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{{Silky Way}}[[File:Szalana Wormhole Path.png|thumb|829x829px|The path of the Szalana Wormhole across the galaxy from the [[ |
{{Silky Way|use_hatnote_links=no}}{{AppleVernarca}}[[File:Szalana Wormhole Path.png|thumb|829x829px|The path of the Szalana Wormhole across the galaxy from the [[Vernarca Nebula]] to the [[Apple Nebula]].]]The '''Szalana Wormhole''' is the only stable wormhole discovered by the powers of the [[Ervo Sector|Ervo]] and [[Hinthorn Sector|Hinthorn]] sectors, and other such structures are likely to be extremely rare in the [[Silky Way]]. Before its discovery in 123 AC by Commander [[Va'aksa Errat]] of the [[FSS Nizal|FSS ''Nizal'']], stable wormholes were considered to be theoretical at best to the peoples of both regions. |
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== Names == |
== Names == |
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To the religion of the [[Eitri]], of the Dosi System in the Hinthorn Sector, the Szalana Wormhole is often identified with the legendary '''Heaven's River''', and they always referred to it as such. The ever-practical computational systems of the [[Void]] merely referred to it as "the anomaly", as did some other groups residing in the [[Apple Nebula]]. Master Tar Lavon of the [[Vauratin Empire]] famously referred to it as the "Eye of Destiny" in their speech at the beginning of the [[War of the Broken Bow]]. The mythology practiced in the nation of [[Eskra]] decided that it was the mythical Straight Way, the passage to the heavens, declaring that the Ervo Sector was a land of gods despite ample evidence to the contrary. |
To the religion of the [[Eitri]], of the Dosi System in the Hinthorn Sector, the Szalana Wormhole is often identified with the legendary '''Heaven's River''', and they always referred to it as such. The ever-practical computational systems of the [[Void (Silky Way)|Void]] merely referred to it as "the anomaly", as did some other groups residing in the [[Apple Nebula]]. Master Tar Lavon of the [[Vauratin Empire]] famously referred to it as the "Eye of Destiny" in their speech at the beginning of the [[War of the Broken Bow]]. The mythology practiced in the nation of [[Eskra]] decided that it was the mythical Straight Way, the passage to the heavens, declaring that the Ervo Sector was a land of gods despite ample evidence to the contrary. |
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== Astrography == |
== Astrography == |
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[[File:SzalanaInterior.png|left|thumb|216x216px|The interior of the Szalana Wormhole]] |
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The Szalana Wormhole connects two points within the [[Silky Way]] which are normally almost eighty-five thousand light-years apart. One terminus was located in interstellar space |
The Szalana Wormhole connects two points within the [[Silky Way]] which are normally almost eighty-five thousand light-years apart. One terminus was located in interstellar space halfway between [[Yauke]] and the [[Merrilor System]], far from normal trade lines before its discovery, which took a major malfunction in Commander Errat's shuttle navigation systems. The other end orbits the primary star of the [[Yusia System]] as a trojan companion for the innermost planet [[Solray]]. At the maximum speed of the fastest [[Vernarcan Federation]] ships, it would take almost sixty years of nonstop, straight-line trip betweeen the two points, and well over a century traversing the galactic ring normally. |
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Most wormholes are momentary phenomena, like the spatial rift which took the ancient [[Tarasze]] from the lands of the [[Devore Imperium]] to the [[Anhooie System]], but this one shows no signs of instability whatsoever, rendering it undetectable to gravitational wave sensors. The wormhole also shows no detectable rotation rate. |
Most wormholes are momentary phenomena, like the spatial rift which took the ancient [[Tarasze]] from the lands of the [[Devore Imperium]] to the [[Anhooie System]], but this one shows no signs of instability whatsoever, rendering it undetectable to gravitational wave sensors. The wormhole also shows no detectable rotation rate. |
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The "throat" of the wormhole is approximately 400 kilometers in diameter, although from afar it appears to be much smaller due to the hole's distortion of space-time. This allows objects of many sizes to traverse it, ranging from small shuttlecraft to full-sized Void motherships, even though we all wish the latter was not the case. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== Origins === |
=== Origins === |
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As natural wormholes are believed to be impossible, it is likely that the Szalana Wormhole and any others like it were built in the ancient past by some sort of ancient civilization or entity. |
As large-scale, stable natural wormholes are believed to be impossible, it is likely that the Szalana Wormhole and any others like it were built in the ancient past by some sort of ancient civilization or entity. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of any such precursor civilization capable of doing so, as even the [[Qomarat Empire]] relied heavily on the inferior [[Flashpoint Network]]. Perhaps the [[Seven Nations]]? Impossible to say. |
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=== Discovery === |
=== Discovery === |
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=== Prewar Period === |
=== Prewar Period === |
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Latest revision as of 19:41, July 19, 2025
The Szalana Wormhole is the only stable wormhole discovered by the powers of the Ervo and Hinthorn sectors, and other such structures are likely to be extremely rare in the Silky Way. Before its discovery in 123 AC by Commander Va'aksa Errat of the FSS Nizal, stable wormholes were considered to be theoretical at best to the peoples of both regions.
Names
To the religion of the Eitri, of the Dosi System in the Hinthorn Sector, the Szalana Wormhole is often identified with the legendary Heaven's River, and they always referred to it as such. The ever-practical computational systems of the Void merely referred to it as "the anomaly", as did some other groups residing in the Apple Nebula. Master Tar Lavon of the Vauratin Empire famously referred to it as the "Eye of Destiny" in their speech at the beginning of the War of the Broken Bow. The mythology practiced in the nation of Eskra decided that it was the mythical Straight Way, the passage to the heavens, declaring that the Ervo Sector was a land of gods despite ample evidence to the contrary.
Astrography
The Szalana Wormhole connects two points within the Silky Way which are normally almost eighty-five thousand light-years apart. One terminus was located in interstellar space halfway between Yauke and the Merrilor System, far from normal trade lines before its discovery, which took a major malfunction in Commander Errat's shuttle navigation systems. The other end orbits the primary star of the Yusia System as a trojan companion for the innermost planet Solray. At the maximum speed of the fastest Vernarcan Federation ships, it would take almost sixty years of nonstop, straight-line trip betweeen the two points, and well over a century traversing the galactic ring normally.
Most wormholes are momentary phenomena, like the spatial rift which took the ancient Tarasze from the lands of the Devore Imperium to the Anhooie System, but this one shows no signs of instability whatsoever, rendering it undetectable to gravitational wave sensors. The wormhole also shows no detectable rotation rate.
The "throat" of the wormhole is approximately 400 kilometers in diameter, although from afar it appears to be much smaller due to the hole's distortion of space-time. This allows objects of many sizes to traverse it, ranging from small shuttlecraft to full-sized Void motherships, even though we all wish the latter was not the case.
History
Origins
As large-scale, stable natural wormholes are believed to be impossible, it is likely that the Szalana Wormhole and any others like it were built in the ancient past by some sort of ancient civilization or entity. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of any such precursor civilization capable of doing so, as even the Qomarat Empire relied heavily on the inferior Flashpoint Network. Perhaps the Seven Nations? Impossible to say.