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The [[Keum Cluster]] is the far [[trailing]] branch of the [[Greater Massilia Main]].
 
The [[Keum Cluster]] is the far [[trailing]] branch of the [[Greater Massilia Main]].
 
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and part of a major [[trade route]].
 
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and part of a major [[trade route]].
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== Description / Specifications ==
 
== Description / Specifications ==
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=== Overview ===
 
The Keum Cluster is an outlying part of the [[Greater Massilia Main]], an important [[trade route]] lying across parts of [[Zarushagar Sector]] and [[Massilia Sector]].
 
The Keum Cluster is an outlying part of the [[Greater Massilia Main]], an important [[trade route]] lying across parts of [[Zarushagar Sector]] and [[Massilia Sector]].
 
* The Cluster has 13 member systems. It is named for the important world of [[Keum (world)|Keum]].
 
* The Cluster has 13 member systems. It is named for the important world of [[Keum (world)|Keum]].
  
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[[File:Chart Greater Massilia Main Basic.png|300 px|right]]
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A basic overview of the [[Main|Greater Massilia Main]] and its various regions:
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[[File:Chart Greater Massilia Main Labelled Basic 2.png|400 px]] <br> (Charts sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).
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[[File:Chart Zarushagar Sector The Network Basic 3.png|250 px|right]]
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[[File:Chart Greater Massilia Main Labelled Basic 2.png|450 px]] <br> (Charts sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).
 
* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
 
* Worlds on the [[Main]] are highlighted in green.
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[[File:Logo Trade and Commerce.png|155 px|right]]
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=== Commercial Data ===
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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:Logo Akagi Transport Simple.png|125 px]] [[File:Durdashilu Li.jpg|100 px]] [[File:Logo Ling Standard Products Basic.png|60 px]] [[File:Logo Llelish Interstellar Information Interchange Basic.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo Makhidkarun.png|125 px]]
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[[File:Naasirka.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo Sharurshid.png|140 px]] [[File:Tukera.png|200 px]] [[File:Zaimen-Clammath-Hollings.jpg|70 px]]
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* [[Akagi Transport]], a sector-wide transport and logistics [[corporation]].
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* [[Durdashilu Li]], a sector-wide mining and manufacturing concern.
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* [[Ling Standard Products]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] engaged in widescale resource extraction and processing.
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* [[Llelish Interstellar Information Interchange|Llelish Interstellar]], [[Domain of Ilelish|the Domain's]] leading media provider.
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* [[Makhidkarun]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in communications and entertainment.
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* [[Naasirka]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] that specializes in electronics and robotics.
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* [[Sharurshid]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in finance and commerce.
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* [[Tukera Lines]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics.
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* [[Zaimen, Clammath and Hollings]], a [[Corporation|major producer]] of weapons systems and munitions.
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==== Goods ====
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Notable local commodities include:
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* [[Shifu (nutriment)|Shifu]], a [[Shifu (nutriment)|foodstuff]] made from an [[Lifeform|aquatic lifeform]] native to the world of [[Nuaimy (world)|Nuaimy]] in [[Zarushagar Sector]].
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==== Security & Defense ====
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The worlds of the region are patrolled by the {{Imperial}} [[63rd Fleet]] in [[Massilia Sector]] and the {{Imperial}} [[281st Fleet]] in [[Zarushagar Sector]]. They defend {{Imperial}} territory, suppress piracy, and ensure trade and commerce.
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* The two fleets regularly conduct joint training and exercises.
  
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
 
== History & Background (Dossier) ==
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High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Cluster]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
 
High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Cluster]], carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
  
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[[File:Hercules class Cargo Transport TTAdv.jpg|400 px]]
  
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==== Goods ====
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=== Demographics ===
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Notable local commodities include:
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Significant populations of the following races ([[sophont]] species) are found along this [[trade route]]:
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* [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]])
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** Mixed heritage ([[Major Race]]): widely spread across the [[Main|Trace]].
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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.
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==== Linguistic Topography ====
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The most commonly heard [[language]]s are:
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* [[Anglic]], one of the two official languages of the {{Imperium}}.
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* [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]], one of the two official languages of the {{Imperium}}.
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Locals speak with a distinctive [[Rebin Empire|Rebin accent]].
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=== Rebin Empire ===
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[[File:Chart Historical Rebin Empire Basic 1.png|250 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]])]]
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The [[Rebin Empire]] dominated the [[Main|Cluster]] for much of the [[Long Night]].
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* Both [[Keum (world)|Keum]] and [[Mancilla (world)|Mancilla]] were full members of [[Rebin Empire|the Empire]].
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A basic chart showing [[Rebin Empire|the Empire]] at its maximum extent, ''right'':
  
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* Member worlds of [[Rebin Empire|the Empire]] are shown in brighter green.
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[[Corporation]]s active within the Cluster include:
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* The region of [[Rebin Empire|Rebin influence]] is depicted in darker green.
  
 
== Worlds & Sectors / [[Astrography]] ==
 
== Worlds & Sectors / [[Astrography]] ==

Latest revision as of 15:15, 25 August 2025

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The Keum Cluster is the far trailing branch of the Greater Massilia Main.

Description / Specifications[edit]

Overview[edit]

The Keum Cluster is an outlying part of the Greater Massilia Main, an important trade route lying across parts of Zarushagar Sector and Massilia Sector.

  • The Cluster has 13 member systems. It is named for the important world of Keum.

A basic overview of the Greater Massilia Main and its various regions:

Chart Zarushagar Sector The Network Basic 3.png

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

  • Worlds on the Main are highlighted in green.
Logo Trade and Commerce.png

Commercial Data[edit]

Corporations[edit]

Corporations and organizations active within the Cluster include:

Logo Akagi Transport Simple.png Durdashilu Li.jpg Logo Ling Standard Products Basic.png Logo Llelish Interstellar Information Interchange Basic.png Logo Makhidkarun.png

Naasirka.png Logo Sharurshid.png Tukera.png Zaimen-Clammath-Hollings.jpg

Goods[edit]

Notable local commodities include:

Security & Defense[edit]

The worlds of the region are patrolled by the Imperial 63rd Fleet in Massilia Sector and the Imperial 281st Fleet in Zarushagar Sector. They defend Imperial territory, suppress piracy, and ensure trade and commerce.

  • The two fleets regularly conduct joint training and exercises.

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 Cluster, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.

Hercules class Cargo Transport TTAdv.jpg

Demographics[edit]

Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) are found along this trade route:

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The most commonly heard languages are:

Locals speak with a distinctive Rebin accent.

Rebin Empire[edit]

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)

The Rebin Empire dominated the Cluster for much of the Long Night.

A basic chart showing the Empire at its maximum extent, right:

Worlds & Sectors / Astrography[edit]

This astrographic feature is found in the following areas:

Charted Space – Third Imperium

World Listing[edit]

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

13 of 13 World articles in Keum Cluster
Ariman  •  Capson  •  Jonen  •  Keum  •  Lenora  •  Mancilla  •  Mannai Nila  •  Marcusen  •  Naramorz Rock  •  Nonodaga  •  Silum  •  Stard  •  Uson  •  
startbacknext(13 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.

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