Editing The Wave

[[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif|right]] [[Empress Wave|The Wave]] is a [[psionic]] effect that started [[coreward]] of the [[Zhodani Consulate]] several centuries before the end of the [[Third Imperium]] and is currently expanding rimward. 
* Calculations show the wavefront is moving at slightly less than 1 parsec per year or 23.5 au per hour.
** Earliest Imperial observations suggested this was travelling at the speed of light{{Page cite|name=The Regency Sourcebook|page=82-83}}{{Page cite|name= Survival Margin |page=7}}
* Some have called it ''The Wave of Madness''. 
* This is one of the disasters that rocked the [[Third Imperium]]: [[The Break]], and [[The Wave]].

== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
The psionic effect of '''The Wave''' causes a number of undesirable effects in psions, which may include madness, sociopathic violence and suicide. The effect itself is said to contain intense emotional effects, which are difficult to understand or control for most psions. Existing psionic suppressive devices and shields of sufficiently high capacity can block or diffuse the effect. 
* Some theorists believe that '''The Wave''' carries a coded psionic message of sorts, but this theory is largely unconfirmed by known sources.
* First rumors of the Wave reached the Imperium during the [[Fourth Frontier War]] pointing to severe problems in the coreward sectors of the Zhodani Consulate. The problems were confirmed by [[Project Longbow]], but not the cause{{Page cite|name=The Regency Sourcebook|page=82-83}}.

=== Wave Study Projects ===
The effect of Wave was further researched by project [[Longbow]] by [[Strephon]]'s [[Covert Survey Bureau|CSB]] of the [[IISS|scout service]].

Several projects been launched, when [[Strephon]] realized the devastating effect of [[Empress Wave|The Wave]]. 
* The goal of the [[Avery Project]] was to genetically engineer a human with high psionic powers to research [[Empress Wave|The Wave]]. 
* The goal of the [[CABAl]] project was to use [[SuSAG]]s ''[[Better than Life]]'' technology to control a human crew during transits within The Wave. 
* The distribution of [[JumpStart]] caches started for the case, that new knowledge gained by Avery could not solve The Wave problem.

== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
Very little is conclusively known about The Wave. 
* Several [[sophont]] scientists on the scientific community's fringe have been studying it. 
* The news certainly hasn't yet reached the greater public through the [[News Services of Charted Space]].

=== Wave Advancement Table ===
{| border="1"
|-
! Year<br>Wave<br>enters<br>Sector
! Y
! -9
! -8
! -7
! -6
! -5
! -4
! -3
! -2
! -1
! 0
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
|-	
|	[[1043]]
|	-5
|	[[Stinj Tianz Sector|Stinj Tianz]]
|	[[Bliardlie Sector|Bliardlie]]
|	[[Zhiensh Sector|Zhiensh]]
|	[[Savria Sector|Savria]]
|	[[Datsatl Sector|Datsatl]]
|	[[Gakghang Sector|Gakghang]]
|	[[Thaku Fung Sector|Thaku Fung]]
|	[[Rzakki Sector|Rzakki]]
|	[[Listanaya Sector|Listanaya]]
|	[[Veg Fergakh Sector|Veg Fergakh]]
|	[[Dfotseth Sector|Dfotseth]]
|	[[Irugangog Sector|Irugangog]]
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|-	
|	[[1083]]
|	-4
|	[[Viajlefliez Sector|Viajlefliez]]
|	[[Bleblqansh Sector|Bleblqansh]]
|	[[Driasera Sector|Driasera]]
|	[[Dalchie Jdatl Sector|Dalchie Jdatl]]
|	[[Chit Botshti Sector|Chit Botshti]]
|	[[Ghoekhnael Sector|Ghoekhnael]]
|	[[Ksinanirz Sector|Ksinanirz]]
|	[[Zao Kfeng Ig Grilokh Sector|Zao Kfeng Ig Grilokh]]
|	[[Knaeleng Sector|Knaeleng]]
|	[[Kharrthon Sector|Kharrthon]]
|	[[Oeghz Vaerrghr Sector|Oeghz Vaerrghr]]
|	[[Kfazz Ghik Sector|Kfazz Ghik]]
|	[[Angfutsag Sector|Angfutsag]]
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|-	
|	[[1123]]
|	-3
|	[[Brieplanz Sector|Brieplanz]]
|	[[Sidiadl Sector|Sidiadl]]
|	[[Zdiedeiant Sector|Zdiedeiant]]
|	[[Stiatlchepr Sector|Stiatlchepr]]
|	[[Itvikiastaf Sector|Itvikiastaf]]
|	[[Knoellighz Sector|Knoellighz]]
|	[[Dhuerorrg Sector|Dhuerorrg]]
|	[[Ngathksirz Sector|Ngathksirz]]
|	[[Fa Dzaets Sector|Fa Dzaets]]
|	[[Meshan Sector|Gzaefueg]]
|	[[Gashikan Sector|Gashikan]]
|	[[Trenchans Sector|Trenchans]]
|	[[Ktiin'gzat Sector|Ktiin'gzat]]
|	[[Mugheen't Sector|Mugheen't]]
|	[[Grikr!ng Sector|Grikr!ng]]
|	[[Ukoarriit!!b Sector|Ukaarriit!!b]]
|	[[Kring Noor Sector|Kring Noor]]
|	[[Mbil!!gh Sector|Mbil!!gh]]
|-
|	[[1163]]
|	-2
|	[[Pliabriebl Sector|Pliabriebl]]
|	[[Eiaplial Sector|Eiaplial]]
|	[[Zhodane Sector|Zhodane]]
|	[[Tienspevnekr Sector|Tienspevnekr]]
|	[[Ziafrplians Sector|Ziafrplians]]
|	[[Gvurrdon Sector|Gvurrdon]]
|	[[Tuglikki Sector|Tuglikki]]
|	[[Provence Sector|Provence]]
|	[[Windhorn Sector|Windhorn]]
|	[[Meshan Sector|Meshan]]
|	[[Mendan Sector|Mendan]]
|	[[Amdukan Sector|Amdukan]]
|	[[Ingukrax Sector|Ingukrax]]
|	[[Gn'hk'r Sector|Gn'hk'r]]
|	[[Gur Sector|Gur]]
|	[[Un'k!!k'ng Sector|Un'k!!k'ng]]
|	[[Xaagr Sector|Xaagr]]
|	[[Eekrookrigz Sector|Eekrookrigz]]
|-	
|	[[1203]]
|	-1
|	[[Tsadra Davr Sector|Tsadra Davr]]
|	[[Tsadra Sector|Tsadra]]
|	[[Yiklerzdanzh Sector|Yiklerzdanzh]]
|	[[Far Frontiers Sector|Far Frontiers]]
|	[[Foreven Sector|Foreven]]
|	[[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]]
|	[[Deneb Sector|Deneb]]
|	[[Corridor Sector|Corridor]]
|	[[Vland Sector|Vland]]
|	[[Lishun Sector|Lishun]]
|	[[Antares Sector|Antares]]
|	[[Empty Quarter Sector|Empty Quarter]]
|	[[Star's End Sector|Star's End]]
|	[[Gh!hken Sector|Gh!hken]]
|	[[Ruupiin Sector|Ruupiin]]
|	[[Raakaan Sector|Raakaan]]
|	[[Uuk Sector|Uuk]]
|	[[Gnaa Iimb'kr Sector|Gnaa Iimb'kr]]
|-	
|	[[1243]]
|	0
|	[[Chiep Zhez Sector|Chiep Zhez]]
|	[[Astron Sector|Astron]]
|	[[Fulani Sector|Fulani]]
|	[[Vanguard Reaches Sector|Vanguard Reaches]]
|	[[The Beyond Sector|The Beyond]]
|	[[Trojan Reach Sector|Trojan Reach]]
|	[[Reft Sector|Reft]]
|	[[Gushemege Sector|Gushemege]]
|	[[Dagudashaag Sector|Dagudashaag]]
|	[[Core Sector|Core]]
|	[[Fornast Sector|Fornast]]
|	[[Ley Sector|Ley]]
|	[[Gateway Sector|Gateway]]
|	[[Luretiir!girr Sector|Luretiir!girr]]
|	[[X'kug Sector|X'kug]]
|	[[Kilong Sector|Kilong]]
|	[[Bar'kakr Sector|Bar'kakr]]
|	[[Mighabohk Sector|Mighabohk]]
|-	
|	[[1283]]
|	1
|	
|	[[Theta Borealis Sector|Theta Borealis]]
|	[[Theron Sector|Theron]]
|	[[Iphigenaia Sector|Iphigenaia]]
|	[[Touchstone Sector|Touchstone]]
|	[[Riftspan Reaches Sector|Riftspan Reaches]]
|	[[Verge Sector|Verge]]
|	[[Ilelish Sector|Ilelish]]
|	[[Zarushagar Sector|Zarushagar]]
|	[[Massilia Sector|Massilia]]
|	[[Delphi Sector|Delphi]]
|	[[Glimmerdrift Reaches Sector|Glimmerdrift Reaches]]
|	[[Crucis Margin Sector|Crucis Margin]]
|	[[Kaa G!'kul Sector|Kaa G!'kul]]
|	[[Gzirr!k'l Sector|Gzirr!k'l]]
|	[[K'trekreer Sector|K'trekreer]]
|	[[Nuughe Sector|Nuughe]]
|	[[N!!krumbiix Sector|N!!krumbiix]]
|-	
|	[[1323]]
|	2
|	
|	[[Khaeaw Sector|Khaeaw]]
|	[[Faoheiroi'iyhao Sector|Faoheiroi'iyhao]]
|	[[Ftaoiyekyu Sector|Ftaoiyekyu]]
|	[[Afawahisa Sector|Afawahisa]]
|	[[Hlakhoi Sector|Hlakhoi]]
|	[[Ealiyasiyw Sector|Ealiyasiyw]]
|	[[Reaver's Deep Sector|Reaver's Deep]]
|	[[Daibei Sector|Daibei]]
|	[[Diaspora Sector|Diaspora]]
|	[[Old Expanses Sector|Old Expanses]]
|	[[Hinterworlds Sector|Hinterworlds]]
|	[[Leonidae Sector|Leonidae]]
|	[[Extolian Sector|Extolian]]
|	[[Ricenden Sector|Ricenden]]
|	[[Blaskon Sector|Blaskon]]
|	[[Nooq Sector|Nooq]]
|	[[Gzektixk Sector|Gzektixk]]
|-	
|	[[1363]]
|	3
|	
|	[[Hkakhaeaw Sector|Hkakhaeaw]]
|	[[Esai'yo Sector|Esai'yo]]
|	[[Waroatahe Sector|Waroatahe]]
|	[[Karleaya Sector|Karleaya]]
|	[[Staihaia'yo Sector|Staihaia'yo]]
|	[[Iwahfuah Sector|Iwahfuah]]
|	[[Dark Nebula Sector|Dark Nebula]]
|	[[Magyar Sector|Magyar]]
|	[[Solomani Rim Sector|Solomani Rim]]
|	[[Alpha Crucis Sector|Alpha Crucis]]
|	[[Spica Sector|Spica]]
|	[[Phlask Sector|Phlask]]
|	[[Centrax Sector|Centrax]]
|	[[Wrenton Sector|Wrenton]]
|	[[Folgore Sector|Folgore]]
|	[[Avereguar Sector|Avereguar]]
|	
|-	
|	[[1403]]
|	4
|	
|	[[Yahehwe Sector|Yahehwe]]
|	[[Kefiykhta Sector|Kefiykhta]]
|	[[Heakhafaw Sector|Heakhafaw]]
|	[[Etakhasoa Sector|Etakhasoa]]
|	[[Aktifao Sector|Aktifao]]
|	[[Uistilrao Sector|Uistilrao]]
|	[[Ustral Quadrant Sector|Ustral Quadrant]]
|	[[Canopus Sector|Canopus]]
|	[[Aldebaran Sector|Aldebaran]]
|	[[Neworld Sector|Neworld]]
|	[[Langere Sector|Langere]]
|	[[Drakken Sector|Drakken]]
|	[[Lorspane Sector|Lorspane]]
|	[[Porlock Sector|Porlock]]
|	[[Kidunal Sector|Kidunal]]
|	[[Treece Sector|Treece]]
|	
|-	
|	[[1443]]
|	5
|	
|	[[Ohieraoi Sector|Ohieraoi]]
|	[[Fahreahluis Sector|Fahreahluis]]
|	[[Hfiywitir Sector|Hfiywitir]]
|	[[Irlaftalea Sector|Irlaftalea]]
|	[[Teahloarifu Sector|Teahloarifu]]
|	[[Ahkiweahi' Sector|Ahkiweahi']]
|	[[Banners Sector|Banners]]
|	[[Hanstone Sector|Hanstone]]
|	[[Malorn Sector|Malorn]]
|	[[Hadji Sector|Hadji]]
|	[[Storr Sector|Storr]]
|	[[Mikhail Sector|Mikhail]]
|	[[Darret Sector|Darret]]
|	[[Ataurre Sector|Ataurre]]
|	[[Katoonah Sector|Katoonah]]
|	[[Uytal Sector|Uytal]]
|	
|-	
|	[[1483]]
|	6
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	
|	[[Rim Reach Sector|Rim Reach]]
|	[[Phlange Sector|Phlange]]
|	[[Tracerie Sector|Tracerie]]
|
|
|
|
|
|}

== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Advanced}}
{{Sources
| {{Ludography cite|name= Survival Margin |page=7}}
| {{Ludography cite|name= Out Of The Darkness |page= 12,72,107,121-125}}  
| {{Ludography cite|name= Zhodani |version= Mongoose Traveller |page= 70}}
| {{Ludography cite|name= Agent of the Imperium |page= TBD}}
}}
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