Talpaku Subsector
| Talpaku Subsector | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sector | Yiklerzdanzh |
| Capital | Talpakuhome |
| No. of Stars | 34 |
| Majority Control | Talpaku Communality - 71% |
| 2nd Control | S'raak Empire - 18% |
| Map Key | Map Key |
Subsector I of Yiklerzdanzh Sector.
Description[edit]
The subsector is named for its native culture, the Talpaku minor race.
Stellar Distribution[edit]
Official Data
A basic map showing the officially accepted distribution and size of stars within Talpaku Subsector.
- 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.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
Misidentified Stars
On Imperial star charts, the primary star of the Firestar system is incorrectly identified as a white dwarf stellar remnant.
This consistent error appears to date back to the time of the Imperial First Survey.
- Some authorities claim that it was a deliberate large scale effort to discourage interest in the system.
Ongoing study by the IISS has revealed the error, but this occurred after the publication of the Imperial Second Survey.
- Verified data confirming the exact nature of each star would command premium prices.
Updated Data
A basic map showing a more modern understanding of the distribution and size of stars within the subsector.
- 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.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
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 Talpaku Subsector is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map. However, note that some of this data is incorrect or out of date.
- World articles may have slightly different data: some elements of the data contained within articles has been updated.
- 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]
No information yet available.
Polity Listing: 1105[edit]
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
- Independent Powers (Pocket Empires)
- S'raak Empire
- Talpaku Communality
- Client State, Talpaku Communality
- Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
- Two systems
- Other Powers
- None
- Third Imperium (Imperial powers)
- None
- Vargr Extents (Vargr powers)
- None
- Zhodani Consulate (Zhodani powers)
- None
Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this subsector:
- −302,000: To coreward, Ancients arrive at Zhdant (also known as Zhodane) with Terran humans.
- −6738: the First Psionic Games; the beginning of the current Zhodani calendar.
- −5823: the Zhodani Consulate is established.
- −5415: Zhodani discover jump technology, becoming a Major Race.
- -5109: the Meichntid Ibl polity is founded by biological Zhodani.
- -5100: Zhodani scouts attempting to flank the Meichntid Ibl discover Talpakuhome, the Talpaku homeworld, and briefly observe the Talpaku.
- −4800: the Zhodani Consulate adopts a policy of absorbing human minor races in adjacent sectors, such as the Vlazhdumecta.
The Vlazhdumecta Colonization Sphere collapses; remnants flee to the colonies that will later form the Izrats Kriezhlas Unity. - -4034--4000: Zhodani lose interest in Yiklerzdanzh expansion in favour of Core Expeditions.
- -2500: Vlazhdumecta systems in Yiklerzdanzh Sector unify as the Izrats Kriezhlas Unity.
- −1000: the Zhodani Consulate reaches its present size.
- 0: Far to trailing, the Third Imperium is founded.
- 561: far-flung Solomani settlers arrive in Yiklerzdanzh Sector.
- 626: the Driantia Steblenzhtia, or Zhodani Colonnade Province, is founded.
- 1100: the Zhodani, Talpaku, and Meichntid Ibl all contact the S'raak, hoping to use them for their own purposes. The S'raak play all parties to gain technical assistance and to serve their own schemes.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Zhodani (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), IBC. (subsector named but no further data)
- Author/s & Contributor/s: David Schneider & Grant Sinclair of the HIWG in Australia
- Grant Sinclair, "Contact! Talpaku", Alien Realms Volume 3, Issue 1, (1993), Pages 1-15, via HIWG
- EXTERNAL LINK The Talpaku (1995)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS