Library Data: Entry 1

Known Space is the name given to that region of space that is largely populated by humanity. “Known” is a misnomer, as much of the region is only partially explored. Many star systems are almost totally unexplored, due in part to the focus of interstellar trade on a single world within any given star system, the so called “main world”. Also, perhaps, in part to the lack of a central authority directing exploration and colonisation efforts. For the most part these main worlds are largely independent; there being no large interstellar polities, such as the Third Imperium, Zhodani Consulate, or Aslan Heirate, in existence; Such political entities are part of the background story of the holovid show “Traveller” and its merchandise and spinoffs, which seems to be so ubiquitous throughout known space. Oh..., there have been past attempts to create such star spanning empires, and undoubtedly there will be others in the future, but the realities of interstellar travel and communication make such attempts extremely unlikely to succeed.