Sigtrygg
Emperor Mongoose
For my latest dip into "the Imperium" I read through Supplement 3, paying particular attention to the introductory fluff text for each subsector:
a jump route nexus (at Cronor) controlling vital Zhodani connections to territory
The lmperium has long maintained (since 556) a research station in the Retinae system for the purposes of communications research
Extensive Lanthanum deposits have been reported at Bael.
Asmodeus is recovering from a nuclear war which ended in 1005
With connections to the industrial world of Zamine and the breadbaskets of Engrange, Roget, and Condaria
Darrian itself is an old decaying world depending on i t s past as a resource; art objects are a major export, although strictly controlled. Many local buildings and complexes are tech level G, but the technology to maintain them has been lost.
The group of planets known as the Five Sisters (Mirriam, Jone, Karin, Ucella, and Penelope)*
Esalin is an unusual world in this divided subsector; originally settled by lmperial colonists in 835, it fell to Zhodani advances in 1082. Its value as an agricultural world, however, led the Zhodani to tolerate the human presence. In the years since, the world has been the site of increased cooperation between the races. Esalin has been declared a neutral world in a joint communique (1098) by the lmperial and Zhodani governments.
World 728-907, recently surveyed, is a large inhabitable world with no evidence of higher animal life although extensive forestation and insect presence have been noted. The Ministry of Colonization has designated the world for seeding within the next century, with a view to colonization upon availability of personnel and funds.
The current confederation, with a capital at Joyeuse**
Collace is the site of one of several lmperial scout bases in the district
Tureded, a small agricultural world, has recently become of increasing importance as a trade and shipping center because it lies at a junction for jump-1 travel from rimward. It is expected that Tureded will be upgraded to a class B starport within the next decade. The Scout Service is currently negotiating the establishment of a Scout base, with the apparent intention of an xboat link.
The Ling Standard Products shipyards at Lunion and Strouden are the major shipbuilding points within the entire Spinward Marches. The excellent workmanship, combined with level D technology, makes LSP products highly sought after.
The asteroid belt at Zaibon was once the largest deposit of copper on record, but the lode has dwindled to virtually nothing, and the facilities are deteriorating.
Wardn is a small world notable primarily for its intricate patterns carved in its desert plains. One hypothesis holds the runes are marks left by anerobic life, while another claims that they are artifact results of an ancient culture.
The government on Quiru is a military junta which is the result of a mercenary operation. Imperial force has not yet been brought to bear.
Egypt has been selected for a Ministry of Colonization training base.
Mithras is the site of an lmperial exile prison; convicted individuals are deported to the world where they begin life anew. Although environmental conditions are harsh, the opportunities on Mithras have made it a showcase of rehabilitation.
Zila is an agricultural world with a far-flung reputation for wine; recent vintages have been noted throughout the marches for their quality.
Pysadi, on the other hand, is under a religious dictatorship which distains the production of alcohol in any form. Pysadian fruits, however, are of superb quality.
Rhylanor is best known as the birthplace of Olav hault-Plankwell- Olav I, first of the Emperors of the Flag. As Grand Admiral of the Marches, Olav led the March Fleet against the Outworld Coalition in the First Frontier War. In 604, with a victory in his pocket (and the victorious fleet at his back) he drove on the Imperial core and proclaimed himself Emperor. His fleet gave the Moot no choice but acquiescence.
Olav's birthplace on Rhylanor is currently a minor tourist attraction.
The Imperial Research Station at Duale has reportedly suffered extreme damage from an explosion of undetermined origin in 1102. A high degree of military security has been present in the system since that date. The nature of the research being undertaken is not known.
Nexine is an underpopulated water world currently being used by the Ministry of Conservation for reseeding efforts using biologically altered humans.
There is evidence that deep valleys on the surface of Pimane contain both atmosphere and life, although the surface plains are star-baked vacuum.
The desert world of Thisbe has undertaken a long-term project to divert large numbers of frozen water and gas asteroids from the Thisben belt to the planetary surface; the intention is an improved atmosphere and hydrographic percentage.
Twenty nine worlds, whch I have placed all in the same subsector...
*the Five Sisters planets are all in the same star system
** this implies the Sword Worlds confederation are mostly in the adjacent subsector
a jump route nexus (at Cronor) controlling vital Zhodani connections to territory
The lmperium has long maintained (since 556) a research station in the Retinae system for the purposes of communications research
Extensive Lanthanum deposits have been reported at Bael.
Asmodeus is recovering from a nuclear war which ended in 1005
With connections to the industrial world of Zamine and the breadbaskets of Engrange, Roget, and Condaria
Darrian itself is an old decaying world depending on i t s past as a resource; art objects are a major export, although strictly controlled. Many local buildings and complexes are tech level G, but the technology to maintain them has been lost.
The group of planets known as the Five Sisters (Mirriam, Jone, Karin, Ucella, and Penelope)*
Esalin is an unusual world in this divided subsector; originally settled by lmperial colonists in 835, it fell to Zhodani advances in 1082. Its value as an agricultural world, however, led the Zhodani to tolerate the human presence. In the years since, the world has been the site of increased cooperation between the races. Esalin has been declared a neutral world in a joint communique (1098) by the lmperial and Zhodani governments.
World 728-907, recently surveyed, is a large inhabitable world with no evidence of higher animal life although extensive forestation and insect presence have been noted. The Ministry of Colonization has designated the world for seeding within the next century, with a view to colonization upon availability of personnel and funds.
The current confederation, with a capital at Joyeuse**
Collace is the site of one of several lmperial scout bases in the district
Tureded, a small agricultural world, has recently become of increasing importance as a trade and shipping center because it lies at a junction for jump-1 travel from rimward. It is expected that Tureded will be upgraded to a class B starport within the next decade. The Scout Service is currently negotiating the establishment of a Scout base, with the apparent intention of an xboat link.
The Ling Standard Products shipyards at Lunion and Strouden are the major shipbuilding points within the entire Spinward Marches. The excellent workmanship, combined with level D technology, makes LSP products highly sought after.
The asteroid belt at Zaibon was once the largest deposit of copper on record, but the lode has dwindled to virtually nothing, and the facilities are deteriorating.
Wardn is a small world notable primarily for its intricate patterns carved in its desert plains. One hypothesis holds the runes are marks left by anerobic life, while another claims that they are artifact results of an ancient culture.
The government on Quiru is a military junta which is the result of a mercenary operation. Imperial force has not yet been brought to bear.
Egypt has been selected for a Ministry of Colonization training base.
Mithras is the site of an lmperial exile prison; convicted individuals are deported to the world where they begin life anew. Although environmental conditions are harsh, the opportunities on Mithras have made it a showcase of rehabilitation.
Zila is an agricultural world with a far-flung reputation for wine; recent vintages have been noted throughout the marches for their quality.
Pysadi, on the other hand, is under a religious dictatorship which distains the production of alcohol in any form. Pysadian fruits, however, are of superb quality.
Rhylanor is best known as the birthplace of Olav hault-Plankwell- Olav I, first of the Emperors of the Flag. As Grand Admiral of the Marches, Olav led the March Fleet against the Outworld Coalition in the First Frontier War. In 604, with a victory in his pocket (and the victorious fleet at his back) he drove on the Imperial core and proclaimed himself Emperor. His fleet gave the Moot no choice but acquiescence.
Olav's birthplace on Rhylanor is currently a minor tourist attraction.
The Imperial Research Station at Duale has reportedly suffered extreme damage from an explosion of undetermined origin in 1102. A high degree of military security has been present in the system since that date. The nature of the research being undertaken is not known.
Nexine is an underpopulated water world currently being used by the Ministry of Conservation for reseeding efforts using biologically altered humans.
There is evidence that deep valleys on the surface of Pimane contain both atmosphere and life, although the surface plains are star-baked vacuum.
The desert world of Thisbe has undertaken a long-term project to divert large numbers of frozen water and gas asteroids from the Thisben belt to the planetary surface; the intention is an improved atmosphere and hydrographic percentage.
Twenty nine worlds, whch I have placed all in the same subsector...
*the Five Sisters planets are all in the same star system
** this implies the Sword Worlds confederation are mostly in the adjacent subsector
