Vantor Subsector
| Vantor Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Astron | |||||
| Capital | None | |||||
| Number of Systems | 16 | |||||
| Majority Control | Non-Aligned, unclaimed (NaXX) - 68% | |||||
| 2nd Control | Haddox Association (HaAs) - 32% | |||||
Vantor Subsector is Subsector G of Astron Sector.
- It lies within Charted Space.
- It is a remote but developing frontier.
Description / Specifications[edit]
Vantor Subsector is a lightly populated region with few settled worlds. Some of the more remote worlds within the region have never had an intelligent being visit them.
- Its systems comprise part of the Outer Loop, a ring of jump-3-accessable systems that surround the Hudson Expanse rift region.
- The resources of the subsector are being exploited but remain largely untapped.
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105[edit]
The following astrographic and commercial data has been determined regarding Vantor Subsector:
- The subsector is a lower stellar density region.
- The brightest star is the orange giant primary of the Iazbria system.
- There is one large rift region.
- The Haddox Cluster lies within the central and trailing parts of the subsector.
- It is the location of the Haddox Association.
- No trade routes are noted as crossing the region.
Stellar Distribution[edit]
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Vantor Subsector, right:
- 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.
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.
Rift Regions[edit]
One large rift area lies within the subsector: the Hudson Expanse.
- The Expanse extends into the coreward edge of the subsector.
- It is considered to be part of the Outer Voids, a distant region of the Idella Rift.
A simple map showing rift regions within Vantor Subsector, right:
Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic concept based on Jump Drive performance.
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.
- Areas that cannot be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rifts.
Borealis Group[edit]
The Borealis Group can be seen as a bright, dense, noticeable grouping of stars in the skies to 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.
World Listing: 1105[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Vantor Subsector 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:
Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, may already be out of date.
- Verified updated data is constantly sought.
Subsector Summary: 1105[edit]
Note that this section is awaiting an AAB Interal Records update.
History & Background / Dossier[edit]
Vantor Subsector is a remote, undeveloped backwater, though it does experience a relatively large amount of activity compared to many of the other subsectors of Astron Sector.
Occasionally, the following groups may be encountered:
- Small numbers of Zhodani traders, explorers, or scouts.
- Very rarely, Zhodani trade and cultural exchange missions.
- Haddox Association vessels may occasionally cross the trailing parts of the subsector.
Polity Listing: 1105[edit]
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
- Independent Powers (Pocket Empires)
Native Sophonts (NILs): 1105[edit]
No Native Intelligent Lifeforms (sophont species) are believed to have originated within this subsector.
Demographics: 1105[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this subsector:
- Humaniti (Human Races)
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1105[edit]
- 300-420: First Survey charts the subsector.
- ca 770: Initial settlement of the Haddox Cluster.
- ca 800: Founding of the Haddox Association.
- 995-1065: Second Survey charts the subsector.
- 1065: The Second Survey is published.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Classic Traveller, J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (Subsector depicted but no further data)
- Classic Traveller, J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Zhodani (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), IFC. (Subsector depicted but no further data)
- MegaTraveller, Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50, 51. (Subsector dot map provided)
- Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data) / Geir Lanesskog (refinement of data)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS