Shallows Subsector

Shallows Subsector
Isi Ahto Mimu Ushra Shallows style="width: 250px; height: 350px; border: solid 1px black;" map from Travellermap.com Zeda
Sector	Dagudashaag
Capital	Diishalum (Dagudashaag 0518)
Number of Systems	58
Stellar and Economic data	data page
Majority Control	Third Imperium - 100%

Subsector E of Dagudashaag Sector.

Shallows Subsector is important from the point of view of strategic communications, as the most direct link between the Vland Main and the Medurma Main. The Jump-two bridge between Amigu and Unlshplir is of strategic importance to the Third Imperium.

Description (Specifications)

The Shallows Subsector is defended by 50th Fleet.

Subsector Summary: 1105

Shallows, subsector E of Dagudashaag, contains 40 worlds with an estimated combined population of 120 billion, a per capita income of Cr14,113, and a total economy of BCr1,693,632. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr7,768 through 38 starports (6 Class A, 10 Class B, 16 Class C, 6 Class D) employing 1,160,420 people. Driving this interstellar trade are six Agricultural (Ag) worlds, seven Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, three Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, eight Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Shallows maintain 15 Scout bases, eight Naval bases, and one Way station. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 12). The highest technology level is 15 at Upag (Dagudashaag 0111).

Shallows, subsector E of Dagudashaag, contains 58 stars and 441 identified planets; 24 monostellar systems, 14 binary systems, two trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 29 of the 40 systems (72%) have native gas giants. There are one Asteroid (As) belt, two Desert (De) worlds, two Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, eight Poor (Po) worlds, four Vacuum (Va) worlds, and three Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Shallows has an estimated population of 120 billion distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, seven Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 18 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, seven Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Upag (Dagudashaag 0111). The population consists primarily of 6 sophont groups including one native sophont.

6 identified sophont populations in Shallows
Lancian of Kukhun (Gushemege 3105): 92 billion on two worlds. Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 16 billion on 40 worlds. Ziadd of Zeda (Dagudashaag 0721): 11 billion on seven worlds. Dolphin of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 40 million on one world. S'mrii of Mimu (Dagudashaag 0208): 5 million on one world. Ka Keleree of Gaae (Dagudashaag 0615): Less than 1 million on their homeworld.

Third Imperium

The Third Imperium has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated combined population of 120 billion, a per capita income of Cr14,113, and a total economy of BCr1,693,632. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr7,768 through 38 starports (6 Class A, 10 Class B, 16 Class C, 6 Class D) employing 1,160,420 people. Driving this interstellar trade are six Agricultural (Ag) worlds, seven Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, three Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, eight Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Third Imperium maintain 15 Scout bases, eight Naval bases, and one Way station within the subsector. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 12). The highest technology level is 15 at Upag (Dagudashaag 0111).

The Third Imperium has an estimated population of 120 billion within the subsector, distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, seven Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 18 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, seven Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Upag (Dagudashaag 0111). The population consists primarily of 6 sophont groups including one native sophont.

• The Third Imperium subsector capital of Shallows is Diishalum (Dagudashaag 0714).

Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105

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

• Dagudashaag Main
• J-2 Amigu-Unlshplir Jump Bridge
• Lancian Space
• Serpent's Bosom
• Vland Main
• Zeda Cluster

World Listing: 1105

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

40 Worlds in the Shallows Subsector

Aaki  •   Adaskaglu  •   Amigu  •   Ardchi  •   Cablu  •   Chathi  •   Cleci  •   Dakushan  •   Diishalum  •   Diraan  •   Drya  •   Ekli  •   Fau  •   Gaae  •   Gishi  •   Glachith  •   Gladsheim  •   Gwi  •   Hourara  •   Iliika  •   Irphothe  •   Kaelm'katwi  •   Kashki  •   Khikaeg  •   Kima  •   Lau  •   Miku  •   Niirkhi  •   Oeth  •   Oewni  •   Osha  •   Sagikii  •   Sloethu  •   Station One  •   Tarterus  •   Teoech  •   Ufesk  •   Unishpiir  •   Upag  •   Ziamr

History & Background (Dossier)

The Universal Church of God is influential in this subsector.

Aaki-Makhidkarun Financial Services offers consumer data analysis, finance checks and debt collection to all the major agendas throughout the Shallows Subsector.

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
  • Ka Keleree

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Demographics: 1105

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

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Lancians
  • Solomani
  • Vilani
  • Ziadd

• Non-Human Races
  • Kiakh'iee
  • S'mrii

• 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.
  • Galaach: An Ushran trade language derived from Anglic, widely spoken throughout the Shallows, Zeda and Ushra subsectors.
• Kehuu: The primary language of the Lancian Cultural Region.
• Kiriani: The trade language spoken by the majority of Hamaran.
• Klatha'sh: The common language of the Ziadd.
• Sall: The predominate language of Bolivar (Dagudashaag 0240), also spoken as a common second language in surrounding subsectors, including Shallows.
• Sfuizia (translated as "InterLanguage" but often referred to as S'mrii): The primary language of the S'mrii, used throughout the S'mrii ConSentiency.
• Vilani: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium.
• Wawa-pakekeke-wawa: The common, precise and bureaucratic language of the Bwaps. Spoken on Bwap-dominated planets and by government functionaries on any world lucky enough to retain a dedicated Bwap workforce.

Historical Eras

• Milieu 1116

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

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

• -6150: S'mrii acquire Jump Drive.
• -1776: Long Night begins.
• -1690: Establishment of S'mrii ConSentiency.
• c. -750: Other petty states arise in Dagudashaag, including Zeda Alignment, Ushran Empire, Medurma Pact.
• 45: Kuriishe Eraki joins the Third Imperium. Eraki's economy prospers under the increased flow of trade.
• 75-106: Vilani Pacification Campaign. By its end, the Imperium rules the whole of Dagudashaag.
• 128: Displacement of S'mrii inhabitants of a number of worlds in Gushemege and Dagudashaag by Makhidkarun colonists creates ill-feeling.
  • Formation of pro-Vilani and anti-Vilani factions in S'mrii government.
• 274: Medurma designated Dagudashaag Sector capital.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Jae Campbell. "Library Data: Shallows." Signal-GK 09 (1994): 48. via. HIWG
• Marc Miller. First Survey (Imperium Games, 1996), .
• Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 311.