9 Nx F6 V D
1916 Masege ?687???-? Ga - - - ?00 7 Nx K1 V
1917 Wen Tagor ?000???-? As Va - - - ?30 5 Nx M3 II
1919 Sal Tagor ?000???-? As Va - - - ?30 6 Nx K8 II
2019 Wen Kalat ?000???-? As Va - - - ?34 11 Nx K0 III
2212 Kukolo ?542???-? He Po Tz - - - ?01 6 Nx M3 VI
2619 Kalsatak ?000???-? As Va - - - ?23 10 Nx G7 III
2711 Chorbu ?655???-? Ga - - - ?02 8 Nx K1 V
2812 Varodul ?301???-? Ic Va Sa - - - ?13 7 Nx M4 V
2912 Shajuru ?8A4???-? Fl Tz - - - ?04 9 Nx G3 VI
3017 Hoskhos ?445???-? Tz - - - ?23 8 Nx K9 V
3117 Lador ?102???-? Ic Va Sa - - - ?20 6 Nx M1 VI
0129 Ostropi ?554???-? Tz - - - ?12 8 Nx M0 V M1 V
0130 Arkan ?657???-? Ga - - - ?14 9 Nx G6 V
0227 Halisor ?9B2???-? Fl He - - - ?23 10 Nx M6 III
0327 Darvisan ?534???-? Tz - - - ?33 8 Nx M1 V M9 VI
0329 Enturi ?685???-? Ga Tz - - - ?01 5 Nx M0 V
0421 Lallaso ?9C3???-? Fl Tz - - - ?23 10 Nx M2 V M2 VI
0428 Garl ?341???-? He Po Sa - - - ?01 7 Nx M1 V M2 V
0521 Nimsor ?456???-? Tz - - - ?33 11 Nx K9 V M7 VI
0829 Yannok ?5A3???-? Fl Tz - - - ?12 10 Nx M4 V M3 VI
0927 Byzagin ?98A???-? Wa - - - ?13 8 Nx G3 V
0929 Toroth ?77A???-? Wa - - - ?03 10 Nx A7 V
0930 Olzigar ?302???-? Ic Va - - - ?22 9 Nx M5 V M6 V
1029 Vanij ?000???-? As Va - - - ?12 7 Nx M6 V
1229 Arsax ?564???-? - - - ?03 9 Nx K2 V
1330 Yoquo ?6A3???-? Fl Tz - - - ?20 8 Nx K7 V
1429 Purshudar ?87A???-? Wa - - - ?12 10 Nx A7 V
1430 Faradal ?422???-? He Po Tz - - - ?23 9 Nx M2 V K7 VI
1527 Sork ?766???-? - - - ?04 9 Nx G3 V
1622 Lahado ?554???-? - - - ?03 7 Nx K3 V D
1929 Caribus ?740???-? De He Po - - - ?01 8 Nx A2 V
2330 Vargo ?520???-? De He Po - - - ?23 9 Nx K0 IV
2429 Insarin ?6A1???-? He Fl Tz - - - ?30 8 Nx M2 V M6 VI
3130 Rhesor ???????-? - - - ?30 9 Nx F2 IV
0134 khardun ?301???-? Ic Va Tz - - - ?23 10 Nx M4 V M8 VI
0137 Sargar ?440???-? De He Po Sa - - - ?22 9 Nx A7 V
0232 Ushig ?000???-? As Va - - - ?04 12 Nx A4 V G7 VI
0236 Trallik ?767???-? Ga - - - ?14 10 Nx G7 V M0 V
0239 Norodel ?886???-? Ga - - - ?13 8 Nx G9 V
0333 Frine ?67A???-? Wa - - - ?13 9 Nx F3 V
0335 Ligule ?766???-? Ga - - - ?24 8 Nx G7 V
0340 Venidom ?544???-? - - - ?12 10 Nx K0 IV
0438 Elor Sar ?97A???-? Wa - - - ?20 8 Nx F3 V
0533 Chirdeg ?756???-? Ga - - - ?03 8 Nx G8 V
0634 Alkashan ?421???-? He Po - - - ?14 11 Nx G4 IV
0639 Ravin ?A9A???-? Oc - - - ?23 12 Nx F3 V M9 VI
0640 Glorsa ?633???-? Po Tz - - - ?31 9 Nx K8 V M3 VI
0738 Olasak ?323???-? Ic Tz - - - ?00 6 Nx K7 V
0836 Foro ?454???-? Tz - - - ?20 8 Nx K6 V
0837 Harbenel ?767???-? Ga - - - ?13 8 Nx G8 V
0838 Masrax ?6A2???-? Fl He - - - ?01 10 Nx F4 IV
0933 Ortazom ?213???-? Ic Tz - - - ?04 8 Nx K4 V
0937 Resh ?87A???-? Wa - - - ?21 10 Nx K9 III
1035 Zerethor ?554???-? Tz - - - ?04 11 Nx K7 V M9 VI
1136 Pomion ?765???-? Ga - - - ?30 9 Nx F8 V
1137 Gavran ?440???-? De He Po - - - ?22 10 Nx A3 V
1140 Furabir ?000???-? As Va - - - ?14 8 Nx G1 IV BD
1331 Imo Seran ?322???-? He Po Tz - - - ?03 7 Nx M6 V M0 VI
1334 Bharisal ?6B3???-? Fl - - - ?21 6 Nx K9 VI
1536 Haluga ?101???-? Ic Va Sa - - - ?21 7 Nx M1 V
1537 Emsanov ?312???-? Ic Sa - - - ?13 8 Nx M0 VI
1635 Sornasur ?675???-? - - - ?02 7 Nx K2 V
1640 Lyral ?9A4???-? Fl - - - ?13 10 Nx M8 III
1735 Sarazor ?998???-? - - - ?20 11 Nx F7 IV M6 VI
1837 Orgor ?564???-? Tz - - - ?12 6 Nx M0 V M0 V
1934 Urrig ?202???-? Ic Va Sa - - - ?04 8 Nx M3 V
1937 Kasimal ?87A???-? Wa - - - ?23 11 Nx G5 V M3 VI
2038 Chovin ?AB2???-? Fl He - - - ?12 10 Nx G3 V M7 VI
2039 Shegu ?7B3???-? Fl - - - ?13 10 Nx F4 V
2136 Balzanad ?78A???-? Wa - - - ?25 15 Nx G6 V M4 VI K8 VI
2235 Pimim ?645???-? Rz - - - ?00 5 Nx M1 V
2237 Lovall ?767???-? Fa - - - ?22 10 Nx F8 V K0 VI
2437 Parmino ?000???-? As Va - - - ?13 9 Nx F0 IV
2439 Entel ?697???-? - - - ?12 8 Nx G6 V
2537 Raldar ?413???-? Ic Tz - - - ?12 10 Nx M3 V K2 VI
2632 Limid ?A6A???-? Oc - - - ?04 9 Nx F6 V
2638 Naratham ?547???-? Tz - - - ?22 10 Nx M0 V M8 VI
2835 Corsal ?000???-? As Va - - - ?12 9 Nx M3 V M4 VI
3039 Amur ?100???-? Ic Sa - - - ?02 6 Nx M8 V
3234 Ganrasil ?787???-? Ga - - - ?04 9 Nx G3 V
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The expanded data for Range Sector is held by the University of Tal Varisa - the information is shared with the University of Selasia in return for reciprocal privileged data, and is also shared with the governments of some polities. It is not generally available to the public.
- This restricted access policy is in place primarily through fear of casual Travellers moving freely through open territories and encountering either the Vilani or Voyagers, and thus alerting these mortal foes to the existence of the Distant Fringe.
- Governments and organizations that have access to the data retain it for privileged use, giving them the lead on potential opportunities such as untapped resources or lucrative first contact situations with previously uncontacted sophonts. Holding such data also affords a huge number of tactical and strategic advantages.
The problems encountered in obtaining accurate astrographic data and the immense difficulties presented by travelling within wilderness systems help to discourage all but the most determined individuals.
Properly organized and supported expeditions, funded by universities, companies or wealthy organizations, may be launched into these distant regions. Aside from resource exploration, there are many other potential draws.
- There may possibly be lost human settlements dating from hundreds or even thousands of years ago. These may be descended from pioneers drawn to a new frontier, refugees fleeing hardship or war, isolationists seeking solitude, or long forgotten private enterprises. The sophistication, outlook and attitudes of such societies, if they exist, is unknown. Contacting such groups may be hazardous and could have unforseen long term consequences if not handled correctly.
- There may be remains dating to the time of the Dissident Fleet and the Cripple Fleet. Artifacts from this period provide invaluable cultural and historical insight, especially within their original context, but are also worth a fortune among collectors.
- Rumors persist of far more ancient civilizations and entities, possessing fantastical levels of technology and occupying realms encompassing remote and isolated systems. Tales are also told of starfaring non-human sophonts, though no reliable evidence of these is known to exist.
Alignment Codes[edit]
All of the systems within Range Sector have the alignment code Nx (Non-aligned, Unexplored).
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This Sector is located in the following regions:
Uncharted Space - Empty Stars:
World Listing: 1105[edit]
The following systems and worlds are associated with this Sector:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science