Stars of the Rim/secret

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A secret, highly detailed listing of the worlds and systems lying within the Infinitys Shore exists.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Locked up securely in the archives of the University of Selasia is a huge secret annex to Stars of the Rim. It contains substantially more astrographic data about the worlds and systems lying within the Infinitys Shore region than is generally available to the public. This data is only available a privileged few.

Restricted Data Files[edit]

System Descriptions[edit]

Star systems are described using the Fringian Variant System Description.

System Names[edit]

All of the systems have been named (mostly by automated naming processes, though there are suggestions that Spinward Survey research students 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.

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.

  • Planetary masses, diameters and orbits can be calculated with a high degree of precision.
  • Planetoid belts and empty orbits can be detected and charted.
  • Atmosphere and general hydrographic coverage can be confidently described.
  • The presence of relatively large satellites can be determined.

Based on the observations and findings mainworlds have been nominated for each system.

Social Data[edit]

Starport and Social Data for worlds is not generally available.

These worlds are assumed to have the trade code Ba (Barren world).

  • It is possible that native sophont species may exist on some worlds.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The expanded data for the worlds and sectors of the Infinitys Shore region is held by the University of Selasia - the information is shared with the University of Tal Varisa 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]

The majority of systems detailed within the data have the alignment code Nx (Non-aligned, Unexplored).

Amber Zone Systems[edit]

Systems lying within astrographic features, located close to anomalies, or displaying other unusual features are denoted as Amber Zones and should be considered potentially dangerous.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

This data details all or part of the following regions:
Uncharted Space - Empty Stars:

World Listing: 1105[edit]

The following systems and worlds are associated with this data:

No world articles for Stars of the Rim/secret


References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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