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== Description / Specifications == | == Description / Specifications == | ||
| − | + | === Astrography === | |
| + | The Wedna Trace is a small [[Main|cluster]] lying within the [[rimward]] half of [[Oreo Subsector]], close to the border with [[Diaspora Sector]]. | ||
| + | * It has 5 member systems. | ||
A basic overview of the Wedna Trace: | A basic overview of the Wedna Trace: | ||
| − | [[File:Chart Massilia Sector Mains Basic | + | [[File:Chart Massilia Sector Clusters Mains Labelled Basic 1.png|200 px|right]] |
| − | [[File:Chart Wedna Trace Basic.png| | + | |
| − | * Worlds within the [[ | + | [[File:Chart Wedna Trace Basic.png|275 px]] <br> (Charts sourced from [[Traveller Map]]) |
| + | * Worlds within the [[Main|Trace]] are highlighted in brown. | ||
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=== Commercial Data === | === Commercial Data === | ||
[[File:Logo Trade and Commerce.png|155 px|right]] | [[File:Logo Trade and Commerce.png|155 px|right]] | ||
| + | The following economic and commercial data has been determined regarding the [[Main|Trace]]: | ||
==== Corporations ==== | ==== Corporations ==== | ||
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==== Security & Defense ==== | ==== Security & Defense ==== | ||
| − | The worlds of the | + | The worlds of the [[Main|Trace]] are patrolled by the [[Imperial Navy]]. It defends {{Imperial}} territory and interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures trade and commerce. |
| + | |||
| + | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| + | [[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]] | ||
| + | High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main|Trace]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds. | ||
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| + | [[File:Type AH Hercules Class WH Keith CT The Traveller Adventure p140.jpg|400 px]] | ||
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| + | === Demographics === | ||
| + | Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) are found along this [[trade route]]: | ||
| + | * [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]]) | ||
| + | ** Mixed heritage ([[Major Race]]): widely spread across the [[main]]. | ||
| + | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): many genetically distinct individuals and communities. | ||
| + | ** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]]): many genetically distinct individuals and communities. | ||
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| + | ==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ||
| + | The most commonly heard [[language]]s are: | ||
| + | * [[Anglic]], one of the two official languages of the {{Imperium}}. | ||
| + | * [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]], one of the two official languages of the {{Imperium}}. | ||
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| + | ==== Timeline ==== | ||
| + | Major events that have affected this [[trade route]] and the wider region that it lies within: | ||
| − | + | * [[Ancients|circa -250,000]]: the [[Ancient]]s are active within the sector. | |
| − | + | * [[-9235]]: the [[Vilani]] discover [[jump drive]] technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across [[Charted Space]]. | |
| + | * [[-9000s|circa -9,000]]: the [[Geonee]] encounter the [[Vilani]]. | ||
| + | * [[-5400]] to [[-4015]]: the [[Vilani]] [[Consolidation Wars]]. | ||
| + | * [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] claims and settles worlds across the region. | ||
| + | * [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: the [[Interstellar Wars]]. | ||
| + | * [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: the [[Rule of Man]] administers the worlds of the region. | ||
| + | * [[-1776]] to [[0]]: the [[Long Night]]. | ||
| + | * [[0|The Year 0]]: the [[Third Imperium]] is founded. | ||
| + | * [[76]] to [[120]]: The [[Third Imperium]] wages the [[Pacification Campaigns]] to unify and assimilate the regions under its control. | ||
| + | * [[300]]-[[420]]: the {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the region. | ||
| + | * [[604]]-[[622]]: the [[Civil War]]. | ||
| + | * [[624]]: the [[Express Boat Network]] is established. | ||
| + | * [[800]]-[[820]]: the [[Psionics Suppressions]]. | ||
| + | * [[995]]-[[1065]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] charts the region. | ||
| + | * [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the region becomes widely available. | ||
== Worlds & Sectors / [[Astrography]] == | == Worlds & Sectors / [[Astrography]] == | ||
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== References & Contributors / Sources == | == References & Contributors / Sources == | ||
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| − | {{Detail | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Atlas of the Imperium|page= page 22}} (chart showing the worlds of the [[Main|Trace]]) |
| − | |S2= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]] | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Vilani & Vargr |page= pages 11, 48, 49}} (dot maps locating the worlds of the [[Main|Trace]]) |
| − | | | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= First Survey |page= pages 4, 38-41, 102-109}} (sector data including the [[Main|Trace]] circa [[0|The Year 0]]) |
| + | |S4= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]] | ||
| + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{LEN|Astrography|Main|Cluster|Guidebook to Massilia Sector}} | |
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| − | {{LEN|Astrography}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:03, 13 May 2025
The Wedna Trace is a cluster lying within the far rimward-trailing part of Massilia Sector.
- It is an astrographic feature and a trade route.
- It is also known as the Wedna Cluster.
Description / Specifications[edit]
Astrography[edit]
The Wedna Trace is a small cluster lying within the rimward half of Oreo Subsector, close to the border with Diaspora Sector.
- It has 5 member systems.
A basic overview of the Wedna Trace:
(Charts sourced from Traveller Map)
- Worlds within the Trace are highlighted in brown.
Commercial Data[edit]
The following economic and commercial data has been determined regarding the Trace:
Corporations[edit]
Corporations and organizations active within the Trace include:
- Ling Standard Products, an Imperial megacorporation engaged in widescale resource extraction and processing.
- Makhidkarun, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in communications and entertainment.
- Naasirka, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in sensors, electronics, and robotics.
- Sharurshid, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in finance and commerce.
- Sternmetal Horizons, an Imperial megacorporation primarily engaged in mining operations and manufacturing.
- Tukera Lines, an Imperial megacorporation specializing in transport and logistics.
- Zirunkariish, a Vilani megacorporation specializing in investment, finance, and insurance.
Goods[edit]
Notable local commodities include:
- (none currently listed)
Security & Defense[edit]
The worlds of the Trace are patrolled by the Imperial Navy. It defends Imperial territory and interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures trade and commerce.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the Trace, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
Demographics[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) are found along this trade route:
- Humaniti (Human races)
- Mixed heritage (Major Race): widely spread across the main.
- Solomani (Major Race): many genetically distinct individuals and communities.
- Vilani (Major Race): many genetically distinct individuals and communities.
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The most commonly heard languages are:
- Anglic, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
- Vilani, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
Timeline[edit]
Major events that have affected this trade route and the wider region that it lies within:
- circa -250,000: the Ancients are active within the sector.
- -9235: the Vilani discover jump drive technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across Charted Space.
- circa -9,000: the Geonee encounter the Vilani.
- -5400 to -4015: the Vilani Consolidation Wars.
- -4045 to -2204: the Ziru Sirka claims and settles worlds across the region.
- -2404 to -2215: the Interstellar Wars.
- -2204 to -1776: the Rule of Man administers the worlds of the region.
- -1776 to 0: the Long Night.
- The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded.
- 76 to 120: The Third Imperium wages the Pacification Campaigns to unify and assimilate the regions under its control.
- 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the region.
- 604-622: the Civil War.
- 624: the Express Boat Network is established.
- 800-820: the Psionics Suppressions.
- 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the region.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the region becomes widely available.
Worlds & Sectors / Astrography[edit]
This astrographic feature is found in the following areas:
Charted Space – Third Imperium
World Listing[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds that are members of the Wedna Trace is available.
- The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
- Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:
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Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, may already be out of date.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
References & Contributors / Sources[edit]
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- Jim Cunningham, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Gordon Sheridan. Atlas of the Imperium (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), page 22. (chart showing the worlds of the Trace)
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), pages 11, 48, 49. (dot maps locating the worlds of the Trace)
- Marc Miller. First Survey (Imperium Games, 1996), pages 4, 38-41, 102-109. (sector data including the Trace circa The Year 0)
- Author & Contributor: MIMIC - Minor Imp of the Ministry of Information and Communication
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science

