6F05.TXT

HD 6F05, Date:

Gvurrdon sector library data.

by

Roger Myhre


Aek Elakfough (black cauldron): (Gvurrdon 0439). This system have experienced an
booming belting industry. In 1112 large amounts of Titanium and Yttrium (latter which are used
in the superconductive coils of the grav vehicle modules). Both of the belts in the system have
proven to be rich on both substances. The number of inhabitants have exploded since the news
got publicly known. This forced the system owners to build a fairly large spacehabitat. It is a
wheel that revolves to create gravity. It is known under the name of Aek Wheel. The beltprofiles
are:
Orbit
1     100m,  n-20 m-70 c-10,  1AU
4       5Km, n-20 m-60 c-20,  0.5AU

Alloulloukde Tosoekh: One of the biggest ship warfs in the Gvurrdon sector. It is based
at Aengvoung (1726). It is reputed for its contact net for connecting potential buyers to patrons
for financing of crafts. It boast that many of the crafts the Kforuzeng corsair band uses are
bought from them.

Ankhir (Gvurrdon 1728) C6869BB-7  Hi: This system have probably gone through more
hardship than most other systems in Gvurrdon. The population lives under ground in tunnels.
When the system was first settled for 800 years ago it boasted with an advanced TL 11
technology. Then the disaster struck. The small government did not succeed in controlling the
masses and civil war broke out. Following this war the world got splintered between several
powerblocks.  With more than 600 years of war and other minor conflicts the TL started to
decline when the harsh environment took its toll on the equipment. The fact is that the surface
temperature of this planet can sink down to -237°C. The following wars was then the matter of
survival for the powerblocks. About 50 years ago this system did get help from outside by
request from some minor factions. Firstly the helpers was met with resistance, but later when the
other factions had expended their stock of fighting materiel they had to succumb for outside
pressure. From this point the planet got united under one central government. This planets
largest export articles are a strange sort of algae that lives in the oceans of this planet. Orrkong, a
shrimp like creature is also an export article.


Church of the Chosen One: This is a religious sect which has their base at Aegadh
(Gvurrdon 1317). They are the world rulers there. The sect believes that the Ancients made the
Vargr to populate this part of the galaxy. The church does not worship the ancients, but just asks
the devotees to be faithful and to trust the church. The church do not have any holy book as
most other churches, but it boast an Ancient artifact that the church claims to be a two way
communicator with the Ancients. This has not been proven when the artifact is looked up on as
holy, and no one has been allowed to inspect it scientifically. The powerbase of the church has
been waning since it were founded about 300 years ago. The number of devotees was quite
steady during the Rebellion. They did note a slightly increase in 1125 to 1127, but frorm there
the number dropped steadily. So now they have turned inward, and redirecting their resources to
prove once and for all that the Vargr is the heir to the Universe.


Denner (expr): Common name for Vargr from Freedom League, or more commonly
named Corsairs' Den.


Dzen Aeng Kho: (Society of Equals.) This allegiance despite its name are soldier based.
To prove that you can be equal, you have to manage to go through a dangerous test that could
severely cripple those who are unlucky. All non soldier professions are looked upon as under
rated beings. Medical profession is an exception to this when medics are important to save the
life of a wounded soldier. Anyone can try to become an equal no matter what his or hers
background is. Those who fail the test is denied access to any soldier career. Even the cubs from
an equal have to prove itself as an equal before a soldier career are open for the candidate.
Equals and non equals are not permitted mate with each other. The test can be taken anytime
during the life, but it is wise to take it early when young and old have to go through the same
test. The central body of the government are mainly built up by former military career personnel
that have retired active duty. Only equals can vote in the parliament or run for some sort of
governmental office.
REFEREE: For characters that are born in Dzen Aeng Kho, they have to roll this task
before they choose one of the following careers:  Any military Officer, Leader, Aristocrat and
Law enforcer.
Difficult, Willpower
Referee: On a Catastrophic Failure roll 1D+1 and subtract STR, AGL and CON of the
indicated amount. Example: The PC rolls a 4. He must subtract 2 from STR and one from both
AGL and CON. For those who manage this task give a CHA+1. If the parents of the character is
rated equal give a -1 on the above task. The parents are rated equal on a roll of 15+ on 1D20


Edge, The (Expr): A terminlogy used of the political state between Thirz Empire, and
Society of Equals. Their "Cold War" status has everyone on their toes. If a break in the
quarantine line it will most likely be in Society of Equals. They are zealously watchinh what
Thirz Empire do, rather than watching their border against the Virus. Their oppinions in The
Spinward Assembly are also a conflict. It looks like that they oppose each others ideas,
suggestions just for the spite of it. More than one time Zhodani representatives had had to cool
down the Thirz Empire representatives. However as there is no-one is holding Society of Equals
in leash they seem to do and say whatever they will. However everyone are starting to get a bit
tired of them. And regency has started to put on some pressure, but it hasn't taken any action, as
a war will surely open the quarantine line for the advance of the Virus.


Extends line contract: A contract between the Oberlindes Lines and the government on
Ougzdaelzoerrgh, Gvurrdon (2040). The contract gives Oberlindes lines allowance to use the
starport on Ougzdaelzoerrgh for trading and supplying post for starships that are going into the
extends. This contract where vital for the Oberlindes to get when the recent hostilities between
Vargr forces and the DoD forces started in 1117. Oberlindes met much resistance in the Empire
when they first took initiative in mid 1119 to reopen their routes into Gvurrdon, when it got
closed by the hostilities. The line into Gvurrdon sector starts at Dentus, Spinward Marches
(2201).  During the war against the Kedzudh and Kforuzeng alliance, the Imperial Navy had
undercover agents working on this base. Starport at Ougzdaelzoerrgh got upgraded to type A
after signing a contract with Oberlindes Lines. Oberlindes have a 47% share in the starport.


Fair Witness: A new type of careers that has appeared in Thoengling Empire. It all started
with a proposition from the Thoengling cemtral government to train certain high intellect Vargr
to mediate in conflicts and stay in as fair and correct witnesses. After a few years several
corporations started to use fair Witnesses in contract negotiations. Today anyone can hire a fair
witness if they can pay the price. A Fair Witness will report anything he experiences, without
giving his own oppinion on what did transpire at a given event. Thus sometimes hiring a fair
witness can backfire, because many believe that the fair witness will give testimony in the
customers favor. A Fair witness cost from 2000cr hour to the astronomical millions.


FEKI: An institute that have specialized on educating sophonts that do not have the
capability or money to spend to go to a normal college or university. FEKI is short for Fo
Engragvaegkfu Kuerrgars Ingaez. Which can be translated to The School of Many Worlds.
Costumers are usually from low populated worlds and/or belts. They support a wide array of
courses that can be taken. From simple courses like drawing to more demanding things like
medical or engineering courses that takes a year or two to run. The appliances are collected by
mail, and a course package are then sent to the pupil. What the course package contains depends
on the course taken. From just a few books to computer software or computers specially made
for the course taken. Homebase is on Ouse Faeg/Ksits Uathu Odzuetarug (1724).  During the
Virus craze FEKI almost got bankrupted. All the more advanced courses was not selling when
they relied on computers. However as the fear from the Virus dropped the costumers came back,
and the more advanced courses started to sell again.


Gnoerrgh Rukh Lloell: (Anti-Rukh coalition). This is a coalition of worlds that did not
rally behind the Great Leader Rukh in 972. Rukh's Charisma forced billions to to his cause.
However many worlds rimward of Saell which had secured economic ties with worlds around
Saell, would not rally to Rukh, so they established Gnoerrgh Rukh Lloell. In the beginning they
did not manage to do much damage to the Rukh Aegz, but in the latest 10 years several worlds
spinward of Saell have pulled out of the Aegz, when it proved unable to protect the worlds
against terrorist acts and other anti-Rukh operations.  It disappeared as a political entity in 1123
when Rukh attacked. The war was over in matter of months, but the mopping up took more than
a year. Anti-Rukh managed to deal some heavy blows to Rukh even when they was
outnumbered 15 to one. The reason for this was the deep undercover groups inside Rukh.


Kfan Uzangou: A periodical newsletter which are distributed through out the Gvurrdon
sector. The newsletter released its first issue in 864 (Imperial). The newsletter fresh and boasting
reports soon got popular in other systems, so that the print had to be increased. In 987 the format
changed from paper to cheap microchip format, which then could be accessed by most
computers. The paper format have not disappeared totally, but the print is just 4% of total
distribution. Kfan Uzangou (White Fangs) has its main office at Gvurrdon (0821).  In 1127 the
magazine started to distribute to Spinward Marches. However as the treat from the Virus
became apparent, Regency put down a blockade. KU couldn't change to paper format, when this
would sky rocket the distribution cost. KU took then contact with one of the small media
distributors of Spinward Marches, called Spinward Media Expression (SME). They would get
the text on optical readable microfilm, while the interior art and pictures would be put on
ordinary dias. SME would then put the magazine on holocrystals, or in paper print. In Regency
the magazine is distributed on the Galanglic name White Fangs.


Oulaekho Arms: A weapon producer with its main office and production plant on Saell. It
sells weapons to most worlds in Gvurrdon. The Firm do also have several subsidaries  around
the Spinward part of Gvurrdon. Gvaeknoks do also have a share in their weapon production
plant on Ghenkerongolu (Gvurrdon 1528). This plant is called Dokhoullae.


Pandrin: (Gvurrdon 2240). This system were the former Oberlindes trading center for the
Gvurrdon sector. But when the Kedzudh invaded the world in late 1118 Oberlindes had to close
down the center and move it to somewhere else.  Oberlindes has made it clear that they are
looking into reopening their old base here. Local investors are apparently doing their part to
ensure that Oberlindes comes back.


Sibiatl: A minor psionic institute in Gvurrdon. It does not have any fixed base, when it
changes location time to time. The Sibiatl are a cooperation between the Zhodani and Vargr
psionics to broaden the knowledge of psionics among Vargr in the in the spinward part of
Gvurrdon sector. In addition to teach psionics it gives classes on just general information.
REFEREE: The Sibiatl are well reputed among the Vargr in the Thirz Empire. The
psionic training courses cost approximate 240,000Cr. and takes about 5 months. Initial testing
cost 12000 credits. An information course cost 2000 credits, and is held 5 days with 2 hours a
day.


Soungadano (Gvurrdon 2414) B671363-A  Lo Ni: Soungadano is a former prison planet
for Thoengling Empire. Some still view it as a prison planet when some criminals have the
choice between selecting a ordinary sentence or try to re-install their charisma on this planet by
working for a living. The climate is harsh with temperatures above 300°C. In the winter the
temperature may sink below -46°C. These severe swings in temperature makes it a dangerous
place to live. There is frequently storms that can easily kill an unwary traveller. The main
exports s compounds and crystals. Animals both dead and alive is also an export article, buut not
a very popular one. The world has been isolated since the Virus struck. So how the conditions is
on the planet at present is unknown.


Spinward Assembly, The: A crisis council which was established by the initiative of
Archduke Norris in 1132 to coordinate knowledge and operations in how to fight the Virus. Its
presence (The Assembly) has been quite visible in Gvurrdon, as the Vargr has proven unable to
dam up against the Virus effectively. only in the few latter 20 years that the Vargr has managed
to get on top of the situation by quarantine restrictions. The assembly got the following
members: Regency, Zhodani Consulate, Aslan Hierate, Thirz Empire, Society of Equals,
Thoengling Empire. In addition several smaller states has observer status in this assembly. If
and when a thrust into the infected areas are going to take place, this assembly will surely have a
hand in the game.


Taknarkag: (Gvurrdon 0630 B370467-A Ni De). This is a single city planet, which by
influence from Goerrg Rukh Lloell (Anti-Rukh coalition), left the Rukh Aegz alliance. The
entire population resides in a city built only over the last 185 years, by the design of the famous
Vargr architect Voronol. Taknarkag was reputed in the Rukh Aegz for it brilliant architectural
design. Even Humans have copied this city to an extent. Humans will find the Trading Post bar
and nightclub inviting, when this is designed specially for humans in mind. More daring
humans, or humans which have experience with Vargr clientele and behavior may use the
Kornak Lounge. The navy base are now staffed by the local militia with a few jump capable
ships.


TeeBee (Toothless Bastard [expr, org: re]): An curse originally from Regency. It was first
used against those Vargr that worked as crew on infected starships. Those Vargr are generally of
low Charisma, thus not very desireable by other Vargr as followers. Used against other Vargr
will certainly spell trouble. The Virus has by itself no Charsima, and thus no appeal to the
common Vargr, but those who are in their employ voluntarily or not.


The Equality War: This war were fought between the Society of Equals and Thirz
Empire. The war raged from 1111 to 1116. In this war Society of Equals lost much territory.
Society of Equals did also lose their capitol system, Dzuerongvae (1413), but the rulers
managed to escape. This forced the Society of equals to move the capitol. The new capitol is
now at Taeksoudhanou (1623).


The Glass bond: The alliance between Kedzudh Aeng and Kforuzeng corsair band were
called the Glass Bond, when it appeared fragile when the allegiance first were signed. However
the success the allegiance have earned in the invasion of The Spinward Marches have apparently
strengthened this allegiance. Imperial analysts speculate that the allegiance may fall apart now
that the forces to Norris have been able to stop the constant advance of the Vargr. The Glass
Bond broke up in 1129, when Kedzudh declared that the campaign in Spinward Marches was a
success, and that further action was not desirable.


Therrg's First Reasoning: Therrg is one of the representatives of "The Spinward
Assembly", and represents Thirz Empire. He do also have connections with Church of the
Chosen One. He had a reasoning that has been quoted to the lenght that it has become a cliche.
"If the Virus is intelligent, why do we then curse It for Its acts that every intelligent lifeforms
has shown a inclination for? Of course because we all bash our friends head in every now and
then does not make Its (Virus) acts more tolerable. It only explains the entropy of the universe."
Therrg's Second Reasoning: "That day the computer talks to me I'll throw it out of the
window."
Cptn L. A. Slastinger's addition: "Has anyone told him that his office is underground?"


Thirz Empire: The second largest interstellar state in Gvurrdon. It got close bonds with
Zhodani,and the presence of psi capable vargr here is large. About 12% off all inhabitants here
have been tested and/or trained. The entire state are viewed as a large client state of Zhodani by
others in Gvurrdon. Zhodani have a large contigent of both military and economical advisors in
this state. The reason to this is that the Zhodani by its close relationship with the government
can limit the number on corsair raids inside their borders.


Tirrils: An avian alien race native to Tirrokoelaeks (Gvurrdon 1821). The Tirrils lives at
TL 0. Which would classify them as barely sentient. The Vargr which first took contact with
them, hunted them for their fine feather hide. But when it became evident that the birds were
sentient, all hunting ceased. The Tirrils are protected from hunting. Any killing of a Tirril for
their hide is penalized with death. The Tirrils are about 150 centimeter high, and got bright
colors from blood red to deep navy blue. The chest and abdomen are generally white or silver
grey. They got a 15 centimeter long beak like a gull and powerful claws they use to dig in the
earth for Lummi roots or insects. What's curious about the Tirrils are that they have excellent
mathematical knowledge. Some are so good that they can calculate the jump coordinates and
data for a distances up to one parsec without the aid of a computer. Some Vargr merchants use
Tirrils onboard their vessels for entertainment and for their excellent mathematical skill. The
language of the Tirrils are consisting of whistling and body posture. Very few have been able to
learn their language without specific aiding tools as flutes. Those who have been most
successful with learning their language have usually good musical skill. Most humans may be
able to do basic communication with just whistling with their lips. Vargr have proven unable to
communicate without flutes or language computers. Tirrils can with great difficulty learn some
Vargr languages. But human languages are easier for them to learn. This is due to the specific
development of their vocal cords. Tirrils are popular on Tirrokoelaegz for their beautiful sing
song skills, and are often employed at taverns and inns for entertainment. When the Tirrils are
lacking manipulators they usually do not wear clothes or use tools. However a few Vargr
corporations have built waldos that the Tirrils may use. However few do make use of the waldos
when they constrain them from flying.


Tongaesodhongaell massacre: During the Equality war Tongaesodhongaell/Gvurrdon
(1015) were heavily attacked by nuclear and chemical weapons. Most of those who could not
afford the overpriced tickets out of the system before the attacking fleet reached the world, got
killed in the attack.The world are Interdicted by the Thirz Empire because of the high radiation
level. The world is still interdicted for reasons unknown. There has also been a number of voices
that demand that the ancestors of the survivors are to be evacuated, but the Thirz Empire don't
want to for some reason.


Ukekhaedha: Ukekhaedha which can be translated to: Ritual of Charismatic honor. This
is a duel fought to death. The ritual have its roots from Fukoezo (Gvurrdon 2702). The ritual
have been law regulated the latest since early 900. This has been done so that the number of
duels to the death was not to going to deplete populace of males, which are the only gender
which can do this ritual. To perform the ritual the offended part must get approval from the
court to do so. If the court finds the offended part got good reason to re-install his charisma, the
ritual is permitted. However the requester get one week to cool off to see if he changes his mind.
The ritual is performed like this:
Firstly the combatants undress completely, and donn loincloths. Both get a gun with one
poison dart. The combatants then selects how far from each other they will stand. The closest
range permitted are 7 meters and 21 meters at most. The guns are holstered when the ritual
really starts. First the Oenurzksan (the patient wait) starts. Here the two combatants tries out
wait each other. Sometimes one of the combatants chicken out and wont go through with the
ritual. Longer the wait more Charisma will the offended part get back, if he wins the duel. He
will also get back more charisma if he is the last to draw the gun to shot when the action starts.
Some even waits until the other one has fired his gun before he fires his own. If both miss their
shots, the duel is ended and the offended part cannot make another try. If the offender survives
he will not get any benefit than his life. If the offended part survives he may get back all the
charisma depending on how long the wait was and how he performed overall. If both parts die,
the duel is noted as an unresolved matter and the case is closed. To be permitted to do this type
of duel, you must have experienced a major loss of charisma and economical loss. Off worlders
cannot under any circumstances perform this ritual in a legal way. There have been some cases
where humans have been performing this ritual illegally, when they have offended a Vargr.


Urukhu: (nation of Urukhu). A former Interstellar empire which consisted of the
following systems: 2806  Ukokhuvoen, 2807  Kaekfesa, 2808  Dorrorue, 2908  Kutsgarrae,
3107  Ozago.
After Urukhu died in 1112 the nation started to collapse. The nation were on its highest at
1103, when they managed to fend off a attack from the Thoengling Empire. However the war
effort did take its toll on the Urukhu nation. Urukhu died in an assassination attempt at an age of
54 years. Who which are responsible for the act are unknown, but the Lliegz corsair band are
suspected. The Lliegz band tried to establish two bases in the nation just after the war with the
Thoengling empire. Urukhu would not have them there, and the constant battle with the corsairs
depleted the limited naval forces even more. The Lliengz corsair band were splintered in 1116
by internal disputes.


Uthith Fleet: Fleet of the Ekhlle Ksafi (40th squadron) based at Uthith (Gvurrdon 1738).
During the FFW, it occupied Yorbund (Spinward Marches 2403) and Heya (Spinward Marches
2402), but did not press further, spending much time mopping up and consolidating. After the
Gireel Fleet was destroyed destroyed at beck's World, the Imperial 212nd fleet forces Uthith
back. On 252-1109, Admiral Thuekhs negotiated a separate peace and withdrew the Uthith fleet
from Regina subsector. Many vargr veterans of the heyan occupation commonly have souvenirs,
particulary bottles of fine Heyan liquors.
When the Oekhos tirades, presented through a Vargr entertainment device called
Utovogh wass released. These devices became increasingly popular in the Ve Ekhlle Ksafi
space. Several voices started to demand action against the Imperials for the defeat during the
FFW. However nothing has happened when the fleet to Ve Ekhlle was virtually non-existent.
The 40th squadron did built a lot of new ships in the period 1123 to 1170. The number of
ships quadrupled. This seems much, but when the fleet only consisted of a handfull of light
cruisers, that was bearably serviceable, the build-up wasn't considered a threat by Regency.
However Regency do keep an eye out for trouble.


Voronol Knaergh: (925-1005 Imperial). Famous Vargr architect. He have designed many
buildings in the Rukh Aegz alliance. His pride are the Taknarkag city, which he used 10 years in
drawing. Unfortunately he did not live long enough to se the first stages of the city being
completed.


Wolfpack: A group of infected Vargr ships. As pre-virus vargr starships was quite low on
maintained standard, Vargr ships that has been infected has their best strenght when they operate
in numbers. The onset of the Virus forced dthe vargr governments to set up stricter standards to
starships. Something that made a post Virus starships more able to withstand a Virus infection.
And also to battle them in a space combat as their equipment standards are higher than infected
crafts.