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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
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The Jerico Expanse is an area of lower stellar density lying in the [[spinward]]-[[rimward]] quadrant of [[Langere Sector]]. | The Jerico Expanse is an area of lower stellar density lying in the [[spinward]]-[[rimward]] quadrant of [[Langere Sector]]. | ||
* The region measures about [[Parsec|22 parsecs]] [[coreward]]-[[rimward]] by around [[Parsec|20 parsecs]] [[spinward]]-[[trailing]]. | * The region measures about [[Parsec|22 parsecs]] [[coreward]]-[[rimward]] by around [[Parsec|20 parsecs]] [[spinward]]-[[trailing]]. | ||
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* It is a significant obstacle to interstellar trade and commerce. | * It is a significant obstacle to interstellar trade and commerce. | ||
| − | Its coreward regions are known as the ''Gulf of | + | Its coreward regions are known as the ''Gulf of Jafr''. |
| − | + | A basic chart showing the Jerico Expanse, ''right'': | |
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==== Nature of Rifts ==== | ==== Nature of Rifts ==== | ||
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[[Rift|Rift regions]] generally relate to regular commercial traffic and the way it travels between destinations. Merchant vessels with [[Jump Drive|jump-4 drives]] or better are fairly rare because of the higher costs involved in operating the vessel, the lower revenue generated by the reduced cargo space due to the need for large [[fuel tank]]s, and the relative paucity of [[high Technology World|technologically advanced]] maintenance facilities within the region. As a result, the vast majority of merchant vessels are capable of [[Jump Drive|jump-3]] or less. | [[Rift|Rift regions]] generally relate to regular commercial traffic and the way it travels between destinations. Merchant vessels with [[Jump Drive|jump-4 drives]] or better are fairly rare because of the higher costs involved in operating the vessel, the lower revenue generated by the reduced cargo space due to the need for large [[fuel tank]]s, and the relative paucity of [[high Technology World|technologically advanced]] maintenance facilities within the region. As a result, the vast majority of merchant vessels are capable of [[Jump Drive|jump-3]] or less. | ||
| + | * Large areas that cannot be crossed by [[Jump Drive|Jump-3-capable]] vessels are denoted as ''[[rift]]s''. | ||
| + | * The nature and borders of a [[rift]] may be determined by other criteria in different regions. | ||
In order to qualify as a [[rift]], the region must have ten or more contiguous hexes. Many areas have minor void regions that are too small to qualify as a true rift, but are still significant enough to seriously hamper and channel interstellar travel. | In order to qualify as a [[rift]], the region must have ten or more contiguous hexes. Many areas have minor void regions that are too small to qualify as a true rift, but are still significant enough to seriously hamper and channel interstellar travel. | ||
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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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High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main|clusters and traces]] of the region, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds. [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] and [[Jump Drive|Jump-3]] feeder routes work their ways around the [[Rift|rifts and voids]], linking the various [[Main|clusters and traces]]. | High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main|clusters and traces]] of the region, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds. [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] and [[Jump Drive|Jump-3]] feeder routes work their ways around the [[Rift|rifts and voids]], linking the various [[Main|clusters and traces]]. | ||
The Oppenheimer Expanse contains no stars or stellar scale bodies. | The Oppenheimer Expanse contains no stars or stellar scale bodies. | ||
* It is likely to contain a number of dark, frozen, starless [[rogue world]]s and wandering icy [[planetoid]]s within its depths, but none have ever been officially charted or catalogued. | * It is likely to contain a number of dark, frozen, starless [[rogue world]]s and wandering icy [[planetoid]]s within its depths, but none have ever been officially charted or catalogued. | ||
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Though there isn't much to see, [[Solomani Security]] keeps an eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. | Though there isn't much to see, [[Solomani Security]] keeps an eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. | ||
=== Jump Bridges === | === Jump Bridges === | ||
| − | Some have suggested that one or more [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridges]] may lie within the | + | Some have suggested that one or more [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridges]] may lie within the Jerico Expanse. |
[[Calibration Point|Jump Bridges]] are locations within empty hexes that contain caches of fuel and supplies. They allow [[Jump Drive|lower jump rating]] vessels to bridge gaps between distant worlds by providing a halfway point. The hexes these caches lie within are truly vast, and without exact coordinates to jump to within it a vessel could end up with empty tanks in empty wilderness, perhaps [[light-year]]s away from any hope of rescue. Where they do exist, [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridges]] are heavily guarded and access is not generally granted to those without the correct credentials. | [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridges]] are locations within empty hexes that contain caches of fuel and supplies. They allow [[Jump Drive|lower jump rating]] vessels to bridge gaps between distant worlds by providing a halfway point. The hexes these caches lie within are truly vast, and without exact coordinates to jump to within it a vessel could end up with empty tanks in empty wilderness, perhaps [[light-year]]s away from any hope of rescue. Where they do exist, [[Calibration Point|Jump Bridges]] are heavily guarded and access is not generally granted to those without the correct credentials. | ||
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | == [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | ||
[[File:Logo World Survey Data Gray.png|250 px|right]] | [[File:Logo World Survey Data Gray.png|250 px|right]] | ||
| + | [[File:Chart Jerico Expanse Basic Labelled.png|200 px|right|thumb|Langere Sector Rifts]] | ||
This [[astrographic feature]] is found in the following areas: | This [[astrographic feature]] is found in the following areas: | ||
Latest revision as of 22:05, 23 August 2025
The Jerico Expanse is a large astrographic feature principally lying within Langere Sector.
- It is a rift area of low stellar density.
- It lies within Balkanized Space.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Jerico Expanse is an area of lower stellar density lying in the spinward-rimward quadrant of Langere Sector.
- The region measures about 22 parsecs coreward-rimward by around 20 parsecs spinward-trailing.
- It is named for Jerico, a technologically advanced high population world.
- It is a significant obstacle to interstellar trade and commerce.
Its coreward regions are known as the Gulf of Jafr.
A basic chart showing the Jerico Expanse, right:
Nature of Rifts[edit]
Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic concept based purely on Jump Drive performance.
Rift regions generally relate to regular commercial traffic and the way it travels between destinations. Merchant vessels with jump-4 drives or better are fairly rare because of the higher costs involved in operating the vessel, the lower revenue generated by the reduced cargo space due to the need for large fuel tanks, and the relative paucity of technologically advanced maintenance facilities within the region. As a result, the vast majority of merchant vessels are capable of jump-3 or less.
- Large areas that cannot be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rifts.
- The nature and borders of a rift may be determined by other criteria in different regions.
In order to qualify as a rift, the region must have ten or more contiguous hexes. Many areas have minor void regions that are too small to qualify as a true rift, but are still significant enough to seriously hamper and channel interstellar travel.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the clusters and traces of the region, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds. Jump-2 and Jump-3 feeder routes work their ways around the rifts and voids, linking the various clusters and traces.
The Oppenheimer Expanse contains no stars or stellar scale bodies.
- It is likely to contain a number of dark, frozen, starless rogue worlds and wandering icy planetoids within its depths, but none have ever been officially charted or catalogued.
Though there isn't much to see, Solomani Security keeps an eye on things to ensure the security of the Confederation and the well-being of its loyal citizens.
Jump Bridges[edit]
Some have suggested that one or more Jump Bridges may lie within the Jerico Expanse.
Jump Bridges are locations within empty hexes that contain caches of fuel and supplies. They allow lower jump rating vessels to bridge gaps between distant worlds by providing a halfway point. The hexes these caches lie within are truly vast, and without exact coordinates to jump to within it a vessel could end up with empty tanks in empty wilderness, perhaps light-years away from any hope of rescue. Where they do exist, Jump Bridges are heavily guarded and access is not generally granted to those without the correct credentials.
- No commercial jump bridges are known to exist within the rift.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This astrographic feature is found in the following areas:
Charted Space – Balkanized Space:
World Listing[edit]
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds that are associated with the Jerico Expanse 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:
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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- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), pages 8-11. (dot map outlining the region)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS