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| − | Subsector P of [[Halcyon Sector]]. | + | [[Baradis Subsector]] is Subsector P of [[Halcyon Sector]]. |
== Description / Specifications == | == Description / Specifications == | ||
Baradis Subsector is named for the [[Baradis (world)|Baradis]] [[system]] and its red giant primary [[star]]. It lies within the [[Baradine Divide]] and is considered to be the area where the [[Border Rifts]] join the [[Great Void]]. Baradis [[Subsector]] is an undeveloped backwater filled with relatively marginal [[world]]s. [[The Retreat]] lies within its borders. | Baradis Subsector is named for the [[Baradis (world)|Baradis]] [[system]] and its red giant primary [[star]]. It lies within the [[Baradine Divide]] and is considered to be the area where the [[Border Rifts]] join the [[Great Void]]. Baradis [[Subsector]] is an undeveloped backwater filled with relatively marginal [[world]]s. [[The Retreat]] lies within its borders. | ||
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== Physical Astrography == | == Physical Astrography == | ||
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=== Rifts & Voids === | === Rifts & Voids === | ||
| + | * [[Border Rifts]] | ||
| + | ** [[Baradine Divide]] | ||
* [[Great Void]] | * [[Great Void]] | ||
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| + | === Other Astrographic Features === | ||
| + | ==== Nebula ==== | ||
| + | * The [[The Cauldron|Cauldron Nebula]], lying within [[Cauldron Sector]], some 116 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be seen as a star-studded luminous region in night-time skies from all of the [[world]]s of the [[Subsector]]. | ||
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| + | ==== Bright Stars ==== | ||
| + | * [[Basilisk's Eye (world)|Basilisk's Eye]] (1723 [[Tarchon Sector]]). The extremely luminous white supergiant [[star]], lying around 153 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the [[Subsector]]. | ||
| + | * [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant [[star]], lying approximately 21 parsecs to coreward-trailing at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the [[Subsector]]. | ||
=== World Listing === | === World Listing === | ||
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==== Unexplored System ==== | ==== Unexplored System ==== | ||
One system within Baradis [[Subsector]] remains officially unexplored as of 5600AD. It lies six parsecs from the [[Distant Fringe proper]], within the [[Great Void]], placing it far beyond the range of [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] vessels. It is likely that governments and organisations know significantly more about it than is made available to the general public. | One system within Baradis [[Subsector]] remains officially unexplored as of 5600AD. It lies six parsecs from the [[Distant Fringe proper]], within the [[Great Void]], placing it far beyond the range of [[Conventional Pattern Starships|conventional]] vessels. It is likely that governments and organisations know significantly more about it than is made available to the general public. | ||
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* Data drawn from the ''[[DSP Listing]]''. The listed name is the generally accepted name of the [[system]], but it is not in any sense official. | * Data drawn from the ''[[DSP Listing]]''. The listed name is the generally accepted name of the [[system]], but it is not in any sense official. | ||
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| − | + | === Demographics === | |
| − | + | Population: 16.7 million [[Sophont]]s. | |
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* [[Humaniti]] (Human races) | * [[Humaniti]] (Human races) | ||
| − | ** | + | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): 15.87 million (95.03% of the population), descended from human refugees fleeing the [[Destruction of Terra]]. They refer to themselves as ''Terrans''. |
* [[Non-Human Race]]s | * [[Non-Human Race]]s | ||
| − | ** | + | ** [[Esaran]]: approximately 85,000 (0.51% of the population). |
| + | ** [[Hopper]]s: approximately 700,000 "Outer" [[Hopper]]s (4.19% of the population), most typically forming insular self-sufficient communities within established urban areas. Most have never visited [[Fedan (world)|Fedan]], their ancestral [[homeworld]], and many have developed unique customs and habits. | ||
| + | ** [[Temelik]]: 45,000 (0.27% of the population) widely dispersed within [[human]]-dominated [[system]]s. | ||
| − | === | + | === Native Sophonts === |
| − | + | No [[sophont]] species are known to to have originated in Baradis [[Subsector]]. | |
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| − | + | === Linguistic Topography === | |
| − | ** | + | The following [[language]]s are the most commonly spoken within Baradis [[Subsector]]: |
| + | * [[Anglish]] The language of the [[Firstworlds]] and the [[Bright Conclave]]. A direct descendant of [[Fleet Anglic]], widely spoken throughout the [[Distant Fringe]]. Most people know a few words and phrases of [[Anglish]]. | ||
| + | * [[Meranto]]. The language of the [[Rimward Federation]], closely related to [[Fleet Anglic]]. It is not widely spoken outside of the [[Pel Avena cluster]] – many native [[Meranto]] speakers can also speak [[Anglish]]. | ||
| + | * [[Jitsathu]]. A language of [[Halcyon Sector]]. It is most common in the spinward-rimward quadrant of [[Far Home Sector]], particularly around the [[Wolfs Tail]] [[Star Lane]]. | ||
| − | + | === Capitals === | |
| − | + | [[Monastery (world)|Monastery]] is the default [[Subsector]] capital. | |
=== Subsector Summary === | === Subsector Summary === | ||
{{Summary}} | {{Summary}} | ||
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| + | == History & Background == | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
=== Major Historical Events Timeline === | === Major Historical Events Timeline === | ||
| − | These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area: | + | These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area include: |
| − | * | + | * 2255AD: The [[Last Armada]] arrives in the [[Demon Cluster]]. |
| + | * 2500AD: The monolithic and anti-expansionist [[Second Confederation]] is founded. Settlement within the [[Demon Cluster]] is restricted to its coreward regions: Baradis Subsector remains unexplored and unpopulated. | ||
| + | * ca 3200: very limited exploration within the rimward regions of the [[Demon Cluster]]. | ||
| + | * 3440AD: [[Third Confederation]] founded. Burst expansion. | ||
| + | * ca 3500AD: Sporadic but gradual settlement throughout the Subsector. | ||
| + | * 3730AD: [[Voyagers]] arrive and devastate the Subsector. The [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]] begins. | ||
| + | * 4549AD: The [[Voyagers]] depart and the [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]] ends. The [[Fringian Renaissance|Renaissance]] sees the first steps back into space. | ||
| + | * 5600AD: Data for Baradis Subsector is published in the [[DSP Listing]]. | ||
== References & Contributors / Sources == | == References & Contributors / Sources == | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
|S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] | |S1= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[User: Alagoric|Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] | ||
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{{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | {{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:18, 5 August 2023
| Baradis Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Halcyon | |||||
| Capital | Monastery | |||||
| Number of Systems | 10 | |||||
| Majority Control | The Retreat (TRet) - 40% | |||||
| 2nd Control | Non-Aligned Unexplored (NaXX) - 40% | |||||
| 3rd Control | Non-Aligned Human-dominated (NaHu) - 10% | |||||
| 4th Control | Non-Aligned Unclaimed (NaXX) - 10% | |||||
Baradis Subsector is Subsector P of Halcyon Sector.
Description / Specifications[edit]
Baradis Subsector is named for the Baradis system and its red giant primary star. It lies within the Baradine Divide and is considered to be the area where the Border Rifts join the Great Void. Baradis Subsector is an undeveloped backwater filled with relatively marginal worlds. The Retreat lies within its borders.
Physical Astrography[edit]
The following astrographic features can be found within this area:
Clusters & Traces[edit]
Rifts & Voids[edit]
Other Astrographic Features[edit]
Nebula[edit]
- The Cauldron Nebula, lying within Cauldron Sector, some 116 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be seen as a star-studded luminous region in night-time skies from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
Bright Stars[edit]
- Basilisk's Eye (1723 Tarchon Sector). The extremely luminous white supergiant star, lying around 153 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
- Demon's Eye (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant star, lying approximately 21 parsecs to coreward-trailing at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
World Listing[edit]
The following systems and worlds can be found within this area:
9 Worlds in the Baradis Subsector
Unexplored System[edit]
One system within Baradis Subsector remains officially unexplored as of 5600AD. It lies six parsecs from the Distant Fringe proper, within the Great Void, placing it far beyond the range of conventional vessels. It is likely that governments and organisations know significantly more about it than is made available to the general public.
Hex Location |
System Name |
Primary Type |
Companion Type |
System |
| 2740 Halcyon | Unter | M2 V | M7 V | 4 Gas Giants |
- Data drawn from the DSP Listing. The listed name is the generally accepted name of the system, but it is not in any sense official.
Political Astrography[edit]
Demographics[edit]
Population: 16.7 million Sophonts.
- Humaniti (Human races)
- Solomani (Major Race): 15.87 million (95.03% of the population), descended from human refugees fleeing the Destruction of Terra. They refer to themselves as Terrans.
- Non-Human Races
- Esaran: approximately 85,000 (0.51% of the population).
- Hoppers: approximately 700,000 "Outer" Hoppers (4.19% of the population), most typically forming insular self-sufficient communities within established urban areas. Most have never visited Fedan, their ancestral homeworld, and many have developed unique customs and habits.
- Temelik: 45,000 (0.27% of the population) widely dispersed within human-dominated systems.
Native Sophonts[edit]
No sophont species are known to to have originated in Baradis Subsector.
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The following languages are the most commonly spoken within Baradis Subsector:
- Anglish The language of the Firstworlds and the Bright Conclave. A direct descendant of Fleet Anglic, widely spoken throughout the Distant Fringe. Most people know a few words and phrases of Anglish.
- Meranto. The language of the Rimward Federation, closely related to Fleet Anglic. It is not widely spoken outside of the Pel Avena cluster – many native Meranto speakers can also speak Anglish.
- Jitsathu. A language of Halcyon Sector. It is most common in the spinward-rimward quadrant of Far Home Sector, particularly around the Wolfs Tail Star Lane.
Capitals[edit]
Monastery is the default Subsector capital.
Subsector Summary[edit]
No information yet available.
History & Background[edit]
No information yet available.
Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area include:
- 2255AD: The Last Armada arrives in the Demon Cluster.
- 2500AD: The monolithic and anti-expansionist Second Confederation is founded. Settlement within the Demon Cluster is restricted to its coreward regions: Baradis Subsector remains unexplored and unpopulated.
- ca 3200: very limited exploration within the rimward regions of the Demon Cluster.
- 3440AD: Third Confederation founded. Burst expansion.
- ca 3500AD: Sporadic but gradual settlement throughout the Subsector.
- 3730AD: Voyagers arrive and devastate the Subsector. The Dark Age begins.
- 4549AD: The Voyagers depart and the Dark Age ends. The Renaissance sees the first steps back into space.
- 5600AD: Data for Baradis Subsector is published in the DSP Listing.
References & Contributors / Sources[edit]
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS