Interstellar Defense Identification Zone
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Overview
See Also: Special Use Sector
A sector designated an interstellar defense identification zone (ADIZ) is an area of space in which a nation attempts to identify, locate, and manage starship traffic to protect its national interests. Their boundaries are declared unilaterally and may extend well beyond a country's territory into neighboring systems or beyond. Their implications are not defined by the League of Nations or any international treaty.
Notable Examples
- ADIZ Sol
- ADIZ Centauri
- ADIZ Vega
- ADIZ New Canaan
References
"IDIZ Incursions Heighten India-Brazil Tensions", Champlain Group
"Juno Officials: Vestan Warships 'Increasingly Provocative' After SaTO Agreement", Champlain Group