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== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
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Theton Subsector is a long settled region, divided between the {{Imperial}} [[Domain of Vland]], neutral human worlds, and areas dominated by the [[Vargr]]. Originally settled by the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] and then controlled by the [[Rule of Man]], it was partially conquered by the [[Vargr]] prior to the [[Long Night]] and has remained as a frontier since that time.
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[[File:Subsector D Theton Star Chart.png|300 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)]]
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Theton Subsector is a long-settled region, divided between the {{Imperial}} [[Domain of Vland]], neutral Human worlds, and areas dominated by the [[Vargr]]. Originally settled by the ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'' and then controlled by the [[Rule of Man]], it was partially conquered by the [[Vargr]] prior to the [[Long Night]] and has remained as a frontier since that time.
 
* It has been developed and exploited for millennia.
 
* It has been developed and exploited for millennia.
  
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* It is a standard stellar density region.
 
* It is a standard stellar density region.
 
* The brightest star is the unstable white giant primary of the [[Rhodes (world)|Rhodes system]].
 
* The brightest star is the unstable white giant primary of the [[Rhodes (world)|Rhodes system]].
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* The [[Nudashiir Lagani]], the great [[Nudashiir Lagani|Lishun-Gashikan Main]], crosses the [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] corner of the subsector. <br> A few worlds to [[rimward]] are members of the mighty [[Vilani Main]].
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* The ''[[Nudashiir Lagani]]'', the great [[Nudashiir Lagani|Lishun-Gashikan Main]], lies within the very [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] corner of the subsector. <br> A few worlds to [[rimward]] are members of the mighty [[Vilani Main]].
  
 
==== Stellar Distribution ====
 
==== Stellar Distribution ====
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A basic map showing the distribution and size of [[star]]s within Theton Subsector.
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A basic map showing the distribution and size of [[star]]s within Theton Subsector, ''right'':
 
* The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
 
* The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
 
* The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.
 
* The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.
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[[File:Subsector D Theton Star Chart.png|300 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
 
  
 
Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.
 
Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.
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=== Trade Routes (Economic Astrography) ===
 
=== Trade Routes (Economic Astrography) ===
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[[File:Chart Vilani Main Basic.png|150 px|right|thumbnail|Vilani Main. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).]]
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[[File:Chart Nudashiir Lagani Basic.png|150 px|right|thumbnail|Nudashiir Lagani. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).]]
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Two major [[trade route]] lie within the region:
 
Two major [[trade route]] lie within the region:
  
 
==== The Vilani Main ====
 
==== The Vilani Main ====
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The [[Vilani Main]], the mighty trade artery of the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]], runs through the [[rimward]] half of the subsector.
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The [[Vilani Main]], the mighty trade artery of the ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'', extends into the [[rimward]] half of the subsector.
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* High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels moving along the [[Main]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
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* High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
 
* The subsector lies at the extreme [[coreward]] end of the [[Main]].
 
* The subsector lies at the extreme [[coreward]] end of the [[Main]].
  
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[[File:Chart Vilani Main Basic.png|300 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
 
 
* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
 
* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
 
* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] is marked in red.
 
* [[Vland (world)|Vland]] is marked in red.
  
 
==== The Nudashiir Lagani ====
 
==== The Nudashiir Lagani ====
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A few worlds within [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] corner of the subsector lie on the [[Nudashiir Lagani]], the great [[Nudashiir Lagani|Lishun-Gashikan Main]].
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A few worlds within [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] corner of the subsector lie on the ''[[Nudashiir Lagani]]'', the great [[Nudashiir Lagani|Lishun-Gashikan Main]].
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* An eclectic mix of vessels, both human and [[Vargr]], work their ways along the [[Main]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
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* An eclectic mix of vessels, both Human and [[Vargr]], work their ways along the [[Main]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
 
* The subsector lies on the far [[spinward]] end of the main.
 
* The subsector lies on the far [[spinward]] end of the main.
  
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[[File:Chart Nudashiir Lagani Basic.png|300 px]]
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* [[Vland Sector]] is to the lower left.
 
* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
 
* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
  
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
 
[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
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The entire subsector was a human-dominated area under the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]], with settlements dotted across the region. [[Vargr]] began moving to [[rimward]] during the [[Rule of Man]] but by the time they reached [[Vland Sector]] their strength was widely dispersed among the many worlds they had captured. As they moved deeper into the human heartlands they met increasingly capable resistance and a de-facto human-[[Vargr]] border region was established, running through the [[coreward]] part of the subsector. As the slow collapse of the [[Long Night]] began, raids and attacks into each faction's territory were common. They only served to increase the economic and commercial decay.
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The entire subsector was a Human-dominated area under the ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'', with settlements dotted across the region. [[Vargr]] began moving to [[rimward]] during the [[Rule of Man]] but by the time they reached [[Vland Sector]] their numbers were widely dispersed among the many worlds they had overrun. As groups moved deeper into the Human heartlands they met increasingly capable resistance and a ''de facto'' Human-[[Vargr]] border region was established, running through the [[coreward]] part of the subsector. As the slow collapse of the [[Long Night]] began, raids and attacks into each faction's territory were common. These only served to destroy the infrastructure of the region and increase the economic and commercial decay.
  
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The whole region, but particularly those worlds that had been occupied and pillaged by the [[Vargr]], regressed during the [[Long Night]] and many [[Barren World|became barren]]. Towards the end of the era [[Sylean Federation]] [[Jump Drive|jump technology]] became increasingly available to both the humans and [[Vargr]], and worlds began to be recontacted, claimed, and settled by both races. By the time the young {{Imperium}} formally annexed the subsector, the [[Vargr]] within the region were capable, surprisingly well organized, and well-enough equipped to halt further easy {{Imperial}} expansion. The [[coreward]] edge of the subsector became the border of the {{Imperium}}.
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The whole region (particularly those worlds that had been occupied and pillaged by the [[Vargr]]) regressed during the [[Long Night]] and many [[Barren World|became barren]]. Towards the end of the era, [[Sylean Federation]] [[Jump Drive|jump technology]] became increasingly available to both the Humans and [[Vargr]] within the area, and worlds began to be recontacted, claimed, and settled by both races. By the time the young {{Imperium}} formally annexed the subsector, the [[Vargr]] within the region were capable, surprisingly well organized, and well-enough equipped to halt further easy {{Imperial}} expansion. The [[coreward]] edge of the subsector became the border of the {{Imperium}}.
  
 
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=== Native Sophonts ===
 
=== Native Sophonts ===
 
One [[Sophont|Sophont species]] is believed to have originated in this area.
 
One [[Sophont|Sophont species]] is believed to have originated in this area.
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* An unnamed aquatic [[Minor Non-Human Race]] from the deep oceans of [[Argonos (world)|Argonos]].
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* An unnamed aquatic [[Minor Non-Human Race]] from the deep oceans of [[Saragon (world)|Saragon]], a secondary world of [[Argonos (world)|Argonos]].
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** They are sometimes referred to as the ''Argonosi'' or the ''Saragon''{{Unpublished cite|author= Ade Stewart}}.
  
 
=== Demographics ===
 
=== Demographics ===
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* [[Humaniti]] (Human races):
 
* [[Humaniti]] (Human races):
 
** Mixed heritage
 
** Mixed heritage
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** [[Solomani]]
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** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]])
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** [[Vilani]]
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** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]])
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* Non-Human races
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** [[J'sia]]
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** Unnamed [[sophont]]s from [[Argonos (world)|Argonos]]
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** [[Vargr]] ([[Major Race]])
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=== Linguistic Topography: 1116 ===
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The following [[language]]s are among the most commonly encountered in this astrographic region:
  
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* Non-human races
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* ''[[Aekhu (language)|Aekhu]]'': The language family of a populous [[Vargr]] phenotype and ethnic culture.
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** [[Vargr]]
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* [[Anglic]]: One of the two official languages of the [[Third Imperium]].
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* [[J'sia#Linguistics|J'sia language]]
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* ''[[Logaksu (language)|Logaksu]]'': The language family of a populous [[Vargr]] phenotype and ethnic culture.
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* ''[[Mavek Errgh]]'': A regional Vargr language.
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* [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]]: One of the two official languages of the [[Third Imperium]], native to Vland Sector.
  
 
=== Major Historical Events Timeline ===
 
=== Major Historical Events Timeline ===
 
Major events that have affected this subsector and the wider region that it lies within:
 
Major events that have affected this subsector and the wider region that it lies within:
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: the [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] claims and settles worlds across the region.
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: The ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'' claims and settles worlds across the region.
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* [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: the [[Interstellar Wars]].
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* [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: The [[Interstellar Wars]].
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* [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: the [[Rule of Man]] administers the worlds of the region. Conflicts escalate between [[Vargr]] and humans as the [[Vargr]] occupy former [[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]] territory.
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* [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: The [[Rule of Man]] administers the worlds of the region. Conflicts escalate between [[Vargr]] and Humans as the [[Vargr]] occupy former ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'' territory.
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* [[-1700|circa -1700]]: [[Vargr]] [[rimward]] expansion gradually ceases: the border between human and [[Vargr]] space stabilizes.
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* [[-1700|circa -1700]]: [[Vargr]] [[rimward]] expansion gradually ceases: the border between Human and [[Vargr]] space stabilizes.
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* [[-1776]] to [[0]]: the [[Long Night]]. There is widespread regression within the area. Many worlds [[Barren World|become barren]].
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* [[-1776]] to [[0]]: The [[Long Night]]. There is widespread regression within the area. Many worlds [[Barren World|become barren]].
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: The [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
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* [[300]]-[[420]]: the [[First Survey]] charts the subsector.
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* [[300]]-[[420]]: The [[First Survey]] charts the subsector.
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* [[604]] to [[622]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Civil War]]. The region suffers disruption and widespread economic issues.
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* [[604]] to [[622]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Civil War]]. The region suffers disruption and widespread economic issues.
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* [[624]]: the [[Express Boat Network]] is established, facilitating communications, trade, and economic growth within the area.
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* [[624]]: The [[Express Boat Network]] is established, facilitating communications, trade, and economic growth within the area.
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] charts the subsector.
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: The [[Second Survey]] charts the subsector.
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* [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the subsector becomes widely available.
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* [[1065]]: The [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the subsector becomes widely available.
  
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
 
== References & Contributors / Sources ==
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{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Atlas of the Imperium|page=}}
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Atlas of the Imperium |page= page 7}}
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|S2= {{MT}} [[Alien - Vilani & Vargr]] {dot map provided}
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|S2= {{TDref|4}}, 1986, in Article: "The Vland Sector"
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|S3= {{TDref|4}}
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|S3= {{TDref|5}}, 1986, in Article: "The Vland Sector"
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|S4= {{TDref|5}}
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Vilani & Vargr |page= pages 11, 98-104}} (Ziru Sirka worlds: dot map provided. Full Sector details)
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name=First Survey|page=}}
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= First Survey |page= pages 46-53}}
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name= Interstellar Wars |page= pages 75-79}}
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:05, 20 August 2025

Theton Subsector
Anarsi Kishadiku Vakkuun

Theton style="width: 250px; height: 350px; border: solid 1px black;"
map from Travellermap.com

Shiigus
Sector Vland
Capital Theton (Vland 3107)
Number of Systems 28
Majority Control Third Imperium - 61%
2nd Control Non-Aligned (Vargr-dominated) - 25%
3rd Control Third Imperium Client States - 7%
4th Control Non-Aligned (Human-dominated) - 7%

Theton Subsector is Subsector D of Vland Sector.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

Theton Subsector is a long-settled region, divided between the Imperial Domain of Vland, neutral Human worlds, and areas dominated by the Vargr. Originally settled by the Ziru Sirka and then controlled by the Rule of Man, it was partially conquered by the Vargr prior to the Long Night and has remained as a frontier since that time.

  • It has been developed and exploited for millennia.

Astrographic Features[edit]

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

Stellar Distribution[edit]

A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Theton Subsector, right:

  • The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
  • The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.

Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.

  • Ordinary main sequence stars can barely be seen from even a hex away.
  • Huge, intensely luminous giant stars can be seen from across the subsector and far beyond.

Trade Routes (Economic Astrography)[edit]

Vilani Main. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
Nudashiir Lagani. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).

Two major trade route lie within the region:

The Vilani Main[edit]

The Vilani Main, the mighty trade artery of the Ziru Sirka, extends into the rimward half of the subsector.

  • High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the Main, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
  • The subsector lies at the extreme coreward end of the Main.
  • Worlds on the Main are highlighted in green.
  • Vland is marked in red.

The Nudashiir Lagani[edit]

A few worlds within coreward-trailing corner of the subsector lie on the Nudashiir Lagani, the great Lishun-Gashikan Main.

  • An eclectic mix of vessels, both Human and Vargr, work their ways along the Main, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
  • The subsector lies on the far spinward end of the main.

Subsector Summary[edit]

Theton, subsector D of Vland, contains 28 worlds with an estimated combined population of 97 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,894, and a total economy of BCr479,483. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr31 through 23 starports (1 Class A, 8 Class B, 5 Class C, 9 Class D) employing 5,575 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, four Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, three Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, one Rich (Ri) world, and two Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Theton maintain five Scout bases, four Corsair bases, and three Naval bases. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Mukata (Vland 3006).

Theton, subsector D of Vland, contains 38 stars and 301 identified planets; 18 monostellar systems, ten binary systems, no trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 21 of the 28 systems (75%) have native gas giants. There are no Asteroid (As) belts, two Desert (De) worlds, one Garden (Ga) world, two Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, four Poor (Po) worlds, three Vacuum (Va) worlds, and one Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) world.

Theton has an estimated population of 97 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, three Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 13 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, eight Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Spinport (Vland 2808). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups including one native sophont.

3 identified sophont populations in Theton


Third Imperium, Domain of Vland[edit]

The Third Imperium, Domain of Vland has jurisdiction over 17 worlds in the subsector with an estimated combined population of 89 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,269, and a total economy of BCr469,018. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr23 through 13 starports (0 Class A, 4 Class B, 2 Class C, 7 Class D) employing 4,095 people. Driving this interstellar trade are three Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, no Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, no Rich (Ri) worlds, and two Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Third Imperium, Domain of Vland maintain five Scout bases, and two Naval bases within the subsector. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Mukata (Vland 3006).

The Third Imperium, Domain of Vland has an estimated population of 89 billion distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, nine Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, six Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Spinport (Vland 2808). The population consists primarily of 2 sophont groups including one native sophont.

Non-Aligned, Vargr-dominated[edit]

There are seven Non-Aligned Vargr-dominated worlds in Theton with an estimated combined population of 8 billion.

Client state, Third Imperium[edit]

The Client states of the Third Imperium in Theton encompass two worlds with an estimated combined population of 200 million.

Non-Aligned, Human-dominated[edit]

There are two Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Theton with an estimated combined population of less than 1 million.

World Listings[edit]

Comprehensive Second Survey UWP data for all worlds lying within the subsector is available.

  • The primary source material for all data is Traveller Map.
  • Other sources may contain contradictory or incorrect information.
29 Worlds in the Theton Subsector
Akkunat  •  Arga (Vl 3106)  •  Argonos  •  Daztsoun  •  Fongknoe  •  Goobsfol  •  Kaengtsaelzon  •  Khugan (Vl 2501)  •  Khughfudz  •  Ksuerrgh  •  Malokh  •  Mukata  •  Nii (Vl 2508)  •  Ongvaturr  •  Paval  •  Raltaedz  •  Rhodes  •  Saragon  •  Sardia  •  Shishaldin  •  Shunisar  •  Shupin  •  Spinport  •  Tasho  •  Theton  •  Thoegzknaedz  •  Veppim  •  Vutsarrgh  •  Zupilak  •  

Note that some Second Survey data, though only 40 years old, is likely to be out of date.

  • Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
  • Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
  • Verified updated data is constantly sought.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg

The entire subsector was a Human-dominated area under the Ziru Sirka, with settlements dotted across the region. Vargr began moving to rimward during the Rule of Man but by the time they reached Vland Sector their numbers were widely dispersed among the many worlds they had overrun. As groups moved deeper into the Human heartlands they met increasingly capable resistance and a de facto Human-Vargr border region was established, running through the coreward part of the subsector. As the slow collapse of the Long Night began, raids and attacks into each faction's territory were common. These only served to destroy the infrastructure of the region and increase the economic and commercial decay.

The whole region (particularly those worlds that had been occupied and pillaged by the Vargr) regressed during the Long Night and many became barren. Towards the end of the era, Sylean Federation jump technology became increasingly available to both the Humans and Vargr within the area, and worlds began to be recontacted, claimed, and settled by both races. By the time the young Imperium formally annexed the subsector, the Vargr within the region were capable, surprisingly well organized, and well-enough equipped to halt further easy Imperial expansion. The coreward edge of the subsector became the border of the Imperium.

The Theton Subsector is defended by 251st Fleet.

Polity Listing[edit]

The following polities and allegiances can be found within this subsector:

Native Sophonts[edit]

One Sophont species is believed to have originated in this area.

Demographics[edit]

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

Linguistic Topography: 1116[edit]

The following languages are among the most commonly encountered in this astrographic region:

Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]

Major events that have affected this subsector and the wider region that it lies within:

References & Contributors / Sources[edit]

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