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| − | A slang term used by inhabitants of | + | A slang term used by inhabitants of the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]], [[Deneb Sector|Deneb]], and [[Trojan Reach Sector|Trojan Reach]] sectors to |
| − | the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]], [[Deneb Sector|Deneb]], and [[Trojan Reach Sector|Trojan Reach]] sectors to | + | refer to these areas. The term derives from a supposed resemblance between a claw and the [[Great Rift]], as seen on maps of the {{Imperium}}. Inhabitants of this region feel a certain pride in this designation, and it is used to imply that they share a camaraderie and common interest. The name was once used as the title of a popular news magazine with a circulation area encompassing the three sectors named above. The term is rarely used by inhabitants of other areas of the Imperium. |
| − | refer to these areas. The term derives from a supposed | ||
| − | resemblance between a claw and the [[Great Rift]], as seen on | ||
| − | maps of the {{Imperium}}. Inhabitants of this region feel a certain | ||
| − | pride in this designation, and it is used to imply that they share | ||
| − | a camaraderie and common interest. The name was once used | ||
| − | as the title of a popular news magazine with a circulation area | ||
| − | encompassing the three sectors named above. The term is | ||
| − | rarely used by inhabitants of other areas of the Imperium | ||
The entire area “behind the claw” is now part of the [[Domain of Deneb]]. | The entire area “behind the claw” is now part of the [[Domain of Deneb]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 7 August 2013
A slang term used by inhabitants of the Spinward Marches, Deneb, and Trojan Reach sectors to refer to these areas. The term derives from a supposed resemblance between a claw and the Great Rift, as seen on maps of the Imperium. Inhabitants of this region feel a certain pride in this designation, and it is used to imply that they share a camaraderie and common interest. The name was once used as the title of a popular news magazine with a circulation area encompassing the three sectors named above. The term is rarely used by inhabitants of other areas of the Imperium.
The entire area “behind the claw” is now part of the Domain of Deneb.
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