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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
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The Vargas Arm is the [[coreward]] region of the [[Borethane Cluster]], a large [[Main|cluster]] principally lying within [[Neworld Sector]]. | The Vargas Arm is the [[coreward]] region of the [[Borethane Cluster]], a large [[Main|cluster]] principally lying within [[Neworld Sector]]. | ||
* The [[Main|Arm]] has 7 member systems. | * The [[Main|Arm]] has 7 member systems. | ||
* It is named for [[Vargas (world)|Vargas]], a [[Hi Population World|high population]] ''[[Forbidden World]]''. | * It is named for [[Vargas (world)|Vargas]], a [[Hi Population World|high population]] ''[[Forbidden World]]''. | ||
| − | [[ | + | A basic overview of the [[Main|Cluster]] showing the Arm's position within it, ''right'': |
| − | + | ==== Access ==== | |
| + | The Cluster has jump-2 access to the following: | ||
| − | [[ | + | * [[Balboa-Coronel Cluster]] |
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[[File:Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png|95 px]] [[File:Logo Probable Technologies Small.png|100 px]] [[File:Logo RPNS Small.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg|80 px]] [[File:Logo Transstar.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo ZeeCorp.png|75 px]] | [[File:Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png|95 px]] [[File:Logo Probable Technologies Small.png|100 px]] [[File:Logo RPNS Small.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg|80 px]] [[File:Logo Transstar.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo ZeeCorp.png|75 px]] | ||
| − | * [[Confederation Heavy Industries]] ([[CHI]]) [[LLC]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture active throughout the [[trailing]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]]. | + | * ''[[Confederation Heavy Industries]]'' ([[CHI]]) [[LLC]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture active throughout the [[trailing]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]]. |
| − | * [[ConTech]], a [[corporation]] specializing in life sciences, particularly large-scale [[Terraforming|bio-terraforming]] projects, medicine, and [[Genetic Engineering|cloning]]. | + | * ''[[ConTech]]'', a [[corporation]] specializing in life sciences, particularly large-scale [[Terraforming|bio-terraforming]] projects, medicine, and [[Genetic Engineering|cloning]]. |
| − | * [[Guardian Military Systems]], a large [[corporation]] involved in defense and armaments manufacture, with its core area of operations within the sector. | + | * ''[[Guardian Military Systems]]'', a large [[corporation]] involved in defense and armaments manufacture, with its core area of operations within the sector. |
| − | * [[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]]. | + | * ''[[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]]. |
| − | * [[Orion Metallurgy Corporation]] ([[Orion Metallurgy Corporation|OMC]]), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]]. | + | * ''[[Orion Metallurgy Corporation]]'' ([[Orion Metallurgy Corporation|OMC]]), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the [[Solomani Sphere]]. |
| − | * [[Panstellar]], a major transport and logistics [[corporation]]. | + | * ''[[Panstellar]]'', a major transport and logistics [[corporation]]. |
| − | * [[Probable Technologies]], a scientific research [[organization]] involved with academia and heavy industry. It works extensively with the [[Solomani Navy|Confederation military]]. | + | * ''[[Probable Technologies]]'', a scientific research [[organization]] involved with academia and heavy industry. It works extensively with the [[Solomani Navy|Confederation military]]. |
| − | * [[Rising Phoenix News Service]] ([[RPNS]]), the premier news and media [[organization]] within the [[Solomani Sphere]]. It has a strong [[Solomani Confederation|pro-Confederation]] bias. | + | * ''[[Rising Phoenix News Service]]'' ([[RPNS]]), the premier news and media [[organization]] within the [[Solomani Sphere]]. It has a strong [[Solomani Confederation|pro-Confederation]] bias. |
| − | * [[Solomani Shipping]], a major transport and logistics [[corporation]]. | + | * ''[[Solomani Shipping]]'', a major transport and logistics [[corporation]]. |
| − | * [[Transstar]], a [[Solomani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics. It operates across 13 sectors, represented by the 13 stars in its [[Symbol|logo]]. | + | * ''[[Transstar]]'', a [[Solomani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics. It operates across 13 sectors, represented by the 13 stars in its [[Symbol|logo]]. |
| − | * [[ZeeCorp]], a [[corporation]] with interests in manufacturing active throughout the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a major producer of [[robot]]s. | + | * ''[[ZeeCorp]]'', a [[corporation]] with interests in manufacturing active throughout the [[Solomani Confederation]]. It is a major producer of [[robot]]s. |
==== Goods ==== | ==== Goods ==== | ||
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=== Demographics === | === Demographics === | ||
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Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) reside within this area: | Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) reside within this area: | ||
* [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]]) | * [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]]) | ||
| − | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): | + | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): Widely spread across the region. |
* [[Non-Human Race]]s | * [[Non-Human Race]]s | ||
| − | ** [[Dolphin]]s ([[Minor Race]]): | + | ** [[Dolphin]]s ([[Minor Race]]): Principally encountered on [[Nittikaa (world)|Nittikaa]]. |
==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:44, 25 August 2025
The Vargas Arm is a named region of the Borethane Cluster, a large cluster principally lying within Neworld Sector.
- It is an astrographic feature and part of a major trade route.
- It lies within the Solomani Confederation.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
(Charts sourced from Traveller Map)
The Vargas Arm is the coreward region of the Borethane Cluster, a large cluster principally lying within Neworld Sector.
- The Arm has 7 member systems.
- It is named for Vargas, a high population Forbidden World.
A basic overview of the Cluster showing the Arm's position within it, right:
Access[edit]
The Cluster has jump-2 access to the following:
Commercial Data[edit]
The following commercial and economic data is available:
Corporations[edit]
Corporations and organizations active within the Arm include:
- Confederation Heavy Industries (CHI) LLC, a corporation with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture active throughout the trailing half of the Confederation.
- ConTech, a corporation specializing in life sciences, particularly large-scale bio-terraforming projects, medicine, and cloning.
- Guardian Military Systems, a large corporation involved in defense and armaments manufacture, with its core area of operations within the sector.
- 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.
- Orion Metallurgy Corporation (OMC), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the Solomani Sphere.
- Panstellar, a major transport and logistics corporation.
- Probable Technologies, a scientific research organization involved with academia and heavy industry. It works extensively with the Confederation military.
- Rising Phoenix News Service (RPNS), the premier news and media organization within the Solomani Sphere. It has a strong pro-Confederation bias.
- Solomani Shipping, a major transport and logistics corporation.
- Transstar, a Solomani megacorporation specializing in transport and logistics. It operates across 13 sectors, represented by the 13 stars in its logo.
- ZeeCorp, a corporation with interests in manufacturing active throughout the Solomani Confederation. It is a major producer of robots.
Goods[edit]
Notable local commodities include:
- (none currently listed)
Security & Defense[edit]
The worlds of the Arm are patrolled by the Solomani Navy. It defends Confederation territory, protects Confederation interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures interstellar trade and commerce.
- Confederation vessels may demand customs inspections.
- Some systems are defended by local naval forces.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the Arm, carrying large amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things 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)
- Solomani (Major Race): Widely spread across the region.
- Non-Human Races
- Dolphins (Minor Race): Principally encountered on Nittikaa.
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The most commonly heard languages are:
- Delphinic Trinary, the principal language of Dolphins.
- Rim Anglic, a dialect of Anglic and the principal language of the Confederation.
Timeline[edit]
Major events that have affected this region and the wider area that it lies within:
- -9235: Far to coreward, the Vilani discover jump drive technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across Charted Space.
- -4045 to -2204: The Ziru Sirka controls vast territories.
- -2431: Terrans discover jump drive technology.
- -2404 to -2215: The Interstellar Wars.
- -2204 to -1776: The Rule of Man administers the former Ziru Sirka.
- -1862 to -1110: The Terran Mercantile Community is active across the region.
- -1776 to 0: The Long Night.
- -1110 to 588: The Terran Mercantile Community gradually becomes the Old Earth Union, shrinking to control the region around Terra.
- The Year 0: To coreward, the Third Imperium is founded.
- 300-420: The Imperial First Survey charts the region.
- 588: The Old Earth Union and the former territories of the Terran Mercantile Community are annexed by the Imperium.
- 604-622: The Imperial Civil War.
- 624: The Imperial Express Boat Network is established.
- 704: The Solomani Autonomous Region is formed.
- 800-820: The Psionics Suppressions.
- 871: The Solomani Confederation is founded.
- 940: The Solomani Autonomous Region is dissolved.
- 990-1002: The Solomani Rim War.
- 995-1065: The Imperial Second Survey includes data for the region.
- 1065: The Second Survey is published. Information about the region becomes widely available.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
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 Vargas Arm 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:
7 of 7 World articles in Vargas Arm
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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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This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), pages 8-11, various others. (dot map locating the worlds of the Heart of Canopus)
- Author & Contributor: IISS Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer Ensign Phillips
- Author & Contributor: MIMIC - Minor Imp of the Ministry of Information and Communication
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science