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<blockquote data-quote="SWAT" data-source="post: 1851431" data-attributes="member: 2751"><p>Trying to come up with a general technology level table for my multi-dimensional campaign, and I could use some help. I know I'm missing some important stuff. Class T, for example, is empty, and, ironically, I have no idea what technology characterizes the Middle Ages. Can those who know a lot about history help me with A-L, and those who've read and watched a lot of sci-fi help with N-Z? Thanks!</p><p></p><p><strong>A</strong>: Class A planets are completely barren. They contain no technology because there is no life. Most planets in the Multiverse are Class A, but agents rarely have a reason to visit one.</p><p><strong>B</strong>: Class B planets contain life, but none of it is intelligent. Planets that only have plant life and/or creatures of no greater than animal intelligence belong to this class.</p><p><strong>C</strong>: Inhabitants of Class C planets show the beginnings of intelligence. They make and use tools as well as fire.</p><p><strong>D</strong>: The most intelligent creatures of Class D planets form social groups beyond immediate family. These tribes rely on hunting and gathering for food.</p><p><strong>E</strong>: Agriculture has been developed on Class E planets, as well as the domestication of animals. As a result, populations are larger.</p><p><strong>F</strong>: Class F planets traditionally correspond to the bronze age because bronze is widely used. Advanced agricultural technologies, such as irrigation, are present. Wheeled vehicles are common. Large building projects, such as huge temples and pyramids, are often first attempted at this level of technology.</p><p><strong>G</strong>: On Class G planets, the discovery and widespread use of iron has had a great impact. Travelling long distances by ship is increasingly common. Sciences such as math, astronomy, and biology are undergoing rapid development.</p><p><strong>H</strong>: Class H planets are the epitome of medieval times.</p><p><strong>I</strong>: On Class I planets, gunpowder has revolutionized war, while the printing press has allowed the proliferation of books.</p><p><strong>J</strong>: Class J planets are distinguished mostly by the presence of steam engines. These allow fast overland travel, and lead to the rapid colonization of new lands.</p><p><strong>K</strong>: On Class K planets, electricity has been discovered as a usable power source. Light bulbs, radios and telephones are all present. Combustion engines are first used.</p><p><strong>L</strong>: Class L planets are undergoing an industrialization process. Products are mass produced for the first time. Powered flight becomes a reality.</p><p><strong>M</strong>: Class M planets are characterized by the development and adoption of information technology, which changes the world of communications forever. Space travel is first attempted.</p><p><strong>N</strong>: Class N planets are usually very similar to Class M planets, only more advanced in every way. Vehicles can drive themselves. All manner of technology can be controlled by voice.</p><p><strong>O</strong>: On Class O planets, warfare has changed once again due to the introduction of energy weapons such as lasers and blasters. Nanotechnology has allowed medical breakthroughs that render most diseases a thing of the past.</p><p><strong>P</strong>: The field of artificial intelligence is advanced enough on Class P planets to allow multi-purpose droids and robots. Such planets are also often capable of easily exploring all other nearby planets.</p><p><strong>Q</strong>: On Class Q planets, energy has been fully mastered. Unlimited energy cell technology guarantees that energy will be available and plentiful forever more. Furthermore, energy can now be shaped and controlled for many purposes, such as force fields.</p><p><strong>R</strong>: On Class R planets, there is very little difference between the intelligence of living creatures and computers. In other words, artificial intelligence is now near-perfect.</p><p><strong>S</strong>: Class S planets have discovered hyper space travel and communications, suddenly making the Universe a much smaller place.</p><p><strong>T</strong>: ??? </p><p><strong>U</strong>: Class U planets have discovered inter-dimensional travel and communications.</p><p><strong>V</strong>: Class V planets correspond to MARANDA’s level of technology. Inter-dimensional travel is well-established and mostly used for commercial and diplomatic needs. </p><p><strong>W</strong>: Class W planets have achieved a level of super-science that makes it very hard to differentiate between science and magic. True artificial intelligence has finally been achieved, which consequently allows actual minds to be uploaded to computers.</p><p><strong>X</strong>: On Class X planets science is completely and utterly indistinguishable from magic.</p><p><strong>Y</strong>: Class Y planets are currently only theoretical.</p><p><strong>Z</strong>: Class Z planets are currently only theoretical. At this point, technology allows one to do almost anything. Someone with such technology could easily be mistaken for a god.</p><p></p><p>For the curious, MARANDA stands for Multiverse Anomaly Repair AND Assistance, the organization the PCs work for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SWAT, post: 1851431, member: 2751"] Trying to come up with a general technology level table for my multi-dimensional campaign, and I could use some help. I know I'm missing some important stuff. Class T, for example, is empty, and, ironically, I have no idea what technology characterizes the Middle Ages. Can those who know a lot about history help me with A-L, and those who've read and watched a lot of sci-fi help with N-Z? Thanks! [B]A[/B]: Class A planets are completely barren. They contain no technology because there is no life. Most planets in the Multiverse are Class A, but agents rarely have a reason to visit one. [B]B[/B]: Class B planets contain life, but none of it is intelligent. Planets that only have plant life and/or creatures of no greater than animal intelligence belong to this class. [B]C[/B]: Inhabitants of Class C planets show the beginnings of intelligence. They make and use tools as well as fire. [B]D[/B]: The most intelligent creatures of Class D planets form social groups beyond immediate family. These tribes rely on hunting and gathering for food. [B]E[/B]: Agriculture has been developed on Class E planets, as well as the domestication of animals. As a result, populations are larger. [B]F[/B]: Class F planets traditionally correspond to the bronze age because bronze is widely used. Advanced agricultural technologies, such as irrigation, are present. Wheeled vehicles are common. Large building projects, such as huge temples and pyramids, are often first attempted at this level of technology. [B]G[/B]: On Class G planets, the discovery and widespread use of iron has had a great impact. Travelling long distances by ship is increasingly common. Sciences such as math, astronomy, and biology are undergoing rapid development. [B]H[/B]: Class H planets are the epitome of medieval times. [B]I[/B]: On Class I planets, gunpowder has revolutionized war, while the printing press has allowed the proliferation of books. [B]J[/B]: Class J planets are distinguished mostly by the presence of steam engines. These allow fast overland travel, and lead to the rapid colonization of new lands. [B]K[/B]: On Class K planets, electricity has been discovered as a usable power source. Light bulbs, radios and telephones are all present. Combustion engines are first used. [B]L[/B]: Class L planets are undergoing an industrialization process. Products are mass produced for the first time. Powered flight becomes a reality. [B]M[/B]: Class M planets are characterized by the development and adoption of information technology, which changes the world of communications forever. Space travel is first attempted. [B]N[/B]: Class N planets are usually very similar to Class M planets, only more advanced in every way. Vehicles can drive themselves. All manner of technology can be controlled by voice. [B]O[/B]: On Class O planets, warfare has changed once again due to the introduction of energy weapons such as lasers and blasters. Nanotechnology has allowed medical breakthroughs that render most diseases a thing of the past. [B]P[/B]: The field of artificial intelligence is advanced enough on Class P planets to allow multi-purpose droids and robots. Such planets are also often capable of easily exploring all other nearby planets. [B]Q[/B]: On Class Q planets, energy has been fully mastered. Unlimited energy cell technology guarantees that energy will be available and plentiful forever more. Furthermore, energy can now be shaped and controlled for many purposes, such as force fields. [B]R[/B]: On Class R planets, there is very little difference between the intelligence of living creatures and computers. In other words, artificial intelligence is now near-perfect. [B]S[/B]: Class S planets have discovered hyper space travel and communications, suddenly making the Universe a much smaller place. [B]T[/B]: ??? [B]U[/B]: Class U planets have discovered inter-dimensional travel and communications. [B]V[/B]: Class V planets correspond to MARANDA’s level of technology. Inter-dimensional travel is well-established and mostly used for commercial and diplomatic needs. [B]W[/B]: Class W planets have achieved a level of super-science that makes it very hard to differentiate between science and magic. True artificial intelligence has finally been achieved, which consequently allows actual minds to be uploaded to computers. [B]X[/B]: On Class X planets science is completely and utterly indistinguishable from magic. [B]Y[/B]: Class Y planets are currently only theoretical. [B]Z[/B]: Class Z planets are currently only theoretical. At this point, technology allows one to do almost anything. Someone with such technology could easily be mistaken for a god. For the curious, MARANDA stands for Multiverse Anomaly Repair AND Assistance, the organization the PCs work for. [/QUOTE]
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