Epshu Subsector

Epshu Subsector
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Sector	Zarushagar
Capital	Epshu/Epshu (Zarushagar 2113)
Number of Systems	36
Majority Control	Imperium - 100%

The high number of agricultural worlds along the Greater Massilia Main help provide the subsector capital of Epshu -- a desert world of 9 billion people -- with the necessities of life.

Description (Specifications)

The Epshu Subsector is defended by 240th Fleet.

Subsector Summary: 1105

Epshu, subsector G of Zarushagar, contains 36 worlds with an estimated combined population of 9 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,249, and a total economy of BCr41,810. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr600 through 34 starports (9 Class A, 20 Class B, 3 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 105,720 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Epshu maintain nine Naval bases, three Scout bases, and one Naval depot. The average technology level is 11 (with most between 9 and 13). The highest technology level is 14 at Angmar (Zarushagar 2213), Sirgol (Zarushagar 2320), and Komo Niva (Zarushagar 2412).

Epshu, subsector G of Zarushagar, contains 48 stars and 374 identified planets; 25 monostellar systems, ten binary systems, one trinary system, and no systems with four or more stars. 33 of the 36 systems (91%) have native gas giants. There are one Asteroid (As) belt, one Desert (De) world, three Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, six Poor (Po) worlds, ten Vacuum (Va) worlds, and three Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Epshu has an estimated population of 9 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 17 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 12 Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Epshu (Zarushagar 2113). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

3 identified sophont populations in Epshu
Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 9 billion on 36 worlds. Darmine of Ishag (Zarushagar 1323): 200 million on one world. Chirper of Eskayloyt: less than 1 million on one world.

Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish

The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated combined population of 9 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,249, and a total economy of BCr41,810. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr600 through 34 starports (9 Class A, 20 Class B, 3 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 105,720 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in the Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish maintain nine Naval bases, three Scout bases, and one Naval depot within the subsector. The average technology level is 11 (with most between 9 and 13). The highest technology level is 14 at Angmar (Zarushagar 2213), Sirgol (Zarushagar 2320), and Komo Niva (Zarushagar 2412).

The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish has an estimated population of 9 billion within the subsector, distributed across one High population (Hi) world, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 17 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 12 Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Epshu (Zarushagar 2113). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

• The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish subsector capital of Epshu is Epshu (Zarushagar 2113).

Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105

The following astrographic features, trade routes, mains, clusters, and traces can be found within this area:

• Greater Massilia Main

World Listing: 1105

The following systems and worlds can be found within this area:

36 Worlds in the Epshu Subsector

Algoani  •  Anatsov  •  Angmar  •  Bari  •  Benici  •  Birmingham  •  Chellis  •  Depot (Za 1920)  •  Diego Cruces  •    •  Dishere  •  Endarma  •  Epshu  •  Escalona  •  Freehold (Za 2413)  •  Frey (Za 1811)  •  Harding (Za 2315)  •  Kaixi  •  Kleior  •  Komo Niva  •  Lone Star (Za 2217)  •  Lonic  •  Ludtke  •  Magheru  •  Maxadan  •  Mordor (Za 2415)  •  Murdstone  •  Nahsora  •  Pagac  •  Port Artemus  •  Sao Pacora  •  Schmidt  •  Serenity  •  Sinting  •  Sirgol  •  T'saeis  •  Xaff  •  

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Polity Listing: 1105

The following polities can be found within this subsector:

• Independent Powers (Pocket Empires)
  • None

• Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
  • None

• Other Powers
  • None

• Third Imperium (Imperial powers)
  • Various member systems and worlds.

Native Sophonts (NILs): 1105

The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this area:

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • None

• Non-Human Races
  • None

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Demographics: 1105

Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Darmine
  • Solomani (Major Race)
  • Vilani (Major Race)

• Non-Human Races
  • Chirpers

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Linguistic Topography: 1105

The following languages are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:

• Anglic: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium.
• Kadli: The primary common language of the Darmine culture.
• Vilani (language): One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this subsector:

• No information yet available.

References & Contributors (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.

• Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), page 21. (charts depicting the worlds of the subsector)
• Joe Fugate, Gary L. Thomas. Referee's Gaming Kit (Digest Group Publications, 1989), various pages. (background for the sector)
• James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 48, 49. (dot maps and charts depicting the worlds of the subsector)
• Greg Videll, Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 21 (Digest Group Publications, 1990), page 17. (background for the sector)
• Loren Wiseman. Challenge 75 (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), pages 6, 68. (background for the sector)
• Martin Dougherty. Bearers of the Flame (Avenger Enterprises, 2006), page 87. (the subsector around the year 1248)
• External Link: Zarushagar Sector (details for the sector and subsector)
• Author & Contributor: Greg Videll of the HIWG (refinement of sector data)
• Author & Contributor: Martin J. Dougherty (development of sector data)
• Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips