Hudson Expanse
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The Hudson Expanse are an astrographic feature lying across four subsectors located within Astron Sector.
- They are rift areas of low stellar density.
- They are a barrier to interstellar travel.
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Description (Specifications)
The Hudson Expanse are connected areas of lower stellar density lying within the rimward-trailing quadrant of Astron Sector.
The Expanse is considered to consist of two distinct regions:
- The Hudson Expanse, measuring around 6 parsecs coreward-rimward on average (though individual areas vary in size) by around 15 parsecs spinward-trailing.
- The Gembolian Void, measuring around 10 parsecs coreward-rimward by around 4 parsecs spinward-trailing.
A basic map showing the Hudson Expanse.
(Chart sourced from Traveller Map).
History & Background (Dossier)
The Hudson Expanse prevents routine travel by vessels with less than Jump-4 drives.
- They form a natural obstacle to travel.
Historical Data
The Hudson Expanse was originally charted during the 300s and 400s, during the Imperial First Survey.
Timeline
- ca -1900: first human explorers active in the region (Terrans of the Rule of Man).
- ca 400: first known surveys denoting the region.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
These astrographic features are found in the following areas:
World Listing
The systems and worlds associated with these astrographic features are:
No world articles for Hudson Expanse
References & Contributors (Sources)
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- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
