Glisten Subsector
| Glisten Subsector | |
|---|---|
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| Sector | Spinward Marches |
| Capital | Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036) |
| Number of Systems | 29 |
| Stellar and Economic data | data page |
| Majority Control | Imperium - 100% |
| Map Key | Map Key |
Glisten Subsector is Subsector O of the Spinward Marches.
- It lies within the Imperial Domain of Deneb.
Description (Physical Astrography)
The Glisten subsector is an isolated spur of the Imperial xboat network; until 940, it was a backwater for marginal officials of the Imperial bureaucracy. However, in 941 District 268 was opened by decree of Margaret II and has since served as a base for the colonization of the new territory. [1]
Glisten has emerged as one of the Marches' manufacturing centers, containing three industrial worlds of Aki, Ffudn, and Glisten. [2]
Astrographic Features
The following astrographic data has been determined regarding Glisten Subsector:
- The subsector is a slightly below average stellar density region.
- The brightest star is the red giant primary of the Crout system.
Stellar Distribution
A basic map showing the distribution and size of stars within Glisten 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.
Trade Routes
The Spinward Main
The Spinward Main is the arterial trade route within the Spinward Marches.
High cargo capacity, low jump rating vessels laden with goods, commodities, and luxuries move along it, bound for the thriving markets of its member worlds.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
- Worlds on the Main are marked in green.
Glisten Arm
The Spinward Main has one major branch within the region: the Glisten Arm.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map)
Other Astrographic Features
World Listing
Comprehensive Second Survey data for all worlds lying within Glisten Subsector is available.
- The primary source material for all data is the T5SS and Traveller Map.
- Data is occasionally updated as new information becomes available.
AAB library archives contain expanded data about the following systems:
Verified updated data is constantly sought.
- Scouting missions gathering reliable, verified data can receive substantial payment.
History & Background (Dossier)
Polity Listing
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
Native Sophonts
The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this area:
Demographics
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:
- Humaniti (Human Races):
- Mixed Heritage. Widespread throughout the region.
- Jonkeereen (Human Chimera race). Settlements on worlds on the spinward side of the subsector.
- Solomani (Major Race). Widespread throughout the region.
- Vilani (Major Race). Widespread throughout the region.
- Zhodani (Major Race). A few diplomats, merchants, and wanderers.
- Non-Human Races:
- Aslan (Major Race). A few small communities and wandering traders and merchants.
- Crawni (Minor Race). Principally found on their homeworld.
Linguistic Topography
A number of languages are spoken within this region:
- Anglic, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
- Vilani, one of the two official languages of the Imperium.
Politics and Diplomacy
Military Forces
The Glisten Subsector is defended by 100th Fleet. The fleet is headquartered at Glisten after the Fifth Frontier War.
Prior the Fifth Frontier War, security was provided by the 214th Fleet.
Major Historical Events Timeline
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this subsector and the wider region it lies within:
- −5823: the Zhodani Consulate is established.
- The Year 0: the Third Imperium is founded.
- 300-420: the Imperial First Survey charts the subsector.
- 589-604: First Frontier War.
- 604-622: the Civil War.
- 615-620: Second Frontier War.
- 624: the Express Boat Network is established.
- 979-986: Third Frontier War.
- 995-1065: the Imperial Second Survey charts the subsector.
- 1065: the Second Survey is published. Information about the subsector becomes widely available.
- 1082-1084: Fourth Frontier War, also known as the False War.
- 1107-1110: Fifth Frontier War.
Summary
Era: Milieu 1116
Glisten, subsector O of Spinward Marches, contains 29 worlds with an estimated combined population of 22 billion, a per capita income of Cr8,129, and a total economy of BCr182,365. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,533 through 23 starports (5 Class A, 5 Class B, 10 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 364,345 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in Glisten maintain six Scout bases and five Naval bases. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 15 at Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).
Glisten, subsector O of Spinward Marches, contains 41 stars and 316 identified planets; 17 monostellar systems, 12 binary systems, no trinary systems, and no systems with four or more stars. 21 of the 29 systems (72%) have native gas giants. There are one Asteroid (As) belt, four Desert (De) worlds, one Garden (Ga) world, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, seven Poor (Po) worlds, three Vacuum (Va) worlds, and one Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) world.
Glisten has an estimated population of 22 billion distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 19 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, one Low population (Lo) world, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036), Tirem (Spinward Marches 2233), Crout (Spinward Marches 2232), and Aki (Spinward Marches 2035). The population consists primarily of 4 sophont groups including one native sophont.
| 4 identified sophont populations in Glisten | |
|---|---|
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Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb
The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has jurisdiction over all of the worlds with an estimated combined population of 22 billion, a per capita income of Cr8,129, and a total economy of BCr182,365. These worlds originate an interstellar trade of BCr1,533 through 23 starports (5 Class A, 5 Class B, 10 Class C, 3 Class D) employing 364,345 people. Driving this interstellar trade are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds, two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds, no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, one Pre-Industrial (Pi) world, two Rich (Ri) worlds, and three Industrial (In) worlds. The governments in the Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb maintain six Scout bases and five Naval bases within the subsector. The average technology level is 8 (with most between 5 and 11). The highest technology level is 15 at Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).
The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb has an estimated population of 22 billion within the subsector, distributed across four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, 19 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, one Low population (Lo) world, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. The highest population worlds are Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036), Tirem (Spinward Marches 2233), Crout (Spinward Marches 2232), and Aki (Spinward Marches 2035). The population consists primarily of 4 sophont groups including one native sophont.
- The Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb subsector capital of Glisten is Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).
New Era
Glisten Subsector is Subsector O of the Spinward Marches.
- It is part of the Regency of Deneb.
| Glisten Subsector | |
|---|---|
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| Sector | Spinward Marches |
| Capital | Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036) |
| Number of Systems | 29 |
| Stellar and Economic data | data page |
| Majority Control | Regency of Deneb - 100% |
| Map Key | Map Key |
Glisten, subsector O of Spinward Marches has 29 worlds, of which 21 have native gas giants. The estimated population for the subsector is 91 billion sophonts (not necessarily humans). There are seven High population (Hi) worlds, one Moderate population (Ph) world, 16 Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, one Low population (Lo) world, and no Barren (Ba) worlds. There are four Agricultural (Ag) worlds versus no Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, and three Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds. There are four Rich (Ri) worlds versus four Industrial (In) worlds. There is one Asteroid (As) belt, four Desert (De) worlds, one Garden (Ga) world, one Ice-capped (Ic) world, seven Poor (Po) worlds, two Vacuum (Va) worlds, and one Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) world. There are five Naval bases in the subsector, five Scout bases, and no Way stations. In Glisten there is one race homeworld. The highest population world is Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036). The highest tech level is F at Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036). The average technology level is 9 (with most between 5 and 12).
Polity Listing
The Regency of Deneb in Glisten has jurisdiction over all of the worlds. The subsector capital is Glisten (Spinward Marches 2036).
Demographics
Significant populations of the following races reside within this subsector:
- Humaniti (Human races)
World Listing
References and Contributors
- Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches (Game Designers Workshop, 1979), 26-27.
- Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches Campaign (Game Designers Workshop, 1985), 18-19.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 94-100. (UWP only)
- Rob Caswell. "Domain of Deneb: Sector Data." MegaTraveller Journal 3 (1992): 47-58. (UWP only)
- Dave Nilsen. The Regency Sourcebook (Game Designers Workshop, 1995), 50-51. (UWP only)
- Martin Dougherty. Bowman Arm (Avenger Enterprises, 2006), .
- Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier. Behind the Claw (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), 95-100.
- Mike West. The Spinward States (Avenger Enterprises, 2008), 114. (UWP only)
- Martin Dougherty. The Spinward Marches (Mongoose Publishing, 2008), .
- Martin Dougherty. Behind the Claw (Mongoose Publishing, 2019), 128-132. (UWP only)
- ↑ Marc Miller. The Spinward Marches (Game Designers Workshop, 1979), 26.
- ↑ Dave Nilsen. The Regency Sourcebook (Game Designers Workshop, 1995), 50.