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[[Epshu Subsector]] is subsector G of [[Zarushagar Sector]].
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* It is an {{Imperial}} [[Imperial Core|core region]] that has been settled for millennia.
  
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
 
== Description (Specifications) ==
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[[File:Subsector G Epshu Star Chart.png|250 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])]]
  
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=== Subsector Summary: 1105 ===
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The following [[astrographic feature|astrographic]] and [[trade route|commercial]] data has been determined regarding Epshu Subsector:
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{{Summary}}
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=== Astrographic Features ===
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The subsector is a generally unremarkable area lying within the [[Imperial Core]].
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* It is an average stellar density region.
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* The brightest star is the red giant primary of the [[Port Artemus (world)|Port Artemus system]].
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==== Stellar Distribution ====
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A basic map showing the distribution and size of [[star]]s within Epshu Subsector, ''right'':
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* The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
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* The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.
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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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* Ordinary main sequence stars can barely be seen from even a hex away.
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* Huge, intensely luminous giant stars can be seen from across the subsector and far beyond.
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=== Economic Astrography ===
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[[File:Logo Trade and Commerce.png|150 px|right]]
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==== Corporations ====
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[[Corporation]]s and [[organization]]s active within the subsector include:
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[[File:Logo Akagi Transport Simple.png|125 px]] [[File:Logo General Products Alternate 1.png|125 px]] [[File:Logo Hortalez et Cie Basic 2.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Ling Standard Products Basic.png|60 px]] [[File:Logo Makhidkarun.png|125 px]]
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[[File:Naasirka.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo Sharurshid.png|140 px]] [[File:Logo SuSAG Alternate.png|90 px]] [[File:Tukera.png|200 px]] [[File:Logo Zirunkariish.png|75 px]]
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* [[Akagi Transport]], a major transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* [[General Products]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] involved in heavy industry and manufacturing.
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* [[Hortalez et Cie]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in banking and finance.
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* [[Ling Standard Products]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] engaged in widescale resource extraction and processing.
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* [[Makhidkarun]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in communications and entertainment.
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* [[Naasirka]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in sensors, electronics, and robotics.
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* [[Sharurshid]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in finance and commerce.
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* [[SuSAG]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in commercial chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and genetic engineering.
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* [[Tukera Lines]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics.
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* [[Zirunkariish]], a [[Vilani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in investment, finance, and insurance.
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=== Trade Routes ===
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A number of important [[trade route]]s lie within the region. High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels moving along them, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds.
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The [[Main]]s and [[Main|Clusters]] that lie within the sector are referred to as ''[[The Network]]''.
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[[File:Chart Zarushagar Sector The Network Basic 3.png|250 px|right|thumbnail|The Network of Zarushagar Sector]]
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==== Greater Massilia Main ====
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The [[Epshu Cluster]] of the [[Greater Massilia Main]] occupies the [[trailing]] half of the subsector.
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[[File:Chart Greater Massilia Main Labelled Basic 2.png|350 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).
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* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
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[[File:Chart Khipge Line Basic.png|150 px|right|thumbnail|Khipge Line. (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).]]
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[[File:Chart Schmidt Cluster Basic.png|150 px|right|thumbnail|Schmidt Cluster. (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).]]
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==== Khipge Line ====
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The [[Khipge Line]] is a [[Main|cluster]] with 20 member systems. It is named for the [[Khipge Subsector]].
  
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=== Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105 ===
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A basic chart of the Line is shown, ''right'':
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The following [[astrographic feature]]s, [[trade route]]s, [[main]]s, [[cluster]]s, and [[trace]]s can be found within this area:
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* Worlds within the [[cluster|Line]] are highlighted in tan.
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* [[Greater Massilia Main]]
 
  
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=== World Listing: 1105 ===
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==== Schmidt Cluster ====
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The following [[system]]s and [[world]]s can be found within this area:
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The [[Schmidt Cluster]] has 18 member systems. It is named for [[Schmidt (world)|Schmidt]], lying at its far [[trailing]] end.
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{{SectorWorlds2|Epshu|Subsector}}
 
  
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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A basic chart of the Cluster is shown, ''right'':
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No information yet available.  
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* Worlds within the [[Main|Cluster]] are highlighted in tan.
  
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=== Polity Listing: 1105 ===
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=== Security & Defense ===
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The following [[polities]] can be found within this [[subsector]]:
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The worlds of the region are patrolled by the [[Imperial Navy]]. It defends {{Imperial}} territory and interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures trade and commerce.
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* Independent Powers ([[Pocket Empire]]s)
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* The {{Imperial}} [[240th Fleet]] is active within the subsector.
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** None
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* {{Imperial}} vessels may demand customs inspections.
  
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* [[Non-Aligned]] Powers ([[World-State]]s)
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=== World Listing ===
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** None
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Comprehensive [[Second Survey]] data for all worlds lying within Epshu Subsector is available.
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* The primary source material for all data is [[Traveller Map]].
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* Other sources may differ: some elements of the data may be contradictory or incorrect.
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* Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
  
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* Other Powers
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[[AAB]] [[Library Data|library archives]] contain expanded data about the following systems:
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** None
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{{SectorWorlds2|Epshu|Subsector}}
  
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* [[Third Imperium]] (Imperial powers)
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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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** Various member [[system]]s and [[world]]s.
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* Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
  
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=== Native Sophonts ([[NIL]]s): 1105 ===
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== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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The following races ([[sophont]] species) are believed to have originated in this area:
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[[File:Comp-Prog-Dav-R-Deitrick-Starter-Trav-Page-16 16-July-2018a.jpg|right]]
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* [[Humaniti]] (Human races)
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The high number of agricultural worlds along the [[Greater Massilia Main]] help provide the subsector capital of [[Epshu (world)|Epshu]] -- a desert world of 9 billion people -- with the necessities of life.
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** None
 
  
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* [[Non-Human Race]]s
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=== Polity Listing ===
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** None
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[[File:Chart Darmine Cultural Region Basic.png|350 px|right|thumbnail|Darmine Cultural Region and Darmine Core Worlds. (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).]]
  
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* [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races)
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The following polities can be found within this subsector:
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** None
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* [[Third Imperium]]
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** [[Domain of Sylea]]
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*** [[Darmine Cultural Region]]
  
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=== Demographics: 1105 ===
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=== Demographics ===
 
Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) reside within this area:
 
Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) reside within this area:
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* [[Humaniti]] (Human races)
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* [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]])
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** [[Darmine]]
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** [[Darmine (race)|Darmine]] ([[Minor Human Race]]): Small numbers may be found across the region
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** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]])
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** Mixed heritage ([[Major Race]]): Widely spread across the region.
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** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]])
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** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): Many genetically distinct individuals and communities.
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** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]]): Many genetically distinct individuals and communities.
  
 
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
 
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
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** [[Chirpers]]
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** [[Chirpers]] of [[Bari (world)|Bari]] ([[Minor Race]]): entirely restricted to their adopted [[homeworld]].
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==== Linguistic Topography ====
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The following [[language]]s are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:
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* [[Anglic]]: One of the two official languages of the [[Third Imperium]].
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* ''[[Kadli]]'': The primary common language of the [[Darmine]] culture.
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* ''[[Oynprith]]'': A ceremonial and ritualistic language, apparently universal among [[Chirper]] communities.
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* [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]]: One of the two official languages of the [[Third Imperium]].
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=== Major Historical Events Timeline ===
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Major events that have affected this subsector and the wider region that it lies within:
  
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* [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races)
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* [[Ancients|circa -250,000]]: the [[Ancient]]s are active within the sector.
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** None
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* [[-9235]]: the [[Vilani]] discover [[jump drive]] technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across [[Charted Space]].
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* [[-5400]] to [[-4015]]: the [[Vilani]] [[Consolidation Wars]].
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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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* [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: the [[Rule of Man]] administers the worlds of the region.
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* [[-1776]] to [[0]]: the [[Long Night]].
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
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* [[76]]: the [[Ilelish Pacification Campaign]].
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* [[300]]-[[420]]: the {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the subsector.
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* [[418]]-[[435]]: the [[Ilelish Revolt]].
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* [[604]]-[[622]]: the [[Civil War]].
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* [[624]]: the [[Express Boat Network]] is established.
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* [[800]]-[[820]]: the [[Psionics Suppressions]].
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* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the {{Imperial}} [[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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=== Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116 ===
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These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this subsector:
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* No information yet available.
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=== Subsector Summary ===
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{{Summary}}
  
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
 
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{CT}} [[Atlas of the Imperium]]
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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= {{MT}} [[Alien - Vilani & Vargr]] (dot map provided)
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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= [[TNE]] [[New Era 1248 Sourcebook 2: Bearers of the Flame]]
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= Atlas of the Imperium|page= page 21}} (charts depicting the worlds of the subsector)
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Gaming Kit|page= various pages}} (background for the sector)
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= Vilani & Vargr |page= pages 11, 48, 49}} (dot maps and charts depicting the worlds of the subsector)
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|S6= [[Greg Videll]], {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 21 |page= page 17}} (background for the sector)
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name= Challenge 75 |page= pages 6, 68}} (background for the sector)
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name= Bearers of the Flame |page= page 87}} (the subsector around [[1248|the year 1248]])
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|S9= External Link: [https://zhodani.space/data/CLASSIC/sector.cgi?sector=ZARUSHAG Zarushagar Sector] (details for the sector and subsector)
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|S10= External Link: [http://www.utzig.com/cgi-bin/iai/map_subsector.pl?Sectors=Zarushagar&SubSectors=G&SubName=&UID=0 Ned's Traveller Campaign II (Epshu Subsector)]
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|S11= Author & Contributor: [[Greg Videll]] of the [[HIWG]] (refinement of sector data)
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|S12= Author & Contributor: [[Martin Dougherty|Martin J. Dougherty]] (development of sector data)
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|S13= Author & Contributor: [[IISS]] Junior Administrator and Master Astrographer [[User:Ensign Phillips|Ensign Phillips]]
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|S14= A full list of contributors ''[[Zarushagar_Sector/meta|can be found here]]''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
  
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{{LE|T5 Second Survey|}}
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{{LE|Era: Milieu 1116|T5 Second Survey|Guidebook to Zarushagar Sector}}
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[[Category: Guidebook to Zarushagar Sector]]
 

Latest revision as of 12:09, 25 August 2025

Epshu Subsector
Khipge Lagaar Gaussi

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

Wolf
Sector Zarushagar
Capital Epshu
Number of Systems 36
Majority Control Imperium - 100%

Epshu Subsector is subsector G of Zarushagar Sector.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

The following astrographic and commercial data has been determined regarding Epshu Subsector:

Astrographic Features[edit]

The subsector is a generally unremarkable area lying within the Imperial Core.

  • It is an average stellar density region.
  • The brightest star is the red giant primary of the Port Artemus system.

Stellar Distribution[edit]

A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Epshu 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.

Economic Astrography[edit]

Logo Trade and Commerce.png

Corporations[edit]

Corporations and organizations active within the subsector include:

Logo Akagi Transport Simple.png Logo General Products Alternate 1.png Logo Hortalez et Cie Basic 2.png Logo Ling Standard Products Basic.png Logo Makhidkarun.png

Naasirka.png Logo Sharurshid.png Logo SuSAG Alternate.png Tukera.png Logo Zirunkariish.png

Trade Routes[edit]

A number of important trade routes lie within the region. High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels moving along them, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds.

The Mains and Clusters that lie within the sector are referred to as The Network.

The Network of Zarushagar Sector

Greater Massilia Main[edit]

The Epshu Cluster of the Greater Massilia Main occupies the trailing half of the subsector.

Chart Greater Massilia Main Labelled Basic 2.png
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).

  • Worlds on the Main are highlighted in green.
Khipge Line. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
Schmidt Cluster. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).

Khipge Line[edit]

The Khipge Line is a cluster with 20 member systems. It is named for the Khipge Subsector.

A basic chart of the Line is shown, right:

  • Worlds within the Line are highlighted in tan.

Schmidt Cluster[edit]

The Schmidt Cluster has 18 member systems. It is named for Schmidt, lying at its far trailing end.

A basic chart of the Cluster is shown, right:

  • Worlds within the Cluster are highlighted in tan.

Security & Defense[edit]

The worlds of the region are patrolled by the Imperial Navy. It defends Imperial territory and interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures trade and commerce.

World Listing[edit]

Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Epshu Subsector 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:

36 Worlds in the Epshu Subsector
Algoani  •  Anatsov  •  Angmar  •  Bari  •  Benici  •  Birmingham  •  Chellis  •  Depot (Za 1920)  •  Diego Cruces  •    •  Dishere  •  Endarma  •  Epshu  •  Escalona  •  Freehold (Za 2413)  •  Frey (Za 1811)  •  Harding (Za 2315)  •  Kaixi  •  Kleior  •  Komo Niva  •  Lone Star (Za 2217)  •  Lonic  •  Ludtke  •  Magheru  •  Maxadan  •  Mordor (Za 2415)  •  Murdstone  •  Nahsora  •  Pagac  •  Port Artemus  •  Sao Pacora  •  Schmidt  •  Serenity  •  Sinting  •  Sirgol  •  T'saeis  •  Xaff  •  

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.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

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

The high number of agricultural worlds along the Greater Massilia Main help provide the subsector capital of Epshu -- a desert world of 9 billion people -- with the necessities of life.

Polity Listing[edit]

Darmine Cultural Region and Darmine Core Worlds. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map).

The following polities can be found within this subsector:

Demographics[edit]

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

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The following languages are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:

Major Historical Events Timeline[edit]

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

Subsector Summary[edit]

Epshu, subsector G of Zarushagar, contains 36 worlds with an estimated combined population of 9 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,249, and a total economy of BCr41,810. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr600 through 34 starports (9 Class A, 20 Class B, 3 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 105,720 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Epshu maintain nine Naval bases, three Scout bases, and one Naval depot. The average technology level is 11 (with most between 9 and 13). The highest technology level is 14 at Angmar (Zarushagar 2213), Sirgol (Zarushagar 2320), and Komo Niva (Zarushagar 2412).

Epshu, subsector G of Zarushagar, contains 48 stars and 374 identified planets; 25 monostellar systems, ten binary systems, one trinary system, and no systems with four or more stars. 33 of the 36 systems (91%) have native gas giants. There are one Asteroid (As) belt, one Desert (De) world, three Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, six Poor (Po) worlds, ten Vacuum (Va) worlds, and three Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Epshu has an estimated population of 9 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 17 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 12 Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Epshu (Zarushagar 2113). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

3 identified sophont populations in Epshu


Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish[edit]

The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated combined population of 9 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,249, and a total economy of BCr41,810. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr600 through 34 starports (9 Class A, 20 Class B, 3 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 105,720 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in the Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish maintain nine Naval bases, three Scout bases, and one Naval depot within the subsector. The average technology level is 11 (with most between 9 and 13). The highest technology level is 14 at Angmar (Zarushagar 2213), Sirgol (Zarushagar 2320), and Komo Niva (Zarushagar 2412).

The Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish has an estimated population of 9 billion within the subsector, distributed across one High population (Hi) world, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 17 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 12 Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Epshu (Zarushagar 2113). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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