Gerockne Subsector

Gerockne Subsector
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Sector	Gzirr!k'l
Capital	None
Number of Systems	42
Majority Control	Sha Elden Lith Kindriu - %
2nd Control	Krotan Primacy - %
3rd Control	Non-Aligned - %
4th Control	Client State, Hive Federation - %

Subsector M of Gzirr!k'l Sector.

Description (Specifications)

The subsector is split between Krotan space, Lithkind territory, and a buffer zone between them, with several neutral systems and Hiver client states.

Both the Lithkind and the Krotan have built extensively, with high-technology settlements and major starports; all but one of the 19 Lithkind systems in the subsector are capable of constructing their own ships.

Izyme, the Lithkind homeworld, is in fact at the trailing edge of a sprawling main which covers most of neighbouring Numbis Sector -- and provides direct jump-1 access from K'kree territories, to the Lithkind's displeasure.

Vecrygge, in the sliver of space claimed by neither Lithkind or Krotan, is a client world of the Hive Federation, and a staging post for diplomatic and scientific expeditions seeking entry into either race's territory. These requests are usually granted -- gladly in the case of the Krotan, warily by the Lithkind.

Subsector Summary: 1116

Gerockne, subsector M of Gzirr!k'l, contains 42 worlds with an estimated combined population of 6 billion, a per capita income of Cr3,260, and a total economy of BCr10,056. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr130 through 29 starports (12 Class A, 7 Class B, 8 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 22,520 people. Driving this interstellar trade are six Agricultural (Ag) worlds, three Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, three Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Gerockne maintain 17 Naval bases. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 3 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Bvebling (Gzirr!k'l 0237).

Gerockne, subsector M of Gzirr!k'l, contains 62 stars and 461 identified planets; 25 monostellar systems, 14 binary systems, three trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 30 of the 42 systems (71%) have native gas giants. There are five Asteroid (As) belts, three Desert (De) worlds, six Garden (Ga) worlds, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, six Poor (Po) worlds, eight Vacuum (Va) worlds, and one Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) world.

Gerockne has an estimated population of 6 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 19 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, nine Low population (Lo) worlds, and seven Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Khushinii (Gzirr!k'l 0632), Dvenovia (Gzirr!k'l 0737), Tevlang (Gzirr!k'l 0333), and Grobjav (Gzirr!k'l 0437). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

3 identified sophont populations in Gerockne
Lithkind of Izyme (Gzirr!k'l 0231): Around 4 billion Krotan of Krota (Gzirr!k'l 1833): Around 2 billion Hiver of Guaran (Ricenden 0827)

Sha Elden Lith Kindriu

The Sha Elden Lith Kindriu has jurisdiction over 19 worlds with an estimated population of 4 billion, a per capita income of Cr3,523, and a total economy of BCr5,641. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr70 through 13 starports (6 Class A, 2 Class B, 4 Class C, 1 Class D) employing 8,585 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, two Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Sha Elden Lith Kindriu maintain eight Naval bases within the subsector. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 3 and 11). The highest technology level is 13 at Racyze (Gzirr!k'l 0534) and Dazak (Gzirr!k'l 0631).

The Sha Elden Lith Kindriu has an estimated population of 4 billion within the subsector, distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, ten Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, three Low population (Lo) worlds, and three Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Izyme (Gzirr!k'l 0231). The population consists primarily of 1 sophont group (Lithkind).

Krotan Primacy

The Krotan Primacy has jurisdiction over 17 worlds in the subsector with an estimated combined population of 2 billion, a per capita income of Cr2,990, and a total economy of BCr4,411. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr60 through 12 starports (4 Class A, 4 Class B, 3 Class C, 1 Class D) employing 13,935 people. Driving this interstellar trade are three Agricultural (Ag) worlds, one Non-Agricultural (Na) world, two Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, three Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Krotan Primacy maintain eight Naval bases within the subsector. The average technology level is 7 (with most between 3 and 12). The highest technology level is 14 at Bvebling (Gzirr!k'l 0237).

The Krotan Primacy has an estimated population of 2 billion within the subsector, distributed across no High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, six Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and three Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Dvenovia (Gzirr!k'l 0737) and Grobjav (Gzirr!k'l 0437). The population consists primarily of 1 sophont group (Krotan). Note that Krotan world statistics represent all adult and mobile Krotan. The "shoals" on a given world will hold around 100 sessile pre-adult, senescent or post-adult Krotan for every active adult.

Non-aligned

There are three Non-aligned worlds in Gerockne with an estimated combined population of less than 1 million.

Non-Aligned, unclaimed

There are two Non-Aligned unclaimed worlds in Gerockne with an estimated combined population of 8 million.

Client state, Hive Federation

The Client states of the Hive Federation in Gerockne encompass one world with an estimated population of less than 1 million.

World Listing: 1116

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

20 Worlds in the Gerockne Subsector

Bvebling  •  Dazak  •  Dvenovia  •  Grobjav  •  Gublunkiia  •  Izyme  •  Janerj Diadem  •  Jithrast  •  Kemyze  •  Oram-Jith  •  Ovlathoffos  •  Pindash  •  Quilak  •  Racyze  •  Resyme  •  Sharan (Gz 0833)   •  Shimjan  •  Shyneth Diadem  •  Wakash  •  Xyith Diadem  •  

Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1116

The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:

• A main accessed here grants access at jump-1 to hundreds of worlds in Numbis Sector. One terminus falls within the Two Thousand Worlds in X'kug Sector, while another is in Crucis Margin Sector, where this is known as the Rota Main.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Polity Listing: 1116

The following polities can be found within this subsector:

• Hive Federation (Hiver powers)
  • Client State, Hive Federation (Vecrygge, Gzirr!k'l 0536)

• Independent Powers
  • Krotan Primacy
  • Sha Elden Lith Kindriu

• Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
  • Several systems

• Third Imperium (Imperial powers)
  • None

• Two Thousand Worlds (K'kree powers)
  • None

Native Sophonts: 1116

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

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • None

• Non-Human Races
  • Lithkind

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Demographics: 1116

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

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • Vilani: Those of the Lishun Suugugki culture.

• Non-Human Races
  • Hiver
  • Krotan
  • Lithkind

• 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 and common to many human worlds; in this region, mostly variant dialects.
• Gurvin: The common language of the Hive Federation and a secondary language in many of its client states.
• Hiver Sign Language: The silent, visual language used naturally by Hivers.
• Ithkluri: The common language of the Ithklur, and used in conjunction with Gurvin throughout the Hive Federation and adjacent space.
• Jethra: The dominant language of the Lithkind and the state language of the Sha Elden Lith Kindriu.
• Krotan language: The dominant language of the Krotan Primacy.
  • Krotan communicate through audible shell vibrations. With aliens, the Krotan rely on computerised translators.
• Raxkiir: A language developed by clients of the K'kree, a heavily derived variant of !kee suitable for humanoid use. It is commonly used by those trading with K'kree interests, as well as client races acting on behalf of the Two Thousand Worlds.
• Vilani: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium and common to many human worlds; in this region, mostly variant dialects.
  • The nomadic Lishun Suugugki culture speaks a form of Vilani.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

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

• -4678: Hivers invent the jump drive, thus becoming a Major Race.
• -4100: Hiver explorers discover Loza'tch and the Za'tachk civilization.
• -4050: An exploratory Hiver vessel arrives in the Ofilaq system and discovers the Gurvin.
• -3986: The Hivers are shocked to encounter the Ithklur, a race far more violent than any encountered previously.
• Circa -3800: Hiver scouts discover Krota. To manipulate the Krotan shoals into a more teachable species, the Hivers bombard Krota with planetoids, setting off severe tectonic and climatic shifts that force widespread change and adaptation upon the Krotan people.
• -3548: Eager to present a united front to acquire jump-2 drive from the Hivers, the Gurvin form the Gurvin Interstellar Democratic Republic and make an official request to join the nascent Hive Federation and be provided with jump-2. The Hivers declare the Gurvin an "adult" species and agree.
• Circa -2900: After a millennium of Manipulation, the Ithklur take their place as an important member of the Hiver interstellar community.
• Circa -2200: The Krotan reach TL-7, launching interplanetary flights. The Hivers make their first direct contact with Krota.
• -2029 to -2013: The Hiver-K'kree War threatens the Hiver community.
  • -2023 to -2018: As a consequence of organizing defence during the war, the modern Hive Federation is codified.
  • Technological aid to nations like the Krotan Primacy and the Sha Elden Lith Kindriu results in a "hardening" of the K'kree-Hiver border.
  • The K'kree surrender and withdrawal is claimed to be the result of Hiver psychohistorical manipulation. Ithklur history, in the form of the Dikrah Kiradgi, records a different version of events.
• The Year 0: Far to spinward, the Third Imperium is founded.

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• Author & Contributor: Mark Humphreys (as posted to CotI)