Difference between revisions of "Behind the Claw"
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A slang term used by inhabitants of | A slang term used by inhabitants of | ||
| − | the Spinward Marches, Deneb, and Trojan | + | the [[Spinward Marches Sector|Spinward Marches]], [[Deneb Sector|Deneb]], and [[Trojan Reaches Sector]]s to |
refer to these areas. The term derives from a supposed | refer to these areas. The term derives from a supposed | ||
| − | resemblance between a claw and the Great Rift, as seen on | + | resemblance between a claw and the [[Great Rift]], as seen on |
| − | maps of the Imperium. Inhabitants of this region feel a certain | + | maps of the {{Imperium}}. Inhabitants of this region feel a certain |
pride in this designation, and it is used to imply that they share | pride in this designation, and it is used to imply that they share | ||
| − | a camaradene and common interest The name was once used | + | a camaradene and common interest. The name was once used |
as the title of a popular news magazine with a circulation area | as the title of a popular news magazine with a circulation area | ||
| − | encompassing the three sectors named above The term is | + | encompassing the three sectors named above. The term is |
rarely used by inhabitants of other areas of the Imperium | rarely used by inhabitants of other areas of the Imperium | ||
| − | The entire area “behind the claw” is now part of the Domain | + | The entire area “behind the claw” is now part of the [[Domain of Deneb]]. |
| − | of Deneb. | ||
-Source: Imperial Encylopedia | -Source: Imperial Encylopedia | ||
{{LE|B|Astrography}} | {{LE|B|Astrography}} | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 4 April 2006
A slang term used by inhabitants of the Spinward Marches, Deneb, and Trojan Reaches 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 camaradene 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.
-Source: Imperial Encylopedia