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[[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif|right]] [[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.  
 
[[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif|right]] [[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.  
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* Calculations show the wavefront is moving at slightly less than 1 parsec per year or 23.5 au per hour.
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* Calculations show the wavefront is moving at slightly less than 1 parsec per year, or 23.5 au per hour, or 40 parsecs every 41.47 years.
 
** 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}}
 
** 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''.  
 
* Some have called it ''The Wave of Madness''.  
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
'''The Wave''' causes multiple wild swings in psionic potential in sophonts, which results in madness, violence and suicide. The effect itself is said to contain intense emotional effects, which are difficult to understand or control. There is no consensus on what, if anything, can block or diffuse the effect.  
 
'''The Wave''' causes multiple wild swings in psionic potential in sophonts, which results in madness, violence and suicide. The effect itself is said to contain intense emotional effects, which are difficult to understand or control. There is no consensus on what, if anything, can block or diffuse the effect.  
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* Some theorists believe that '''The Wave''' carries a coded psionic message.
 
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* Some theorize that, similar to the above point, '''The Wave''' some kind of high-powered warning system.
 
 
* 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}}.
 
* 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}}.
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* Some theorize that it carries a coded psionic message.
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* Some theorize that, similar to the above point, it is some kind of high-powered warning system.
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* Some theorize that it has gaps, or moire effects.
  
 
=== Wave Study Projects ===
 
=== Wave Study Projects ===
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Latest revision as of 00:47, 29 June 2023

Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif

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, or 40 parsecs every 41.47 years.
    • Earliest Imperial observations suggested this was travelling at the speed of light[1][2]
  • Some have called it The Wave of Madness.
  • This is one of the disasters that rocked the Third Imperium: The Break, Virus, and The Wave.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Wave causes multiple wild swings in psionic potential in sophonts, which results in madness, violence and suicide. The effect itself is said to contain intense emotional effects, which are difficult to understand or control. There is no consensus on what, if anything, can block or diffuse the effect.

  • 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[3].
  • Some theorize that it carries a coded psionic message.
  • Some theorize that, similar to the above point, it is some kind of high-powered warning system.
  • Some theorize that it has gaps, or moire effects.

Wave Study Projects[edit]

The effect of Wave was further researched by project Longbow by Strephon's CSB of the scout service.

Several projects been launched, when Strephon realized the devastating effect of The Wave.

  • The goal of the Avery Project was to genetically engineer a human with high psionic powers to research The Wave.
  • The goal of the CABAl project was to use SuSAGs 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)[edit]

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[edit]

Year
Wave
enters
Sector 		Y -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1033 -5 Stinj Tianz Bliardlie Zhiensh Savria Datsatl Gakghang Thaku Fung Rzakki Listanaya Veg Fergakh Dfotseth Irugangog
1075 -4 Viajlefliez Bleblqansh Driasera Dalchie Jdatl Chit Botshti Ghoekhnael Ksinanirz Zao Kfeng Ig Grilokh Knaeleng Kharrthon Oeghz Vaerrghr Kfazz Ghik Angfutsag
1117 -3 Brieplanz Sidiadl Zdiedeiant Stiatlchepr Itvikiastaf Knoellighz Dhuerorrg Ngathksirz Fa Dzaets Gzaekfueg Gashikan Trenchans Ktiin'gzat Mugheen't Grikr!ng Ukaarriit!!b Kring Noor Mbil!!gh
1159 -2 Pliabriebl Eiaplial Zhodane Tienspevnekr Ziafrplians Gvurrdon Tuglikki Provence Windhorn Meshan Mendan Amdukan Ingukrax Gn'hk'r Gur Un'k!!k'ng Xaagr Eekrookrigz
1201 -1 Tsadra Davr Tsadra Yiklerzdanzh Far Frontiers Foreven Spinward Marches Deneb Corridor Vland Lishun Antares Empty Quarter Star's End Gh!hken Ruupiin Raakaan Uuk Gnaa Iimb'kr
1242 0 Chiep Zhez Astron Fulani Vanguard Reaches The Beyond Trojan Reach Reft Gushemege Dagudashaag Core Fornast Ley Gateway Luretiir!girr X'kug Kilong Bar'kakr Mighabohk
1283 1 Theta Borealis Theron Iphigenaia Touchstone Riftspan Reaches Verge Ilelish Zarushagar Massilia Delphi Glimmerdrift Reaches Crucis Margin Numbis Gzirr!k'l K'trekreer Nuughe N!!krumbiix
1325 2 Khaeaw Faoheiroi'iyhao Ftaoiyekyu Afawahisa Hlakhoi Ealiyasiyw Reaver's Deep Daibei Diaspora Old Expanses Hinterworlds Leonidae Extolian Ricenden Blaskon Nooq Gzektixk
1366 3 Hkakhaeaw Esai'yo Waroatahe Karleaya Staihaia'yo Iwahfuah Dark Nebula Magyar Solomani Rim Alpha Crucis Spica Phlask Centrax Wrenton Folgore Avereguar
1408 4 Yahehwe Kefiykhta Heakhafaw Etakhasoa Aktifao Uistilrao Ustral Quadrant Canopus Aldebaran Neworld Langere Drakken Lorspane Porlock Kidunal Treece
1449 5 Ohieraoi Fahreahluis Hfiywitir Irlaftalea Teahloarifu Ahkiweahi' Banners Hanstone Malorn Hadji Storr Mikhail Darret Ataurre Katoonah Uytal
1491 6 Rim Reach Phlange Tracerie

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