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Sweeps
| Fall Sectors: | ||
| Zakat Island | Zakat Hold, Weyr, and surrounding territories | Off the coast, to the north |
| Thetis Hold | Thetis Hold and surrounding territories | On the coast, to the east |
| Starfall Hold | Starfall Hold and surrounding territories | Inland on a river, to the southwest |
| Map of Pern (See "Pern Overview" & "Zakat Weyr Background" for more Info) | ||
| Month 1 | |
| Sweeps flown at Weyrleader's discretion | |
| Month 2 | |
| Sweep riders picked by and sent at Wingleaders' discretion | |
| Upper Flight | Zakat Island |
| Center Flight | Thetis Hold |
| Lower Flight | Starfall Hold |
| Month 3 | |
| Sweep riders picked by and sent at Wingleaders' discretion | |
| Upper Flight | Thetis Hold |
| Center Flight | Starfall Hold |
| Lower Flight | Zakat Island |
| Month 4 | |
| Sweep riders picked by and sent at Wingleaders' discretion | |
| Upper Flight | Starfall Hold |
| Center Flight | Zakat Island |
| Lower Flight | Thetis Hold |
| Sweepriding |
| Sweepriding means overflying a section of land, usually done for all the territory the Weyr protects. Zakat's resources are too stretched to allow for that, so sweeps are only flown over the 3 Fall Sectors. (The other areas are protected by grubs - that weren't exterminated before their purpose was rediscovered, unlike in the areas around the Holds.) |
Sweepriding includes observing weather conditions (needed to determine Fall flight patterns, warn Weyr of approaching danger), watching for any irregular activities (outlaws, pirates off the coast), warning Holders of possible danger, stopping by a Hold if a message flag is flown, and other tasks like flaming greenery around Holds. The Weyrleader or Wingleader may assign additional sweep tasks and duties, and the 'rider reports to his Wingleader (Wingsecond/third) after each sweepride. |
