Rimward Link
The Rimward Link is a large Cluster lying across parts of Daibei Sector, Massilia Sector, and Zarushagar Sector.
- It is an astrographic feature and an important trade route.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Astrography[edit]
The Link is a large cluster extending through parts of Daibei Sector, Massilia Sector, and Zarushagar Sector.
- It has 49 member systems. Among many important worlds, it contains three subsector capitals.
A basic overview of the Link and its various regions:
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(Charts sourced from Traveller Map)
- Worlds within the Link are highlighted in tan.
Regions[edit]
The Link has three distinct regions:
- The Ermi Cluster, forming the trailing end of the Cluster.
- The Link, forming the central part of the Cluster.
- The Zazish Expanse, forming the spinward end of the Cluster.
The Network[edit]
The Network is an informal name given to the web of mains that terminate within Zarushagar Sector and the various major Clusters that lie between them.
- The Link is not considered to be part of The Network.
Being associated with The Network lends a region and the worlds it contains a certain gravitas.
Commercial Data[edit]
The following economic and commercial data has been determined regarding the Link:
Corporations[edit]
Corporations and organizations active within the Link include:
- Akagi Transport, a sector-wide transport and logistics corporation.
- Durdashilu Li, a sector-wide mining and manufacturing concern.
- Ling Standard Products, an Imperial megacorporation engaged in widescale resource extraction and processing.
- Llelish Interstellar, the Domain's leading media provider.
- Makhidkarun, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in communications and entertainment.
- Naasirka, an Imperial megacorporation that specializes in electronics and robotics.
- Sharurshid, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in finance and commerce.
- Tukera Lines, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in transport and logistics.
Goods[edit]
Notable local commodities include:
- (none currently listed)
Security & Defense[edit]
The worlds of the region are patrolled by the Imperial 45th and 289th Fleets in Daibei Sector, the Imperial 107th Fleet in Massilia Sector, and the Imperial 165th and 279th Fleets in Zarushagar Sector. They defend Imperial territory, suppress piracy, and ensure trade and commerce.
- A strong sense of rivalry and competitiveness exists between the various Fleets.
History & Background / Dossier[edit]
The highest population world on the main, with approximately ten billion inhabitants, is World (Mongrebi Subsector), 2740). The lowest population world on the main is Siven (Mongrebi Subsector, 2539) with approximately fifty inhabitants.
The Rimward Main is an important trade main running through three Sectors (Daibei Sector, Massilia Sector and Zarushagar Sector. First explored during the Ziru Sirka the main historically served and continues to serve as a major route for commerce and colonization of the Subsectors it lies in.
The link is comprised of two great clusters and a scattering of J-1 connected mainworlds.
- The Ermi Cluster includes all mainworlds with-in four parsecs of the mainworld Ermi (Mongrebi Subsector, 3139). It is a cluster of nineteen mainworlds lying in three subsectors (Iingar Subsector, Annari Subsector and Mongrebi Subsector). Please see below for a complete listing of mainworlds associated with this cluster.
- The Zazish Expanse includes all mainworlds with-in four parsecs of the mainworld Zazish (Standish Subsector, 2001). It is a cluster of twenty five mainworlds lying in two subsectors (Standish Subsector and Rhamsteppe Subsector). Please see below for a complete listing of mainworlds associated with this cluster.
- The remaining five mainworlds lie outside of the two great clusters and are considered part of the main only. One is in the Iingar Subsector (Alikaanii), three are in the Mongrebi Subsector (Aleta, Mongrebi and Siven) and the final mainworld (Apa) lies in the Rhamsteppe Subsector.
- One mainworld lies outside the space controlled by the Third Imperium (Ossifur, Standish Subsector, 1701).
Worlds & Sectors / Astrography[edit]
This astrographic feature is primarily found in the following areas:
Corridor Member Data[edit]
The worlds found on this astrographic feature are:
The Ermi Cluster:
- Borderline
- Caffe
- Ermi
- Hunberri
- Jobere
- Kees
- Manyana
- Megi
- Noire
- Politsie
- Portal
- Ralik
- Sarabin
- Sekeltin
- Tencrux
- Unita
- Viguilli AKA Mora
- World
- Zimilia
The Rimward Link:
The Zazish Expanse
- Aashrikan
- Bradley
- Daisy
- Daiunki
- Delany
- Dibnah
- Dorsiki
- Erin's Star
- Greymere
- Ikkusham
- Maduun
- Megabratim
- Memmmulid
- Naagishda
- Ossifur
- Phota
- Queens
- Sedddon
- Shipruud
- Specter AKA Kikushiir
- Transcorium
- Vargus
- Yakima
- Zagiku
- Zazish
World Listing: 1105[edit]
The following systems and worlds are associated with this astrographic feature:
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References & Contributors / Sources[edit]
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- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), pages 21, 22, 28. (charts showing the worlds of the Cluster)
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 48, 49. (dot maps locating the worlds of the Cluster)
- Marc Miller. First Survey (Imperium Games, 1996), pages 4, 38-41, 102-109. (sector data including the Cluster circa The Year 0)
- Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips
- Author & Contributor: MIMIC - Minor Imp of the Ministry of Information and Communication
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science