Serpent Rift

The Serpent Rift is an astrographic feature principally lying within the central-coreward part of Chiep Zhez Sector.

• It is a rift area of low stellar density.
• It is a barrier to expansion and interstellar commerce.

Description (Specifications)

(Image sourced from Traveller Map)

The Serpent Rift is an area of lower stellar density. Its name is derived from its supposed resemblance to a snake or serpent.

• The region measures around 35 parsecs spinward-trailing and is on average around 8 parsecs coreward-rimward.
• It forms a natural obstacle to coreward expansion.

It is considered to be part of the Outer Voids, a distant region of the Idella Rift.

A basic map showing the Serpent Rift, right:

Individual regions of the Rift are named:

• Serpent's Head, lying at the far spinward edge of the feature.
• Stodol Deep, that region of the rift principally lying within Stodol Subsector.
• Tavetzhde Void, the far trailing part of the rift, lying within Astron Sector.

The highest tech level commonly encountered out this Far Along (spinward of the Third Imperium) is TL–12, though a few worlds may be more advanced.

• This level of technology allows the routine use of up to Jump-3 drives.
• Locally, areas that cannot be routinely crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rift regions.

History & Background (Dossier)

The Serpent Rift is a major obstacle to trade and commerce, which largely depends on Jump-2 vessels.

• The Rift cannot be routinely crossed by most types of vessels.
• It has served as a natural barrier to expansion to coreward.

Historical Data

The Void was originally charted during the 300s.

Timeline

Significant events involving this astrographic feature include the following:

• 300-420: The First Survey charts the Void.
• 995-1065: The Second Survey charts the Void.
• 1065: The Second Survey is published.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

Rift Regions.
The star Theta Borealis is marked in red.

This astrographic feature is found in the following areas:

• Chiep Zhez Sector
  • Destiabr Subsector
  • Edisach Subsector
  • Flezniae Subsector
  • Iacha Iebl Subsector
  • Ielpli Subsector
  • Itlolzedl Subsector
  • Manti Subsector
  • Plebrbel Subsector
  • Stodol Subsector

• Astron Sector
  • Klantor Subsector
  • Yrgonomi Subsector

World Listing

Comprehensive Second Survey data for systems and worlds associated with this astrographic feature 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.
• Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

No world articles for Serpent Rift

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

• Verified updated data is constantly sought.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• 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