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|name        = Sylean
 
|name        = Sylean
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|alsosee     =  
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|image      = Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png
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|atmo       = Dense
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|caption     = ''Homo sapiens syleanisis''
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|author     =  
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|canon      = Yes
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|type       = Omnivore/gatherer
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|caption    = ''Homo sapiens syleanisis''
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|status     = Minor Human Race
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|terrain    = Plains
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|locomotion  = Walker
 
|code        = Syle
 
|code        = Syle
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|confluence  = Humanoid
 
|confluence  = Humanoid
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|epoch      = TL:13-15
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|typoid      = Human
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|era        = 1105
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|size        = 1.8 [[meter]]s
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|existing    = Yes
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|weight      = 100 [[kg]]
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|footnote    =  
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|languages  = Sylean Language
 
|government  = Republic
 
|government  = Republic
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|gravity    = Standard
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|epoch      = TL:13-15
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|psi        = Standard
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|home        = {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}
 
|home        = {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}
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|image      = Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png
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|uwp        = A586A98-F
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|languages  = Sylean Language
 
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|limbs      = 2-ped
 
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|locomotion  = Walker
 
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|multi      = Yes
 
 
|pop        = 6
 
|pop        = 6
 
|primary    = G2 V
 
|primary    = G2 V
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|psi        = Standard
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|atmo        = Dense
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|multi      = Yes
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|existing    = Yes
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|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= Humaniti|page=127-134}}
 
|ref        = {{Ludography ref|name= Humaniti|page=127-134}}
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|size        = 1.8 m
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|canon      = Yes
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|status     = Minor Human Race
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|alsosee    = [[Sylean Federation]]
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|footnote    =
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|author     =  
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|era        = 1105
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|gravity    = Standard
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|limbs      = 4-ped
 
|symmetry    = 2-ial
 
|symmetry    = 2-ial
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|terrain    = Plains
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|TL          = TL-15
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|TL          = TL-15
 
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|type        = Omnivore/gatherer
 
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|typoid      = Human
 
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|uwp        = A586A98-F
 
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|weight      = 100 kg
 
 
}}
 
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The [[Sylean]]s are a technologically advanced sophont species.
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* They are a [[Minor Human Race]] with a [[human]] appearance.
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The [[Sylean]]s of {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}} are a technologically advanced [[Minor Human Race]] with a [[human]] appearance.
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
The [[Sylean]]s are a [[minor human race]] originating on ''Sylea'', now {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}.
 
The [[Sylean]]s are a [[minor human race]] originating on ''Sylea'', now {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}.
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Pure-blooded Syleans tend to be large and pale-skinned, with around 10% being albino. There is relatively little physical diversity, with most Syleans having round heads with broad faces, wide-set eyes, long noses, and very square chins.
  
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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Though contacted early by the [[Vilani]] and made part of the [[First Imperium]], a small group of Syleans were kept on reservations on Sylea. These scattered tribes living on inhospitable areas were simply left alone because no one thought they possessed anything of value. The unusual religion of ''[[Maar Ki Zon]]'' or the "''Book of the Way''" helped the Syleans manage to keep their technology throughout the [[Long Night]]. At first only a trade confederation, it slowly grew to become the [[Sylean Federation]], and ultimately evolved into the [[Third Imperium]].
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Though contacted early by the [[Vilani]] and made part of the [[First Imperium]], a small group of Syleans were kept on reservations on Sylea. These scattered tribes, living in largely inhospitable areas, were left alone because no one thought they possessed anything of value.  
  
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=== Psychology & Philosophy (Mindset) ===
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At the beginning of the [[Long Night]], with both the Vilani and [[Solomani]] no longer in command, the Syleans from the reservations and a number of Sylean nationalists discovered a copy of ''[[Maar Ki Zon]]'' or the "Book of the Way", a religious text from the pre-[[Vilani]] contact Sarnese Empire. The unusual religion of ''[[Maar Zon]]'' helped the Syleans to keep their technology throughout the [[Long Night]]. They influenced the Solomani-Vilani fusion society that began to reclaim interstellar trade and travel. At first only a trade confederation, the nation based on Sylea slowly grew to become the [[Sylean Federation]], which ultimately evolved into the [[Third Imperium]].
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At the beginning of the [[Long Night]] with both the Vilani and [[Solomani]] no longer in command, the Syleans from the reservations and a number of Sylean nationalists discovered a copy of ''[[Maar Ki Zon]]'' or the "''Book of the Way''", a religion text from the pre-[[Vilani]] contact [[Sylean Empire]].
 
  
 
=== Culture & Society (Ethnology) ===
 
=== Culture & Society (Ethnology) ===
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The [[Maar Zon]] adherents, know as ''[[Lan Ki Zon]]'' or "''Followers of the Way''" still exist on Sylea. The [[Lan Ki Zon]] are responsible for maintaining the Sylean culture to this day.
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The ''[[Maar Zon]]'' adherents, known as ''Lan Ki Zon'' or "Followers of the Way", still exist on Sylea. The ''Lan Ki Zon'' are responsible for maintaining the Sylean culture. The ''Kel Ten Zon'', "Masters of the Way", are the religion's major authority.
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Sylean mythology includes the ''Guarek'', a race of small mischievous supernatural beings akin to the elves, trolls, and dwarves of Old [[Terra (world)|Terra]] and the ''gishkan'' of Old [[Vland (world)|Vland]]. Sylean religious literature includes the Heavenly Muster chapter in an epic describing the Dawn War between gods and the primal forces that opposed the creation of Sylea.
  
 
=== Government & Politics (Leadership) ===
 
=== Government & Politics (Leadership) ===
 
* [[Sylean Federation]]
 
* [[Sylean Federation]]
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* [[Sylean Worlds]]
  
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
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== [[Astrography]] ==
 
This race is primarily located in the following areas: <br>
 
This race is primarily located in the following areas: <br>
 
''[[Charted Space]]:''
 
''[[Charted Space]]:''
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* {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}
 
* {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}
  
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=== World Listing: 1105 ===
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=== World Listing ===
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Significant communities of this race are known to exist within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s:  
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Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s:  
 
{{ClusterWorlds2}}
 
{{ClusterWorlds2}}
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
 
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 08|page=34|article=Core Subsector}}
 
|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 08|page=34|article=Core Subsector}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Milieu 0|page=44,45}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Milieu 0 |page=44,45}}
 
|S3= [[Jon F. Zeigler]]. "Contact: Syleans". ''[[JTAS Online]] published  June 24, 2003''. (2003)
 
|S3= [[Jon F. Zeigler]]. "Contact: Syleans". ''[[JTAS Online]] published  June 24, 2003''. (2003)
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Humaniti|page=127-134}}
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Humaniti |page=127-134}}
 
|S5= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
|S5= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
|S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
|S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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[[Category: GURPS Traveller races]]
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[[Category: Minor Race]]
 
 
[[Category: Religion]]
 
[[Category: Religion]]
 
[[Category: Sylean]]
 
[[Category: Sylean]]
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[[Category: Third Imperium races]]
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[[Category: Guidebook to Core Sector]]
 
{{LE|Races}}
 
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Latest revision as of 01:53, 4 October 2024

Sylean
Imperial-Sunburst-Green-wiki.png
Homo sapiens syleanisis
Base Information
Classification Omnivore/gatherer
Status Minor Human Race
Locomotion Walker
Terrain Plains
Body Form
Confluence Humanoid
Bio-Identenoid Human
Size 1.8 meters
Weight 100 kg
Culture
Languages Sylean Language
Social Structure Republic
Technological Epoch TL:13-15
Psionic potential Standard
Origin World
Homeworld location Capital (Core 2118)
UWP
A586A98-F
StarportA Excellent: Starship Construction, Overhaul, Refined fuel
Size5 Medium (8,000 km, 0.40g - 0.57g)
Atmosphere8 Dense
Hydrographics6 Wet World 60%
PopulationA High (60 billion)
Government9 Impersonal Bureaucracy
Law8 High Law (controlled blades)
Tech LevelF High Stellar (anagathics)
Primary Star G2 V
Atmosphere Dense
Off-world presence Yes
Zoetic individuals Yes
Source
Reference Humaniti 127-134.
Canon Yes
Also see Sylean Federation

The Syleans of Capital (Core 2118) are a technologically advanced Minor Human Race with a human appearance.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Syleans are a minor human race originating on Sylea, now Capital (Core 2118).

Pure-blooded Syleans tend to be large and pale-skinned, with around 10% being albino. There is relatively little physical diversity, with most Syleans having round heads with broad faces, wide-set eyes, long noses, and very square chins.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Though contacted early by the Vilani and made part of the First Imperium, a small group of Syleans were kept on reservations on Sylea. These scattered tribes, living in largely inhospitable areas, were left alone because no one thought they possessed anything of value.

At the beginning of the Long Night, with both the Vilani and Solomani no longer in command, the Syleans from the reservations and a number of Sylean nationalists discovered a copy of Maar Ki Zon or the "Book of the Way", a religious text from the pre-Vilani contact Sarnese Empire. The unusual religion of Maar Zon helped the Syleans to keep their technology throughout the Long Night. They influenced the Solomani-Vilani fusion society that began to reclaim interstellar trade and travel. At first only a trade confederation, the nation based on Sylea slowly grew to become the Sylean Federation, which ultimately evolved into the Third Imperium.

Culture & Society (Ethnology)[edit]

The Maar Zon adherents, known as Lan Ki Zon or "Followers of the Way", still exist on Sylea. The Lan Ki Zon are responsible for maintaining the Sylean culture. The Kel Ten Zon, "Masters of the Way", are the religion's major authority.

Sylean mythology includes the Guarek, a race of small mischievous supernatural beings akin to the elves, trolls, and dwarves of Old Terra and the gishkan of Old Vland. Sylean religious literature includes the Heavenly Muster chapter in an epic describing the Dawn War between gods and the primal forces that opposed the creation of Sylea.

Government & Politics (Leadership)[edit]

Astrography[edit]

This race is primarily located in the following areas:
Charted Space:

Homeworld[edit]

The homeworld of this race is:

World Listing[edit]

Significant communities of this race are known to dwell within the following systems and worlds:

27 of 27 World articles in Sylean
Anuug  •  Capion  •  Capital  •  Crystalan  •  Ercan  •  First  •  Imaar Pa  •  Indshiim Ganme  •  Ispumer (Co 2615)  •  Khiinra Ash  •  Khiiri  •  Khiuur La  •  Khuir  •  Khuuma  •  Likhamii  •  Luuar  •  Markasher  •  Mikhag Kuu  •  Nesdo  •  Rhylea  •  Rib  •  Riid Irman  •  Ruigiur  •  Sentark 4  •  Shand  •  Station One (Da 0517)  •  Yirsh Poy  •  
startbacknext(27 listed)


References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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.
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