Canon Advice

[ozbonius_2000]

Greetings fellow travellers!

I have a couple questions about Canon and the OTU. I have books 1-6, a few MT publications, and the new T20 book.

1) What is a good source for Canon (without spending alot of $$)? Are there any online resources that cover the history of the Imperium? I've looked around on the Internet and have seen some bits and pieces. I've seen several timelines, but I'm looking for something with a little more information, if it exists...

2) Can someone describe for me the hierarchy of the Imperium? Specifically, Who oversees a Sector, Subsector, etc. I am assuming (Dangerous, I know

) That an Archduke governs a Sector, and a Duke oversees a Subsector.

I appreciate any assistance given. Thank you, and happy Travelling...

 

[ozbonius_2000]

Greetings fellow travellers!

I have a couple questions about Canon and the OTU. I have books 1-6, a few MT publications, and the new T20 book.

1) What is a good source for Canon (without spending alot of $$)? Are there any online resources that cover the history of the Imperium? I've looked around on the Internet and have seen some bits and pieces. I've seen several timelines, but I'm looking for something with a little more information, if it exists...

2) Can someone describe for me the hierarchy of the Imperium? Specifically, Who oversees a Sector, Subsector, etc. I am assuming (Dangerous, I know

) That an Archduke governs a Sector, and a Duke oversees a Subsector.

I appreciate any assistance given. Thank you, and happy Travelling...

 

[Mythmere]

For starters, if you look (I think this is right) under COTI Resources on this site (the Quiklink part) you will find a link to Library Data. This is a great resource. As to the specific question, an Archduke governs a domain (there are specific domains - I think you can find them in Library Data). Subsectors are ruled by dukes, with the most powerful being the sector duke (no change in feudal status, just power). Counts rule groups of 2-3 worlds, a marquis governs a system, and barons govern insignificant systems or worlds or parts of worlds.

 

[Mythmere]

For starters, if you look (I think this is right) under COTI Resources on this site (the Quiklink part) you will find a link to Library Data. This is a great resource. As to the specific question, an Archduke governs a domain (there are specific domains - I think you can find them in Library Data). Subsectors are ruled by dukes, with the most powerful being the sector duke (no change in feudal status, just power). Counts rule groups of 2-3 worlds, a marquis governs a system, and barons govern insignificant systems or worlds or parts of worlds.

 

[robject]

I'd say MegaTraveller's 'Imperial Encyclopedia' and 'Referee's Companion' would do nicely to paint the general picture of things. At least, it did for me.

I believe they're both available at http://titangames.com/. The Imperial Encyclopedia is selling for a pretty reasonable price, too (around $8).

 

[robject]

I'd say MegaTraveller's 'Imperial Encyclopedia' and 'Referee's Companion' would do nicely to paint the general picture of things. At least, it did for me.

I believe they're both available at http://titangames.com/. The Imperial Encyclopedia is selling for a pretty reasonable price, too (around $8).

 

[trader jim]

There is also e-bay, go to games, then go to role-play, then put TRAVELLER in to "search" box...it should come up with all traveller item up for auction...be careful!!!.....could get expensive!!!
also some personal advice...DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY....PLAN OUT WHAT YOU WANT and HOW MUCH YOU WILL PAY FOR IT!!!....and WHAT YOU NEED...i am serious, take my advice on this one...every one will tell you the same..good luck...there was a history of the Imperium just this week up for auction, may still be there. GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[trader jim]

There is also e-bay, go to games, then go to role-play, then put TRAVELLER in to "search" box...it should come up with all traveller item up for auction...be careful!!!.....could get expensive!!!
also some personal advice...DO NOT GET CARRIED AWAY....PLAN OUT WHAT YOU WANT and HOW MUCH YOU WILL PAY FOR IT!!!....and WHAT YOU NEED...i am serious, take my advice on this one...every one will tell you the same..good luck...there was a history of the Imperium just this week up for auction, may still be there. GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[daryen]

Instead of giving an actual list of my favorite Traveller resources, I will just point to my Links page on my Traveller website and say check out these links:
- Traveller Library Data
- The Traveller Atlas
- The Zhodani Base

(Couldn't resist my own blatent self-promotion.

)

BTW, the MT Imperial Encyclopedia is a great resource.

 

[daryen]

Instead of giving an actual list of my favorite Traveller resources, I will just point to my Links page on my Traveller website and say check out these links:
- Traveller Library Data
- The Traveller Atlas
- The Zhodani Base

(Couldn't resist my own blatent self-promotion.

)

BTW, the MT Imperial Encyclopedia is a great resource.

 

[trader jim]

and why not???......you have some really great useful info there!!

 

[trader jim]

and why not???......you have some really great useful info there!!

 

[ozbonius_2000]

Mythmere, Thanks for the Correction!!

Posted by Robject:
I'd say MegaTraveller's 'Imperial Encyclopedia' and 'Referee's Companion' would do nicely to paint the general picture of things. At least, it did for me.

I have 'Imperial Encyclopedia' and also saw 'Referee's Companion' at a used bookstore. I'll have to pick up the latter. Thanks!!

Posted by TJ:
There is also e-bay, go to games, then go to role-play, then put TRAVELLER in to "search" box...it should come up with all traveller item up for auction...be careful!!!.....could get expensive!!!

Thanks TJ, I'm a regular searcher of Traveller on EBAY but missed the History of the Imperium. I'll have to look again. And don't worry, I'll save some $$ for Coffee Juice!!

And Daryen, I've been to your site as well. Lots of Great Info! Thanks!!

 

[ozbonius_2000]

Mythmere, Thanks for the Correction!!

Posted by Robject:
I'd say MegaTraveller's 'Imperial Encyclopedia' and 'Referee's Companion' would do nicely to paint the general picture of things. At least, it did for me.

I have 'Imperial Encyclopedia' and also saw 'Referee's Companion' at a used bookstore. I'll have to pick up the latter. Thanks!!

Posted by TJ:
There is also e-bay, go to games, then go to role-play, then put TRAVELLER in to "search" box...it should come up with all traveller item up for auction...be careful!!!.....could get expensive!!!

Thanks TJ, I'm a regular searcher of Traveller on EBAY but missed the History of the Imperium. I'll have to look again. And don't worry, I'll save some $$ for Coffee Juice!!

And Daryen, I've been to your site as well. Lots of Great Info! Thanks!!

 

[hirch duckfinder]

also the reprints of jtas are chock full of stuff .

 

[hirch duckfinder]

also the reprints of jtas are chock full of stuff .

 

[mad13142000]

Speaking of canon...
Hey Daryen - The maps at JTAS.ORG ar wrong.
They leave out the Zhodani Rift, which is clearly visible on any canon map of the area. I brought this up on the Galactic Yahoo Group, and the consensus was to just delete the worlds shown on the Atlas map that are in the rift...
I don't know who generated the maps, but I just wanted to pass along that although cool, they are inaccurate...
-MADDog

 

[mad13142000]

Speaking of canon...
Hey Daryen - The maps at JTAS.ORG ar wrong.
They leave out the Zhodani Rift, which is clearly visible on any canon map of the area. I brought this up on the Galactic Yahoo Group, and the consensus was to just delete the worlds shown on the Atlas map that are in the rift...
I don't know who generated the maps, but I just wanted to pass along that although cool, they are inaccurate...
-MADDog

 

[daryen]

Now that you mention it, there are other errors, too. Their Foreven (Iakr) sector is wrong, as is their Far Frontiers sector.

Oh well, maybe I shouldn't have included it. The big reason I still refer to it, is because I "steal" the maps. Those maps are where I got the basis for my Daryen, Sword Worlds, Arden and Florian maps.

I guess I need to be sure to include another one or two of the Atlases on the web. Gotta go find 'em again ...

Here's three more with extensive Atlases:
AB's Atlas of Charted Space
Map of Known Space
Traveller in the DED Zone

Finally, there is one more site that actually lets you search based on planet name or planet feature! I just can't remember the name or URL. I am sure someone will come along and remind me ...

 

[daryen]

Now that you mention it, there are other errors, too. Their Foreven (Iakr) sector is wrong, as is their Far Frontiers sector.

Oh well, maybe I shouldn't have included it. The big reason I still refer to it, is because I "steal" the maps. Those maps are where I got the basis for my Daryen, Sword Worlds, Arden and Florian maps.

I guess I need to be sure to include another one or two of the Atlases on the web. Gotta go find 'em again ...

Here's three more with extensive Atlases:
AB's Atlas of Charted Space
Map of Known Space
Traveller in the DED Zone

Finally, there is one more site that actually lets you search based on planet name or planet feature! I just can't remember the name or URL. I am sure someone will come along and remind me ...