This is the map for the sci-fi canon of the South Pacific set in Sector A1-0, for your nationbuilding and roleplaying needs.
 


Sector A1-0 and the sci-fi canon world
The map shows a portion of the Lampshade Galaxy where all official sci-fi canon roleplays take place. Canon roleplay is limited to this specific area (meaning we don't normally interact with the rest of the galaxy). Scroll further down for more information about the galaxy.

Legend


Sector Map A1-0 is 2,000 light-years (ly) wide, 1,800 ly high and we assume a 100 ly-depth*. This means** that within this sector, there is a of maximum

• 32,000 stars/plot (and 1,080,000 in total)
  
• 32,000 planets/plot (and 1,080,000 in total)
  
• 6,300 planets/plot that might support life
  
• 50 planets/plot with intelligent communicative life that have developed independently
  

 

Map features

• The borders are moveable (according to agreements between players).
  
• Plots may be merged (according to agreements between players) or split.
  
• The map can be expanded to include additional plots or sectors in the future.
  
• You may customise your plot by, see the sample claim belwo.
  
• Other "phenomena", like the black holes or the badlands, may also be added.
  

New Player...?
...and you want to start roleplaying? First of all: Welcome! A good way of getting involved is to claim a plot and found your own nation. How? Find below the claiming rules, the claiming template and a sample claim. It is also recommended that you read the Getting Started Guide for some useful roleplaying tips and community rules.

Map rules

• One plot per player
  
• Keep customisation limited and relevant (so that the most important stuff fits in your plot)
  
• Nations that belong to players that haven't been active for over one month will be removed (exceptions are made for nations that have made a lasting impact on the A1-0 canon and for players that specifically ask to keep their plots)
  

How to make a claim
Copy the form found inside the code box below and fill it out, and then post it in this thread. If your post receives a like from the map manager (currently @Qwert) within a few days it means everything is OK. Remember to check the thread after you've posted your claim to see if there's information concerning your claim and to fulfil the activity requirement.





Note: this thread was formerly used as a general discussion thread about establishing the A1-0 sci-fi canon.