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* It is named for [[Ravenna (world)|Ravenna]], a [[Hi Population World|heavily populated world]] that hosts a major [[military base]]. | * 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]]: | ||
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[[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]] | [[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]]. |
| − | * [[Rising Phoenix News Service]] ([[RPNS]]), the premier news and media [[organization]] within the [[Solomani Sphere]]. It has a strong [[Solomani Confederation|pro-Confederation]] bias. | + | * ''[[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 Maschinenbau]] ([[SolMan]]) [[AG]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture throughout the [[spinward]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]]. | + | * ''[[Solomani Maschinenbau]]'' ([[SolMan]]) [[AG]], a [[corporation]] with interests in heavy engineering and starship manufacture throughout the [[spinward]] half of the [[Solomani Confederation|Confederation]]. |
| − | * [[Solomani Shipping]], a major transport and logistics [[corporation]]. | + | * ''[[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]]. | + | * ''[[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. | + | * ''[[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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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. |
==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ==== Linguistic Topography ==== | ||
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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.
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:
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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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- 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
