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The '''Spinward Marches''' Sector is the {{Imperium}}'s farthest frontier sector, containing 439 star systems divided along a [[coreward]]/[[rimward]] line by the Imperial border.
  
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The [[Spinward Marches Sector]] is the {{Imperium}}’s farthest frontier sector, containing 439 star systems divided along a [[coreward]]/[[rimward]] line by the Imperial border.  
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The Spinward Marches has been settled since the [[400s]] and is still a frontier sector. High-tech worlds are scattered among empty, fallow worlds; there is potential for exploration, exploitation, and development for centuries to come.
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== Description ==
 
  
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=== Toponyms  ===
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The Spinward Marches sector is not only a frontier, it is a war-torn frontier. The {{Imperium}} expanded into unclaimed territory until it reached the Marches, but there it found other races already in place. Most of these races were inconsequential, but the [[Zhodani]] had an empire nearly as large and as powerful as the Imperium. They were a force to be reckoned with; they resisted the Imperial advance and this created an atmosphere of contention and conflict.
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This sector has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:
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{{Sector toponyms
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The Spinward edge of the Imperium is 130 parsecs from the Emperor's throne on {{WorldS|Capital|Core|2118}}. Beyond that border lie many worlds; some are client-states of the Imperium, while others are independent non-aligned governments.
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|imperium = Spinward Marches
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|aslan    = Spinward Marches
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The relationship between the [[Zhodani Consulate]] and the Imperium has never been an easy one. The continuing mistrust between the two empires makes another war both possible and probable. The Zhodani have supported guerrilla insurgency on Efate; Zhodani military preparations have resulted in Imperial registered ships being fired upon, boarded or destroyed; and both sides have established trade restrictions on the other's commodities.
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|droyne  =  
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|hiver    = Spinward Marches
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|k'kree  = Tloql
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== Physical Astrography ==
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|solomani = Spinward Marches
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[[File:Chart Spinward Marches Stellar Distribution Basic.png|300 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).]]
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|vargr    = Spinward Marches
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[[File:Chart Spinward Marches Rift Regions Labelled Basic.png|300 px|right|thumbnail|(Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]]).]]
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|vilani  = Spinward Marches
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|zhodani  = Tloql
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[[Astrography]] and travel in the Marches are dominated by the [[Spinward Main]], a chain of 223 systems meandering through fifteen of the Marches' sixteen subsectors.
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Each system on the [[Spinward Main]] is only jump-1 from its nearest neighbors, making interstellar travel along the Main accessible even to [[starship]]s with the least expensive jump drives.
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The following [[astrographic feature|astrographic data]] regarding the sector has been determined:
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* It is an average density region.
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* The brightest star in the sector is the orange bright giant primary of the [[Hefry (world)|Hefry system]].
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** Thirteen marginally less luminous red giant stars dot the sector, with six forming a distinct, easily recognized group in its [[rimward]]-[[trailing]] quadrant.
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* The sector is studded with small [[Rift|rift density]] regions.
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==== Stellar Distribution ====
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A basic map showing the distribution and size of [[star]]s within the Spinward Marches, ''right'':
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* The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
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* The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.
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Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.
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* Ordinary main sequence stars can barely be seen from even a hex away.
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* Huge, intensely luminous giant stars can be seen from across the sector and far beyond.
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==== Rift Regions<ref>Fan-created speculative rift map: non-canon.</ref> ====
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The Spinward Marches has multiple well defined [[Rift|rift regions]] and also contains a number of minor voids that are too small to qualify as a true [[rift]]. These various areas of lower stellar density serve to hamper travel and restrict commerce within its boundaries.
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* The [[Spinward Main]] and [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] and [[Jump Drive|Jump-3]] corridors of stars, the arteries of interstellar trade connecting the [[Aldebaran_Sector#Trade_Routes|various clusters]], snake between their empty expanses.
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Named [[Rift|rift regions]] include:
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* [[Abyss Rift]]
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* [[Aramis Rift]]
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* [[Cronor Cleft]]
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* Sword Rifts
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** [[Gram Rift]]
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** [[Narsil Rift]]
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* [[Greater Collace Rift]]
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* [[Jewell Rift]]
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* [[Quare Void]]
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* [[Strouden Void]]
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===== Nature of Rifts =====
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Locally at least, a [[rift]] is an [[Astrography|astrographic]] concept based purely on [[Jump Drive]] performance.
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[[Rift|Rift regions]] generally relate to regular commercial traffic and the way it travels between destinations. Merchant vessels with [[Jump Drive|jump-4 drives]] or better are fairly rare because of the higher costs involved in operating the vessel and the lower revenue generated by the reduced cargo space due to the need for large [[fuel tank]]s. As a result, the vast majority of merchant vessels are capable of [[Jump Drive|jump-3]] or less.
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* Large areas that cannot be crossed by [[Jump Drive|Jump-3-capable]] vessels are denoted as ''[[rift]]s''.
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* The nature and borders of a [[rift]] may be determined by other criteria in different regions.
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Many of the named rift regions within the Marches don't qualify as true rifts under the criteria imposed by the [[IISS|Scout Service]]. However, many have traditionally recognized boundaries and are important local astrographic features, and as such they are included. Different sources may provide alternative names, different boundaries, or completely ignore the presence of some rifts depicted on the chart.
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In order to qualify as a [[rift]], the region must have ten or more contiguous hexes. Many subsectors have minor void regions that are too small to qualify as a true rift, but are still significant enough to seriously hamper and channel interstellar travel.
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[[File:Logo Trade and Commerce.png|150 px|right]]
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=== Economic Astrography ===
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The following [[trade route|commercial and economic data]] regarding the sector is available:
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==== Importance ====
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A chart is provided showing [[Importance Extension|importance]] as green circles centered on a world, with larger circles indicating greater importance and overlapping circles giving an overview of a region's economic significance. While [[Importance Extension|importance]] is largely a measure of raw economic power, other influencing factors include [[Starport|starport quality]], political significance, a high planetary habitability rating, or even the local culture.
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[[Importance Extension|Importance]] also gives a good indication of the sphere of influence that individual worlds exert.
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==== Imperial & Aslan Corporations ====
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[[Corporation]]s and [[organization]]s active within the Sector include:
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[[File:Logo General Products Alternate 1.png|125 px]] [[File:Logo GSbAG Alternate 1.png|150 px]] [[File:Logo Hortalez et Cie Basic 2.png|90 px]] [[File:Layaefui.jpg|65 px]]  [[File:Logo Ling Standard Products Basic.png|60 px]] [[File:Logo Makhidkarun.png|125 px]]
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[[File:Chart Spinward Marches Importance Basic.png|250 px|right|thumb|Chart: Importance]]
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[[File:Naasirka.png|85 px]] [[File:Oberlindes Lines.png|75 px]] [[File:Logo Sharurshid.png|140 px]] [[File:Logo Sternmetal Horizons Alternate.png|115 px]] [[File:Logo SuSAG Alternate.png|90 px]] [[File:Tukera.png|170 px]]
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* [[General Products]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] involved in heavy industry and manufacturing.
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* [[GSbAG]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] involved in ship construction.
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* [[Hortalez et Cie]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in banking and finance.
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* [[Layaefui]], an [[Aslan]] [[corporation]] that specializes in exploration, scouting, and surveying.
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* [[Ling Standard Products]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] engaged in widescale resource extraction and processing.
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* [[Makhidkarun]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in communications and entertainment.
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* [[Naasirka]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] with long historical ties to the region and specializing in electronics and robotics.
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* [[Oberlindes Lines]], an interstellar shipping company operating across the border between the {{Imperium}} and the [[Vargr Extents]].
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* [[Sharurshid]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in finance and commerce.
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* [[Sternmetal Horizons]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] involved in mining, manufacturing, and supplying energy.
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* [[SuSAG]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in commercial chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and genetic engineering.
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* [[Tukera Lines]], an {{Imperial}} [[megacorporation]] specializing in transport and logistics.
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This list is representative: many other [[corporation]]s and [[organization]]s operate within the region.
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==== Darrian Corporations ====
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The following [[Darrian Confederation|Darrian]] businesses operate within this sector:
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[[File:Dhoshu_Systems.jpg|130 px]] [[File:Frendi_Marshikan.jpg|85 px]] [[File:Logo Iro Inc.png|150 px]] [[File:Logo Pihrund.png|115 px]]
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[[File:Logo Pthanth Shipyards.png|130 px]] [[File:Logo Tharnitia Denus.png|125 px]] [[File:Viking_Lines.jpg|100 px]] [[File:Logo Zloril.png|155 px]]
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* [[Dhoshu Systems]]: a [[Darrian]] [[corporation]] involved in food production and distribution.
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* [[Frendi Marshikan]]: a [[Darrian]] transport and logistics [[Corporation|company]] operating several interstellar routes connecting [[Darrian (world)|Darrian]] with other worlds. <br> The name translates as "Interworld Express".
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* [[Iro]] [[Inc.]]: a [[corporation]] producing weaponry, armaments, and armor. It particularly caters to the upper elements of society.
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* [[Pihrund]]: a [[Darrian]] mining and resource extraction [[corporation]].
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* [[Pthanth Shipyards]]: a [[starship]]-manufacturing and [[Naval Architect|naval architecture]] [[corporation]] with facilities in [[starport]]s across the region.
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* [[Tharnitia Denus]]: a transport and logistics [[corporation]] that operates postal services and maintains terminals on all worlds within the Darrian Confederation. <br> The name literally translates as "Transport Company".
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* [[Viking Lines]]: a small transport [[Corporation|company]] specializing in passengers and mail. It has never lost a ship and has a reputation for raucous onboard parties.
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* [[Zloril]]: a manufacturing [[corporation]] specializing in electronic equipment such as [[computer]]s, [[Ship Sensor Suite|sensor systems]], and entertainment devices.
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=== Mains Clusters & Traces ===
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[[File:Chart Spinward Marches Clusters Basic Labelled 1.png|250 px|right|thumb|Chart: Mains & Clusters]]
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[[File:Chart Spinward Marches Jump-2 Access Basic.png|250 px|right|thumb|Chart: Jump-2 Accessibility]]
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[[File:Chart Spinward Main Basic.png|300 px|right|thumbnail|An overview of the [[Spinward Main]]. (Chart sourced from [[Traveller Map]].)]]
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High cargo capacity, [[Jump Drive|low jump rating]] vessels move along the [[Main|clusters and traces]] of the sector, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds. [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] and [[Jump Drive|Jump-3]] feeder routes work their ways around the [[Rift|rifts and voids]] that dot the region, linking the various [[Main|clusters and traces]].
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==== Mains ====
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''[[Main]]'' is an [[Astrography|astrographic term]] for groups of 50 or more systems that are accessible by [[Jump Drive|jump-1]]-capable [[starship]]s.
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[[Main]]s are highlighted in green: two [[main]]s lie within the sector.
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* [[Qadre'idr Main]].
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** [[New Chronor Cluster]]
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* [[Spinward Main]]. Named regions include:
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** [[Arden Cluster]].
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** [[Bowman Arm]]
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** [[Collace Arm]]
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*** [[Kaharoht Run]].
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** [[Darrian Cluster]]
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** [[Entropic Worlds]]
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** [[Gitosi Spur]]
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** [[Glisten Arm]]
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** [[Gram Arm]]
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** [[Heroni Cluster]]
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** [[Metal Worlds]]
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** [[Mora Arm]]
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** [[Narsil Arm]]
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** [[Paya Cluster]]
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** [[Regina Cluster]]
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** [[Sisters' Reach]]
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** [[Zivije Arm]]
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==== Clusters ====
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''[[Main|Cluster]]'' is a broad [[Astrography|astrographic term]] for groups of between 10 and 50 systems that are accessible by [[Jump Drive|jump-1]]-capable [[starship]]s.
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[[Main|Clusters]] are highlighted in tan: four [[Main|clusters]] lie wholly or partially within the sector.
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* [[Dodds Cluster]]
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* [[Katarulu Cluster]]
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* [[L'sis Main]]
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* [[Towers Cluster]]. It is also known as the ''[[Junidy Cluster]]''.
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==== Traces ====
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''[[Main|Trace]]'' is an [[Astrography|astrographic term]] for groups of between 5 and 10 systems that are accessible by [[Jump Drive|jump-1]]-capable [[starship]]s.
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[[Main|Traces]] are highlighted in brown: 10 [[Main|trace-sized]] clusters of worlds lie wholly or partially within the sector.
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* [[Cipango Cluster]]
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* [[Jewell Cluster]]
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* [[Kinorb Cluster]]
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* [[Enope Cluster]]
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* [[Aramis Trace]]
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* [[Yiktor Cluster]]
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* [[Vilis Trace]]
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* [[Raweh Cluster]]
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* [[Ffudn Cluster]]
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* [[Palique Cluster]]
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==== Other Stellar Groups & Trade Routes ====
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* [[Aslan Interface]]: a cultural area and [[trade route]] linking [[Aslan]] and {{Imperial}} space. It is vaguely defined but encompasses the [[rimward]] part of the sector.
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* [[Gold Road]]: a [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] [[trade route]], with its [[trailing]] terminus in [[Five Sisters Subsector]], passing through a number of sectors to [[spinward]].
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* [[Kaharoht Run]]: a [[trade route]] reaching across [[District 268 Subsector|District 268]].
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* [[Kinorb-Pixie Run]]: a [[Jump Drive|Jump-3]] [[trade route]] linking the [[Kinorb Cluster]] and the [[Menorb Cluster]].
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* [[Menorb Cluster]]: a minor stellar grouping made up of four systems.
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* [[Midway]]: a [[trade route]] running from [[Deneb Sector]] to [[Rhylanor (world)|Rhylanor]].
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* [[Rhylanor Cluster]]: a minor but important stellar grouping made up of three systems.
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** [[Celepina-Jae-Tellona Link]]: a [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] [[trade route]] linking the [[Rhylanor Cluster]] to the [[Zivije Arm]] region of the [[Spinward Main]].
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** [[Fulacin-Porozlo Route]]: a [[Jump Drive|Jump-2]] [[trade route]] linking the [[Rhylanor Cluster]] to the main part of the [[Spinward Main]].
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* [[Riverland Cluster]]: a loose stellar grouping and a political region.
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=== Other Astrographic Features ===
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* [[Astrographic Phenomena]]
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** [[Abyss Rift]] (the rumored location of a supposed [[Anomaly|space-time anomaly]]).
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** [[Derchon Anomaly]] (a mysterious derelict spacecraft)
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* [[Balkanized Space]] - any region of space shared by two or more interstellar powers.
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** [[Imperial Fringe]] - a name given to various frontiers of {{Imperial}} territory but particularly applied to the Spinward Marches.
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** [[Scatters]] - a vague term referring to the vast expanse of space lying [[Behind the Claw]].
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** [[Vargr Space]] - regions of space dominated by the [[Vargr]], generally lying to [[coreward]] of the {{Imperium}}.
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* [[Imperial Space]]
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** [[Bridled Steed]] - a constellation visible from [[Regina (world)|Regina]], made up of stars in the [[spinward]]-[[coreward]] quadrant of the sector.
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** [[Denebian Frontier]] - the region [[Behind the Claw]], an area of {{Imperial}} space not previously occupied by [[First Imperium|earlier Imperium]]s.
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** [[Lunion Shield Worlds]] - an [[Importance Extension|important]] region defended by the [[Imperial Navy]].
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* [[Independent Space]]
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** [[Entropic Worlds]]
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** [[Metal Worlds]]
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* Sociographic Features
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** [[Lunion Shield Worlds]] - a concentration of [[Importance Extension|important]] {{Imperial}} worlds.
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** [[Spinward Hinters]] - the region occupied by small Human client states adjacent to the main powers [[Behind the Claw]].
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** [[Thinrim]] ([[1200]]) - the [[rimward]] part of the sector during the [[Regency]].
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* [[Zhodani Space]] - the [[spinward]]-[[coreward]] parts of the sector.
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** [[Riverland Wall]] - a [[Zhodani]] defensive line.
  
 
=== Native Sophonts ===
 
=== Native Sophonts ===
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The following [[sophont]]s are believed to have originated within this area:
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[[File:Chart Sophont Species Spinward Marches Named Basic 2.png|250 px|right|thumb|Chart: Sophont Species]]
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The following races are believed to have originated within this area:
 
* [[Humaniti]] (Human races)
 
* [[Humaniti]] (Human races)
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** [[Daryen]] of {{WorldS|Darrian|Spinward Marches|0627}}
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** [[Darrian]]
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** [[Nexxies]] ([[Variant Human Race]])
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** The [[Nexxies]] are a variant human race created within this sector.
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** [[Tondouli]] of {{WorldS|Tionale|Spinward Marches|1511}}
 
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** [[Traltar]] of {{WorldS|Traltha|Spinward Marches|2834}}
 
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** [[Trexen]] of {{WorldS|769-422|Spinward Marches|0240}}
 
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** [[Vanejenese]] of {{WorldS|Vanejen|Spinward Marches|3119}}
 
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** [[Vexx]]
 
  
 
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
 
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
 
** [[Amindii]]
 
** [[Amindii]]
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** [[Chokari]]
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** [[Chokari]] ([[Terra]]n [[dolphin]]s uplifted by the [[Ancient]]s)
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** [[Crawni]]
 
 
** [[Daccamite]]s (extinct)
 
** [[Daccamite]]s (extinct)
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** [[Dphone]]
 
 
** [[Ebokin]]
 
** [[Ebokin]]
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** [[Garoo]]
 
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** [[Larianz]]
 
 
** [[Llellewyloly]]
 
** [[Llellewyloly]]
 
** [[Mewey]]
 
** [[Mewey]]
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** [[Obeyery]]
 
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** [[Pelosian]]s AKA [[Ebur]]
 
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** [[Saurian]]s
 
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** [[Sheol]]
 
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** [[Shriekers]]
 
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** [[Six]]es of [[Tionale (world)]]
 
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** [[Siliwishisee]]
 
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** [[Tashaki]]
 
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** [[Tethmari]]
 
 
** Unidentified [[Minor Race]] at [[Nakege (world)|Nakege]]
 
** Unidentified [[Minor Race]] at [[Nakege (world)|Nakege]]
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** Unidentified [[Minor Race]] at [[Pimane (world)|Pimane]]  
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** Unidentified [[Minor Race]] at [[Pimane (world)|Pimane]]
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** [[Ursty]]
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** Obeyery
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** [[Viji]]
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** [[Saurian]]
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** [[Vorstin]]
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** Tethmari
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** [[Zhurphani]] AKA ''Zurps''
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* [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races)
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** None
  
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* Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
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* [[Proto-sophont]]s
 
** None
 
** None
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{{SectorSophonts|Spinward Marches}}
  
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== Physical Astrography ==
 
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[[Astrography]] and travel in the Marches are dominated by the '''''[[Spinward Main]]''''', a chain of 223 systems meandering through fifteen of the Marches' sixteen subsectors.
 
  
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Each system on the [[Spinward Main]] is only jump-1 from its nearest neighbors, making interstellar travel along the Main accessible even to [[starship]]s with the least expensive jump drives.
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Humans
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* [[Daryens]]
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* [[Nexxies]]
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* [[Trexxen]]
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Terragens
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[[File:Chokari Sophont Official Comparison.jpg|200 px|right|thumbnail|Chokari]]
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* [[Chokari]]
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* [[Dolphin]]s
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Sophonts
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[[File: Ebokin-Keith-RESIZE-pg-142-The-Trav-Adventure 04-Sept-2019c.png|200px|right|thumbnail|Ebokin]]
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[[File:Llellewyloly small.jpg|right|thumbnail|Llellewyloly]]
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* [[Amindii]] of [[Regina (world)|Regina]]
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* [[Chirper]]s
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* [[Crawni]]
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* [[Dphone]]
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* [[Ebokin]]
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* [[Garoo]]
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* [[Larianz]]
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* [[Llellewyloly]]
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* [[Mewey]]
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* [[Obeyery]]
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* [[Otarri]]
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* [[Pelosian]]s
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* [[Saurian]]s
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* [[Sheol]]
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* [[Shrieker]]s
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* [[Sixes]]
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* [[Tashaki]]
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* [[Tethmari]]
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* Unnamed
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* [[Ursty]]
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* [[Vexx]]
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* [[Viji]]
  
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=== Mains ===
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=== Linguistic Topography ===
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* [[Spinward Main]]
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The following [[language]]s are among the most commonly used within the Spinward Marches:
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** [[Bowman Arm]]
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* [[Anglic]]
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** [[Collace Arm]]
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* [[Delphinic Trinary]]
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** [[Glisten Arm]]
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* ''[[Gvegh (language)|Gvegh]]''
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** [[Gram Arm]]
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* ''[[Oynprith]]''
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** [[Trin Arm]]
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* ''[[Sagamaal]]''
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* ''[[Te-Zlodh]]''
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* ''[[Trokh]]''
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* [[Vilani (language)|Vilani]]
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* ''[[Zdetl]]''
  
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=== Traces & Clusters ===
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== Politics and Diplomacy : Historical ==
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* [[Aramis Trace]]
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True development of the Spinward Marches began with the arrival of the Imperials in [[60]] when {{WorldS|Mora|Spinward Marches|3124}} was settled; {{WorldS|Regina|Spinward Marches|1910}} was settled in [[75]]. Between 200 and 400, the major Imperial exploration and settlement of the Marches took place. By 500, there were Imperial explorations beyond the Marches and into Zhodani territory in the adjacent [[Foreven Sector|Foreven]] (Iakr) sector.
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* [[Arden Cluster]]
 
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* [[Darrian Cluster]]
 
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* [[Dodds Cluster]]
 
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* [[Five Sisters Cluster]]
 
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* [[Jewell Cluster]]
 
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* [[Katarulu Cluster]]
 
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* [[Kinorb Cluster]]
 
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* [[Menorb Cluster]]
 
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* [[Paya Cluster]]
 
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* [[Querion Cluster]]
 
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* [[Rhylanor Cluster]]
 
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* [[Riverland Cluster]]
 
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* [[Towers Cluster]]
 
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* [[Vilis Trace]]
 
  
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=== Rifts & Jump Bridges ===
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[[File:Spinward Marches Settlement.png|600 px]]
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* [[Celepina-Jae-Tellona Link]]
 
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* [[Cronor Cleft]]
 
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* [[Greater Collace Rift]]
 
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* [[Outrim Void]]
 
  
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=== Other Astrographic Features ===
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These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this sector:
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* [[Aslan Interface]]
 
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* [[Balkanized Space]]
 
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* [[Bridled Steed]]
 
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* [[Denebian Frontier]]
 
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* [[Derchon Anomaly]]
 
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* [[Entropic Worlds]]
 
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* [[Fulacin-Porozlo Route]]
 
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* [[Gold Road]]
 
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* [[Metal Worlds]]
 
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* [[Midway]]
 
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* [[Riverland Wall]]
 
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* [[Scatters]]
 
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* [[Sisters' Reach]]
 
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* [[Spinward Hinters]]
 
  
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==  History & Background==
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* [[Ancients|circa -300,000]]: the [[Ancient]]s are active within the sector, most notably transplanting humans from [[Terra]] onto [[Darrian (world)|Darrian]].
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The ''Spinward Marches'' has been settled since the [[400s]] and is still a frontier sector. High-tech worlds are scattered among empty, fallow worlds; there is potential for exploration, exploitation, and development for centuries to come.
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* [[-4045|after -4045]]: a few [[Vilani]] dissidents fleeing the [[Ziru Sirka]] may have passed through the sector.
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* [[-2400s|late -2400s]]: [[Terran]] explorers pass through the sector, heading generally to [[spinward]] and eventually founding settlements in the [[Theta Borealis Sector|Theta Borealis region]].
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* [[-1511]]: far-flung [[Terran]] traders contact the [[Daryen]]s of [[Darrian (world)|Darrian]]. Over the next few centuries [[Daryen]] technology advances exponentially.
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* [[-1137]]: the [[Darrian Confederation]] is founded.
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* [[-924]]: the ''[[Maghiz]]'' – the primary star of the [[Darrian (world)|Darrian system]] destabilizes, transmitting a massive [[Electromagnetic Pulse|EM pulse]] that travels out from the star for [[parsec]]s and eventually destroys the highly advanced [[Daryen]] civilization.
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* [[-399]]: [[Gram (world)|Gram]] and a number of other worlds in the [[Sword Worlds Subsector]] are settled by [[Terran]]s fleeing a civil war in the [[Old Earth Union]], in the [[Solomani Rim Sector|Solomani Rim]]. <br> They travel though [[Aslan Space]] to reach the Marches.
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* [[-200]]: contact between the [[Old Earth Union]] and the [[Terran]] settlements in the [[Sword Worlds Subsector]] is cut due to shifting [[Aslan]] politics.
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* [[-186]]: the [[Sacnoth Dominate]], the first [[Sword Worlds]]' government forms.
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* [[0|The Year 0]]: the [[Third Imperium]] is founded.
 +
* [[60]]: development of the sector begins in earnest with the {{Imperial}} settlement of [[Mora (world)|Mora]]. The {{Imperial}} frontier gradually expands into the sector.
 +
* [[73]]: {{Imperial}} traders exploring to [[spinward]] establish contact with the [[Sword Worlds]].
 +
* [[75]]: [[Regina (world)|Regina]] is settled. A region of {{Imperial}} territory grows around it.
 +
* [[300]]: [[Pretoria (world)|Pretoria]], in [[Deneb Sector]], is settled by the {{Imperium}} and eventually becomes the administrative center for the [[Aramis Trace]] in the [[Spinward Marches]].
 +
* [[300]]-[[420]]: the {{Imperial}} [[First Survey]] charts the system.
 +
* [[400s|late 400s]]: the [[Zhodani]] begin settlement within the sector.
 +
* [[589]]-[[604]]: [[First Frontier War]].
 +
* [[604]]-[[622]]: the [[Civil War]].
 +
* [[615]]-[[620]]: [[Second Frontier War]].
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* [[624]]: the [[Express Boat Network]] is established.
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* [[800]]-[[820]]: the [[Psionics Suppressions]].
 +
* [[979]]-[[986]]: [[Third Frontier War]].
 +
** [[986]]: [[Battle of Porozlo]].
 +
* [[995]]-[[1065]]: the {{Imperial}} [[Second Survey]] charts the system.
 +
* [[1065]]: the [[Second Survey]] is published. Information about the system becomes widely available.
 +
* [[1082]]-[[1084]]: [[Fourth Frontier War]], also known as the ''False War''.
 +
** [[1084]]: [[Battle of Two Suns]].
 +
* [[1107]]-[[1110]]: [[Fifth Frontier War]].
  
 
=== Historical Political Powers ===
 
=== Historical Political Powers ===
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* Historical powers
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Other polities not currently present include:
 +
* Historical Powers
 
** [[Double Monarchy]] (past)
 
** [[Double Monarchy]] (past)
 
** [[Five States]] (past)
 
** [[Five States]] (past)
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** [[Triple Dominion]] (past)
 
** [[Triple Dominion]] (past)
  
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* Future powers
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* Future Powers
 
** [[Mewey Empire]] (future)
 
** [[Mewey Empire]] (future)
 
** [[Republic of Garoo]] (future)
 
** [[Republic of Garoo]] (future)
  
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=== Major Historical Events Timeline ===
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=== Toponyms ===
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These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this event:
+
This [[sector]] has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:
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* ([[-1137]] to [[-927]]): [[Darrian Confederation]] founded.
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{{Sector toponyms
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* ([[-924]]): [[Maghiz]] destroys the Darrian civilization
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|imperium = Spinward Marches
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* ([[-186]]): [[Sacnoth Dominate]], the first [[Sword Worlds]]' government forms.
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|aslan    = Spinward Marches
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* ([[300]]): {{World|Pretoria|Deneb|Pretoria|0406}} was settled by the Third Imperium and eventually becomes the administrative center for the [[Aramis Trace]] in the [[Spinward Marches]].
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|droyne  =
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* ([[589]] to [[604]]): First Frontier War
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|hiver    = Spinward Marches
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* ([[615]] to [[620]]): [[Second Frontier War]]
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|k'kree  =
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* ([[979]] to [[986]]): [[Third Frontier War]]
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|solomani = Spinward Marches
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** ([[986]]): [[Battle of Porozlo]]
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|vargr    = Spinward Marches
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* ([[1082]] to [[1084]]): [[Fourth Frontier War]]
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|vilani  = Maaruukishaa
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** ([[1084]]): [[Battle of Two Suns]]
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|zhodani  = Tloql
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* ([[1107]] to [[1110]]) [[Fifth Frontier War]] between the Third Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate.
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}}
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* ([[1116]] to [[1130]]) The [[Rebellion]] and fall of the [[Third Imperium]].
 
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== Political Astrography: Milieu 1116 ==
 
−
The following is a breakdown of the demographics and polities of the [[Spinward Marches]] for the Milieu 1116.
 
  
 +
== Politics and Diplomacy : Milieu 1116 ==
 
{{Summary|era=Milieu 1116}}
 
{{Summary|era=Milieu 1116}}
  
−
=== World Listing ===
+
=== Imperial Territory ===
−
{{SectorWorlds4|Spinward Marches|era=Milieu 1116}}
+
This is an Imperial frontier area.  This sector is administered as part of the [[Domain of Deneb]].
  
−
[[Ayoreldold (world)]] is a "Ghost World" which shows up in some references but not in others. It is not included in the world count.  
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==== Imperial Duchies & Districts ====
 +
The Imperial part of the Marches is divided into several duchies and districts:
 +
* Subsector A: Cronor
 +
** No duchy. [[Zhodani]]-controlled.
 +
* Subsector B: Jewell
 +
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 +
* Subsector C: Regina
 +
** [[Duchy of Regina]] (? worlds)
 +
*** [[County Aledon]]
 +
*** [[County Arlington]]
 +
*** [[County Croesus]]
 +
*** [[County Dethenes]]
 +
*** [[County Enopia]]
 +
*** [[County Kristie]]
 +
* Subsector D: Aramis
 +
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 +
* Subsector E: Querion
 +
** No duchy. [[Zhodani]]-controlled.
 +
* Subsector F: Vilis
 +
** [[County of Arden]]
 +
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 +
* Subsector G: Lanth
 +
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 +
* Subsector H: Rhylanor
 +
** [[Duchy of Rhylanor]] (? worlds)
 +
*** Various counties
 +
* Subsector I: Darrian
 +
** No duchy. [[Daryen]]-controlled.
 +
* Subsector J: Sword Worlds
 +
** No duchy. [[Sword Worlder]]-controlled.
 +
* Subsector K: Lunion
 +
** [[Duchy of Lunion]] (? worlds)
 +
*** Various counties
 +
* Subsector L: Mora
 +
** [[Duchy of Mora]] (26 worlds)
 +
*** Various counties
 +
* Subsector M: Five Sisters
 +
** [[Five Sisters Subsector|Five Sisters District]] (27 worlds)
 +
** Under [[Imperial Navy]] administration: No duchy.  
 +
* Subsector N: District 268
 +
** Part of [[Duchy of Glisten]]
 +
* Subsector O: Glisten
 +
** [[Duchy of Glisten]] (? worlds)
 +
*** Various counties
 +
**** [[County of Bellion]]
 +
* Subsector P: Trin's Veil
 +
** [[Duchy of Trin]] (33 worlds)
 +
*** Various counties
  
 
=== Demographics ===
 
=== Demographics ===
 
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]]s are known to reside in the Spinward Marches sector.
 
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]]s are known to reside in the Spinward Marches sector.
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* [[Humaniti]] (Human races)
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* [[Humaniti]] ([[Human]] races)
 
** [[Daryen]]
 
** [[Daryen]]
 
** [[Jonkeereen]]
 
** [[Jonkeereen]]
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** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]])
 
** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]])
 
** [[Vexx]]
 
** [[Vexx]]
 +
** [[Zhodani]] ([[Major Race]])
  
 
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
 
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
 +
** [[Addaxur]] (in Zhodani Consulate systems)
 
** [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]])
 
** [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]])
 
** [[Chirpers]]
 
** [[Chirpers]]
 
** [[Droyne]] ([[Major Race]])
 
** [[Droyne]] ([[Major Race]])
−
** [[Ebokin]]
+
*** Esiskpilk ''oytrip'' ([[Andor (world)|Andor]])
−
** [[Llellewyloly]]
+
*** Kropulhyath ''oytrip''
−
** [[Mewey]]
+
*** Itru ''oytrip'' ([[Candory (world)|Candory]])
−
** [[Ursty]]
+
*** Pydou ''oytrip'' ([[Candory (world)|Candory]])
 +
*** Usayldaysik ''oytrip'' ([[Candory (world)|Candory]])
 +
** [[Ebokin]] (native)
 +
** [[Llellewyloly]] (native)
 +
** [[Mewey]] (native)
 +
** [[Ursty]] (native)
  
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* Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
+
* [[Terragen]]s (Non-human [[Terran]] races)
 
** [[Dolphin]]s
 
** [[Dolphin]]s
 
** [[Vargr]] ([[Major Race]])
 
** [[Vargr]] ([[Major Race]])
  
 +
=== World Listing ===
 +
{{SectorWorlds4|Spinward Marches|era=Milieu 1116}}
 +
''NOTES:''
 +
# [[Ayoreldold (world)|Ayoreldold]] is a "Ghost World" which shows up in some references but not in others. It is not included in the world count.
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# [[Cyaegha (world)|Cyaegha]] is a "Ghost World" and only rumored to exist. It is not included in the world count.
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 +
 +
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
=== Polity Listing ===
 
=== Polity Listing ===
 
Of the 439 worlds in the sector, the Sector is about 62% Imperial controlled with the remaining worlds belonging to various factions:
 
Of the 439 worlds in the sector, the Sector is about 62% Imperial controlled with the remaining worlds belonging to various factions:
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* '''[[Vargr Extents]]:''' The Extents border the coreward border of this sector.
 
* '''[[Vargr Extents]]:''' The Extents border the coreward border of this sector.
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=== Imperial Territory ===
 
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This is an Imperial frontier area.  This sector is administered as part of the [[Domain of Deneb]].
 
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−
==== Imperial Duchies & Districts: ====
 
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The Imperial part of the Marches is divided into several duchies and districts.
 
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* Subsector A: Cronor
 
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** No duchy. [[Zhodani]]-controlled.
 
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* Subsector B: Jewell
 
−
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 
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* Subsector C: Regina
 
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** [[Duchy of Regina]] (? worlds)
 
−
*** [[County Aledon]]
 
−
*** [[County Arlington]]
 
−
*** [[County Croesus]]
 
−
*** [[County Dethenes]]
 
−
*** [[County Enopia]]
 
−
*** [[County Kristie]]
 
−
* Subsector D: Aramis
 
−
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 
−
* Subsector E: Querion
 
−
** No duchy. [[Zhodani]]-controlled.
 
−
* Subsector F: Vilis
 
−
** [[County of Arden]]
 
−
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 
−
* Subsector G: Lanth
 
−
** Part of [[Duchy of Regina]]
 
−
* Subsector H: Rhylanor
 
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** [[Duchy of Rhylanor]] (? worlds)
 
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*** Various counties
 
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* Subsector I: Darrian
 
−
** No duchy. [[Daryen]]-controlled.
 
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* Subsector J: Sword Worlds
 
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** No duchy. [[Sword Worlder]]-controlled.
 
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* Subsector K: Lunion
 
−
** [[Duchy of Lunion]] (? worlds)
 
−
*** Various counties
 
−
* Subsector L: Mora
 
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** [[Duchy of Mora]] (26 worlds)
 
−
*** Various counties
 
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* Subsector M: Five Sisters
 
−
** [[Five Sisters Subsector|Five Sisters District]] (27 worlds)
 
−
** Under [[Imperial Navy]] administration: No duchy.
 
−
* Subsector N: District 268
 
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** Part of [[Duchy of Glisten]]
 
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* Subsector O: Glisten
 
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** [[Duchy of Glisten]] (? worlds)
 
−
*** Various counties
 
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* Subsector P: Trin's Veil
 
−
** [[Duchy of Trin]] (33 worlds)
 
−
*** Various counties
 
  
 
=== Territorial Overview ===
 
=== Territorial Overview ===
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* This subsector is noted for the brilliant vistas from [[Trin (world)|Trin]], which are the result of an orbital veil of highly reflective debris and the fragments of a shattered moon.
 
* This subsector is noted for the brilliant vistas from [[Trin (world)|Trin]], which are the result of an orbital veil of highly reflective debris and the fragments of a shattered moon.
 
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|-  
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== Political Astrography: New Era ==
 
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The following is a breakdown of the demographics and polities of the [[Spinward Marches]] for the New Era.
 
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{{Summary|era=New Era}}
 
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=== World Listing ===
 
−
{{SectorWorlds4|Spinward Marches|era=New Era}}
 
−
 
−
=== Demographics ===
 
−
Significant populations of the following [[sophont]]s are known in the Spinward Marches sector.
 
−
* [[Humaniti]] (Human races)
 
−
** [[Daryen]]
 
−
** [[Jonkeereen]]
 
−
** [[Nexxies]]
 
−
** [[Solomani]] ([[Major Race]])
 
−
** [[Tondouli]]
 
−
** [[Traltar]]
 
−
** [[Vanejenese]]
 
−
** [[Vexx]]
 
−
** [[Vilani]] ([[Major Race]])
 
−
 
−
* [[Non-Human Race]]s
 
−
** [[Aslan]] ([[Major Race]])
 
−
** [[Chirpers]]
 
−
** [[Droyne]] ([[Major Race]])
 
−
** [[Ebokin]]
 
−
** [[Llellewyloly]]
 
−
** [[Mewey]]
 
−
** [[Ursty]]
 
−
 
−
* Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
 
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** [[Dolphin]]s
 
−
** [[Vargr]] ([[Major Race]])
 
−
 
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=== Polity Listing ===
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
−
! Allegiance !! statistics
 
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|-
 
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|[[Client State]]s of the [[Regency of Deneb]]
 
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|| The [[Client State]]s of the [[Regency of Deneb]] consists of 26 worlds with a population of 92 billion.  The highest population is 90 billion, at {{WorldS|Retinae|Spinward Marches|0416}}. The highest tech level is C at {{WorldS|Thanber|Spinward Marches|0717}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Client State]]s of the [[Zhodani Consulate]]
 
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|| The [[Client State]]s of the [[Zhodani Consulate]] consists of 7 worlds with a population of 357 million.  The highest population is 300 million, at {{WorldS|Enlas-du|Spinward Marches|0601}}. The highest tech level is A at {{WorldS|Rio|Spinward Marches|0301}}, and {{WorldS|Algebaster|Spinward Marches|0605}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Darrian Confederation]]
 
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|| The [[Darrian Confederation]] contains 24 worlds with a population of 59 billion.  The highest population is 30 billion, at {{WorldS|Mire|Spinward Marches|0527}}. The highest tech level is G at {{WorldS|Daryen|Spinward Marches|0627}}.
 
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* The capital of [[Darrian Confederation]] is at {{WorldS|Mire|Spinward Marches|0527}}.
 
−
|-
 
−
|[[Federation of Arden]]
 
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|| The [[Federation of Arden]] contains 8 worlds with a population of 10 billion.  The highest population is 10 billion, at {{WorldS|Arden|Spinward Marches|1011}}. The highest tech level is A at {{WorldS|Quare|Spinward Marches|0915}}. The subsector capital is at {{WorldS|Arden|Spinward Marches|1011}}.
 
−
|-
 
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|[[Non-Aligned]] Human dominated
 
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|| The [[Non-Aligned]] Human dominated worlds consist of 23 worlds with a population of 1 billion.  The highest population is 900 million, at {{WorldS|Gyomar|Spinward Marches|0108}}. The highest tech level is A at {{WorldS|Yiktor|Spinward Marches|0114}}, {{WorldS|Bael|Spinward Marches|0218}}, {{WorldS|Whenge|Spinward Marches|0503}}, and {{WorldS|Puparkin|Spinward Marches|0902}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Non-Aligned]] Vargr dominated
 
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|| The [[Non-Aligned]] Vargr dominated worlds consist of one world with a population of 20 million.  The highest population is 20 million, at {{WorldS|Rushu|Spinward Marches|0215}}. The highest tech level is 4 at {{WorldS|Rushu|Spinward Marches|0215}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Non-Aligned]] uninhabited
 
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|| The [[Non-Aligned]] uninhabited worlds consist of one world with a population of less than 1 million.  The highest population is less than 1 million, at {{WorldS|Nirton|Spinward Marches|1332}}. The highest tech level is 0 at {{WorldS|Nirton|Spinward Marches|1332}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Regency of Deneb]]
 
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|| The [[Regency of Deneb]] contains 319 worlds with a population of 508 billion.  The highest population is 50 billion, at {{WorldS|Glisten|Spinward Marches|2036}}. The highest tech level is G at {{WorldS|Mora|Spinward Marches|3124}}.
 
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* The capital of [[Regency of Deneb]] is at {{WorldS|Mora|Spinward Marches|3124}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Sword Worlds Confederation]]
 
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|| The [[Sword Worlds Confederation]] contains 5 worlds with a population of 40 billion.  The highest population is 40 billion, at {{WorldS|Narsil|Spinward Marches|0927}}. The highest tech level is D at {{WorldS|Narsil|Spinward Marches|0927}}, and {{WorldS|Anduril|Spinward Marches|1026}}.
 
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* The capital of [[Sword Worlds Confederation]] is at {{WorldS|Narsil|Spinward Marches|0927}}.
 
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|-
 
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|[[Zhodani Consulate]], [[Province of Iadr Nsobl]]
 
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|| The [[Zhodani Consulate]], [[Province of Iadr Nsobl]] contains 25 worlds with a population of 53 billion.  The highest population is 30 billion, at {{WorldS|Dietevriabr|Spinward Marches|1102}}. The highest tech level is E at {{WorldS|Cronor|Spinward Marches|0304}}. The subsector capital is at {{WorldS|Cronor|Spinward Marches|0304}}.
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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{{SectorHistory}}
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{{Metadata}}
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{{Detail}}
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{{Intermediate}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches|page=3-40}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches|version=Classic Traveller|page=3-40}}
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (N-Z)|page=38-41}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Fifth Frontier War|page=5-7,19-21}}
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Book|page=149-156}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Library Data (N-Z)|page=38-41}}
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Adventure|page=12-15}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Book|page=149-156}}  
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|S5= {{Ludography cite|name=Atlas of the Imperium|page=4}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Adventure|page=12-15}}  
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|S6= {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches Campaign|page=8-20}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Atlas of the Imperium|page=4}}
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|S7= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=39,94-97}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches Campaign|version=Classic Traveller|page=18-19}}
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|S8= {{Ludography cite|name=Players' Manual|page=IFC,85,91}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=94-100}}
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|S9= {{Ludography cite|name=MegaTraveller Journal 3|page=|article=Domain of Deneb: Sector Data}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Players' Manual|page=IFC,85,91}}  
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|S10= {{Ludography cite|name=The Regency Sourcebook|page=36-51}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=MegaTraveller Journal 3|article=Domain of Deneb: Sector Data|page=47-58}} (UWP only)
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|S11= {{Ludography cite|name=Behind the Claw|page=3-142}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Regency Sourcebook|page=36-51}}
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|S12= {{Ludography cite|name=Out Of The Darkness|page=100-101}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Behind the Claw|version=GURPS Traveller|page=3-142}}
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|S13= {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward States|page=12-32,54-75,96-116}}  
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Sword Worlds|version=GURPS Traveller|page=3-21}}
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|S14= [[Mongoose Traveller: Spinward Marches]]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward States|page=12-32,54-75,96-116}}
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|S15= [[:Category: T5 Second Survey|T5 Second Survey]] as published on [http://travellermap.com/data/Spinward%20Marches Traveller Map] site
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| {{Ludography cite|name=The Spinward Marches|version=Mongoose Traveller}}
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|S16= {{Ludography cite|name=Cirque|page=6-9}}
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Cirque|page=6-9}}
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|S17= External Link: [http://sol.trisen.com/default.asp?topic=10&page=33 Duchies of the Spinward Marches]
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| {{Ludography cite|name=Behind the Claw | version=Mongoose 2nd|page=10-25}}
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|S18= External Link: [http://landgrab.downport.com/spinward.htm#A TML Landgrab]
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|S19= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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| [[Peter Trevor]] - [http://sol.trisen.com/default.asp?topic&#61;10&page&#61;33 Duchies of the Spinward Marches]
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| [https://web.archive.org/web/20151230065950/http://landgrab.downport.com/spinward.htm TML Landgrab]
 
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{{LE|Sunbane|T5 Second Survey}}
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[[Category: Guidebook to Spinward Marches Sector]]

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Library Data Milieu 1116 Milieu 1200 

Spinward Marches Sector
Foreven Gvurrdon Deneb
Spinward Marches style="width: 250px; height: 350px; border: solid 1px black;"
map from Travellermap.com
Trojan Reach
Subsectors
Sector Data
No. of Worlds 439
Population 374,922 million
Majority Control Third Imperium - 62%
Secondary Control Other - 25%
Tertiary Control Sword Worlds - 6%
Quaternary Control Zhodani Consulate - 5%
Quiniary Control Vargr Space - 2%
Domain Balkanized Space

Domain of Deneb
Province of Iadr Nsobl

Capital Mora
Gross Sector Product BCr2,153,610
Trade Volume BCr34,819
Imperial Coordinate -4 / 1
This sector has a trade map
This sector has economic data
This sector has sector data
This sector has a climate file
This sector has sector data

Spinward Marches style="width: 250px; height: 350px; border: solid 1px black; float: right; clear: left"

The Spinward Marches Sector is the Imperium's farthest frontier sector, containing 439 star systems divided along a coreward/rimward line by the Imperial border.

The Spinward Marches has been settled since the 400s and is still a frontier sector. High-tech worlds are scattered among empty, fallow worlds; there is potential for exploration, exploitation, and development for centuries to come.

The Spinward Marches sector is not only a frontier, it is a war-torn frontier. The Imperium expanded into unclaimed territory until it reached the Marches, but there it found other races already in place. Most of these races were inconsequential, but the Zhodani had an empire nearly as large and as powerful as the Imperium. They were a force to be reckoned with; they resisted the Imperial advance and this created an atmosphere of contention and conflict.

The Spinward edge of the Imperium is 130 parsecs from the Emperor's throne on Capital (Core 2118). Beyond that border lie many worlds; some are client-states of the Imperium, while others are independent non-aligned governments.

The relationship between the Zhodani Consulate and the Imperium has never been an easy one. The continuing mistrust between the two empires makes another war both possible and probable. The Zhodani have supported guerrilla insurgency on Efate; Zhodani military preparations have resulted in Imperial registered ships being fired upon, boarded or destroyed; and both sides have established trade restrictions on the other's commodities.

Physical Astrography[edit]

(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).

Astrography and travel in the Marches are dominated by the Spinward Main, a chain of 223 systems meandering through fifteen of the Marches' sixteen subsectors.

Each system on the Spinward Main is only jump-1 from its nearest neighbors, making interstellar travel along the Main accessible even to starships with the least expensive jump drives.

The following astrographic data regarding the sector has been determined:

  • It is an average density region.
  • The brightest star in the sector is the orange bright giant primary of the Hefry system.
    • Thirteen marginally less luminous red giant stars dot the sector, with six forming a distinct, easily recognized group in its rimward-trailing quadrant.
  • The sector is studded with small rift density regions.

Stellar Distribution[edit]

A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within the Spinward Marches, right:

  • The color corresponds to the visible color of the star, which links to its spectral classification.
  • The size as shown indicates both the physical size of the object and its relative brightness.

Note that the stars as depicted are representative. Any star, no matter what its size, is a mere speck within the hex it occupies.

  • Ordinary main sequence stars can barely be seen from even a hex away.
  • Huge, intensely luminous giant stars can be seen from across the sector and far beyond.

Rift Regions[1][edit]

The Spinward Marches has multiple well defined rift regions and also contains a number of minor voids that are too small to qualify as a true rift. These various areas of lower stellar density serve to hamper travel and restrict commerce within its boundaries.

Named rift regions include:

Nature of Rifts[edit]

Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic concept based purely on Jump Drive performance.

Rift regions generally relate to regular commercial traffic and the way it travels between destinations. Merchant vessels with jump-4 drives or better are fairly rare because of the higher costs involved in operating the vessel and the lower revenue generated by the reduced cargo space due to the need for large fuel tanks. As a result, the vast majority of merchant vessels are capable of jump-3 or less.

  • Large areas that cannot be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rifts.
  • The nature and borders of a rift may be determined by other criteria in different regions.

Many of the named rift regions within the Marches don't qualify as true rifts under the criteria imposed by the Scout Service. However, many have traditionally recognized boundaries and are important local astrographic features, and as such they are included. Different sources may provide alternative names, different boundaries, or completely ignore the presence of some rifts depicted on the chart.

In order to qualify as a rift, the region must have ten or more contiguous hexes. Many subsectors have minor void regions that are too small to qualify as a true rift, but are still significant enough to seriously hamper and channel interstellar travel.

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Economic Astrography[edit]

The following commercial and economic data regarding the sector is available:

Importance[edit]

A chart is provided showing importance as green circles centered on a world, with larger circles indicating greater importance and overlapping circles giving an overview of a region's economic significance. While importance is largely a measure of raw economic power, other influencing factors include starport quality, political significance, a high planetary habitability rating, or even the local culture.

Importance also gives a good indication of the sphere of influence that individual worlds exert.

Imperial & Aslan Corporations[edit]

Corporations and organizations active within the Sector include:

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Chart: Importance

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This list is representative: many other corporations and organizations operate within the region.

Darrian Corporations[edit]

The following Darrian businesses operate within this sector:

Dhoshu Systems.jpg Frendi Marshikan.jpg Logo Iro Inc.png Logo Pihrund.png

Logo Pthanth Shipyards.png Logo Tharnitia Denus.png Viking Lines.jpg Logo Zloril.png


Mains Clusters & Traces[edit]

Chart: Mains & Clusters
Chart: Jump-2 Accessibility
An overview of the Spinward Main. (Chart sourced from Traveller Map.)

High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels move along the clusters and traces of the sector, carrying vast amounts of goods and commodities between their member worlds. Jump-2 and Jump-3 feeder routes work their ways around the rifts and voids that dot the region, linking the various clusters and traces.

Mains[edit]

Main is an astrographic term for groups of 50 or more systems that are accessible by jump-1-capable starships.

Mains are highlighted in green: two mains lie within the sector.

Clusters[edit]

Cluster is a broad astrographic term for groups of between 10 and 50 systems that are accessible by jump-1-capable starships.

Clusters are highlighted in tan: four clusters lie wholly or partially within the sector.

Traces[edit]

Trace is an astrographic term for groups of between 5 and 10 systems that are accessible by jump-1-capable starships.

Traces are highlighted in brown: 10 trace-sized clusters of worlds lie wholly or partially within the sector.

Other Stellar Groups & Trade Routes[edit]

Other Astrographic Features[edit]

Native Sophonts[edit]

Chart: Sophont Species

The following races are believed to have originated within this area:

34 Sophonts in the Spinward Marches Sector


Humans

Terragens

Chokari

Sophonts

Ebokin
Llellewyloly

Linguistic Topography[edit]

The following languages are among the most commonly used within the Spinward Marches:

Politics and Diplomacy : Historical[edit]

True development of the Spinward Marches began with the arrival of the Imperials in 60 when Mora (Spinward Marches 3124) was settled; Regina (Spinward Marches 1910) was settled in 75. Between 200 and 400, the major Imperial exploration and settlement of the Marches took place. By 500, there were Imperial explorations beyond the Marches and into Zhodani territory in the adjacent Foreven (Iakr) sector.

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

Historical Political Powers[edit]

Other polities not currently present include:

Toponyms[edit]

This sector has been known by different names to different groups over its existence including the following:

Spinward Marches Sector Names
Culture Toponym Polity
Third Imperium Spinward Marches Third Imperium
Aslan Spinward Marches Aslan Hierate
Droyne Droyne Oytrip Yatroy
Hiver Spinward Marches Hive Federation
K'kree Two Thousand Worlds
Solomani Spinward Marches Solomani Confederation
Vargr Spinward Marches Vargr Extents
Vilani Maaruukishaa Third Imperium
Zhodani Tloql Zhodani Consulate

Politics and Diplomacy : Milieu 1116[edit]

The Spinward Marches sector has 439 worlds with an estimated combined population of 374 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,808, and a total economy of BCr2,172,543. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr27,331 through 332 starports (54 Class A, 116 Class B, 122 Class C, 40 Class D) employing 9,218,550 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 79 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 32 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 30 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 36 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 51 Rich (Ri) worlds, and 26 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Spinward Marches maintain 87 Naval bases, 66 Scout bases, 41 Military bases, and six Way stations. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 16 at Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627).

The Spinward Marches sector contains 621 stars and 4,482 identified planets; 260 monostellar systems, 176 binary systems, three trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 297 of the 439 systems (67%) have native gas giants. There are ten Asteroid (As) belts, 29 Desert (De) worlds, 36 Garden (Ga) worlds, 19 Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, 60 Poor (Po) worlds, 38 Vacuum (Va) worlds, and 16 Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds.

Spinward Marches has an estimated population of 374 billion distributed across 42 High population (Hi) worlds, 38 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 205 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 76 Low population (Lo) worlds, and 18 Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Rethe (Spinward Marches 2408), Junidy (Spinward Marches 3202), Riverland (Spinward Marches 1102), Porozlo (Spinward Marches 2715), Narsil (Spinward Marches 0927), and Fornice (Spinward Marches 3025). The population consists primarily of 30 sophont groups including 27 native sophonts.

30 identified sophont populations in Spinward Marches


Polities[edit]

Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb[edit]

The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has jurisdiction over 273 worlds in the sector with an estimated combined population of 255 billion, a per capita income of Cr6,112, and a total economy of BCr1,558,690. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr22,961 through 222 starports (43 Class A, 69 Class B, 85 Class C, 25 Class D) employing 7,602,845 people. Driving this interstellar trade are 45 Agricultural (Ag) worlds, 16 Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, 17 Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, 24 Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, 23 Rich (Ri) worlds, and 18 Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb maintain 61 Scout bases, 52 Naval bases, and six Way stations within the sector. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 15 at Rhylanor (Spinward Marches 2716), Mora (Spinward Marches 3124), Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036), and Trin (Spinward Marches 3235).

The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has an estimated population of 255 billion in the sector, distributed across 28 High population (Hi) worlds, 24 Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 130 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, 52 Low population (Lo) worlds, and six Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Rethe (Spinward Marches 2408), Junidy (Spinward Marches 3202), Porozlo (Spinward Marches 2715), Fornice (Spinward Marches 3025), Louzy (Spinward Marches 1604), and Mora (Spinward Marches 3124). The population primarily consists of 17 sophont groups including 11 native sophonts.

Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb capitals


Non-Aligned, Human-dominated[edit]

There are 66 Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Spinward Marches with an estimated combined population of 18 billion.

Sword Worlds Confederation[edit]

The Sword Worlds Confederation has jurisdiction over 27 worlds with an estimated combined population of 45 billion, a per capita income of Cr5,754, and a total economy of BCr263,044. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,508 through 20 starports (2 Class A, 17 Class B, 1 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 536,775 people. Driving this interstellar trade are eight Agricultural (Ag) worlds, no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, four Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, three Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, eight Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Sword Worlds Confederation maintain 20 Military bases and 18 Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 4 and 12). The highest technology level is 12 at Gram (Spinward Marches 1223) and Sacnoth (Spinward Marches 1325).

The Sword Worlds Confederation has an estimated population of 45 billion distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, seven Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, no Low population (Lo) worlds, and four Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Narsil (Spinward Marches 0927) and Entrope (Spinward Marches 0720). The population consists of 1 sophont group.

Client state, Third Imperium[edit]

The Client states of the Third Imperium in Spinward Marches encompass 24 worlds with an estimated combined population of 10 billion.

Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province[edit]

The Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province has jurisdiction over 23 worlds in the sector with an estimated combined population of 29 billion, a per capita income of Cr4,260, and a total economy of BCr124,869. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,174 through 21 starports (4 Class A, 10 Class B, 7 Class C, 0 Class D) employing 259,980 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, six Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, two Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, two Pre-Industrial (Pi) worlds, three Rich (Ri) worlds, and no Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province maintain 13 Military bases and 12 Naval bases within the sector. The average technology level is 9 (with most between 7 and 11). The highest technology level is 13 at Chronor (Spinward Marches 0304).

The Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province has an estimated population of 29 billion within the sector, distributed across two High population (Hi) worlds, two Moderate population (Ph) worlds, ten Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population world is Riverland (Spinward Marches 1102). The population consists primarily of 5 sophont groups including two native sophonts.

Darrian Confederation[edit]

The Darrian Confederation has jurisdiction over 18 worlds with an estimated combined population of 14 billion, a per capita income of Cr8,218, and a total economy of BCr119,954. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,449 through 15 starports (3 Class A, 5 Class B, 5 Class C, 2 Class D) employing 743,955 people. Driving this interstellar trade are five Agricultural (Ag) worlds, three Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, two Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and one Industrial (In) world. The governments in the Darrian Confederation maintain four Military bases and two Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 4 and 12). The highest technology level is 16 at Darrian (Spinward Marches 0627).

The Darrian Confederation has an estimated population of 14 billion distributed across three High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, eight Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, two Low population (Lo) worlds, and one Barren (Ba) world. The highest population world is Mire (Spinward Marches 0527). The population consists primarily of 3 sophont groups including two native sophonts.

Non-Aligned, unclaimed[edit]

There are six Non-Aligned unclaimed worlds in the Spinward Marches with an estimated combined population of less than 1 million.

Client state, Zhodani Consulate[edit]

The Client states of the Zhodani Consulate in Spinward Marches encompass two worlds with an estimated combined population of 15 million.

Imperial Territory[edit]

This is an Imperial frontier area. This sector is administered as part of the Domain of Deneb.

Imperial Duchies & Districts[edit]

The Imperial part of the Marches is divided into several duchies and districts:

Demographics[edit]

Significant populations of the following sophonts are known to reside in the Spinward Marches sector.

World Listing[edit]

439 Worlds in the Spinward Marches Sector in Era: Milieu 1116
457-973  •   494-908  •   567-908  •   728-907  •   769-422  •   871-438  •   875-496  •   876-574  •   886-945  •   899-076  •   975-452  •   Adabicci  •   Aki  •   Alell  •   Algebaster  •   Algine  •   Andor  •   Anduril  •   Anselhome  •   Ao-dai  •   Aramanx  •   Aramis  •   Aramis  •   Arba  •   Arden  •   Arkadia  •   Asgard  •   Asmodeus  •   Asteltine  •   Aster  •   Ator  •   Atsa  •   Atson  •   Attica  •   Avastan  •   Bael  •   Beater  •   Beck's World  •   Belizo  •   Bendor  •   Bevey  •   Bicornn  •   Binges  •   Biter  •   Boughene  •   Bowman  •   Brodie  •   Bronze  •   Bularia  •   Burtson  •   Byret  •   Caladbolg  •   Caledonia  •   Caliburn  •   Calit  •   Callia  •   Caloran  •   Candory  •   Cantrel  •   Capon  •   Carey  •   Carse  •   Carsten  •   Catuz  •   Celepina  •   Centry  •   Chamois  •   Choleosti  •   Chronor  •   Chwistyoch  •   Cipango  •   Cipatwe  •   Clan  •   Cogri  •   Colada  •   Collace  •   Condaria  •   Condyole  •   Conway  •   Corfu  •   Craw  •   Crout  •   Cunnonic  •   D'Ganzio  •   D'Mara  •   Dallia  •   Darrian  •   Datrillian  •   Dawnworld  •   Debarre  •   Dekalb  •   Denotam  •   Dentus  •   Derchon  •   Dhian  •   Digitis  •   Dinom  •   Dinomn  •   Djinni  •   Dobham  •   Dodds  •   Dojodo  •   Dorannia  •   Drolraw  •   Duale  •   Durendal  •   Dyrnwyn  •   Echiste  •   Edenelt  •   Edinina  •   Efate  •   Egypt  •   Ektron  •   Elixabeth  •   Emape  •   Emerald  •   Engrange  •   Enlas-du  •   Enope  •   Enos  •   Entrope  •   Equus  •   Errere  •   Esalin  •   Excalibur  •   Extolay  •   Faisal  •   Faldor  •   Farquahar  •   Farreach  •   Feneteman  •   Fenl's Gren  •   Feri  •   Ffudn  •   Ficant  •   Flammarion  •   Flexos  •   Focaline  •   Foelen  •   Forboldn  •   Forine  •   Fornice  •   Fosey  •   Frenzie  •   Froin  •   Frond  •   Fulacin  •   Gandr  •   Garda-Vilis  •   Garoo  •   Garrincski  •   Gerome  •   Gesentown  •   Ghandi  •   Gileden  •   Gitosy  •   Glisten  •   Gohature  •   Gorram  •   Gothe  •   Gougeste  •   Gram  •   Grant  •   Grille  •   Grote  •   Gungnir  •   Gunn  •   Gyomar  •   Hammermium  •   Harvosette  •   Hazel  •   Hefry  •   Heguz  •   Henoz  •   Heroni  •   Heroni  •   Hexos  •   Heya  •   Hofud  •   Horosho  •   Hrunting  •   Huderu  •   Ianic  •   Icetina  •   Iderati  •   Ilium  •   Inchin  •   Indo  •   Inthe  •   Inthe  •   Iron  •   Ivendo  •   Jacent  •   Jae Tellona  •   Jenghe  •   Jesedipere  •   Jewell  •   Jinx  •   Jokotre  •   Jone  •   Joyeuse  •   Judice  •   Junction  •   Junidy  •   K'Kirka  •   Kardin  •   Karin  •   Katarulu  •   Keanou  •   Kegena  •   Keltchner  •   Keng  •   Kinorb  •   Kinorb  •   Knorbes  •   Kuai Qing  •   L'oeul d'Dieu  •   La'Belle  •   Laberv  •   Lablon  •   Lakou  •   Lanth  •   Leander  •   Lebeau  •   Lewis  •   Loneseda  •   Louzy  •   Lunion  •   Lydia  •   Lysen  •   Macene  •   Mainz  •   Maitz  •   Marastan  •   Margesi  •   Margesi  •   Meleto  •   Melior  •   Menorb  •   Mercury  •   Mertactor  •   Mewey  •   Milagro  •   Mille Falcs  •   Mire  •   Mirriam  •   Mirriam  •   Mithras  •   Mithril  •   Mizan-fel  •   Mjolnir  •   Mongo  •   Mora  •   Moran  •   Motmos  •   Moughas  •   Murchison  •   Nadrin  •   Nakege  •   Narsil  •   Narval  •   Nasemin  •   Natoko  •   Natoko  •   Nerewhon  •   New Rome  •   Nexine  •   Ninjar  •   Nirton  •   Noctocol  •   Nonym  •   Nosea  •   Nutema  •   Ochecate  •   Olympia  •   Orcrist  •   Overnale  •   Pagaton  •   Palique  •   Pannet  •   Patinir  •   Pavabid  •   Pavanne  •   Paya  •   Pedase  •   Penelope  •   Penkwhar  •   Pepernium  •   Pequan  •   Persephone  •   Phlume  •   Pimane  •   Pirema  •   Pixie  •   Plaven  •   Porozlo  •   Powaza  •   Prilissa  •   Prinx  •   Pscias  •   Puparkin  •   Pyramus  •   Pysadi  •   Quar  •   Quare  •   Querion  •   Quhaiathat  •   Quiru  •   Quopist  •   Rabwhar  •   Ralhe  •   Ramiva  •   Rangent  •   Rapp's World  •   Rasatt  •   Raweh  •   Raydrad  •   Reacher  •   Rech  •   Regina  •   Reno  •   Resten  •   Rethe  •   Retinae  •   Rhise  •   Rhylanor  •   Rio  •   Risek  •   Riverland  •   Robin  •   Roget  •   Romar  •   Rorise  •   Rorre  •   Roup  •   Ruby  •   Rugbird  •   Ruie  •   Rushu  •   Sacnoth  •   Sansibar  •   Saurus  •   Saxe  •   Sharrip  •   Sheyou  •   Shionthy  •   Shirene  •   Singer  •   Skull  •   Smoug  •   Somem  •   Sonthert  •   Sorel  •   Spirelle  •   Spume  •   Squallia  •   Squanine  •   Stave  •   Steel  •   Stellatio  •   Stern-Stern  •   Sting  •   Strouden  •   Tacaxeb  •   Talchek  •   Talos  •   Tarkine  •   Tarsus  •   Tavonni  •   Tee-Tee-Tee  •   Tenalphi  •   Tenelphi  •   Terant 340  •   Terra Nova  •   Thanber  •   Thengo  •   Thisbe  •   Thornnastor  •   Tionale  •   Tirem  •   Tivid  •   Tizon  •   Tondoul  •   Torment  •   Towers  •   Traltha  •   Trane  •   Treece  •   Tremous Dex  •   Trexalon  •   Trifuge  •   Trin  •   Tsarina  •   Tureded  •   Tussinian  •   Tyrfing  •   Uakye  •   Ucella  •   Uniqua  •   Utoland  •   Valhalla  •   Vanejen  •   Victoria  •   Vilis  •   Vinorian  •   Violante  •   Vreibefger  •   Walston  •   Wardn  •   Weiss  •   Whanga  •   Whenge  •   Windsor  •   Winston  •   Wochiers  •   Wonderay  •   Wonstar  •   Wurzburg  •   Wypoc  •   Xhosa  •   Yebab  •   Yiktor  •   Ylaven  •   Yorbund  •   Yori  •   Youghal  •   Yres  •   Yurst  •   Zaibon  •   Zamine  •   Zenopit  •   Zephyr  •   Zeta 2  •   Zeycude  •   Zila  •   Zircon  •   Zivije  •   Zykoca  •   Zyra

NOTES:

  1. Ayoreldold is a "Ghost World" which shows up in some references but not in others. It is not included in the world count.
  2. Cyaegha is a "Ghost World" and only rumored to exist. It is not included in the world count.


History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Polity Listing[edit]

Of the 439 worlds in the sector, the Sector is about 62% Imperial controlled with the remaining worlds belonging to various factions:

  • (26.7%) Independent (117 worlds)
    • (3.4%) Sword Worlds Confederation: (15 worlds) The Sword Worlders are Solomani-descended colonists to this part of the galaxy and have a very potent warrior culture. Allied with the Zhodani Consulate during the Fifth Frontier War.
    • (4.1%) Darrian Confederation: (18 worlds) The Darrians, or Daryen, are a techo-phllic society locked into reoccurring conflict with the Sword Worlders. Allied with the Imperium during the Fifth Frontier War.
    • (2.0%) Federation of Arden: (9 worlds) The Federation is a small nine-world polity located between the Third Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate. Founded in the wake of the Fifth Frontier War.
    • (13.0%) Other (Independent: 57 worlds)
    • (1.30%) Non-Aligned (Unclaimed) (6 worlds)
  • Vargr Extents: The Extents border the coreward border of this sector.

Territorial Overview[edit]

The following table details the subsectors within this area:

Territorial Overview
# Subsector Name Worlds /

Systems

Allegiance Sub-Allegiance/s Sub-Polities Remarks
1. Subsector A Cronor 24 Zhodani Consulate Non-Aligned Client states This is a Zhodani Consulate frontier subsector.
2. Subsector B Jewell 32 Third Imperium Zhodani Consulate

Federation of Arden

None This is a contested frontier subsector.
3. Subsector C Regina 32 Third Imperium Non-Aligned Duchy of Regina This is an Imperial core subsector.
4. Subsector D Aramis 26 Third Imperium None Duchy of Regina This is an Imperial core subsector.
5. Subsector E Querion 21 Zhodani Consulate Non-Aligned

Darrian Confederation

None This is a Zhodani Consulate frontier subsector.
6. Subsector F Vilis 26 Third Imperium Federation of Arden

Non-Aligned

None This is an Imperial frontier subsector.
7. Subsector G Lanth 27 Third Imperium None Duchy of Lunion
Duchy of Regina
Duchy of Rhylanor 		This is an Imperial core subsector.
  • This subsector is the source of much inter-ducal conflict in the Marches.
  • It is also the location of the Abyss Rift.
8. Subsector H Rhylanor

AKA Plankwell

32 Third Imperium None Duchy of Rhylanor This is an Imperial core subsector.
9. Subsector I Darrian 29 Darrian Confederation Non-Aligned None This area is largely dominated by the Darrian Confederation.
  • This subsector was the location of the Maghiz, an infamous interstellar disaster.
10. Subsector J Sword Worlds 28 Border Worlds Sword Worlds Confederation Duchy of Lunion The Imperial Client State, the Border Worlds, has a strong presence here.
11. Subsector K Lunion 25 Third Imperium None Duchy of Lunion This is an Imperial frontier subsector.
12. Subsector L Mora 26 Third Imperium None Duchy of Mora This is an Imperial core subsector.
13. Subsector M Five Sisters 27 Third Imperium Non-Aligned TBD This is an Imperial frontier subsector.
  • This is a major crossroads with rich trade passing through it on a regular basis.
14. Subsector N District 268 32 Non-Aligned Third Imperium None This area is largely held by many small independent powers.
  • This area is being actively explored and developed by Imperial interests.
  • It is expected to eventually be absorbed into the Third Imperium.
15. Subsector O Glisten 29 Third Imperium None Duchy of Glisten This is an Imperial frontier subsector.
  • This subsector is noted for a large number of naval bases and technology incubators.
16. Subsector P Trin's Veil 32 Third Imperium None Duchy of Trin This is an Imperial core subsector.
  • This subsector is noted for the brilliant vistas from Trin, which are the result of an orbital veil of highly reflective debris and the fragments of a shattered moon.

References[edit]

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