QUADRAMITE: An explosive used almost exclusively in mining. It is
almost impossible to detonate until primed, at which time it becomes
violently unstable.

QUIDINE: An analgesic drug. Its strength, non-addictiveness, and
general safety make it a natural choice in most cases where a powerful
painkiller is needed.

R

RA, Subsector 1-D:
No. systems: 133 Sector: Orion
with 3 inhabited planets: 3 Ruled by:
with 2 inhabited planets: 10
with 1 inhabited planet: 23

RAMMAN, Subsector 12-A:
No. systems: 100 Sector: Eridanus
with 3 inhabited planets: 3 Ruled by:
with 2 inhabited planets: 14
with 1 inhabited planet: 24

RANGERS, IMPERIAL: Established by Emperor Chang in 2128, this group is
made up of multi-talented, genius-level generalists chosen for a number
of qualities including (but not limited to) intelligence, common sense,
adaptability, realistic idealism, loyalty to the Empire, no close
personal ties, and--since 2569--Talent. They are generally chosen
young, trained on the job for two or three years by another Ranger.
They are the Sovereign's personal representatives and troubleshooters,
doing what the Sovereign would if @ could be in ten places at once.
They have the right to wield Imperial power at need, though if time
permits, they will always consult with the Sovereign before doing so.
It is they who choose the Successor, in theory any qualified Imperial
citizen but so far in practice always another Ranger.

Their working uniform is forest green with a platinum circled-star
badge, black leather equipment belt and boots, and a sidearm of the
Ranger's choice. Semi-dress adds a silver-trimmed cloak with the
Imperial Arms.

RAPID-HEAL: A drug derived from Ondrian miracle-weed which speeds the
healing of injuries by a factor of about 3.5 for a standard human or
Traiti, about 5 for a Sandeman non-warrior, and about 7 for a warrior
of that race. It cannot be used on infected wounds, and the increased
healing speed causes increased appetite and fatigue.

RAVAGERS: Inter-universal raiders. They are not life as Imperials
usually understand the term; some scientists believe they are not
really life at all. From time to time, at unpredictable intervals,
they erupt into a random universe and--if that universe does not have a
technological and population level