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The [[Ravenna Cluster]] a small [[Main|cluster]] lying within [[Canopus Sector]], close to the border with [[Hanstone Sector]]. | The [[Ravenna Cluster]] a small [[Main|cluster]] lying within [[Canopus Sector]], close to the border with [[Hanstone Sector]]. | ||
* It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a minor [[trade route]]. | * It is an [[astrographic feature]] and a minor [[trade route]]. | ||
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The Ravenna Cluster is a small [[Main|cluster]] lying within the [[rimward]]-[[trailing]] quadrant of [[Canopus Sector]]. | The Ravenna Cluster is a small [[Main|cluster]] lying within the [[rimward]]-[[trailing]] quadrant of [[Canopus Sector]]. | ||
* It has six member systems. | * It has six member systems. | ||
| − | * It is named for [[Ravenna (world)|Ravenna]], a [[Hi Population World|heavily populated]] | + | * It is named for [[Ravenna (world)|Ravenna]], a [[Hi Population World|heavily populated world]] that hosts a major [[military base]]. |
| − | [[File:Chart Canopus Sector Clusters Basic Labelled.png| | + | [[File:Chart Canopus Sector Clusters Basic Labelled.png|175 px|right|thumb|Canopus Sector Clusters]] |
A basic overview of the [[Main|Cluster]]: | A basic overview of the [[Main|Cluster]]: | ||
| − | [[File:Chart Ravenna Cluster Basic.png| | + | [[File:Chart Ravenna Cluster Basic.png|250 px]] <br> (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]) |
* The worlds of the [[Main|Cluster]] are highlighted in brown. | * The worlds of the [[Main|Cluster]] are highlighted in brown. | ||
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[[Corporation]]s and [[organization]]s active within the [[Main|Cluster]] include: | [[Corporation]]s and [[organization]]s active within the [[Main|Cluster]] include: | ||
| − | [[File:Logo Orion Metallurgy Corporation 2.png|120 px]] [[File:Panstellar. | + | [[File:Logo Orion Metallurgy Corporation 2.png|120 px]] [[File:Logo Panstellar Alternate 2.png|95 px]] [[File:Logo RPNS Small.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo SolMan.png|90 px]] [[File:Logo Solomani Shipping.jpg|80 px]] [[File:Logo Transstar.png|85 px]] [[File:Logo ZeeCorp.png|75 px]] |
| − | * [[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]]. |
| − | * [[Solomani Maschinenbau]] [[AG]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture throughout the [[spinward]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]]. | + | * ''[[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 Maschinenbau]]'' ([[SolMan]]) [[AG]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture throughout the [[spinward]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]]. |
| − | * [[Transstar]], a [[Solomani]] [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics. | + | * ''[[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]]. | ||
| + | * ''[[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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==== Security & Defense ==== | ==== Security & Defense ==== | ||
| − | The worlds of the [[Main| | + | The worlds of the [[Main|Cluster]] are patrolled by the [[Solomani Navy]] performing cross-border duties. It protects [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] interests, suppresses piracy, and ensures interstellar trade and commerce. |
* [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] vessels may demand customs inspections. | * [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]] vessels may demand customs inspections. | ||
* Some systems are defended by [[Navy|local naval forces]]. | * Some systems are defended by [[Navy|local naval forces]]. | ||
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High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main|Cluster]], carrying large amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds. | High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main|Cluster]], carrying large amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds. | ||
| − | [[File:Type | + | [[File:Type RT Long Liner WH Keith CT The Traveller Adventure p138 v02 (planet).jpg|400 px]] |
| − | Despite | + | Despite the [[Main|Cluster]] not being a part of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]], [[Solomani Security]] keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the [[Solomani Confederation|State]] and the well-being of its loyal citizens. Almost anyone ''could'' be a [[Solomani Security|SolSec]] informant, passing on all sorts of useful information: some gain a reward or benefit for their actions, others are coerced, while a few see it as an act of duty to help protect the [[Solomani Confederation|Solomani state]] and its interests. |
=== Demographics === | === 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: | ||
* [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]]) | * [[Humaniti]] ([[Humaniti|Human races]]) | ||
| − | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): | + | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): Occasionally encountered across the region. |
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==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ||
The most commonly heard [[language]]s are: | The most commonly heard [[language]]s are: | ||
* [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation]]. | * [[Rim Anglic]], a dialect of [[Anglic]] and the principal language of the [[Solomani Confederation]]. | ||
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==== Timeline ==== | ==== Timeline ==== | ||
Major events that have affected this region and the wider area that it lies within: | Major events that have affected this region and the wider area that it lies within: | ||
| − | * [[-9235]]: | + | * [[-9235]]: Far to [[coreward]], the [[Vilani]] discover [[jump drive]] technology. Over the centuries pioneers and settlers gradually spread across [[Charted Space]]. |
| − | * [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: | + | * [[-4045]] to [[-2204]]: The ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]'' controls vast territories. |
* [[-2431]]: [[Terran]]s discover [[jump drive]] technology. | * [[-2431]]: [[Terran]]s discover [[jump drive]] technology. | ||
| − | * [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: | + | * [[-2404]] to [[-2215]]: The [[Interstellar Wars]]. |
| − | * [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: | + | * [[-2204]] to [[-1776]]: The [[Rule of Man]] administers the former ''[[First Imperium|Ziru Sirka]]''. |
| − | * [[-1862]] to [[-1110]]: | + | * [[-1862]] to [[-1110]]: The [[Terran Mercantile Community]] is active across the region. |
| − | * [[-1776]] to [[0]]: | + | * [[-1776]] to [[0]]: The [[Long Night]]. |
| − | * [[-1110]] to [[588]]: | + | * [[-1110]] to [[588]]: The [[Terran Mercantile Community]] gradually becomes the [[Old Earth Union]], shrinking to control the region around [[Terra]]. |
| − | * [[0|The Year 0]]: | + | * [[0|The Year 0]]: To [[coreward]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded. |
| − | * [[300]]-[[420]]: | + | * [[300]]-[[420]]: The {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the region. |
| − | * [[588]]: | + | * [[588]]: The [[Old Earth Union]] and the former territories of the [[Terran Mercantile Community]] are annexed by the {{Imperium}}. |
| − | * [[604]]-[[622]]: | + | * [[604]]-[[622]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Civil War]]. |
| − | * [[624]]: | + | * [[624]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Express Boat Network]] is established. |
| − | * [[704]]: | + | * [[704]]: The [[Solomani Autonomous Region]] is formed. |
| − | * [[800]]-[[820]]: | + | * [[800]]-[[820]]: The [[Psionics Suppressions]]. |
| − | * [[871]]: | + | * [[871]]: The [[Solomani Confederation]] is founded. |
| − | * [[940]]: | + | * [[940]]: The [[Solomani Autonomous Region]] is dissolved. |
| − | * [[990]]-[[1002]]: | + | * [[990]]-[[1002]]: The [[Solomani Rim War]]. |
| − | * [[995]]-[[1065]]: | + | * [[995]]-[[1065]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] includes data for the region. |
| − | * [[1065]]: | + | * [[1065]]: The [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the region becomes widely available. |
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | == [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:46, 31 December 2025
The Ravenna Cluster a small cluster lying within Canopus Sector, close to the border with Hanstone Sector.
- It is an astrographic feature and a minor trade route.
- It lies within Balkanized Space, to rimward of the Solomani Confederation.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Ravenna Cluster is a small cluster lying within the rimward-trailing quadrant of Canopus Sector.
- It has six member systems.
- It is named for Ravenna, a heavily populated world that hosts a major military base.
A basic overview of the Cluster:
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- The worlds of the Cluster are highlighted in brown.
Commercial Data[edit]
The following commercial and economic data is available:
Corporations[edit]
Corporations and organizations active within the Cluster include:
- Orion Metallurgy Corporation (OMC), engaged in resource exploration, extraction, and processing throughout the Solomani Sphere.
- Panstellar, a major transport and logistics corporation.
- Rising Phoenix News Service (RPNS), the premier news and media organization within the Solomani Sphere. It has a strong pro-Confederation bias.
- Solomani Maschinenbau (SolMan) AG, a corporation with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture throughout the spinward half of the Confederation.
- 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 Cluster are patrolled by the Solomani Navy performing cross-border duties. It 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 Cluster, carrying large amounts of goods and commodities between its member worlds.
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Despite the Cluster not being a part of the Confederation, Solomani Security keeps a close eye on things to ensure the security of the State 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, while a few 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): Occasionally encountered across the region.
Linguistic Topography[edit]
The most commonly heard languages are:
- Rim Anglic, a dialect of Anglic and the principal language of the Solomani 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 Ravenna 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:
6 of 6 World articles in Ravenna Cluster
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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. (dot map locating the worlds of the Cluster)
- 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