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'''Kikorangi o te Tahora Whai''' (/kikoɾaŋi o tɛ tahoɾa faĭ/), abbreviated The Rangi, is a constellation of systems and expanse of space in Sector-West dominated by the presence of the [[Tahora Whai]] and associated megafauna.
'''Kikorangi o te Tahora Whai''' (/kikoɾaŋi o tɛ tahoɾa faĭ/), abbreviated ''The Rangi'', is a constellation of systems and expanse of space in Sector-West known for its pirates and dangerous [[Spaceborne Fauna|viodfauna]]. Connecting this region together are the [[Tahora Whai]] who patrol the area as guardians of the megafauna.


The name of the constellation translates directly as ''“The Heavens of the Tahora Whai”'', but can more poetically be understood as: ''The sliver of the void upon which we find ourselves to exist''. It was formerly known simply as “Whai Space” in sector-wide navigational systems.
The name of the constellation translates directly as ''“The Heavens of the Tahora Whai”'', but can more poetically be understood as: ''The sliver of the void upon which we find ourselves to exist''. It was formerly known simply as “Whai Space” in sector-wide navigational systems.


===Travel through the Rangi===
Travel though The Rangi is fairly dangerous. It is greatly advised to hire local guides to avoid the perils of pirates and whales alike. Some critics like to downplay the danger and claim that the Tahora Whai established an elaborate extortion racket; these naysayers have often pushed their luck and fell victim to the expanse’s plethora of pitfalls.
Transit in the Rangi is quite limited to non-Whai. While several worlds have jump gates operated by the sector’s trucking unions, it is strongly advised not to pass through the area without exceptionally good reasons. The [[Space Truckers]] as a vital connection to the lifeblood of the sector, and the Rangi specifically, are under limited protection from the Whai. Pirate ships are prevented from unrestricted raiding of union vessels and do their best to divert Tahora away from supply routes. Major factions are, by and large, not permitted in the area, with one allowance: Through the [[Commonwealth-Whai Treaty of Free Navigation and Commerce|Reach-Rangi Agreement]] a handful of licensed merchants of the [[Assembled Commonwealth]] are given similar protections as the trucking unions.

For solitary ships, a trek through the Kikorangi o te Tahora Whai is a near death sentence to all but the luckiest crews. However, trucking unions working the gates and delivering goods to the deepest parts of the sector provide insurance to those hellbent on visiting these distant worlds. The insurance programs are often structured to nominally include vessels into the union fleets over a short time period for steep negotiation fees. Travellers may also directly hire local guides to avoid the perils of pirates and whaler's alike. Some critics like to downplay the danger and claim that the Tahora Whai established an elaborate extortion racket; these naysayers have often pushed their luck and fell victim to the expanse’s plethora of pitfalls.

===Dangers and Perils===
====Megafauna====
*[[Teuthemi Leviathans]]
*[[Puluhan#History|Antanaboga]]
====Other Pitfalls====
*Asteroid Fields
**Most ships are outfitted to navigate these clusters of rocks, dust, and debris. However, these fields are chock-o-block full of raiders and dangerous [[Spaceborne_Fauna|voidfauna]] like [[Spaceborne_Fauna#Crater_Worm|Crater Worms]], [[Spaceborne_Fauna#Grasping_Knifebeak|Grasping Knifebeaks]], and [[Spaceborne_Fauna#Burrowing_Maw_Eel|Maw Eels]].
*Gravitational Anomalies
*Pulsars

===Definition===
===Definition===
====Systems====
====Systems====
*[[Teuthem|0609 - Teuthem]]
*[[Teuthem|0609 - Teuthem]]
**[[Dynae]], the homeworld of the Tahora Whai
**[[Dynae]], the homeworld of the [[Tahora Whai]]
*[[Gateway|0510 - Gateway]]
*[[Gateway|0510 - Gateway]]
**[[Saarinen]] - A notable refueling stop and 'gateway' into the southern reaches of The Rangi.
**[[Saarinen]] - The first world discovered in the modern era. A notable refueling stop and the gateway into the reaches of The Rangi. Saarinen is also a sanctuary for the [[White Whale]]
*[[Kuafu|0408 - Kuafu]]
*[[Kuafu|0408 - Kuafu]]
**[[Langgan]] - A centre of bizarre bleed phenomena and the immutable Project Ithas station
**[[Langgan]] - The jade world of long-living ascetics.
***[[Manitou Bleed Temple]] - The immutable ruin over the world at the center of a bizzare bleed phenomena
**[[Rosebud]] - Home of the Megui Mandate and a robust local culture
**[[Rosebud]] - Home of the Megui Mandate and a robust local culture
**Planet AP
**[[Planet AP]]
*[[Nusantara|0309 - Nusantara]]
*[[Nusantara|0309 - Nusantara]]
**[[Puluhan]] - A burning world plagued by heavy megafauna activity.
**[[Puluhan]] - A burning world plagued by dangerous megafauna activity.
**Planet H
**[[Planet H]]
**Planet J
**[[Planet I]]
*0310 - System XVI
*[[Electrum|0310 - Electrum]]
**[[Penningar]]
⚫
**Planet AG
*0210 - System X
*[[System X|0210 - System X]]
**Planet U
**[[Planet U]]
**Planet T
**[[Planet T]]
*0012 - System III
*[[Anangikwe|0012 - Anangikwe]]
**[[Qaammatip Inua]] - The cold moon world of a gas giant.
**Planet BQ
*0008 - System II
*[[Dagr|0008 - Dagr]]
**[[Eimyrja]] - A volcanic world known for its isolated resorts and hotsprings
**Planet CH
*[[Écu|0107 - Écu]]
**[[Sept Châteaux de la Grande Morille]] - Mushroom world of tyrannical nobles
⚫
**[[Planet CT]]

====Empty Hexes====
====Empty Hexes====
0508, 0509, 0409, 0410, 0211, 0111, 0109
0508, 0509, 0409, 0410, 0211, 0111, 0109, 0108

===Projects===
Through the novel discoveries throughout the Rangi by the Whai, sharing of resources, and communal effort, the Tahora Whai have engaged in several projects and 'map modifications' in the region.

====Planet Modification====
* Dynae's Atmosphere
* Rosebud's Atmosphere
* Saarinen's Biosphere

====Discovered Objects====
* '''Polyantha''', '''Floribunda''', '''Noisette''', Moons of Rosebud
* '''Mutiara''', '''Pelamun''', '''Shipsgrave''', Moons of Puluhan
* '''Brokkr'', '''Sindri''', '''Úri''', Moons of Penningar
* '''Karang''', Asteroid Belt in Nusantara
* '''Wildcat Alley''', Asteroid Belt in Dagr
* '''Lariat Omega''', Asteroid Belt in Dagr
* '''Anorersuaq''', Gas Giant in Anangikwe
* '''Sikoqasaarpoq Floe''', a planetary ring (Asteroid Belt) encircling Anorersuaq in Anangikwe
* '''Ikumak Belt''', Asteroid Belt in Anangikwe

====Built Locations====
* '''Dave''', Refueling Station in Kuafu
* '''Relic's Harbor''', Research Station over Langgan
* '''Sung House''', Moon Base on Polyantha
* '''Kaikoura Lighthouse''', Moon Base on Tho
* '''Void Sanctuary of Akhult''', Fauna Sanctuary
* '''Taktuk Itijuk''', Gas Mine of Anorersuaq
* '''Boiling Point''', Research Station on Eimyrja hidden behind the dance hall of the same name


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Latest revision as of 03:12, 14 April 2024

Kikorangi o te Tahora Whai (/kikoɾaŋi o tɛ tahoɾa faĭ/), abbreviated The Rangi, is a constellation of systems and expanse of space in Sector-West known for its pirates and dangerous viodfauna. Connecting this region together are the Tahora Whai who patrol the area as guardians of the megafauna.

The name of the constellation translates directly as “The Heavens of the Tahora Whai”, but can more poetically be understood as: The sliver of the void upon which we find ourselves to exist. It was formerly known simply as “Whai Space” in sector-wide navigational systems.

Travel through the Rangi

Transit in the Rangi is quite limited to non-Whai. While several worlds have jump gates operated by the sector’s trucking unions, it is strongly advised not to pass through the area without exceptionally good reasons. The Space Truckers as a vital connection to the lifeblood of the sector, and the Rangi specifically, are under limited protection from the Whai. Pirate ships are prevented from unrestricted raiding of union vessels and do their best to divert Tahora away from supply routes. Major factions are, by and large, not permitted in the area, with one allowance: Through the Reach-Rangi Agreement a handful of licensed merchants of the Assembled Commonwealth are given similar protections as the trucking unions.

For solitary ships, a trek through the Kikorangi o te Tahora Whai is a near death sentence to all but the luckiest crews. However, trucking unions working the gates and delivering goods to the deepest parts of the sector provide insurance to those hellbent on visiting these distant worlds. The insurance programs are often structured to nominally include vessels into the union fleets over a short time period for steep negotiation fees. Travellers may also directly hire local guides to avoid the perils of pirates and whaler's alike. Some critics like to downplay the danger and claim that the Tahora Whai established an elaborate extortion racket; these naysayers have often pushed their luck and fell victim to the expanse’s plethora of pitfalls.

Dangers and Perils

Megafauna

Other Pitfalls

  • Asteroid Fields
  • Gravitational Anomalies
  • Pulsars

Definition

Systems

Empty Hexes

0508, 0509, 0409, 0410, 0211, 0111, 0109, 0108

Projects

Through the novel discoveries throughout the Rangi by the Whai, sharing of resources, and communal effort, the Tahora Whai have engaged in several projects and 'map modifications' in the region.

Planet Modification

  • Dynae's Atmosphere
  • Rosebud's Atmosphere
  • Saarinen's Biosphere

Discovered Objects

  • Polyantha, Floribunda, Noisette, Moons of Rosebud
  • Mutiara, Pelamun, Shipsgrave, Moons of Puluhan
  • Brokkr, Sindri', Úri, Moons of Penningar
  • Karang, Asteroid Belt in Nusantara
  • Wildcat Alley, Asteroid Belt in Dagr
  • Lariat Omega, Asteroid Belt in Dagr
  • Anorersuaq, Gas Giant in Anangikwe
  • Sikoqasaarpoq Floe, a planetary ring (Asteroid Belt) encircling Anorersuaq in Anangikwe
  • Ikumak Belt, Asteroid Belt in Anangikwe

Built Locations

  • Dave, Refueling Station in Kuafu
  • Relic's Harbor, Research Station over Langgan
  • Sung House, Moon Base on Polyantha
  • Kaikoura Lighthouse, Moon Base on Tho
  • Void Sanctuary of Akhult, Fauna Sanctuary
  • Taktuk Itijuk, Gas Mine of Anorersuaq
  • Boiling Point, Research Station on Eimyrja hidden behind the dance hall of the same name

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