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'''Sectors''' are divisions of [[segmentum|Segmenta]]. The size of a sector varies according to local demands and stellar density. A typical sector might encompass 7 million cubic light years, equivalent to a cube with sides almost 200 light years long. Sectors are in turn divided into ''subsectors''.
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'''Subsectors''' usually comprise between 2 and 8 star systems within a 10 light year radius (some may encompass more systems - others only 1). This size is governed by the practical patrol ranges of spaceships. Because, unlike sectors, subsectors are divisions of worlds (rather than volumes of space) there are vast numbers of [[System|star systems]] within each sector which do not fall within a subsector. These are referred to as inter sectors - and are commonly known as wilderness zones, forbidden zones, empty space and frontier space. Inter-sectors may contain gas or dust nebulae, inaccessible areas, alien systems, unexplored systems, uninhabited systems and uninhabitable worlds.
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A '''Sector''' is a measurement of space used by the [[Imperium]]. They are divisions of a [[Segmentum]]. The size of a sector varies according to local demands and stellar density, but are usually equivalent to a cube with sides 200 light years long. A naval [[Battlefleet]] of warships defend each sector.{{Fn|1}} The Sectors themselves are overseen by [[Sector Lord]]s.{{Fn|2}}
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Sectors are in turn divided into '''Subsectors''' (or '''Sub-Sectors'''), which range from ten to twenty light years in diameter. Subsectors, rather than being general blocks of space like sectors, are instead centered on densely populated star clusters, important worlds, or meeting points of [[warp]] trade routes.{{Fn|1}}
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The areas between sectors and subsectors are vast, in fact making up more of the [[Galaxy]] than the Imperium controls. They are often unexplored, uninhabited, alien empires, or inaccessible by the warp. These zones are known by various names including [[Wilderness Space]] or wilderness zones,{{Fn|1}} inter sectors, forbidden zones, empty space, or frontier space.
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==Related articles==
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*[[List of sectors]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*[[WD139|White Dwarf 139]], ''Interstellar Travel'', Jervis Johnson, Andy Jones, Simon Forrest & Rick Priestley
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Battlefleet Gothic Rulebook]], pg. 86
*[[WD140|White Dwarf 140]], ''Interstellar Travel'', Jervis Johnson, Andy Jones, Simon Forrest & Rick Priestley
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Dark Heresy: Blood of Martyrs]] pg.26
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*[[White Dwarf 139 (UK)]], ''Interstellar Travel'' by [[Jervis Johnson]], [[Andy Jones]], [[Simon Forrest]] & [[Rick Priestley]]
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*[[White Dwarf 140 (UK)]], ''Interstellar Travel'' by '''Jervis Johnson''', '''Andy Jones''', '''Simon Forrest''' & '''Rick Priestley'''
  
 
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Revision as of 22:21, 28 December 2022

A Sector is a measurement of space used by the Imperium. They are divisions of a Segmentum. The size of a sector varies according to local demands and stellar density, but are usually equivalent to a cube with sides 200 light years long. A naval Battlefleet of warships defend each sector.[1] The Sectors themselves are overseen by Sector Lords.[2]

Sectors are in turn divided into Subsectors (or Sub-Sectors), which range from ten to twenty light years in diameter. Subsectors, rather than being general blocks of space like sectors, are instead centered on densely populated star clusters, important worlds, or meeting points of warp trade routes.[1]

The areas between sectors and subsectors are vast, in fact making up more of the Galaxy than the Imperium controls. They are often unexplored, uninhabited, alien empires, or inaccessible by the warp. These zones are known by various names including Wilderness Space or wilderness zones,[1] inter sectors, forbidden zones, empty space, or frontier space.

Related articles

Sources

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