Virtanen Subsector
| Virtanen Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Theron | |||||
| Capital | None | |||||
| Number of Systems | 17 | |||||
| Majority Control | Non-Aligned (NaXX) - 100% | |||||
Virtanen Subsector is Subsector O of Theron Sector.
- It lies within Charted Space.
- It is a sparsely settled and lawless frontier.
Description (Specifications)
Virtanen Subsector is a poorly developed backwater with a few scattered settlements.
- The resources of the subsector are for the most part untapped.
Aslan Ihatei have claimed and settled worlds along the rimward edge of the subsector.
- There is increasing conflict between Aslan and humans within the region.
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1105
The following astrographic and commercial data has been determined regarding Virtanen Subsector:
- The subsector is a lower stellar density region.
- The brightest star is the yellow-white main sequence primary of the Ingolo system.
- No trade routes are noted as crossing the region.
Stellar Distribution
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Virtanen Subsector.
- 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.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
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 subsector and far beyond.
Rift Regions
Two rift areas lie within the subsector: the Starsong Void and the Koronat Void.
- These are part of The Gulfs, a complex of smaller rifts and voids that form part of the Idella Rift.
- They lie close to the Great Rift.
A simple map showing rift regions within Virtanen Subsector.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
Locally at least, a rift is an astrographic concept based on Jump Drive performance.
The highest tech level commonly encountered out this Far Along (spinward of the Third Imperium) is TL–12, though a few worlds may be more advanced.
- This level of technology allows the routine use of up to Jump-3 drives.
- Areas that cannot be crossed by Jump-3-capable vessels are denoted as rifts.
World Listing: 1105
AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:
Subsector Summary: 1105
Note that this section is awaiting an AAB Interal Records update.
History & Background (Dossier)
Virtanen Subsector is a remote backwater with limited activity and little development within its borders.
Polity Listing: 1105
No polities are known to exist within (or make any claim upon) the subsector.
Native Sophonts (NILs): 1105
No races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this subsector.
Demographics: 1105
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this subsector:
- Other Major Races
- Aslan: 5000 on one world.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1105
- ca -1900: The first known human explorers are active in the region (a few Terrans of the Rule of Man). They largely continue to spinward.
- -1776: The Long Night begins.
- Year 0: Far to trailing, across the Great Rift, the Third Imperium is founded.
- 100s-200s: A few pioneering Imperial explorers pass through the subsector, making contact with long-isolated worlds and cultures.
- 300-420: First Survey charts the subsector.
- 995-1065: Second Survey charts the subsector.
- ca 1000: Aslan scouts and pioneers begin to appear in the region.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published.
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, John Harshman. Aslan (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), IBC. (sector named but no further data)
- Peter G. Celella, James Holden. Solomani & Aslan (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 50, 51. (dot map provided)
- Author & Contributor: Jo Grant of CORE (generated data)
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS