The shape of these Arms is dictated by the limitations inherent in stutterwarp travel: the 7.7 light year range, and so travel between the worlds at the center and the worlds of the edge can take weeks, or even months.Īt the center of Human space are the Core Worlds of Earth and Tirane. Human space is divided into three Arms: French, American, and Chinese, each named for the dominant nation exploring it.
In 2300AD, humanity has settled 32 inhabitable worlds, and has outposts on many more. 2300AD is the story of that dream, as humanity reaches out to the stars. Despite nearly destroying himself in the Twilight War, despite all the wars since, man has held on and kept the dream alive. In 2300AD, humanity is attempting to claim the stars as his own.
Yet another way to use the Traveller Core Rulebook.īlurb from the publisher: 'Nearly 300 years from now, the calendar is turning over to a new year, and a new age. Review Summary: Imperialism and colonialism in space.