Flange Subsector

Flange Subsector
Kourae Bordarnaa Tsosoe Flange style="width: 250px; height: 350px; border: solid 1px black;" map from Travellermap.com Cotan
Sector	Empty Quarter
Capital	Flange
Number of Systems	22
Majority Control	Hegemony of Lorean - 68%
2nd Control	Vargr Extents - 23%
3rd Control	Non-Aligned - 09%

Subsector C of Empty Quarter Sector.

Description (Specifications)

No information yet available.

Subsector Summary: 1105

Flange, subsector C of Empty Quarter, contains 22 worlds with an estimated combined population of 116 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,067, and a total economy of BCr587,787. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr362 through 20 starports (4 Class A, 3 Class B, 10 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 50,945 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Flange maintain four Military bases and one Naval base. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 6 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Ukoen (Empty Quarter 2203).

Flange, subsector C of Empty Quarter, contains 29 stars and 267 identified planets; 15 monostellar systems, seven binary systems, no trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 20 of the 22 systems (90%) have native gas giants. There are no Asteroid (As) belts, four Desert (De) worlds, two Garden (Ga) worlds, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, seven Poor (Po) worlds, no Vacuum (Va) worlds, and two Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Flange has an estimated population of 116 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, ten Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, seven Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Flange (Empty Quarter 2009) and Ssilnthis (Empty Quarter 1704). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

3 identified sophont populations in Flange
Humaniti of Terra (Solomani Rim 1827): 84 billion on 16 worlds. Vargr of Lair (Provence 2402): 31 billion on 21 worlds. Bwap of Marhaban (Empty Quarter 0426): Less than 1 million on one world.

Julian Protectorate, Hegemony of Lorean

The Julian Protectorate, Hegemony of Lorean has jurisdiction over 15 worlds in the subsector with an estimated combined population of 86 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,506, and a total economy of BCr477,976. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr262 through 13 starports (3 Class A, 2 Class B, 5 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 37,760 people. Driving this interstellar trade are two Agricultural (Ag) worlds, no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, one Rich (Ri) world, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Julian Protectorate, Hegemony of Lorean maintain four Military bases and one Naval base within the subsector. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 6 and 11). The highest technology level is 14 at Ukoen (Empty Quarter 2203).

The Julian Protectorate, Hegemony of Lorean has an estimated population of 86 billion within the subsector, distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, eight Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Flange (Empty Quarter 2009). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups.

• The Julian Protectorate, Hegemony of Lorean subsector capital of Flange is Flange (Empty Quarter 2009).

Non-Aligned, Vargr-dominated

There are five Non-Aligned Vargr-dominated worlds in Flange with an estimated combined population of 30 billion.

Non-Aligned, Human-dominated

There are two Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Flange with an estimated combined population of less than 1 million.

Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105

The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:

• Kulloerr Cluster
• Ssilnthis Cluster
• Zare Cluster

World Listing: 1105

The following worlds can be found within this area:

22 Worlds in the Flange Subsector

Aellon  •   Aghets  •   Aghurtuekh  •   Angour  •   Daerrdha  •   Flange  •   Gaeko  •   Ghothu  •   Giiluush  •   Gnorre  •   Justince  •   Kulloerr  •   Maarluan  •   Naerrsuel  •   Osaerr  •   Rhoe  •   Rrekoth  •   Sprocket  •   Ssilnthis  •   Ukoen  •   Vigil  •   Zare

History & Background (Dossier)

The Baha'i religion, derived from Islam, has become increasingly common within this subsector.

The Hegemony Communications Service operates between worlds in this subsector.

Polity Listing: 1116

The following polities can be found within this subsector:

• Independent Powers
  • Flange Democratic Zone (now defunct)

• Julian Protectorate (Major Power)
  • Hegemony of Lorean

• Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
  • Non-Aligned (Human-dominated)
  • Non-Aligned (Vargr-dominated)

• Other Powers
  • None

• Third Imperium (Major Power)
  • None

• Vargr Extents (Vargr powers)
  • Various member systems and worlds.

Native Sophonts: 1116

The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this area:

• Humaniti (Human races)
  • None

• Non-Human Races
  • None

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • None

Demographics: 1116

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

• Humaniti
  • Solomani
  • Vilani
    • Arzula

• Non-Human Races
  • Bwaps

• Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
  • Vargr (Major Race)

Linguistic Topography: 1105

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

• Anglic: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium.
  • The Julian variant is most commonly heard in this region.
• Arzulan: A series of largely related languages granted state recognition by the Lorean Hegemony.
  • Various other, local languages may be heard on Lorean worlds, but have no government support.
• Irilitok: The primary language family of the region's Vargr, both within and outside the Imperium.
  • Tenirruet: A widespread Irilitok trade language within the Hegemony of Lorean
• Suedzuk: The primary language family of a Vargr cultural region in relative proximity.
• Vilani: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium, and widespread beyond its borders.
• Vuakedh: A common language among Vargr in the Domain of Antares and adjacent regions.
• Wawa-pakekeke-wawa: The common, precise and bureaucratic language of the Bwaps. Spoken on Bwap-dominated planets and by government functionaries on any world lucky enough to retain a dedicated Bwap workforce.

Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116

These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area:

• 629-645: The Nishhingh War is fought between the Great Alliance (including the Kingdom of Uenkakh, the Bond of Rik-tik and the Kulloerr Nation) and the BloodUnion (a military alliance between the Stellar Republic of Cotan and Flange's StarCommand.)
• 705: The interstellar polity of the Flange Democratic Zone is founded.
• 796: The expanding Arzula attack the Flange Democratic Zone.
• 963: Flange is accepted as a member of the Hegemony of Lorean.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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.

• Jason Kemp - T20 - Stellar Reaches 3 ; (FLTGames Gaming Group; 2005)