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The [[Alcost Cluster]] is a [[Cluster|small group of worlds]] located within [[Far Frontiers Sector]].
 
The [[Alcost Cluster]] is a [[Cluster|small group of worlds]] located within [[Far Frontiers Sector]].
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* It lies on the border between [[Inverness Subsector]] and [[Mnemosyne Subsector]].
 
* It is an astrographic feature.
 
* It is an astrographic feature.
* It is a [[Jump Drive|Jump-1]] [[cluster]].
 
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
The Alcost Cluster is located in the center of the Delta Quadrant of [[Far Frontiers Sector]], in [[Mnemosyne Subsector|Mnemosyne]] and [[Inverness Subsector|Inverness Subsector]]s.
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The Alcost Cluster is a [[Cluster|group]] of seven systems lying within the central-[[trailing]] half of [[Far Frontiers Sector]]. It straddles the border between [[Mnemosyne Subsector|Mnemosyne]] and [[Inverness Subsector|Inverness Subsector]]s.
  
 
[[File:Chart Alcost Cluster Basic.png|250 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
 
[[File:Chart Alcost Cluster Basic.png|250 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
 
[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
Seven systems:
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The [[cluster]] lies within the ''[[Zhodani Shadow]]'', a region strongly influenced by the society and culture of the [[Zhodani Consulate]].
#[[Alcost (world)|Alcost]]
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#[[Linelit (world)|Linelit]]
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It includes seven systems:
#[[Njisse (world)|Njisse]]
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#[[Rjnevelte (world)|Rjnevelte]]
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#[[Sequitor (world)|Sequitor]]
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Far Frontiers – Seven Systems
#[[Sherwood (FF 2829) (world)|Sherwood]]
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*[[Inverness Subsector|Inverness (FarF L)]] – 5
#[[Welton (world)|Welton]]
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#[[Linelit (world)|Linelit (FarF 2730)]]
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#[[Njisse (world)|Njisse (FarF 2530)]]
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#[[Rjnevelte (world)|Rjnevelte (FarF 2630)]]
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#[[Sequitor (world)|Sequitor (FarF 2629)]]
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#[[Sherwood (FF 2829) (world)|Sherwood (FarF 2829)]]
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*[[Mnemosyne Subsector|Mnemosyne (FarF P)]] – 2
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#[[Alcost (world)|Alcost (FarF 2631)]]
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#[[Welton (world)|Welton (FarF 2532)]]
  
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
[[File:Chart Far Frontiers Sector Regional Basic.png|right|200 px]]
 
[[File:Chart Far Frontiers Sector Regional Basic.png|right|200 px]]
  
This [[trade route]] is found in the following areas: <br>
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This [[cluster]] is found in the following areas: <br>
 
''[[Charted Space]]:''
 
''[[Charted Space]]:''
  
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=== World Listing ===
 
=== World Listing ===
Comprehensive [[Second Survey]] data for all worlds lying within the Scatters is available.
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Comprehensive [[Second Survey]] data for all worlds lying within the Alcost Cluster is available.
 
* The primary source material for all data is [[Traveller Map]].
 
* The primary source material for all data is [[Traveller Map]].
 
* Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
 
* Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
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* Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
 
* Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
  
== References & Background (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
|S1= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]]
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|S1= [[Jordan Weisman]]. {{CT}} ''[[Adventure Class Ships Volume 1]]'' ([[FASA]], 1982), Page 4. (description, Freedonian Condor class SDB) ([[Inverness Subsector]])
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|S2= [[J. Andrew Keith]]. {{CT}} ''[[Fate of the Sky Raiders]]'', ([[FASA]], 1982), various pages. (background for [[Inverness Subsector]])
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|S3= [[Mark Lawrence]]. {{CT}} ''[[Rescue On Galatea]]'' ([[FASA]], 1982), various pages. (background for [[Inverness Subsector]])
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|S4= [[Dale L. Kemper]]. The Far Frontiers, ''[[Ares Magazine|Ares Magazine, Special Issue 2]]'', (SPI, 1984), pages 35, 37. ([[Inverness Subsector]], [[Mnemosyne Subsector]])
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|S5= [[J. Andrew Keith]], [[Marc Miller]], [[John Harshman]]. {{CT}} ''[[Zhodani (Alien Module)|Zhodani]]'', ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1985), inside front cover. (the [[Zhodani]]; sector named and subsectors depicted but no further data)
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|S6= [[Dale L. Kemper]]. The Far Frontiers, ''[[Traveller Chronicle|Traveller Chronicle 3]]'', ([[Sword of the Knight Publications]], 1994), pages 5, 10-11. ([[Inverness Subsector]])
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|S7= [[Dale L. Kemper]]. The Far Frontiers, ''[[Traveller Chronicle 04|Traveller Chronicle 4]]'', ([[Sword of the Knight Publications]], 1994), pages 3-13. ([[Mnemosyne Subsector]])
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|S8= [[James Kundert]]. Far Frontiers, ''[[Traveller Chronicle|Traveller Chronicle 7]]'', ([[Sword of the Knight Publications]], 1994), pages 44-48. (sector background and timeline)
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|S9= [[David L. Pulver]]. ''[[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 1]]'', ([[Steve Jackson Games]], 1998), pages 5-63. (the [[Zhodani]])
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|S10= [[Don McKinney]]. ''[[Mongoose Traveller: Zhodani]]'', ([[Mongoose Traveller]], 2011), 188 pages. (the [[Zhodani]])
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|S11= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]]
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|S12= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]]
 
}}
 
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[[Category: Cluster]]
 
[[Category: Cluster]]
 
[[Category: Main]]
 
[[Category: Main]]
{{LEN|Astrography|Guidebook to Far Frontiers Sector}}
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{{LEN|Era: Milieu 1116|T5 Second Survey|Astrography|Guidebook to Far Frontiers Sector|Zhodani}}

Latest revision as of 15:30, 25 June 2024

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The Alcost Cluster is a small group of worlds located within Far Frontiers Sector.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Alcost Cluster is a group of seven systems lying within the central-trailing half of Far Frontiers Sector. It straddles the border between Mnemosyne and Inverness Subsectors.

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(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

  • Worlds lying within the main are highlighted in tan.

Its systems are patrolled by military vessels, which suppress piracy and guarantee interstellar trade.

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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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The cluster lies within the Zhodani Shadow, a region strongly influenced by the society and culture of the Zhodani Consulate.

It includes seven systems:


Far Frontiers – Seven Systems

  1. Linelit (FarF 2730)
  2. Njisse (FarF 2530)
  3. Rjnevelte (FarF 2630)
  4. Sequitor (FarF 2629)
  5. Sherwood (FarF 2829)
  1. Alcost (FarF 2631)
  2. Welton (FarF 2532)

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

Chart Far Frontiers Sector Regional Basic.png

This cluster is found in the following areas:
Charted Space:

World Listing[edit]

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within the Alcost Cluster 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:

7 of 7 World articles in Alcost Cluster
Alcost  •  Linelit  •  Njisse  •  Rjnevelte  •  Sequitor  •  Sherwood (FF 2829)  •  Welton  •  
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Verified updated data is constantly sought.

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

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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