Querion Subsector:
Subsector
E of the Spinward Marches. The Querion subsector is a remote frontier
region, sparse in worlds and difficult for many commercial ships to pass
through. Nearly the entire subsector is claimed by the the Zhodani
Consulate, although only a handful of worlds at its coreward edge are
actually under Zhodani rule.
Both the Sword Worlds and the
Darrian
Confederation lay claim to the triple worlds of Winston (0620 Spinward
Marches E887573-6), Anselhome (0820 Spinward Marches C110588-8),
and Entrope (0720 Spinward Marches E336AAA-C). The
Imperium backs
Darrian claims; the Zhodani Consulate backs the Sword Worlds claim.
The Sword Worlds have occupied the three worlds since the end of the
Third Frontier War.
The Imperium established a research station
in the Retinae (0416 Spinward Marches E8C69AA-5) system in 556; at that
time the system was part of the Imperium. Despite the relinquishment of
the system (along with all other possessions in the subsector) in 986, the
research station has been maintained, and is a source of continual friction
with the Zhodani. The Imperial Navy maintains a courier route with the
Imperial frontier at Frenzie (1116 Spinward Marches A200436-A) via Thanber
(0717 Spinward Marches B243653-C).
Extensive lanthanum deposits have been reported
at Bael (0218 Spinward Marches E200100-8).
Asmodeus (0512 Spinward Marches E596400-4) is
reported to be recovering from a nuclear war which ended in 1005.
-spin SMC
Qevar (0731 Deneb A2326AE-F): Qevar's
atmosphere allows water to change from ice to vapor with only a
brief liquid state. The vapor in the atmosphere gives Qevar a
brilliant luster when seen from space. Liquid water is prized; only
the dictator and his nobles are allowed more than their needs.
Noble status can be achieved with years of hard work and study -
some few commoners occasionally manage it. Nobles are required to
treat commoners fairly, but death is a common legal penalty. -den TD 19
Quafe (1007 Diaspora C433267-D): This colony
world is owned by the second most powerful faction on Libert,
CommerStar Industries, Limited. Quafe is trying to resist the
factionalism which has overrun Libert. On-site CommerStar
representatives are trying to gain more control of Quafe's
governing body, the Consulgruppe. This has led to increased
friction with the locals, and talk of secession is becoming
commonplace. -AGD
Queghelme: Longdrink common in the Domain of
Sylea. The taste is quite fresh and a little sourish. It is
normally served ice-cold. The color is blue. -cam MS
Quelnemh: Spectacular drink served in
Massilia sector. At least ten different ingredients are used for
this expensive, black and white check patterned cocktail. -cam MS