Difference between revisions of "Behind the Claw"

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Behind the Claw is 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 entire area “behind the claw” is now part of the Domain of Deneb.

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.

This astrographic feature can be found in the following areas:

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MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science

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 [[Behind the Claw]] is a slang term used by inhabitants of the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]], [[Deneb Sector|Deneb]], and [[Trojan Reach Sector|Trojan Reach]] sectors to refer to these areas.
-== Description (Specifications) ==
+== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 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.
 == History & Background (Dossier) ==