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| − | [[Irikusk Subsector]] is subsector I of [[Far Home Sector]]. | + | [[Irikusk Subsector]] is subsector I of '''[[Far Home Sector]]'''. |
== Description / Specifications == | == Description / Specifications == | ||
| − | Irikusk [[Subsector]] is named for the [[Irikusk (world)|Irikusk]] [[system]] and its red giant primary [[star]]. The spinward and coreward regions of the [[Subsector]] are dominated by rift regions and contain mysterious "[[jump shoal]]s" , while its rimward and trailing regions are dotted with scattered systems and crossed by [[Star Lane|trade routes]]. [[Kuyt (world)|Kuyt]] is a major trade hub and is an important shipbuilder: it is the ''de facto'' capital. | + | Irikusk [[Subsector]] lies within [[Far Home Sector]] and is named for the [[Irikusk (world)|Irikusk]] [[system]] and its red giant primary [[star]]. The spinward and coreward regions of the [[Subsector]] are dominated by rift regions and contain mysterious "[[jump shoal]]s" , while its rimward and trailing regions are dotted with scattered systems and crossed by [[Star Lane|trade routes]]. [[Kuyt (world)|Kuyt]] is a major trade hub and is an important shipbuilder: it is the ''de facto'' capital. |
== Physical Astrography == | == Physical Astrography == | ||
| − | The following [[astrographic feature]]s and [[ | + | The following [[astrographic feature]]s and [[trade route]]s can be found within this area: |
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| + | === Sectors === | ||
| + | Irikusk [[Subsector]] lies within [[Far Home Sector]] | ||
=== Clusters & Traces === | === Clusters & Traces === | ||
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=== Other Astrographic Features === | === Other Astrographic Features === | ||
| + | ==== Nebula ==== | ||
| + | * The [[The Cauldron|Cauldron Nebula]], lying within [[Cauldron Sector]], some 96 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be seen as a star-studded luminous region in night-time skies from all of the [[world]]s of the [[Subsector]]. | ||
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==== Bright Stars ==== | ==== Bright Stars ==== | ||
| − | * [[Basilisk's Eye (world)|Basilisk's Eye]] (1723 [[Tarchon Sector]]). The extremely luminous white supergiant [[star]], lying around 145 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Subsector. | + | * [[Basilisk's Eye (world)|Basilisk's Eye]] (1723 [[Tarchon Sector]]). The extremely luminous white supergiant [[star]], lying around 145 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the [[Subsector]]. |
| − | * [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant [[star]], lying approximately 8 parsecs to trailing at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the Subsector. | + | * [[Demon's Eye (world)|Demon's Eye]] (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant [[star]], lying approximately 8 parsecs to trailing at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the [[world]]s of the [[Subsector]]. |
=== Star Lanes === | === Star Lanes === | ||
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== History & Background == | == History & Background == | ||
| − | + | Irikusk [[Subsector]] saw almost no activity by [[human]]s prior to the establishment of the [[Third Confederation]], and what little development there was abruptly ended with the onset of the [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]], nearly two thousand years ago. Following the [[Fringian Renaissance|Renaissance]] period survivor worlds were recontacted, [[Scavenger Season|scavengers]] picked over the few remains that there were, and hardy pioneers looked to the empty systems and the opportunities they presented. Almost all expansion and growth within the region is relatively modern, beginning during the so-called [[Fringian Golden Age|Golden Age]] and continuing with the nebulous [[Development Organization]]s and the rise of [[polity|polities]]. | |
| + | * A strong social divide exists between wealthy and aristocratic [[Fives]], descended from the original settlers and crew of the [[Last Armada]], and [[Gens]], individuals whose ancestors were grown in [[GenPods]] and raised by [[Hopper]]s. | ||
=== Major Historical Events Timeline === | === Major Historical Events Timeline === | ||
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* 3730AD: [[Voyagers]] arrive and devastate the Subsector. The [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]] begins. | * 3730AD: [[Voyagers]] arrive and devastate the Subsector. The [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]] begins. | ||
* 4549AD: The [[Voyagers]] depart and the [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]] ends. The [[Fringian Renaissance|Renaissance]] sees the first steps back into space. | * 4549AD: The [[Voyagers]] depart and the [[Fringian Dark Age|Dark Age]] ends. The [[Fringian Renaissance|Renaissance]] sees the first steps back into space. | ||
| + | * ca 4900AD: [[Fringian Golden Age|Golden Age]]. Space travel becomes relatively commonplace. | ||
| + | * 4933AD: Formation of [[Rimward Opportunities]] [[Development Organization]]. | ||
| + | * 5184AD: "Hollow Opportunities", following the secession of the [[Pel Avena Cluster]] from [[Rimward Opportunities]]. | ||
| + | * 5350AD: [[Rimward Opportunities]] ceases to exist as an entity. | ||
* 5600AD: Data for Irikusk Subsector is published in the [[DSP Listing]]. | * 5600AD: Data for Irikusk Subsector is published in the [[DSP Listing]]. | ||
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{{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | {{LEA|Distant Fringe}} | ||
Revision as of 12:46, 31 August 2018
| Irikusk Subsector | ||||||
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| Sector | Far Home | |||||
| Capital | Kuyt | |||||
| No. of Stars | 13 | |||||
| Majority Control | Non-Aligned Human-dominated (NaHu) - 85% | |||||
| 2nd Control | Non-Aligned Unclaimed (NaXX) - 15% | |||||
Irikusk Subsector is subsector I of Far Home Sector.
Description / Specifications
Irikusk Subsector lies within Far Home Sector and is named for the Irikusk system and its red giant primary star. The spinward and coreward regions of the Subsector are dominated by rift regions and contain mysterious "jump shoals" , while its rimward and trailing regions are dotted with scattered systems and crossed by trade routes. Kuyt is a major trade hub and is an important shipbuilder: it is the de facto capital.
Physical Astrography
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:
Sectors
Irikusk Subsector lies within Far Home Sector
Clusters & Traces
Rifts & Voids
Anomalies
Other Astrographic Features
Nebula
- The Cauldron Nebula, lying within Cauldron Sector, some 96 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be seen as a star-studded luminous region in night-time skies from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
Bright Stars
- Basilisk's Eye (1723 Tarchon Sector). The extremely luminous white supergiant star, lying around 145 parsecs to coreward-trailing, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
- Demon's Eye (1621 Far Home Sector). The intensely luminous blue supergiant star, lying approximately 8 parsecs to trailing at its closest point, can be clearly seen from all of the worlds of the Subsector.
Star Lanes
A number of Star Lanes cross the Subsector:
World Listing
The following systems and worlds can be found within this area:
Political Astrography
Demographics:
Population: 4.09 billion Sophonts.
- Humaniti (Human races)
- Solomani (Major Race): 3.942 billion (96.4% of the population), descended from human refugees who fled the Destruction of Terra. They refer to themselves as Terrans.
- Other Non-Human Races:
- Hoppers: an estimated 123 million "Distant" Hoppers (3.6% of the population) typically within human settlements. Most have never visited Fedan, their ancestral homeworld, and many have developed unique customs and habits.
- Esaran: approximately 200,000. A sophont species of Halcyon Sector, mostly found along the Wolfs Tail Star Lane.
- Meroquan: approximately 70,000. A sophont species of Halcyon Sector, found throughout human-controlled space.
- Temelik: approximately 50,000, found throughout human-controlled space.
Native Sophonts
No sophont species are known to to have originated in Irikusk subsector.
Linguistic Topography
The following languages are the most commonly spoken within Irikusk subsector:
- Anglish The language of the Firstworlds. A direct descendant of Fleet Anglic, widely spoken throughout the Distant Fringe. Most people know a few words and phrases of Anglish.
- Meranto. The language of the Rimward Federation, closely related to Fleet Anglic. It is not widely spoken outside of the Pel Avena cluster – many native Meranto speakers can also speak Anglish.
- Jitsathu. A language of Halcyon Sector. It is most common in the spinward-rimward quadrant of Far Home Sector, particularly around the Wolfs Tail Star Lane.
Polities
No polities exist within the Subsector.
Interstellar Relations
No information yet available.
Capitals
Kuyt is the default subsector capital.
Subsector Summary
Irikusk, subsector I of Far Home has 13 worlds, of which 10 have native gas giants. The estimated population for the subsector is 4 billion sophonts (not necessarily humans). There is one High population (Hi) world, no Moderate population (Ph) worlds, six Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, three Low population (Lo) worlds, and two Barren (Ba) worlds. There are three Agricultural (Ag) worlds versus one Pre-Agricultural (Pa) world, and no Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds. There is one Rich (Ri) world versus one Industrial (In) world. There is one Asteroid (As) belt, one Desert (De) world, one Garden (Ga) world, three Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, two Poor (Po) worlds, three Vacuum (Va) worlds, and two Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds. There are no Naval bases in the subsector, no Scout bases, and no Way stations. The highest population world is Mar Isher (Far Home 0626). The highest tech level is B at Mar Isher (Far Home 0626) and Kuyt (Far Home 0728). The average technology level is 6 (with most between 2 and 9).
Polity Listing
The Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Irikusk encompasses 11 worlds with a population of 4 billion. The highest population world is Mar Isher (Far Home 0626). The highest tech level is B at Mar Isher (Far Home 0626) and Kuyt (Far Home 0728). The average technology level is 7 (with most between 4 and 9).
There are two unclaimed or unexplored systems in Irikusk.
History & Background
Irikusk Subsector saw almost no activity by humans prior to the establishment of the Third Confederation, and what little development there was abruptly ended with the onset of the Dark Age, nearly two thousand years ago. Following the Renaissance period survivor worlds were recontacted, scavengers picked over the few remains that there were, and hardy pioneers looked to the empty systems and the opportunities they presented. Almost all expansion and growth within the region is relatively modern, beginning during the so-called Golden Age and continuing with the nebulous Development Organizations and the rise of polities.
- A strong social divide exists between wealthy and aristocratic Fives, descended from the original settlers and crew of the Last Armada, and Gens, individuals whose ancestors were grown in GenPods and raised by Hoppers.
Major Historical Events Timeline
Some of the more important historical events that have affected this area include:
- 2255AD: The Last Armada arrives in the Demon Cluster.
- 2500AD: The monolithic and anti-expansionist Second Confederation is founded. Settlement within the Demon Cluster is restricted to its coreward regions: Irikusk Subsector remains unexplored and unpopulated.
- ca 3200: very limited exploration within the rimward regions of the Demon Cluster.
- ca 3500AD: Sporadic but gradual settlement throughout the Subsector.
- 3730AD: Voyagers arrive and devastate the Subsector. The Dark Age begins.
- 4549AD: The Voyagers depart and the Dark Age ends. The Renaissance sees the first steps back into space.
- ca 4900AD: Golden Age. Space travel becomes relatively commonplace.
- 4933AD: Formation of Rimward Opportunities Development Organization.
- 5184AD: "Hollow Opportunities", following the secession of the Pel Avena Cluster from Rimward Opportunities.
- 5350AD: Rimward Opportunities ceases to exist as an entity.
- 5600AD: Data for Irikusk Subsector is published in the DSP Listing.
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