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Line 1: − {{refimprove}} [[File:MilkyWay.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Position and size of the Inner Sphere within the galaxy (red dot)]] [[File:MilkyWay.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Position and size of the Inner Sphere within the galaxy (red dot)]] + [[File:Directions.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Inner Sphere's orientation within the galaxy]] Directions and positions of systems and nations in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are described relative to their orientation within the galaxy. The derived four main directions are coreward, spinward, rimward and anti-spinward. Though theoretically polar directions, because of the small scale necessary for the Inner Sphere and surroundings, they can be assumed to be linear. Directions and positions of systems and nations in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are described relative to their orientation within the galaxy. The derived four main directions are coreward, spinward, rimward and anti-spinward. Though theoretically polar directions, because of the small scale necessary for the Inner Sphere and surroundings, they can be assumed to be linear. ==Coreward== ==Coreward== − The direction to the galaxy's core is called coreward. It's the Inner Sphere's "north" direction and usually on the top of maps.<ref name=BTPp4-5>''BattleTech Primer'', pp. 4-5, Map Legend</ref> + The direction to the galaxy's core is called coreward. It's the Inner Sphere's "north" direction and usually on the top of maps. Example: The [[Clan Homeworlds]] are coreward of the Inner Sphere. Example: The [[Clan Homeworlds]] are coreward of the Inner Sphere. ==Spinward== ==Spinward== − Spinward is the direction of the galaxy's rotation. It represents the "east" direction.<ref name=BTPp4-5/> + Spinward is the direction of the galaxy's rotation. It represents the "east" direction. Example: The [[Outworlds Alliance]] is located 500 lightyears spinward of [[Terra]]. Example: The [[Outworlds Alliance]] is located 500 lightyears spinward of [[Terra]]. ==Rimward== ==Rimward== − The "south" direction of the known universe is called rimward. It's the direction that points away from the galaxy's center.<ref name=BTPp4-5/> + The "south" direction of the known universe is called rimward. It's the direction that points away from the galaxy's center. Example: The [[Capellan Confederation]] occupies the space rimward of Terra. Example: The [[Capellan Confederation]] occupies the space rimward of Terra. ==Anti-spinward== ==Anti-spinward== − According to name anti-spinward is the opposite direction of the Milky Way's rotation, representing the Inner Sphere's "west".<ref name=BTPp4-5/> + According to name anti-spinward is the opposite direction of the Milky Way's rotation, representing the Inner Sphere's "west". − Example: Located in the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Commonwealth]]'s anti-spinward Periphery, the [[Rim Collection]] struggles for its survival. + Example: Located in the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Commonwealth]]'s anti-spinward Periphery, the [[Rim Collection]] struggles for it's survival. − ==References==+ [[Category:Miscellaneous]] − <references /> − − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[BattleTech Primer]] − − [[Category:Stellar Cartography]]
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[[File:MilkyWay.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Position and size of the Inner Sphere within the galaxy (red dot)]] | [[File:MilkyWay.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Position and size of the Inner Sphere within the galaxy (red dot)]] | ||
| + | [[File:Directions.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Inner Sphere's orientation within the galaxy]] | ||
Directions and positions of systems and nations in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are described relative to their orientation within the galaxy. The derived four main directions are coreward, spinward, rimward and anti-spinward. Though theoretically polar directions, because of the small scale necessary for the Inner Sphere and surroundings, they can be assumed to be linear. | Directions and positions of systems and nations in the [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Periphery]] are described relative to their orientation within the galaxy. The derived four main directions are coreward, spinward, rimward and anti-spinward. Though theoretically polar directions, because of the small scale necessary for the Inner Sphere and surroundings, they can be assumed to be linear. | ||
==Coreward== | ==Coreward== | ||
| − | The direction to the galaxy's core is called coreward. It's the Inner Sphere's "north" direction and usually on the top of maps. | + | The direction to the galaxy's core is called coreward. It's the Inner Sphere's "north" direction and usually on the top of maps. |
Example: The [[Clan Homeworlds]] are coreward of the Inner Sphere. | Example: The [[Clan Homeworlds]] are coreward of the Inner Sphere. | ||
==Spinward== | ==Spinward== | ||
| − | Spinward is the direction of the galaxy's rotation. It represents the "east" direction. | + | Spinward is the direction of the galaxy's rotation. It represents the "east" direction. |
Example: The [[Outworlds Alliance]] is located 500 lightyears spinward of [[Terra]]. | Example: The [[Outworlds Alliance]] is located 500 lightyears spinward of [[Terra]]. | ||
==Rimward== | ==Rimward== | ||
| − | The "south" direction of the known universe is called rimward. It's the direction that points away from the galaxy's center. | + | The "south" direction of the known universe is called rimward. It's the direction that points away from the galaxy's center. |
Example: The [[Capellan Confederation]] occupies the space rimward of Terra. | Example: The [[Capellan Confederation]] occupies the space rimward of Terra. | ||
==Anti-spinward== | ==Anti-spinward== | ||
| − | According to name anti-spinward is the opposite direction of the Milky Way's rotation, representing the Inner Sphere's "west". | + | According to name anti-spinward is the opposite direction of the Milky Way's rotation, representing the Inner Sphere's "west". |
| − | Example: Located in the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Commonwealth]]'s anti-spinward Periphery, the [[Rim Collection]] struggles for | + | Example: Located in the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Commonwealth]]'s anti-spinward Periphery, the [[Rim Collection]] struggles for it's survival. |
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