Editing Two Thousand Worlds

[[File: K'kree-symbol.png|right|125px]]
The primary interstellar polity of the [[K'kree]] people, a major power to trailing of the [[Third Imperium]].

The [[Two Thousand Worlds]] is a multi-system, multi-sector [[hegemony]], characterized by a very high degree of governmental centralization that gives local (planetary) governments very little freedom, while enjoying a very strong ability to establish unified policy. However, much like the [[Third Imperium]], [[K'kree]] governance is also very feudal in nature, with planetary [[Steppelord]]s having some independence from the ''de facto'' supreme leader of the entire, multi-sector polity, the "[[Two Thousand Worlds|Steppelord of the Two Thousand Worlds]]".

== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
The '''Two Thousand Worlds''', or ''T't'tkahk Xeng Kirr'' in the [[K'kree Language]], is the most common name in the {{Imperium}} for the region of space ruled by the [[K'kree]]. "Two thousand worlds" is a literal translation of the K'kree ''T't'tkahk Xeng Kirr''. The same words can also be rendered idiomatically as "universe." 

In times past, the words meant "night sky," for roughly two-thousand stars can be seen from one hemisphere of [[Kirur (world)|Kirur]], the K'kree homeworld. The name should not be taken to mean that there are exactly 2,000 worlds in the [[K'kree]] [[Empire]].

=== Goals ===
The [[K'kree]] of the [[Two Thousand Worlds]] are driven by several very basic but direct goals:
# '''Anti-Carnivorism:''' To destroy or subjugate the cultures of carnivorous [[sophont]]s to make the universe safe for vegetarian (herbivorous) species, and specifically the '''[[K'kree]]''' themselves.
# '''Violent Monoculturism:''' To promote and preserve the culture and societies of the '''[[K'kree]]'''.
# '''Expansionism:''' To expand the [[Two Thousand Worlds]] and advance the glories of the [[Steppelord]]s.

=== Symbols ===
* National Leader: "Grand Steppelord of the Two Thousand Worlds"
* Leadership Home: '''Grand Amphitheatre of the T't'tkahk Xeng Kirr''', in [[Rak'keer!]] on [[Kirur (world)|Kirur]].
* National Emblem: Unknown
* National Anthem: Unknown
* National Flag: Unknown
* National Architecture: Unknown
* National Executive: ''[[Krurruna]]''
* National Legislature: ''[[Krurruna]]'', with a basis in the ''[[Guraa]]''.
* National Judiciary: ''[[Krurruna]]''
* National Currency: Unknown. Note that the [[Girug'kagh]] subject race conduct internal trade in ''[[zavr]]''.
* National Color: K'kree Green
* National Creature: Unknown (but undoubtedly herbivorous)
* National Founder: Ghia'karrim'keer! !kuu L'rr (possibly mythical)
* National Language: The [[K'kree language]], known as ''!Kee'', is shared by all K'kree as a common language and culture. 
** ''[[Raxkiir]]'' is a dialect or offshoot language designed to be more accessible to non-K'kree subject peoples.
* National Literature: Unknown
* National Motto: Unknown
* National Sport: Unknown

=== Polity Quick Facts  ===
The following overview is available of this polity:
* Astrography: This polity is located over 9 sectors located [[trailing]] and [[rimward]] of the [[Third imperium]] and estimated to have around 2,000 worlds and systems.
* Capital: The capital of this polity is [[Kirur (world)|Kirur]]. 
* Population: This polity is estimated to have a population of 1,138,586,000,000, most of whom are K'kree.
* Technology: The highest attainable technology level of this polity is estimated at TL-15. Technology level research in this polity is working towards mastering TL-16.

== History & Background (Dossier) ==

=== Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116 ===
These are some of the more important historical events in Charted Space:
* ([[-4142]]): [[K'kree]] discover the [[Jump drive]]
* ([[-4045]]): ''[[Ziru Sirka]]'' founded.
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* ([[-2204]]): [[Rule of Man]] founded.
* ([[-2083]]): ''[[Tlaukhu]]'' Founded. Traditional beginning of Aslan history.
** [[Aslan Hierate]] ''formally'' founded.
* ([[-2029]] to [[-2013]]): [[Hiver-K'kree War]]
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* ([[-1776]] to [[0]]): [[Long Night]]
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* ([[871]]): [[Solomani Confederation]] founded.
** [[Charter for Confederation of the Free Solomani States]] ratified.

==== K'kree Evolutionary History ====
The K'kree developed as a plains herbivore, and evolved intelligence to thwart carnivorous predators. They quickly achieved dominance on their homeworld. To ensure their safety, and convinced of the righteousness of doing so, the K'kree exterminated a number of carnivorous species, collectively called ''G'naak''.

At least one species of ''G'naak'' was intelligent and possesed rudimentary spaceflight technology, which they used to escape the K'kree, fleeing to Kirur's moon. The K'kree were determined to wipe out this species and soon followed them, developing technology specifically for the task. They indeed destroyed the carnivore race, down to the last sophont. Not even the name of this intelligent ''G'naak'' species is known any longer, though recent evidence has suggested that they may have been the same species as the [[Droashav]] of [[Gateway Sector]].

==== First Contact ====
The discovery of other sophonts caused a xenophobic reaction in K'kree society. The realization that intelligent carnivores might still exist somewhere in space sparked the K'kree obsession to convert the universe to herbivorism. This obsession stimulated the growth of the Two Thousand Worlds to its present size and still dominates K'kree culture. Local cultures are tolerated and other aspects of K'kree society are not heavily enforced, but all races within the Two Thousand Worlds are herbivorous.

==== K'kree Empire ====
K'kree expansion into space progressed very slowly after the discovery of the [[jump drive]] in [[-4142]]. The conservative nature of society and the technical limitations placed upon space flight by that society (K'kree spaceships must be very large, for example) combined to inhibit early exploration and colonization. 

Before long, several alien races were accepted as clients of the K'kree, coming to perform administrative and logistical functions within the Two Thousand Worlds. These races include the [[Girug'kagh]] and the [[Ciruwar]].

Later expansion of K'kree territory was largely a consequence of the "K'kree Crusade", a moralistic imperative to purge local space of meat-eaters.

Branches of the K'kree Crusade:

* [[Golden Herd]]
* [[Night Watch]]
* [[Thundering Herd]]

The K'kree Empire eventually stopped in its expansion. Increasing problems of administration over interstellar distances and contact with other starfaring races, such as [[Hiver]]s and Humaniti, have stabilized the Two Thousand Worlds at its present size.

==== Hiver-K'kree War of (-2029 to -2013) ====
K'kree history is one of constant triumph until the Two Thousand Worlds encountered the Hivers of the [[Hive Federation]], then a looser alliance than it is now. K'kree contact with the Hivers was soon followed by the [[Hiver-K'kree War]] of [[-2029]] to [[-2013]], as the Hivers resisted K'kree efforts to exterminate local carnivores. The military technology of the K'kree proved superior in the first stages of the war. The conflict ended due to non-military considerations, however, when the Hive Federation demonstrated a plan to radically alter the K'kree social order through the use of psycho-historical techniques and threatened to implement it. 

The K'kree withdrew to the antebellum borders, and the shared border of the two states has remained stable to this day.

== Government & Politics (Leadership) ==
The basis of "Centaur" government is rooted in the traditional herd system. The basic unit of government is the herd, consisting of thousands of individuals of all sexes, castes and ages, led by ''[[krurruna]]'' (literally: bosses) under a
single [[steppelord]]. In recent times, most herds have been assigned specific geographic areas (several may be assigned to a city, or a single herd may be assigned millions of hectares of farmland). A number of herds are governed by a single "lord of steppelords" (usually the ruler of a planet) and the Centaur race as a whole is ruled by a "Steppelord of the 2000 Worlds". {{Page cite|name=Library Data (A-M)|version=Classic Traveller|page=19}}

The K’kree government is a hierarchical [[autocracy]], where each steppelord follows the commands of the one above them. 

The K'kree government is highly conservative. The current dynasty ruling the Two Thousand Worlds has been in power since prehistoric times, and the form of the government has remained unchanged except for a few minor modifications made necessary by the problems inherent in governing an interstellar empire.

For information on the forms of governments used in the [[Two Thousand Worlds]], please see [[K'Kree]] or [[K'Kree (government)]].

=== Interstellar Relations ===
This polity conducts diplomacy and maintains active relations with the following other polities:

* [[Akeena Union]]: Productive trading, good relations. ([[Akeed]] do not eat meat)
* [[Cytrialin Unity]]: While distant from K'kree Space, this welcoming nation attracts traders from the Two Thousand Worlds.
* [[Julian Protectorate]]: Occasional trading, cool but stable relations.
* [[Third Imperium]]: Ambassadors posted, cool but stable relations. 
* The Wall States: Client nations established as buffers and interfaces between the Two Thousand Worlds and aliens to spinward. 
** [[Gathering of Kirgia]]
** [[Ka'ra Mandate]]
** [[Lank'gha Collective]]
** [[Losan Xkeerikulookree]]

Relations with the [[Hive Federation]] are in a state of Cold War. The previous conflict with the Federation ended with a treaty and an established border with a neutral zone between the two. Military analysis expects the resumption of open hostilities sometime in the future, but for now the border is a quiet one.

Factions among the [[Lithkind]] are known to raid K'kree merchant shipping.

Relations with the [[Vargr Extents]], like all relations with the [[Vargr]], depend upon which group is encountered. However, the K'kree are universally hostile to the carnivorous nature of Vargr and many would still like to attempt their extermination. Fortunately, the [[Lesser Rift]] separates the two populations which prevents anything more that a low-level, but ongoing, conflict around the [[K'kree Outpost]].

K'kree diplomatic and mercantile interests have pushed into [[Crucis Margin Sector]].

=== Internal Politics ===
Steppelords constantly struggle, but violence between Steppelords is forbidden unless the "Steppelord of the Two Thousand Worlds" authorizes it, and then only under a ritualized format designed to substantially limit conflict to a single world with a minimal amount of damage and material usage.

=== Demographics ===
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]] races reside within this polity:
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
** [[Ciruwar]]: A prominent spacefaring subject race.
** [[Devi Intelligence]]: An external client race in [[Crucis Margin Sector]] who hire out workers to the K'kree.
** [[Girug'kagh]]: The first full and official subject race of the K'kree, essentially their majordomos.
** [[Hag'hg'k]]: Another prominent spacefaring subject.
** [[K'kree]] ([[Major Race]]): The majority population. 
** [[Lalendrian]]
** [[Luupim]]: As yet confined to their homeworld awaiting a decision on their fate.
** [[Mazjaru]]: A low-regarded subject race who are little more than slaves.
** [[Rak'kagh]]: A client race active in the coreward K'kree territories. 
** [[Xaruah]]: This race operates a major client state (the [[Ka'ra Mandate]]) and they are also present in adjacent parts of the Two Thousand Worlds

== Military & Intelligence (Force Projection) ==
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The [[K'kree Armed Forces]] have very little concept of ground and space forces as separate branches. They use one combined military force. All male K'kree are expected to enlist and serve one term in the military forces in some capacity. 

The [[K'kree Armed Constabulary]] serves as a paramilitary policing forces although they serve other functions as well.

The [[K'kree Combined Intelligence Directorate]] serve as the intelligence organization of the Two Thousand worlds, reporting directly to the Steppelord of the Two Thousand Worlds.

== Technology & Trade (Economy) ==
The K'kree maintain a technologically advanced society across multiple sectors. The interstellar trade maintained by K'kree is smaller than other races based upon the K'kree's normal practice of colonizing only the most habitable worlds, usually after extensive [[terraforming]]. 

Most K'kree prefer living a more pastorial lifestyle, or what looks to be a pastoral lifestyle supported by an extensive on-world technological infrastructure. Some observers mistake this for an actual pastoral lifestyle and assume the K'kree lack access to advanced technology. 

==== Calendar & Timekeeping (Chronology) ====
The [[K'kree calendar]] is based on the period of {{WorldS|Kirur|Ruupiin|1315}} (the K'kree homeworld) around Gzang, its star. The K'kree ''[[Pim!bigr]]'' (year) is 439.56 standard days in length.

See [[K'kree calendar]] and [[Date Conversion]] for more information.

== Worlds & Sectors (Political Astrography) ==
This [[polity]] is primarily located in the following areas:

* Trailing of the [[Third Imperium]] and [[Julian Protectorate]], coreward of the [[Hive Federation]].

==== Major Astrographic Features ====
* The Two Thousand Worlds lies largely within the star forming region known as the ''[[Scorpius OB2 Association]]'', a.k.a. the ''[[Scorpius-Centaurus Association]]''.
* [[Black Shore Main]]
* [[Golden Main]]
* [[J-4 Gn'hk'r Jump Bridge]]
* [[Kirur Main]]
* [[Raakaan Crescent]]

=== Capitol: 1105 ===
The capital of this polity is located on this world:
* [[Kirur (world)|Kirur]]

=== World Listing: 1105 ===
The following systems and worlds can be found within this polity: 
{{ClusterWorlds2}}

=== [[Allegiance Code]]s ===
{|class="wikitable"
|+ Polity Astronavigational Codes 
|-
! [[Polity]]
! Survey
! Code
! Type
! Notes
|-
| [[Two Thousand Worlds]]
| Pre-Imperial
| TwTh
| No standard code
| None
|-
| [[Two Thousand Worlds]]
| 1st Survey ([[300]])
| Kk
| 2-ltr code
| None
|-
| [[Two Thousand Worlds]]
| 2nd Survey ([[1065]])
| Kk2K
| 4-ltr code
| None
|-
|}

==== Constituent State Codes ====
:{| class="wikitable sortable" 
|+ Two Thousand Worlds Constituent State<br>Astronavigational Codes 
|-
! Polity
! Survey
! Code
! Type
! Remarks
|-
| TBD
| 2nd Survey ([[1065]])
| TBD
| 4-ltr code
| Founded in ?.
* Further remarks...
|-
|}

=== Sector Map: 1105 ===
The following are sectors near the '''Two Thousand Worlds''':

{| border="1" 
|+ Two Thousand Worlds Space
|-
! Stellar<br>Coordinants
! x: 3
"[[spinward]]"
! x: 4
[[K'kree]]<br>Periphery
! x: 5
[[K'kree]]<br>Border
! x: 6
[[K'kree]]<br>Core
! x: 7
[[K'kree]]<br>Border
! x: 8
"[[trailing]]"
|-
! y: 5
"[[coreward]]"
| [[Finggvakhou Sector|Finggvakhou]]
| [[Zortakh Sector|Zortakh]]
| [[Spangele Sector|Spangele]]
| [[Nadir Sector|Nadir]]
| [[Harbinger Sector|Harbinger]]
| [[Extremus Sector|Extremus]]
|-
! y: 4
[[Vargr]] Space
| style="color: #000; background-color: #a0a060" | [[Angfutsag Sector|Angfutsag]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #a0a060" | [[Rfigh Sector|Rfigh]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #a0a060" | [[Tar'G'kell'p Sector|Tar'G'kell'p]]
| [[Kteex! Sector|Kteex!]]
| [[Koog Sector|Koog]]
| [[Xeeler Sector|Xeeler]]
|-
! y: 3
[[K'kree]] Periphery
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Va}}" | [[Ogzuekhfos Sector|Ktiin'gzat]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Va}}" | [[Ogadogorz Sector|Mugheen't]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Va}}" | [[Grikr!ng Sector|Grikr!ng]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Ukoarriit!!b Sector|Ukoarriit!!b]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Kring Noor Sector|Kring Noor]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Mbil!!gh Sector|Mbil!!gh]]
|-
! y: 2
[[K'kree]] Border
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Va}}" | [[Arzul Sector|Ingukrax]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Gn'hk'r Sector|Gn'hk'r]]
* [[K'Kree Outpost|K'Kree<br> Outpost]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Gur Sector|Gur]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Un'k!!k'ng Sector|Un'k!!k'ng]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Xaagr Sector|Xaagr]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Eekrookrigz Sector|Eekrookrigz]]
|-
! y: 1
[[K'kree]] Core
| style="color: #000; background-color: #a0a060" | [[Star's End Sector|Star's End]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Gh!hken Sector|Gh!hken]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Ruupiin Sector|Ruupiin]]
* Capital
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Raakaan Sector|Raakaan]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Uuk Sector|Uuk Sector]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Gnaa Iimb'kr Sector|Gnaa Iimb'kr]]
|-
! y: 0
[[K'kree]] Border
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Gateway Sector|Gateway]]
* [[Lords of Thunder|Lords of<br> Thunder]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Luretiir!girr Sector|Luretiir!girr]]
* [[Lords of Thunder|Lords of<br> Thunder]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[X'kug Sector|X'kug]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Kilong Sector|Kilong]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Bar'kakr Sector|Bar'kakr]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Mighabohk Sector|Mighabohk]]
|-
! y: -1
[[K'kree]] Periphery
| [[Crucis Margin Sector|Crucis Margin]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[Numbis Sector|Numbis]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Gzirr!k'l Sector|Gzirr!k'l]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Hv}}" | [[K'trekreer Sector|K'trekreer]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Kk}}" | [[Nuughe Sector|Nuughe]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #c0ff00" | [[N!!krumbiix Sector|N!!krumbiix]]
|-
! y: -2
"[[rimward]]"
| style="color: #000; background-color: #e060FF" | [[Leonidae Sector|Leonidae]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Hv}}" | [[Extolian Sector|Krurrihkugr]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Hv}}" | [[Ricenden Sector|Gnoghikt!]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Hv}}" | [[Blaskon Sector|Okteekrul]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #{{Allegiance colors|Hv}}" | [[Nooq Sector|Hkimbiipum]]
| style="color: #000; background-color: #e060FF" | [[Gzektixk Sector|Gzektixk]]
|}

Sector control is indicated by: 
* Light Green for [[Two Thousand Worlds|K'kree]] 
* Olive Green for [[Vargr Extents|Vargr]] 
* Purple for [[Hive Federation|Hiver]]
* White (clear) for no dominant control

== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
{{Advanced}}
{{Sources
 | {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (A-M)|page=8,17-19}}
 | {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (N-Z)|page=25-26}}
 | {{Ludography cite|name=K'kree|version=Classic Traveller|page=4-5}}
 | {{Ludography cite|name=Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society 24|page=6-8}}
 | {{Ludography cite|name=Alien Races 2|version=GURPS Traveller|page=76-83}}
 | {{Ludography cite|name=Aliens of Charted Space 1|page=}}
 | {{Ludography cite|name= Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society volume 1 | article=Within the Two Thousand Worlds | page=95-103}}
 | Compiler: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] 
}}

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