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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
| − | With most of its systems on the Great Crucis Main, the subsector is an excellent environment for trade and planetary development. Unfortunately, this means it has been exploited for millennia, and many worlds of the modern [[Mercantile Concord]], while rich in historical treasures, are now depleted and in decline. | + | With most of its systems on the [[Great Crucis Main]], the subsector is an excellent environment for trade and planetary development. Unfortunately, this means it has been exploited for millennia, and many worlds of the modern [[Mercantile Concord]], while rich in historical treasures, are now depleted and in decline. |
=== Subsector Summary: 1116 === | === Subsector Summary: 1116 === | ||
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=== Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1116 === | === Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1116 === | ||
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area: | The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area: | ||
| − | * Great Crucis Main | + | * [[Great Crucis Main]] |
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| − | This subsector has been exploited for a long time. Before | + | This subsector has been exploited for a long time. Before Humans arrived, evidence suggests that the [[Faar]] may have had colonies in Chin Shan. |
The [[Solomani]] came here early, forming the [[Mercantile Concord]] nearly 3,000 years ago. They retain a unique culture but this has become increasingly isolationist and militaristic as their tired pocket empire crumbles internally. | The [[Solomani]] came here early, forming the [[Mercantile Concord]] nearly 3,000 years ago. They retain a unique culture but this has become increasingly isolationist and militaristic as their tired pocket empire crumbles internally. | ||
| − | The semi-mythical Harmony Garden, supposedly a colony in which members of many species live in an isolated paradise in perfect cooperation, is often supposed to be located in this subsector if it actually exists. Certainly the region has any number of | + | The semi-mythical [[Harmony Garden]], supposedly a colony in which members of many species live in an isolated paradise in perfect cooperation, is often supposed to be located in this subsector if it actually exists. Certainly the region has any number of fascinating treasures. Supposedly, the reason for the secrecy of Harmony Garden is that among the inhabitants are omnivorous [[K'kree]]. This would mean inevitable assault by the morally outraged forces of the [[Two Thousand Worlds]] if confirmed. |
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| + | The ''[[Jastrin Mercenary Corporation]]'', based at [[Pu Chou (world)|Pu Chou]], provides ground forces, planetary defenses, and even naval squadrons to worlds in this subsector. | ||
=== Polity Listing: 1116 === | === Polity Listing: 1116 === | ||
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* Independent Powers ([[Pocket Empire]]s) | * Independent Powers ([[Pocket Empire]]s) | ||
** [[Mercantile Concord]]: Controls most of the subsector. | ** [[Mercantile Concord]]: Controls most of the subsector. | ||
| + | *** [[Chhung Kuo]] | ||
* [[Non-Aligned]] Powers ([[World-State]]s) | * [[Non-Aligned]] Powers ([[World-State]]s) | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Three small, politically insignificant non-aligned worlds: [[Fenho (world)|Fenho]], [[Krina (world)|Krina]], and [[Madi (world)|Madi]]. |
* Other Powers | * Other Powers | ||
| − | ** | + | ** [[K'kree]] merchant collectives. |
* [[Solomani Confederation]] ([[Solomani]] powers) | * [[Solomani Confederation]] ([[Solomani]] powers) | ||
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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]] (Human races) | * [[Humaniti]] (Human races) | ||
| − | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]) | + | ** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]]): The dominant race in the region. |
** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]]) | ** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]]) | ||
* [[Non-Human Race]]s | * [[Non-Human Race]]s | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Small pockets and enclaves of such races as [[Capry]], [[Droyne]], [[K'kree]], and [[Wandering People]] |
* [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races) | * [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races) | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Small populations of [[Vargr]] |
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| + | === Linguistic Topography: 1105 === | ||
| + | The following [[language]]s are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region: | ||
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| + | * [[Anglic (language)|Anglic]]: One of the two official languages of the [[Third Imperium]] and common to many human worlds; in this region, mostly variant dialects. | ||
| + | ** ''[[Changlic]]'': A version of Anglic with heavy influence from Terran East Asian languages. | ||
| + | * ''[[Galian]]'': The [[Solomani]]-derived language of Human corporate interests and star nations of [[Gateway Sector]], immediately to coreward. | ||
=== Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116 === | === Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116 === | ||
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area: | These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area: | ||
| − | * | + | * [[-2390]]: The founders of the [[Mercantile Concord]] leave [[Terra (world)|Terra]]. |
| + | ** They settle in trailing Crucis Margin about [[-2380]], establishing their first small colony on [[Shan (CM 2605) (world)|Shan]]. | ||
| + | * (-1776 to 0): The [[Long Night]]. | ||
| + | ** The Gold Union forms at some unknown point on the Crucis Margin-[[Numbis Sector|Numbis]] border. It will in time apparently become the [[Amalgamation Union]]. | ||
| + | * [[0|The Year 0]]: To [[spinward]], the [[Third Imperium]] is founded. | ||
| + | * [[300]]-[[420]]: The Imperial First Survey. | ||
| + | * [[995]] to [[1065]]: The {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]]. | ||
| + | * [[1070]]: A political realignment among [[K'kree]] leaders sees the [[Devi Intelligence]] of coreward Crucis Margin made a subject race of the [[Two Thousand Worlds]]. | ||
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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|S3= {{CT}} [[Judges Guild]] [[Crucis Margin]] (Non-canon) | |S3= {{CT}} [[Judges Guild]] [[Crucis Margin]] (Non-canon) | ||
|S4= [[T20]] [[QuikLink Interactive]] [[Gateway to Destiny]] | |S4= [[T20]] [[QuikLink Interactive]] [[Gateway to Destiny]] | ||
| − | + | |S5= [[GURPS Traveller Alien Races 2]] | |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{LE|T5 Second Survey|}} | {{LE|T5 Second Survey|}} | ||
[[Category: Guidebook to Crucis Margin Sector]] | [[Category: Guidebook to Crucis Margin Sector]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Changlic (language) World]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:28, 3 January 2026
| Chin Shan Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Crucis Margin | |||||
| Capital | Various | |||||
| Number of Systems | 33 | |||||
| Majority Control | Mercantile Concord - 91% | |||||
| 2nd Control | Non-Aligned - 9% | |||||
Subsector D of Crucis Margin Sector.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
With most of its systems on the Great Crucis Main, the subsector is an excellent environment for trade and planetary development. Unfortunately, this means it has been exploited for millennia, and many worlds of the modern Mercantile Concord, while rich in historical treasures, are now depleted and in decline.
Subsector Summary: 1116[edit]
Chin Shan, subsector D of Crucis Margin, contains 33 worlds with an estimated combined population of 10 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,689, and a total economy of BCr50,492. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr933 through 29 starports (6 Class A, 9 Class B, 8 Class C, 6 Class D) employing 253,700 people. Driving this interstellar trade are six Agricultural (Ag) worlds, one Non-Agricultural (Na) world, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, seven Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, five Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in Chin Shan maintain one Naval base and one Scout base. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 7 and 10). The highest technology level is 12 at Chin Shan (Crucis Margin 2602) and Kung-Sang (Crucis Margin 2806).
Chin Shan, subsector D of Crucis Margin, contains 51 stars and 337 identified planets; 17 monostellar systems, 14 binary systems, two trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 18 of the 33 systems (54%) have native gas giants. There are one Asteroid (As) belt, one Desert (De) world, three Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, two Poor (Po) worlds, one Vacuum (Va) world, and four Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.
Chin Shan has an estimated population of 10 billion distributed across one High population (Hi) world, six Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 13 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, five Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Pu Chou (Crucis Margin 2608). The population consists primarily of 1 sophont group, with various minority enclaves.
| 1 identified sophont population in Chin Shan | |
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Mercantile Concord[edit]
The Mercantile Concord has jurisdiction over 30 worlds within the subsector with an estimated combined population of 10 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,702, and a total economy of BCr50,447. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr933 through 27 starports (6 Class A, 9 Class B, 7 Class C, 5 Class D) employing 253,700 people. Driving this interstellar trade are five Agricultural (Ag) worlds, one Non-Agricultural (Na) world, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, seven Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, four Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in the Mercantile Concord maintain one Naval base and one Scout base within the subsector. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 10). The highest technology level is 12 at Chin Shan (Crucis Margin 2602) and Kung-Sang (Crucis Margin 2806).
The Mercantile Concord has an estimated population of 10 billion within the subsector, distributed across one High population (Hi) world, six Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 11 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, five Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Pu Chou (Crucis Margin 2608). The population consists primarily of 1 sophont group.
- The ostensible capital of the Mercantile Concord is Pu Chou (Crucis Margin 2608).
Non-Aligned, Human-dominated[edit]
There are three Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Chin Shan with an estimated combined population of 40 million.
World Listing: 1116[edit]
The following systems and worlds can be found within this area:
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1116[edit]
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
This subsector has been exploited for a long time. Before Humans arrived, evidence suggests that the Faar may have had colonies in Chin Shan.
The Solomani came here early, forming the Mercantile Concord nearly 3,000 years ago. They retain a unique culture but this has become increasingly isolationist and militaristic as their tired pocket empire crumbles internally.
The semi-mythical Harmony Garden, supposedly a colony in which members of many species live in an isolated paradise in perfect cooperation, is often supposed to be located in this subsector if it actually exists. Certainly the region has any number of fascinating treasures. Supposedly, the reason for the secrecy of Harmony Garden is that among the inhabitants are omnivorous K'kree. This would mean inevitable assault by the morally outraged forces of the Two Thousand Worlds if confirmed.
The Jastrin Mercenary Corporation, based at Pu Chou, provides ground forces, planetary defenses, and even naval squadrons to worlds in this subsector.
Polity Listing: 1116[edit]
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
- Independent Powers (Pocket Empires)
- Mercantile Concord: Controls most of the subsector.
- Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
- Other Powers
- K'kree merchant collectives.
- Solomani Confederation (Solomani powers)
- None
- Third Imperium (Imperial powers)
- None
Native Sophonts (NILs): 1116[edit]
The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this area:
- Humaniti (Human races)
- None
- Non-Human Races
- None
Demographics: 1116[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:
- Humaniti (Human races)
- Solomani (Major Race): The dominant race in the region.
- Vilani (Major Race)
- Non-Human Races
- Small pockets and enclaves of such races as Capry, Droyne, K'kree, and Wandering People
Linguistic Topography: 1105[edit]
The following languages are among the most commonly used within this astrographic region:
- Anglic: One of the two official languages of the Third Imperium and common to many human worlds; in this region, mostly variant dialects.
- Changlic: A version of Anglic with heavy influence from Terran East Asian languages.
- Galian: The Solomani-derived language of Human corporate interests and star nations of Gateway Sector, immediately to coreward.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116[edit]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this area:
- -2390: The founders of the Mercantile Concord leave Terra.
- (-1776 to 0): The Long Night.
- The Gold Union forms at some unknown point on the Crucis Margin-Numbis border. It will in time apparently become the Amalgamation Union.
- The Year 0: To spinward, the Third Imperium is founded.
- 300-420: The Imperial First Survey.
- 995 to 1065: The Imperial Second Survey.
- 1070: A political realignment among K'kree leaders sees the Devi Intelligence of coreward Crucis Margin made a subject race of the Two Thousand Worlds.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- Classic Traveller Alien Module 2: K'kree (named but no further data)
- Classic Traveller Alien Module 7: Hivers (named but no further data)
- Classic Traveller Judges Guild Crucis Margin (Non-canon)
- T20 QuikLink Interactive Gateway to Destiny
- GURPS Traveller Alien Races 2