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=== Historical Data === | === Historical Data === | ||
| − | + | After the fall of the [[Rule of Man]], Mendan and its dependents became part of the [[Second Empire of Gashikan]]; after the collapse of the Second Empire, Mendan and many of the worlds it administered chose instead to associate themselves with the [[Julian Protectorate]] rather than the [[Third Empire of Gashikan]]. Today these worlds form the [[Commonwealth of Mendan]]. Since joining the Protectorate, a strong effort to overcome the legacy of race hatred has had some effect. | |
==== World Timeline ==== | ==== World Timeline ==== | ||
| − | + | The following historical events have affected this region: | |
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| + | * [[-3810]]: The [[Vargr]] discover [[Jump Drive|jump technology]] and begin an era of expansion. | ||
| + | * [[-3700|-3700s onwards]]: Waves of [[Vargr]] settle worlds across the region. | ||
| + | * [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: The human [[Interstellar Wars]] rage to [[rimward]]. | ||
| + | * -2235 to -2219: A family of [[Solomani]] traders, the Menderes, establish lucrative trade routes along the [[Mendan Main]]. | ||
| + | * [[-1776]] to [[0]]: The [[Long Night]]. There is widespread regression within the area and some worlds [[Barren World|become barren]]. | ||
| + | * [[-1700|-1700 onward]]: [[Vargr]] expansion and settlement gradually ceases. | ||
| + | * [[-1658]]: The [[Sack of Gashikan]], an atrocity known throughout the coreward parts of [[Charted Space]]. | ||
| + | * [[-1483]] to [[-321]]: The [[Gashikan Race Wars]] rage between human and [[Vargr]] extremists across [[Vargr Extents|the Extents]]. | ||
| + | * -321: [[Karik Menderes]] of ''[[Menderes Corporation]]'' raises all ''Menderes'' Vargr to the status of employees. | ||
| + | ** This starts a movement that makes slavery illegal on [[Asimikigir (world)|Asimikigir]] by -302. | ||
| + | * -275: [[Tran Menderes]] breaks precedent by accepting a Vargr offer to carry ''Menderes'' goods off planet. Until now, ''[[Kudukara Lines]]'', the principle transport line of the [[Second Empire of Gashikan]], has carried all goods for the region. | ||
| + | * [[0|The Year 0]]: To [[rimward]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded. | ||
| + | * [[26|circa 26]]: To [[spinward]], the [[Empire of Varroerth]] is founded. | ||
| + | * ([[175]] to [[191]]): [[Julian War]]; the region unites to fight off the [[Third Imperium]] as it attempts to incorporate Amdukan, Mendan and Meshan sectors by force. | ||
| + | * Early 600s: After centuries of increasingly common peaceful (if wary) interaction, the [[Hhkar Sphere]] joins the Julian Protectorate. | ||
| + | * 933-936: The defection of the Damlaer Union from the Julian Protectorate to the [[Hegemony of Lorean]] leads to the Lorean Strikes. Failed military action leads to a major political crisis within the Protectorate. | ||
| + | * 940: As part of this political upheaval, the government of the [[Ikonaz Sphere]] collapses, replaced by the [[Rukadukaz Republic]]. | ||
| + | * 942: The Protectorate and the Hegemony formally sign the Treaty of Var-Inaka (restricting naval basing) and the Julian Concord, incorporating the Hegemony into the Julian Protectorate. | ||
| + | * 1070: The [[Second Empire of Gashikan]] is shattered by civil war. | ||
| + | ** In the aftermath, while many Gashikan systems recoalesce into the [[Third Empire of Gashikan]], others form the [[Commonwealth of Mendan]] and instead join the Julian Protectorate. | ||
==== UWP Listing ==== | ==== UWP Listing ==== | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 16 November 2025
| Gergaker/Mendan (Mendan 2502) | |
| See also | UWP |
| System Details | |
| Primary | M2 V M7 V |
| Planetoid Belts | |
| Gas Giants | |
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Jump map from Travellermap.com [1]
Gergaker is a nonindustrial world, that requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society.
- In a technological universe, societies without industrial capability generally suffer as nearly all manufactured and high tech goods must be brought in at significant cost.
- As a nonindustrial world, it requires extensive imports of outside technology to maintain a modern, star-faring society. The need to import most manufactured and high technology goods drives the price of these goods up in the open market.
- It is a member of the Commonwealth of Mendan in the Mendan Subsector of Mendan Sector.
- The Commonwealth of Mendan is part of the Julian Protectorate located in the Vargr Extents.
Description / Astrography & Planetology
No information yet available.
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Type | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temperature (K) | Luminosity | |
| M2 V | Main Sequence (Dwarf) | 0.44 | 3470 - 3560 | 0.0565 | ||
| Unit | Diameter | Safe Distance | Habitable Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit | |
| AU | 0.0041 | 0.0197 | 0.25 - 0.48 | 0.41 | 4.1 | |
| Orbit # | * | * | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
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Type | Category | Mass (Sol) | Temperature (K) | Luminosity | |
| M7 V | Main Sequence (Dwarf) | 0.09 | 2630 - 2680 | 0.00022 | ||
| Unit | Diameter | Safe Distance | Habitable Zone | Jump Shadow | M-Drive Limit | |
| AU | 0.0011 | 0.0012 | 0.02 - 0.03 | 0.11 | 1.1 | |
| Orbit # | * | * | * | 0 | 3 | |
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System Data
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Mainworld Data
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Mainworld Geography & Topography
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Mainworld Map
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Native Lifeforms
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History & Background / Dossier
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World Starport
TBD has a Class B Starport, a good quality installation which includes all the expected amenities including refined fuel for starships, brokerage services for passengers and cargo, and a variety of ship provisions. There is a shipyard capable of doing annual maintenance, overhauls and most kinds of repair, and construction of non-starships. Most ports of this classification have both a Highport and a Downport.
World Technology Level
TBD possesses a Technology Level of TL–0.
- These worlds often contain a Proto-Sophont species beginning to establish a nascent civilization and society.
- This world is in its Alpha Period and has not yet been interfered with by a higher technology civilization.
- Common Communication technologies for this TL include: Bodily communicative apparati, courier-runners, and smoke signals.
- Common Power Generation technologies for this TL include: Bodily muscle.
- Common Transportation technologies for this TL include:
- Land: Bodily locomotion, riding beasts, and litters or sedan chairs.
- Water: Swimming, rafts, and canoes.
- Air: Typically not available unless a bodily ability.
World Government
TBD has no central government or substantial government apparatus; an Anarchy. The largest governmental structure would be a family, tribe, or single clan. The largest group will be between 50 and 100 individuals, and there may be dozens to hundreds of them. This governmental structure can be stable over long periods of time if the population remains small or geographically separated.
World Law Level
No information yet available.
World Military
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World Economy
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Trade Data
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World Demographics
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World Culture
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Urbanization
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Historical Data
After the fall of the Rule of Man, Mendan and its dependents became part of the Second Empire of Gashikan; after the collapse of the Second Empire, Mendan and many of the worlds it administered chose instead to associate themselves with the Julian Protectorate rather than the Third Empire of Gashikan. Today these worlds form the Commonwealth of Mendan. Since joining the Protectorate, a strong effort to overcome the legacy of race hatred has had some effect.
World Timeline
The following historical events have affected this region:
- -3810: The Vargr discover jump technology and begin an era of expansion.
- -3700s onwards: Waves of Vargr settle worlds across the region.
- -2404 to -2215: The human Interstellar Wars rage to rimward.
- -2235 to -2219: A family of Solomani traders, the Menderes, establish lucrative trade routes along the Mendan Main.
- -1776 to 0: The Long Night. There is widespread regression within the area and some worlds become barren.
- -1700 onward: Vargr expansion and settlement gradually ceases.
- -1658: The Sack of Gashikan, an atrocity known throughout the coreward parts of Charted Space.
- -1483 to -321: The Gashikan Race Wars rage between human and Vargr extremists across the Extents.
- -321: Karik Menderes of Menderes Corporation raises all Menderes Vargr to the status of employees.
- This starts a movement that makes slavery illegal on Asimikigir by -302.
- -275: Tran Menderes breaks precedent by accepting a Vargr offer to carry Menderes goods off planet. Until now, Kudukara Lines, the principle transport line of the Second Empire of Gashikan, has carried all goods for the region.
- The Year 0: To rimward, the Third Imperium is founded.
- circa 26: To spinward, the Empire of Varroerth is founded.
- (175 to 191): Julian War; the region unites to fight off the Third Imperium as it attempts to incorporate Amdukan, Mendan and Meshan sectors by force.
- Early 600s: After centuries of increasingly common peaceful (if wary) interaction, the Hhkar Sphere joins the Julian Protectorate.
- 933-936: The defection of the Damlaer Union from the Julian Protectorate to the Hegemony of Lorean leads to the Lorean Strikes. Failed military action leads to a major political crisis within the Protectorate.
- 940: As part of this political upheaval, the government of the Ikonaz Sphere collapses, replaced by the Rukadukaz Republic.
- 942: The Protectorate and the Hegemony formally sign the Treaty of Var-Inaka (restricting naval basing) and the Julian Concord, incorporating the Hegemony into the Julian Protectorate.
- 1070: The Second Empire of Gashikan is shattered by civil war.
- In the aftermath, while many Gashikan systems recoalesce into the Third Empire of Gashikan, others form the Commonwealth of Mendan and instead join the Julian Protectorate.
UWP Listing
No information yet available.
References & Contributors / Sources
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Vargr (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (named but no further data)
- James Holden, Joe D. Fugate Sr., Terrance McInnes. Vilani & Vargr (Digest Group Publications, 1990), 11,47. (dot map provided)
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Challenge 49 (full data provided)
- Author & Contributor: Angus McDonald AKA Falkayn
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ "Jump Map API" and map location from Travellermap.com