On January 23, 2018 1:43 AM, Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com> wrote:

While it is correct that the 3I has reached TL15 and none of the
surrounding states have to any great degree (except possibly the
Hivers), astrographically the 3I will have a problem applying that
superiority to a war with the Zhodani - the Hi-pop TL15 centres are on
the other side of the Corridor. Also, TL15 isn't that much better than TL14.

Besides, frankly the 3I is shit at waging war.

The max tech level by Allegiance, for what it's worth, from the TravellerMap data for OTU sectors:

17 Third Imperium, Domain of Antares

16 Third Imperium, Domain of Sylea

16 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Seieakh (9), Akatoiloh (18), We'okunir (29)

16 Darrian Confederation

16 Third Imperium, Domain of Deneb

15 Hive Federation

15 Solomani Confederation, Bootean Federation

15 Third Imperium, Domain of Sol

15 Solomani Confederation

15 Third Imperium, Domain of Ilelish

15 Third Imperium, Luriani Cultural Association

15 Third Imperium, Domain of Gateway

15 Third Imperium, Sylean Worlds

15 Client state, Two Thousand Worlds

15 Third Imperium, Lancian Cultural Region

15 Third Imperium, Domain of Vland

15 Julian Protectorate, Hegemony of Lorean

15 United Followers of Augurgh

15 Empire of Varroerth

15 Non-Aligned, Human-dominated

14 Solomani Confederation, Hanuman Systems

14 Dienbach GrÃ¼pen

14 Solomani Confederation, Kostov Confederate Republic

14 Solomani Confederation, Third Reformed French Confederate Rebublic

14 Solomani Confederation, Grand United States of Quesada

14 Oleaiy'fte

14 Iyeaao'fte

14 Tealou Arlaoh

14 Solomani Confederation, Consolidation of Turin

14 Third Imperium, Vegan Autonomous District

14 Solomani Confederation, Reformed Dootchen Estates

14 Gerontocracy of Ormine

14 Cytralin Unity

14 Solomani Confederation, Wuan Technology Association

14 Carrillian Assembly

14 Aslan Hierate, Zodia clan

14 Loyal Nineworlds Republic

14 Glimmerdrift Federation

14 Federation of Heron

14 Grand Duchy of Stoner

14 Non-Aligned, Aslan-dominated

14 Third Imperium, Amec Protectorate

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Aokhalte (10), Sahao' (21), Ouokhoi (26)

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Khauleairl (2), Estoieie' (16), Toaseilwi (22)

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Uiktawa (7), Iykyasea (17), Faowaou (27)

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Ikhtealyo (8), Tlerfearlyo (20), Yehtahikh (24)

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Hlyueawi (6), Isoitiyro (15)

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Yerlyaruiwo (1), Hrawoao (13), Eisohiyw (14), Ferekhearl (19)

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Eakhtiyho (5), Eteawyolei' (11), Fteweyeakh (23)

14 Glorious Empire

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu vassal clan dominates

14 Aslan Hierate, single one-world clan dominates

14 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Syoisuis (3)

14 Aslan Hierate, single multiple-world clan dominates

14 Aslan Hierate, vassal clan dominates

14 Strend Cluster

14 Aslan Hierate, multiple clans split control

14 Florian League

14 Third Imperium, League of Antares

14 Zhodani Consulate, Colonnade Province

14 Salinaikin Concordance

14 Julian Protectorate, Alliance of Ozuvon

14 Julian Protectorate, Rukadukaz Republic

14 Julian Protectorate, Pirbarish Starlane

14 Sarkan Constellation

14 Julian Protectorate, Asimikigir Confederation

14 Voekhaeb Society

14 Antares Pact

14 Opposition Alliance

14 Ngath Confederation

14 17th Disjucture

14 Irrgh Manifest

14 Lair Protectorate

14 Jihad of Faarzgaen

14 Akhstuti

14 Dzarrgh Federate

14 Windhorn Pact of Two

14 People of Wanz

14 Llaeghskath Interacterate

14 Commonality of Kedzudh

14 Client state, Third Imperium

14 40th Squadron

14 Worlds of Leader Rukh

14 Thoengling Empire

14 Pact of Gaerr

14 Society of Equals

14 Non-Aligned, Vargr-dominated

14 Zhodani Consulate, Iadr Nsobl Province

14 Zhodani Consulate, Addaxur Reserve

14 Zhodani Consulate, Jadlapriants Province

14 Julian Protectorate

14 Julian Protectorate, Commonwealth of Mendan

13 Demos of Nobles

13 Winston Democracy

13 Malorn Union

13 Trita Brotherhood

13 Solomani Confederation, New Slavic Solidarity

13 Ral Ranta

13 Islaiat Dominate

13 Shukikikar League

13 Percavid Marches

13 Korsumug Empire

13 Trooles Confederation

13 Kingdom of Peladon

13 Aslan Hierate, Tlaukhu control, Tralyeaeawi (4), Yulraleh (12), Aiheilar (25), Riyhalaei (28)

13 Die Weltbund

13 Jarnac Pashalic

13 Hyperion League

13 Comsentient Alliance, Kajaani Triumverate

13 Four Corners Sovereign Array

13 Comsentient Alliance

13 Grossdeutchland Confederation

13 Langemarck Coalition

13 Comsentient Alliance, Eslyat Magistracy

13 Altarean Confederation

13 Trelyn Domain

13 Client state, Zhodani Consulate

13 Julian Protectorate, Hhkar Sphere

13 Julian Protectorate, Ukhanzi Coordinate

13 Julian Protectorate, Lumda Dower

13 Confederation of Bammesuka

13 Zuugabish Tripartite

13 Ruler of Five

13 Glory of Taarskoerzn

13 Noefa

13 Kfue

13 Bakne Alliance

13 Rranglloez Stronghold

13 Non-Aligned, unclaimed

13 Thirz Empire

12 Council of Leh Perash

12 Outcasts of the Whispering Sky

12 Gniivi Collective

12 Anubian Trade Coalition

12 Union of Harmony

12 Principality of Caledon

12 The Reach

12 Syzlin Republic

12 Old Worlds

12 Grand Duchy of Kalradin

12 Mercantile Concord

12 Mische Conglomerate

12 Trindel Confederacy

12 Akeena Union

12 Khuur League

12 I'Sred*Ni Protectorate

12 Mal'Gnar Primarchic

12 Mapepire Cluster

12 Sword Worlds Confederation

12 Unknown

12 League of Suns

12 Domain of Alntzar

12 Haladon Cooperative

12 Mnemosyne Principality

12 Federation of Alsas

12 The Protectorate

12 Julian Protectorate, Constitution of Koekhon

12 First Fleet of Dzo

12 Anti-Rukh Coalition

12 Third Empire of Gashikan

12 Drr'lana Network

11 Solomani Confederation, Restricted Zone

11 Lanyard Colonies

11 Carter Technocracy

11 Confederation of Duncinae

11 Grand Duchy of Marlheim

11 Client state, Hive Federation

11 Karhyri Worlds

11 Katowice Conquest

11 Federation of Amil

11 Gamma Republic

11 Maskai Empire

11 Renkard Union

11 Megusard Corporate

11 Viyard Concourse

11 Galian Federation

11 Plavian League

11 Kranzbund

11 The Biumvirate

11 Zelphic Primacy

11 Union of Garth

11 Four Worlds

11 Ouzvothon

11 Julian Protectorate, Rar Errall/Wolves Warren

11 Trae Aggregation

10 Client state, Principality of Caledon

10 Aslan Hierate, unknown

10 Swanfei Free Worlds

10 Hochiken People's Assembly

10 Senlis Foederate

10 Zydarian Codominium

10 Client state, Mal'Gnar Primarchic

10 Pionier Fellowship

10 Tellerian Cluster

10 Urukhu

9 Jurisdiction of Nadon

9 Belgardian Sojurnate

9 Descarothe Hegemony

9 Julian Protectorate, Vugurar Dominion

9 Saeknouth Dependency

9 Union of Yoetyqq