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|Content =TRANTOR — ... The capital of the First Galactic Empire ... Under [[Cleon I]], it had its ''“twilight glow.”'' To all appearances, it was then at its peak. Its land surface of 200 million square kilometers was entirely domed (except for the Imperial Palace area) and underlaid with an endless city that extended beneath the continental shelves. The population was 40 billion and although the signs were plentiful (and clearly visible in hindsight) that there were gathering problems, those who lived on Trantor undoubtedly found it still the Eternal World of legend and did not expect it would ever ...
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'''Trantor''' is a fictional world in the Foundation Universe (comprised of the Robot, Galactic Empire, and Foundation series) by [[Isaac Asimov]].
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! Distance from Core
  
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| 0 light years
  
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! Region
  
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| Core Worlds
  
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! Orbital period
  
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| Over 360 Galactic standard days
  
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! Rotation period
  
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| 1.08 Galactic standard days
  
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! Number of suns
  
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| 1
  
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! Number of moons
  
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| 0
  
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! Species
  
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| Human
  
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! Main language
  
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| Galactic standard
 
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! Population
  
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| 45 billion
  
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! Points of Interest
  
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| [[Imperial palace]], [[Dome's Edge Hotel]], [[Imperial Library]]
  
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! Affiliation
  
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| [[Galactic Empire (Asimov)]]
  
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'''Trantor''' is a fictional world in the [[Foundation Universe]] (comprised of the Robot, Galactic Empire, and Foundation series) by [[Isaac Asimov]].
  
   
 
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= History =
  
= History =
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Trantor has a very long history first as the throne of the Kingdom of Trantor and later as the administrative center of the galaxy.
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Trantor has a very long history first as the throne of the Kingdom of Trantor and later as the administrative center of the galaxy.
   
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==Pre-imperium==
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== Pre-imperium ==
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Although the books don't mention the exact date of the founding of the [[Galactic Empire|empire]] they often speak of 20,000 years before as the best estimate for [[Earth era|pre-imperial times]]. During this time the known galaxy was split into many kingdoms which lived in a feudal system (similar to that of the Kingdom of Acrenon after the founding of Foundation). One of the kingdoms was the Kingdom of Trantor, the head of which was Trantor itself.
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Although the books don't mention the exact date of the founding of the [[Galactic Empire|empire]] they often speak of 20,000 years before as the best estimate for [[Earth era|pre-imperial times]]. During this time the known galaxy was split into many kingdoms which lived in a feudal system (similar to that of the Kingdom of [[Anacreon]] after the founding of [[Foundation series|First and Second Foundations]]). One of the kingdoms was the Kingdom of Trantor, the head of which was Trantor itself.
   
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The earliest appearance of Trantor in Asimov's Future History is a time when the Trantorian Empire (not yet the Galactic Empire) controls half of the Galaxy while the other half is divided into countless smaller states, each comprising a single stellar system or a few systems. By definition, in each of these small states the Trantorian Ambassador is a person of considerable importance and power, and the future in which Trantor would engulf the entire Galaxy is already clearly foreshadowed.
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==Post-imperium==
  
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== Imperium ==
 
Once the Galactic Empire was founded the capital became Trantor for several reasons.
  
Once the Galactic Empire was founded the capital became Trantor for several reasons.
 
* Trantor was as close to the center of the galaxy as a planet can be
  
* Trantor was as close to the center of the galaxy as a planet can be
 
** In fact, all distances from "core" are marked from Trantor
  
** In fact, all distances from "core" are marked from Trantor
 
* Trantor was already an important place as the capital of a power kingdom
  
* Trantor was already an important place as the capital of a power kingdom
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Trantor then became the most power planet in the galaxy with quotes like "All road lead to Trantor, its where are stars end" showing its general importance that lasted for over 20 millennium.
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Trantor then became the most powerful planet in the galaxy with quotes like "All roads lead to Trantor, and that is where all stars end" showing its general importance that lasted for over 20 millennia.
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* As the time passed, the people of Trantor became more specialized only in the control of the Galactic Empire.This is one of the cause of it's fall. Another one is the dependence of other planets for alimentation.
   
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==Fall of the Empire==
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== Fall of the Empire ==
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The fall of the empire was first noted by [[Eto Demerzal]], the Emperor [[Cleon I|Cleon's]] [[First Minister]]. However, like any sudden deterioration, the Empire was in its golden age during the period that Eto Demerzal noted this. The Empire, specifically on Trantor with its population of over 40 billion, was becoming too administrative and was beginning to ignore the upkeep of itself. First the crime rate shot up, then various infrastructure began to fail, and the Empire fell.
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The fall of the empire was first noted by [[Eto Demerzel]], the Emperor [[Cleon I|Cleon]]'s [[First Minister]]. However, like any sudden deterioration, the Empire was in its golden age during the period that Eto Demerzal noted this. The Empire, specifically on Trantor with its population of over 40 billion, was becoming too administrative and was beginning to ignore the upkeep of itself. First the crime rate shot up, then various infrastructure began to fail, and the Empire fell.
   
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===[[Second Foundation]]'s role on Trantor===
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=== Second Foundation's Role ===
 
During the fall of the Empire the [[Second Foundation]] was founded by [[Wanda Seldon]] through [[Hari Seldon]]. These mental scientists were kept secret and set up their base of operation in the [[Imperial Library]].
  
During the fall of the Empire the [[Second Foundation]] was founded by [[Wanda Seldon]] through [[Hari Seldon]]. These mental scientists were kept secret and set up their base of operation in the [[Imperial Library]].
   
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===The Sack of Trantor===
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=== The Sack of Trantor ===
 
A couple of centuries after the fall of the Empire, Trantor was finally attacked and destroyed by several different warring kingdoms. Only the [[Imperial Sector]] was spared through the Second Foundation's actions. The only native Trantorians, known to themselves as [[Hamish]]-folk, began an agrarian society among the ruins of Skyscrapers.
  
A couple of centuries after the fall of the Empire, Trantor was finally attacked and destroyed by several different warring kingdoms. Only the [[Imperial Sector]] was spared through the Second Foundation's actions. The only native Trantorians, known to themselves as [[Hamish]]-folk, began an agrarian society among the ruins of Skyscrapers.
   
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=== Stettinan War ===
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=Trantor's structure=
  
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At the time of the [[Stettinan War]] Trantor was known as a agricultural planet exporting high quality animal fodder and grains.
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Trantor is an entirely domed world with the exception of the Imperial Sector. Reminiscent of the Caves of Steel on Old Earth much of Trantor is placed underground in order to support the billions of residents. In fact most of Trantor's food supplies is shipped to Trantor by its neighboring 25 worlds. Trantor is comprised of 800+ different sectors each of which is like its own world their cultures differ so greatly.
 
   
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= Structure =
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==Sectors/districts==
  
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Trantor is an entirely domed world with the exception of the Imperial Sector. Reminiscent of the Caves of Steel on Old Earth much of Trantor is placed underground in order to support the billions of residents. In fact most of Trantor's food supplies is shipped to Trantor by its neighboring 25 worlds. Trantor is comprised of 800+ different sectors each of which is like its own world their cultures differ so greatly.
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== Sectors and Districts ==
 
These sectors/districts are divided for administrative purposes and because of different cultures. Trantor had over 800, averaging 50,000,000 people each, in 240,000 km² (90,000 miles²), about the size of Kansas. The known sectors are:
  
These sectors/districts are divided for administrative purposes and because of different cultures. Trantor had over 800, averaging 50,000,000 people each, in 240,000 km² (90,000 miles²), about the size of Kansas. The known sectors are:
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* [[Billibotton]]
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* [[Billibotton district]]
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* [[Dahl]]
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* [[Dahl district]]
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* [[Ery]]
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* [[Ery district]]
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* [[Imperial]]
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* [[Imperial district]]
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* [[Mandanov]]
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* [[Mandanov district]]
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* [[Millimary]]
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* [[Millimary district]]
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* [[Mycogen]]
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* [[Mycogen district]]
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* [[North Damiano]]
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* [[North Damiano district]]
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* [[Streeling]]
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* [[Streeling district]]
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* [[Wye]]
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* [[Wye district]]
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* [[Ziggoreth]]
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* [[Ziggoreth district]]
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== Gallery ==
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HS relay.jpg|Very few visitors ever saw the heavily guarded hyperspace relay system surrounding Trantor. Tightly coupled spherical network of these communication devices allowed Galactic Empire to exert control even over its farthest reaches. Only most trusted technicians were allowed to work there.
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Trantor por kecajpl.jpg
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Trantor_Air_and_Space_traffic.jpg|Air and space traffic has been always very heavy around major spaceports on Trantor. Accidents were almost unheard of, but failures of the antiquated and poorly maintained computer navigation system became more frequent during the reign of [[Cleon II]].
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== External Links ==
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* [http://www.supernovawiki.com/List_of_Planets_in_Science_Fiction Comprehensive List of Planets in Science Fiction]
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Revision as of 08:30, 25 April 2020

Trantor

TRANTOR — By the middle of the Interregnum, Trantor was a shadow. In the midst of the colossal ruins, there lived a small community of farmers. ...

-Encyclopedia Galactica


TRANTOR — ... The capital of the First Galactic Empire ... Under Cleon I, it had its “twilight glow.” To all appearances, it was then at its peak. Its land surface of 200 million square kilometers was entirely domed (except for the Imperial Palace area) and underlaid with an endless city that extended beneath the continental shelves. The population was 40 billion and although the signs were plentiful (and clearly visible in hindsight) that there were gathering problems, those who lived on Trantor undoubtedly found it still the Eternal World of legend and did not expect it would ever ... (Prelude to Foundation)...

-Encyclopedia Galactica



Trantor is a fictional world in the Foundation Universe (comprised of the Robot, Galactic Empire, and Foundation series) by Isaac Asimov.

Spoiler
 This article, Trantor, contains spoilers. Be forewarned, plot and/or ending details follow.
Asimov says you decide.


History

Trantor has a very long history first as the throne of the Kingdom of Trantor and later as the administrative center of the galaxy.

Pre-imperium

Although the books don't mention the exact date of the founding of the empire they often speak of 20,000 years before as the best estimate for pre-imperial times. During this time the known galaxy was split into many kingdoms which lived in a feudal system (similar to that of the Kingdom of Anacreon after the founding of First and Second Foundations). One of the kingdoms was the Kingdom of Trantor, the head of which was Trantor itself.

The earliest appearance of Trantor in Asimov's Future History is a time when the Trantorian Empire (not yet the Galactic Empire) controls half of the Galaxy while the other half is divided into countless smaller states, each comprising a single stellar system or a few systems. By definition, in each of these small states the Trantorian Ambassador is a person of considerable importance and power, and the future in which Trantor would engulf the entire Galaxy is already clearly foreshadowed.

Imperium

Once the Galactic Empire was founded the capital became Trantor for several reasons.

  • Trantor was as close to the center of the galaxy as a planet can be
    • In fact, all distances from "core" are marked from Trantor
  • Trantor was already an important place as the capital of a power kingdom

Trantor then became the most powerful planet in the galaxy with quotes like "All roads lead to Trantor, and that is where all stars end" showing its general importance that lasted for over 20 millennia.

  • As the time passed, the people of Trantor became more specialized only in the control of the Galactic Empire.This is one of the cause of it's fall. Another one is the dependence of other planets for alimentation.

Fall of the Empire

The fall of the empire was first noted by Eto Demerzel, the Emperor Cleon's First Minister. However, like any sudden deterioration, the Empire was in its golden age during the period that Eto Demerzal noted this. The Empire, specifically on Trantor with its population of over 40 billion, was becoming too administrative and was beginning to ignore the upkeep of itself. First the crime rate shot up, then various infrastructure began to fail, and the Empire fell.


Second Foundation's Role

During the fall of the Empire the Second Foundation was founded by Wanda Seldon through Hari Seldon. These mental scientists were kept secret and set up their base of operation in the Imperial Library.

The Sack of Trantor

A couple of centuries after the fall of the Empire, Trantor was finally attacked and destroyed by several different warring kingdoms. Only the Imperial Sector was spared through the Second Foundation's actions. The only native Trantorians, known to themselves as Hamish-folk, began an agrarian society among the ruins of Skyscrapers.

Stettinan War

At the time of the Stettinan War Trantor was known as a agricultural planet exporting high quality animal fodder and grains.

Structure

Trantor is an entirely domed world with the exception of the Imperial Sector. Reminiscent of the Caves of Steel on Old Earth much of Trantor is placed underground in order to support the billions of residents. In fact most of Trantor's food supplies is shipped to Trantor by its neighboring 25 worlds. Trantor is comprised of 800+ different sectors each of which is like its own world their cultures differ so greatly.

Sectors and Districts

These sectors/districts are divided for administrative purposes and because of different cultures. Trantor had over 800, averaging 50,000,000 people each, in 240,000 km² (90,000 miles²), about the size of Kansas. The known sectors are:

Gallery

External Links



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