Galactic Directions
The arts and sciences of mapping out and navigating space are as astrography and astrogation. Jumpspace mapping and navigation are different fields.
Galactic Directions Notes
- Astrography is the art and science of mapping out interstellar space. An astrographer is someone who maps out interstellar space.
- Please see Astrography for more information.
- Astrogation is the actual planning of the navigation of spacecraft. or a route through space, either in interplanetary or interstellar travel. An astrogator is someone who navigates a spacecraft, or starship, through interstellar space.
Description (Specifications)
North, South, East, and West are insufficient terms for referring to directions within the galaxy. Instead, the following conventions have achieved widespread acceptance when referring to direction.
- These directions are in widespread use in describing Imperial features and businesses. For example, the Spinward Marches is a sector at the extreme spinward fringe of the Imperium; Rimward Lines is an important interstellar transport company.
- Please see Spinward, Coreward, Rimward and Trailing for more information.
Coreward
Toward the galactic core (INWARD: center of the galaxy, toward Core Sector from the Solomani Rim). Also, within the Imperium, the term coreward is also used to indicate the direction of Capital, the Imperial core. There is some potential for confusion if the term is accepted out of context.
- Coreward (Towards the center of the Known Galaxy)
Rimward
Toward the rim (OUTWARD: far edge) of the galaxy, which is towards the Solomani Rim from Core sector.
- Rimward (Away from the center of the Known Galaxy)
Spinward
Towards the direction the galaxy is rotating (WITH SPIN: clockwise), or spinning, which is towards the Spinward Marches from Vland.
- Spinward (Clockwise)
Trailing
Opposite the spin of the galaxy (AGAINST SPIN: counter-clockwise), which is toward Vland from the Spinward Marches.
- Trailing (Counter-clockwise)
History & Background (Dossier)
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