League of Suns

The League of Suns is a small polity located within Far Frontiers Sector.

• It lies within Jungleblut Subsector.
• It is an Imperial client state.

Astronavigational Codes

Polity Astronavigational Codes

Polity	Survey	Code	Type	Remarks
League of Suns	Pre-Imperial	None	None	Not extant
League of Suns	1st Survey (300)	None	None	Not extant
League of Suns	2nd Survey (1065)	LeSu	4-ltr code	Formed in 988

Description (Specifications)

Far Frontiers Polities

The League of Suns is an interstellar state lying in the coreward half of Jungleblut Subsector, in the heart of the region of balkanized space lying along the rimward edge of Far Frontiers Sector. The area has had Vlazhdumecta communities and Zhodani outposts for millennia, but heavy settlement began in the 300s as Imperial citizens from the Spinward Marches moved into the area seeking new opportunities. The League itself is a little more than a century old, though its worlds have a far longer tradition of cooperation and mutual assistance.

The League currently has nine member systems. It is known as a peaceful region, with moderate laws and a dedication to scientific enquiry.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Territorial Issues

There are ongoing territorial conflicts with the Descarothe Hegemony.

• The world of DeBeers, in Cabala Subsector, was a League holding until it was lost to the the Hegemony.
• The Hegemony also claims Qarant, though treaty agreements permit both states to operate on the world.

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Government & Politics

The League of Suns is a loose coalition of systems centered on the rich world of Alzenei. It is characterized as having a low degree of centralization, which gives local/regional/planetary governmental authorities almost complete control and as a result the state can have considerable difficulty creating uniform policy. Despite this most issues are resolved amicably, usually through personal meetings between officials, and important strategic decisions can be made.

• The League Of Suns is usually classified as a type of Confederation.

Goals

• Regional stability (with a generally pro-Imperial stance).
• Guarantee of interstellar trade and commerce.
• Protection from expansionist or aggressive neighbors.

The worlds of the region have traditionally adopted a neutral stance, with the Domain of Alntzar being seen as the traditional threat. The recent emergence of the aggressive Descarothe Hegemony has forced a drastic reassessment of strategy.

Treaty arrangements with the Third Imperium have been made, and provide for Imperial use of local facilities for ships and squadrons operating in the area in exchange for support against encroachment by surrounding Zhodani clients (including the Domain, the remnant of the Dominion of Alntzar).

History & Background (Dossier)

The League as a polity was formed in 988, coming together from among a group of planets that had rebelled against the Dominion of Alntzar in 819 and which held similar values. The League worlds have provided a stable island of peace and prosperity in the region for the past 300 years.

Apart from ongoing problems with the Dominion of Alntzar, the Descarothe Hegemony, Nirvana, and, naturally, the Zhodani, the League Of Suns is on friendly terms with many other worlds in its vicinity. It is a patron of the Treaty Association of Urnian, an informal group of planetary leaders that meets to resolve issues within the region, and often supports Imperial interests.

Alzenei, the capital, is noteworthy for its university facilities. League universities are regarded as being amongst the finest in the sector, having co-equal status with several prestigious universities in the Imperium. Prominent among these, of late, has been the League of Suns College of Interstellar Studies (abbreviated to 'LoSCIS').

Symbols

The League insignia is a ring threading three four-pointed stars.

• It is a traditional symbol within the region, symbolizing unity.

Demographics

Significant populations of the following sophont races reside within this polity:

• Humaniti (human races)
  • Mixed Heritage
  • Solomani (major race).
  • Zhodani (major race), principally visiting traders or diplomatic parties.
  • Vlazhdumecta (human minor race).

Linguistic Topography

• Riftian Anglic, a dialect of one of the two principal languages of the Imperium.
• Local languages descended from Vlazhdumecta.
• Zdetl, the language of the Zhodani and the Zhodani Consulate.

Military & Intelligence

A generally peaceful state, the League's primary interstellar enforcement arm is the League Survey Service, a scout organization with military appendages.

Most bases, except for that on Kokkelen, are strictly Scout operation centers. Kokkelen Base is home to the LSS naval arm, which has been stationed on Kokkelen for most of the League's history as a check against Alntzar. Recent problems with the Descarothe Hegemony, however, have led to plans to update the scout base on Alzenei to co-equal status.

League Survey Service

The League Survey Service is the LoS's primary interstellar defense and law enforcement arm. It is organized similarly to the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service, and derives much of its equipment from Imperial sources. The LSS has seen wide experience as an Imperial ally in the recent Frontier Wars, as well as being involved in “skirmishes” with Alntzar, Descarothe and Nirvana. It has also undertaken far-ranging diplomatic and exploratory missions into Beyond Sector and the Vanguard Reaches, and frequently engages in joint operations with both the IISS and the Imperial Navy.

Major Historical Events Timeline

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this polity and the wider region it lies within:

• −5823: the Zhodani Consulate is established.
• the year 0: to trailing, the Third Imperium is founded: the Long Night comes to an end.
• 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the subsector.
• 819: worlds within the region break away from the Dominion of Alntzar. They cooperate with one another to ensure their mutual neutrality.
• 941: the Allarton Corporation is formed at Capital to settle and develop the Trelyn Domain.
• 979-986: the Third Frontier War.
• 980: the Trelyn Domain becomes an Imperial client state under Grand Duke Ardesh Varen.
• 988: the League of Suns forms.
• 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the subsector.
• circa 1000: the League gradually becomes an Imperial client state.
• 1065: the Second Survey is published.
• 1082-1084: the Fourth Frontier War (the "False War").
• 1107-1110: the Fifth Frontier War.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This polity is located in the following areas:

This trade route is found in the following areas:
Charted Space:

• Far Frontiers Sector
  • Jungleblut Subsector

Capital

The capital of this polity is located at:

• Alzenei, a rich world known for its institutes of learning.

World Listing

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within the League is available.

• The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
• Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.

AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:

9 of 9 World articles in League of Suns

Alzenei  •  Gniadek  •  Jaer  •  Jenai  •  Kokkelen  •  Nesbitt  •  Nomael  •  Price  •  Shattur  •  

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Verified updated data is constantly sought.

• Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.

References & Background (Sources)

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This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.

• J. Andrew Keith. Classic Traveller The Trail of the Sky Raiders, (FASA, 1982), various pages.
• J. Andrew Keith. Classic Traveller Fate of the Sky Raiders, (FASA, 1982), page 57.
• Dale L. Kemper. The Far Frontiers, Ares Magazine, Special Issue 2, (SPI, 1984), page 37. (Jungleblut Subsector)
• Dale L. Kemper. The Far Frontiers, Traveller Chronicle 4, (Sword of the Knight Publications, 1994), pages 8-9. (Jungleblut Subsector)
• James Kundert. Far Frontiers, Traveller Chronicle 7, (Sword of the Knight Publications, 1994), pages 44-48. (sector background and timeline)