Vardin Space

Vardin Space is a region lying across two subsectors.

• It is a loose cluster of stars located within Mavuzog Sector.
• It is considered a distinctive cultural region.

Description (Specifications)

Vardin Space is a small grouping of stars that lies at the intersection of Galaxa Subsector and Siridor Subsector.

• It is named for the Vardin, a minor race native to Vardi.
• It is considered to include all worlds with populations of Vardin.

A basic map showing the worlds of Vardin Space.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).

History & Background (Dossier)

Vardin Space has largely been occupied by the Korsumug Empire.

• The Jaibok military governor is Admiral Karrak, commander of the Glorious Triumph Fleet.

Timpasol was occupied by the Korsumug Empire but has been liberated. It is once more a free system.

• The liberation was covertly funded and supplied by the Sorority of Hygiea.

Demographics

Population: 1.61 billion.

• Humaniti (Human races): 855 million (largely enslaved or controlled by the Jaibok).
• Non-Human Races:
  • Vardin: 600 million (largely enslaved or controlled by the Jaibok).
  • Jaibok: 153 million (largely military occupation forces and breeding hives).

Linguistic Topography

The most commonly spoken language is Galanglic.

Cultural Traditions

The member worlds have a shared cultural tradition and language.

• A shared language.
• Same historical origins.
• Similar religious beliefs.
• Shared costume, architecture, and design.

This heritage is directly threatened by the Jaibok.

Historical Data

Vardin Space was invaded and occupied by the Korsumug Empire during the late 900s.

• The region was captured by the Glorious Triumph Fleet.
• The Jaibok are known to have committed mass executions and other atrocities during their occupation.

Timeline

• ca -1900: first human explorers active in the region (Terrans of the Rule of Man).
• ca 400: first known surveys of the region (retrieved from a Talokani data archive).
• 1000s: the Korsumug Empire occupy much of Vardin Space after a brutal military conquest.
• ca 1020: the occupied worlds are incorporated into the Korsumug Empire.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This astrographic feature is primarily found in the following areas:
Charted Space

• Mavuzog Sector
  • Galaxa Subsector
  • Siridor Subsector

World Listing

The following systems and worlds are associated with this astrographic feature:

5 of 5 World articles in Vardin Space

Felspar  •  Lon Evin  •  Mara  •  Timpasol  •  Vardi  •  

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References & Contributors (Sources)

This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS