Virtanen Subsector
| Virtanen Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Theron | |||||
| Capital | None | |||||
| Number of Systems | 17 | |||||
| Majority Control | Non-Aligned (NaXX) - 100% | |||||
Virtanen Subsector is Subsector O of Theron Sector.
- It lies within Charted Space.
- It is a sparsely settled and lawless frontier.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Virtanen Subsector is a poorly developed backwater with a few scattered settlements.
- The resources of the subsector are for the most part untapped.
Aslan ihatei have claimed and settled worlds along the rimward edge of the subsector.
- There is increasing conflict between Aslan and Humans within the region.
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes[edit]
The following astrographic and commercial data has been determined regarding Virtanen Subsector:
- The subsector is a lower stellar density region.
- The brightest star is the white main sequence primary of the Ingolo system.
- There are multiple rift regions within the subsector
- An Aslan migration routes is believed to cross the rimward part of the region.
Stellar Distribution[edit]
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Virtanen 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]
Three rift areas lie within the subsector: the Starsong Void, the Koronat Void, and the Great Rift.
- The Starsong Void occupies the spinward-coreward part of the subsector.
- The Koronat Void covers the coreward-trailing part of the subsector.
- These are part of The Gulfs, a complex of smaller rifts and voids that form part of the Idella Rift.
- The subsector lies on the edge of the Great Rift. It is considered to be the region where the Idella Rift and the Great Rift meet.
A simple map showing rift regions within Virtanen 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.
Aslan Exploration Route[edit]
The Aslan appear to have found a means of entering the subsector along its rimward edge.
- They seem to be moving along the very edge of the Great Rift, using isolated systems and a hidden fuel cache.
- The most likely location for any such fuel cache is considered to be hex 2901 of Waoasi Subsector (Subsector D of Faoheiroi'iyhao Sector).
- If it really exists, the route relies on Jump-5 vessels.
The Clans would likely use any such route to communicate with and supply their explorers, pioneers, and scattered outposts within the region.
- The existence of the route and the fuel cache have not been proven.
A simple map showing the likely Aslan exploration route along the Great Rift and into Theron Sector is shown right.
- Rift regions are shown in blue.
- Known Aslan outposts and settlements are ringed in red.
Borealis Group[edit]
The Borealis Group can be seen as a bright, dense, noticeable grouping of stars in the skies to spinward.
- 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 Virtanen 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]
Virtanen Subsector is a remote backwater with limited activity and little development within its borders.
Polity Listing: 1105[edit]
No polities are known to exist within (or make any claim upon) the subsector.
Native Sophonts (NILs): 1105[edit]
No races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this subsector.
Demographics: 1105[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this subsector:
- Other Major Races
- Aslan: 5000 on one world.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1105[edit]
- ca -1900: The first known Human explorers are active in the region (a few Terrans of the Rule of Man). They largely continue to spinward.
- -1776: The Long Night begins.
- Year 0: Far to trailing, across the Great Rift, the Third Imperium is founded.
- 100s-200s: A few pioneering Imperial explorers pass through the subsector.
- 300-420: First Survey charts the subsector.
- 995-1065: Second Survey charts the subsector.
- ca 1000: Aslan scouts and pioneers begin to appear in the region.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (sector named but no further data)
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50, 51. (dot map provided)
- Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS