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The [[Cluster]] is a small [[Main|cluster]] located in [[Aldebaran Sector]].
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The [[Orizaba Cluster]] is a small [[Main|cluster]] located in [[Aldebaran Sector]].
 
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a minor [[trade route]].
 
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a minor [[trade route]].
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* It lies within the [[Solomani Confederation]].
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* It forms part of the [[Grand United States of Quesada]], a member-state of the [[Solomani Confederation]].
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* It has a vibrant [[Terra|Hispanic]] culture.
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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[[File:Chart Aldebaran Sector Clusters Basic Labelled.png|200 px|right|thumb|Aldebaran Sector Clusters]]
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[[File:Chart Orizaba Cluster Basic.png|150 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])]]
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The Orizaba Cluster is a grouping of 6 star systems at or about the trailing edge of the [[Grand United States of Quesada]] star-nation.
 
  
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[[File:Chart Orizaba Cluster Basic.png|200 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
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The Orizaba Cluster is a small [[Main|cluster]] lying in the [[coreward]]-[[trailing]] quadrant of [[Aldebaran Sector]].
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* It has six member systems.
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* It is named for [[Orizaba (world)|Orizaba]], a [[High Technology World|technologically advanced]] [[Twilight Zone World|tidally locked world]].
  
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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A basic overview of the [[Main|Cluster]], ''right'':
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No information yet available.  
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* Member worlds are highlighted in brown.
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It has jump-2 access to the [[Palermo Cluster]] and the [[Quesada Cluster]].
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==== Grand United States of Quesada ====
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[[File:Chart Aldebaran Sector Political Labelled Basic 2.png|175 px|right|thumb|Aldebaran Sector Polities]]
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[[Main|The Cluster]] forms part of the territory of the [[Grand United States of Quesada]].
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* The Grand United States is a partially autonomous member-state of the [[Solomani Confederation]].
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[[File:Chart Grand United States of Quesada Basic.png|250 px]] <br> (Charts sourced from [[Traveller Map]])
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[[File:Logo Trade and Commerce.png|150 px|right]]
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=== Commercial Data ===
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The following [[trade route|commercial and economic data]] is available:
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==== Corporations ====
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[[Corporation]]s and [[organization]]s active within the [[Main|Cluster]] include:
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[[File:ConTech.jpg|75 px]] [[File:Logo Guardian Military Systems.png|110 px]] [[File:Logo Lamarck Minerals.png|100 px]] [[File:Logo Orion Metallurgy Corporation 2.png|120 px]] [[File:Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png|95 px]]
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[[File:Logo Probable Technologies Small.png|100 px]] [[File:Logo RPNS Small.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo SolMan.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg|80 px]] [[File:Logo Transstar.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo ZeeCorp.png|75 px]]
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* ''[[ConTech]]'', a [[corporation]] specializing in life sciences, particularly large-scale [[Terraforming|bio-terraforming]] projects, medicine, and [[Genetic Engineering|cloning]].
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* ''[[Guardian Military Systems]]'', a large [[corporation]] involved in defense and armaments manufacture, with its core area of operations within the sector.
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* ''[[Lamarck Minerals]]'', a [[corporation]] with a relatively small core area of operations in the [[Solomani Rim]], but with growing interests in resource extraction and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]].
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* ''[[Orion Metallurgy Corporation]]'' ([[Orion Metallurgy Corporation|OMC]]), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]].
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* ''[[Panstellar]]'', a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* ''[[Probable Technologies]]'', a scientific research [[organization]] involved with academia and heavy industry. It works extensively with the [[Solomani Navy|Confederation military]].
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* ''[[Rising Phoenix News Service]]'' ([[RPNS]]), the premier news and media [[organization]] within the [[Solomani Sphere]]. It has a strong [[Solomani Confederation|pro-Confederation]] bias.
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* ''[[Solomani Maschinenbau]]'' ([[SolMan]]) [[AG]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture active throughout the [[spinward]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]].
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* ''[[Solomani Shipping]]'', a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* ''[[Transstar]]'', a [[Solomani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics. It operates across 13 sectors, represented by the 13 stars in its [[Symbol|logo]].
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* ''[[ZeeCorp]]'', a [[corporation]] with interests in manufacturing active throughout the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a major producer of [[robot]]s.
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Note that all [[corporation]]s, at least publicly, respect the traditions and stipulations of the [[Church of Quesada]].
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==== Goods ====
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Notable local commodities include:
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* (none currently listed)
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==== Security & Defense ====
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The worlds of the [[Main|Cluster]] are patrolled by the [[Grand United States of Quesada|Quesadan Navy]]. It defends [[Grand United States of Quesada|Quesadan]] and [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani]] territory, protects [[Grand United States of Quesada|Quesadan]] interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures interstellar trade and commerce.
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* [[Grand United States of Quesada|Quesadan Navy]] vessels may demand customs inspections.
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* Some systems are defended by [[Navy|local naval forces]].
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
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High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the worlds of the [[Main|Cluster]] carrying huge amounts of goods and commodities to its varied markets. [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] and [[Jump Drive|Jump-3]] feeder routes work their ways around the [[Rift|rifts and voids]] that dot the region, linking the [[Main|Cluster]] to outlying worlds.
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The Orizaba Cluster is a lively region -- it has a rich Hispanic cultural heritage and prides itself on its music, dance, flavorful food, and strong drink. It is known across [[Aldebaran Sector|the sector]] for its chaotic, drama-filled political arena.
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[[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on activities and events within the [[Main|Cluster]] to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani state]] and its interests.
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=== Demographics ===
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Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) reside within this area:
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==== Humaniti (Human races) ====
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* Mixed or [[Minor Human Race|other heritage]]: Occasionally encountered across the region.
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* [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): Widely spread across the region.
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=== Linguistic Topography ===
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The most commonly heard [[language]]s are:
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* [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic (language)|Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation]].
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=== Faith & Belief (Religion) ===
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[[File:Symbol St James Cross.png|75 px|right]]
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Religious faith is held to be a core value of the Grand United States. Churches and chapels are found in every community and religious leaders are important, respected figures.
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The state religion is the [[Church of Quesada]], a form of Christianity with its roots on [[Terra]] and rites and practices that have endured for millennia. It has a strict hierarchy and a number of gender restrictions based on traditional teachings. Various religious orders exist, as well as secluded monasteries and hermitages.
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* Religious festivals, typically marking significant events or the days sacred to saints or important religious figures, are held throughout the year.
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* Families each have a bound and illustrated copy of the Quesadan Bible, traditionally passed from father to eldest son. The Church procures and provides additional books as needed, at no cost, though the quality is significantly below that of an ''heirloom'' example.
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==== The Inquisition ====
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[[File:Symbol St James Cross Red.png|75 px|right]]
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Despite its ebullient and relaxed reputation, the Grand United States has a far darker side: widespread and systemic religious intolerance. Those not professing faith can find themselves shunned and passed over for promotions and advancements. Those holding outspoken atheist or agnostic views, or those who follow beliefs that the Church of Quesada opposes, are sought out by a secretive organization called the ''[[Church of Quesada#The Inquisition|Quesadan Inquisition]]'' and can be imprisoned for their beliefs. These ''Prisoners of Faith'' are held in detention centers and correctional facilities on [[Aguila (world)|Aguila]].
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* Nobody expects the Quesadan Inquisition.
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=== Timeline ===
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[[File:Chart Aldebaran Sector Clusters Basic Labelled 1.png|200 px|right|thumb|Aldebaran Sector Clusters]]
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Major events that have affected this [[Main|cluster]] and the wider area that it lies within:
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* [[-9235]]: Far to [[coreward]], the [[Vilani]] discover [[jump drive]] technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across [[Charted Space]].
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* [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: The ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'' controls vast territories.
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* [[-2431]]: [[Terran]]s discover [[jump drive]] technology.
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* [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: The [[Interstellar Wars]]. The young [[Terran Confederation]] battles against the ancient [[Vilani]] ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]''.
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* [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: The [[Rule of Man]] administers the former ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]''.
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* [[-1999]]: The [[Aslan]] gain [[jump drive]] technology.
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* [[-1862]] to [[-1110]]: The [[Terran Mercantile Community]] is active within the region.
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* [[-1776]] to [[0]]: The [[Long Night]].
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* [[-1118]] to [[380]]: The [[Aslan Border Wars]].
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* [[-1110]] to [[588]]: The [[Terran Mercantile Community]] gradually becomes the [[Old Earth Union]], shrinking to control the region around [[Terra]].
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: To [[coreward]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
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* [[300]]-[[420]]: The {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the [[Main|Cluster]].
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* [[380]]: The [[Peace of Ftahalr]] ends the ongoing [[Aslan Border Wars]] and establishes understandings regarding Human and [[Aslan]] influence.
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* [[588]]: The [[Old Earth Union]] and the former territories of the [[Terran Mercantile Community]] are annexed by the {{Imperium}}, moving its border adjacent to the [[Aslan Hierate]].
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* [[604]]-[[622]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Civil War]].
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* [[624]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Express Boat Network]] is established.
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* [[704]]: The [[Solomani Autonomous Region]] is formed.
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* [[800]]-[[820]]: The [[Psionics Suppressions]].
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* [[871]]: The [[Solomani Confederation]] is founded.
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* [[940]]: The [[Solomani Autonomous Region]] is dissolved.
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* [[990]]-[[1002]]: The [[Solomani Rim War]].
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] includes data for the [[Main|Cluster]].
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* [[1065]]: The [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the [[Main|Cluster]] becomes widely available.
  
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
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This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br>
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[[File:Logo World Survey Data Gray.png|250 px|right]]
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''[[Charted Space]]:''
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This [[astrographic feature]] is found in the following areas: <br>
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''[[Charted Space]] – [[Solomani Confederation]]:''
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* [[Aldebaran Sector]]
 
* [[Aldebaran Sector]]
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** [[Firdausi Subsector]]
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** [[Firdausi Subsector]]
  
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=== World Member Data ===
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=== World Listing ===
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The [[mainworld]]s found at this [[astrographic feature]] are:
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Comprehensive [[Second Survey]] data for all worlds that are members of the Orizaba Cluster is available.
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* [[Orizaba_(world)|Orizaba]] - Cluster capitol, Grand United States of Quesada
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* The primary source material for all data is [[Traveller Map]].
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* [[Majadita_(world)|Majadita]]
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* Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
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* [[Gallego_(world)|Gallego]]
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* Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
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* [[Cadiz_(world)|Cadiz]]
 
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* [[Arias_(world)|Arias]]
 
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* [[Sinai_(world)|Sinai]] - Europan colony
 
  
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=== World Listing: 1105 ===
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[[AAB]] [[Library Data|library archives]] contain expanded data about the following systems:
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The following [[system]]s and [[world]]s are associated with this [[astrographic feature]]:
 
 
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{{ClusterWorlds2}}
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Note that some [[Second Survey]] data, though only [[Year|40 years]] old, may already be out of date.
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* Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
  
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
 
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
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|S1= TBD
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|S1= [[John Harshman]], [[Marc Miller]], [[Loren Wiseman]]. {{CT}} ''[[Library Data (A-M)|Supplement 8 Library Data (A-M)]]'', ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1981), various pages. (Library data entries)
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|S2= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
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|S2= [[John Harshman]], [[Marc Miller]], [[Loren Wiseman]]. {{CT}} ''[[Library Data (N-Z)|Supplement 11 Library Data (N-Z)]]'', ([[Game Designers Workshop]], 1982), various pages. (Library data entries)
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|S3= Author & Contributor: [[IISS]] Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer [[User:Ensign Phillips|Ensign Phillips]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Solomani & Aslan |page= pages 8-11, various others}} (dot map locating the worlds of the [[Main|Cluster]])
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|S4= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]]
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Fighting Ships of the Solomani|page= page 5}} (background for the region)
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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|S5= Author & Contributor: [[IISS]] Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer [[User:Ensign Phillips|Ensign Phillips]]
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|S6= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]]
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|S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 23 August 2025

Symbol Grand United States of Quesada Large.png

The Orizaba Cluster is a small cluster located in Aldebaran Sector.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

The Orizaba Cluster is a small cluster lying in the coreward-trailing quadrant of Aldebaran Sector.

A basic overview of the Cluster, right:

  • Member worlds are highlighted in brown.

It has jump-2 access to the Palermo Cluster and the Quesada Cluster.

Grand United States of Quesada[edit]

Aldebaran Sector Polities

The Cluster forms part of the territory of the Grand United States of Quesada.

Chart Grand United States of Quesada Basic.png
(Charts sourced from Traveller Map)

Logo Trade and Commerce.png

Commercial Data[edit]

The following commercial and economic data is available:

Corporations[edit]

Corporations and organizations active within the Cluster include:

ConTech.jpg Logo Guardian Military Systems.png Logo Lamarck Minerals.png Logo Orion Metallurgy Corporation 2.png Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png

Logo Probable Technologies Small.png Logo RPNS Small.png Logo SolMan.png Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg Logo Transstar.png Logo ZeeCorp.png

Note that all corporations, at least publicly, respect the traditions and stipulations of the Church of Quesada.

Goods[edit]

Notable local commodities include:

  • (none currently listed)

Security & Defense[edit]

The worlds of the Cluster are patrolled by the Quesadan Navy. It defends Quesadan and Solomani territory, protects Quesadan interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures interstellar trade and commerce.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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

High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the worlds of the Cluster carrying huge amounts of goods and commodities to its varied markets. Jump-2 and Jump-3 feeder routes work their ways around the rifts and voids that dot the region, linking the Cluster to outlying worlds.

The Orizaba Cluster is a lively region -- it has a rich Hispanic cultural heritage and prides itself on its music, dance, flavorful food, and strong drink. It is known across the sector for its chaotic, drama-filled political arena.

Solomani Security keeps a close eye on activities and events within the Cluster to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone could be a SolSec informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, but many see it as an act of duty to help protect the Solomani state and its interests.

Demographics[edit]

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

Humaniti (Human races)[edit]

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The most commonly heard languages are:

Faith & Belief (Religion)[edit]

Symbol St James Cross.png

Religious faith is held to be a core value of the Grand United States. Churches and chapels are found in every community and religious leaders are important, respected figures.

The state religion is the Church of Quesada, a form of Christianity with its roots on Terra and rites and practices that have endured for millennia. It has a strict hierarchy and a number of gender restrictions based on traditional teachings. Various religious orders exist, as well as secluded monasteries and hermitages.

  • Religious festivals, typically marking significant events or the days sacred to saints or important religious figures, are held throughout the year.
  • Families each have a bound and illustrated copy of the Quesadan Bible, traditionally passed from father to eldest son. The Church procures and provides additional books as needed, at no cost, though the quality is significantly below that of an heirloom example.

The Inquisition[edit]

Symbol St James Cross Red.png

Despite its ebullient and relaxed reputation, the Grand United States has a far darker side: widespread and systemic religious intolerance. Those not professing faith can find themselves shunned and passed over for promotions and advancements. Those holding outspoken atheist or agnostic views, or those who follow beliefs that the Church of Quesada opposes, are sought out by a secretive organization called the Quesadan Inquisition and can be imprisoned for their beliefs. These Prisoners of Faith are held in detention centers and correctional facilities on Aguila.

  • Nobody expects the Quesadan Inquisition.

Timeline[edit]

Aldebaran Sector Clusters

Major events that have affected this cluster and the wider area that it lies within:

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

Logo World Survey Data Gray.png

This astrographic feature is found in the following areas:
Charted Space – Solomani Confederation:

World Listing[edit]

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds that are members of the Orizaba Cluster 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:

6 of 6 World articles in Orizaba Cluster
Arias  •  Cadiz (Al 2510)  •  Gallego  •  Majadita  •  Orizaba  •  Sinai  •  
startbacknext(6 listed)


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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