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| − | [[Lifeform]]s are the "non-intelligent" | + | [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif|right]] |
| − | * The more general use of this term could apply to any kind of life. | + | [[Lifeform]]s are the "non-intelligent" [[creature]]s, monsters, and beasts found throughout [[Charted Space]]. (i.e. [[creature]]s are non-[[sophont]]ic [[lifeform]]s, who do not use [[technology]]) |
| − | * This is a | + | * The more general use of this term could apply to any kind of [[life]]. |
| + | * This is a [[sophont]]igraphic term used in [[biology]] and other studies of galactic [[life]]. | ||
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| + | Please see the following [[AAB]] articles for more information: | ||
| + | * [[Life]] | ||
| + | ** [[Lifeform]]s | ||
| + | *** [[Beast]] | ||
| + | *** [[Creature]] | ||
| + | *** [[Monster]] | ||
| + | ** [[Sophonce]] | ||
| + | ** [[Sophont]] | ||
| + | *** [[Extilligence]] | ||
| + | *** [[Intelligence]] | ||
| + | *** [[Sapient]] | ||
| + | *** [[Sentient]] | ||
| + | *** [[Stimulus]] | ||
| + | * [[Lifeform Origin]]s | ||
| + | ** [[Abiogenesis]] | ||
| + | ** [[Biogenesis]] | ||
| + | ** [[Panspermia]] | ||
| + | * [[Lifeform Stage]]s ([[Civilization]]) | ||
| + | ** [[A-life]] | ||
| + | ** [[Proto-Life]] | ||
| + | ** [[Creature]] | ||
| + | ** [[Proto-Sophont]] | ||
| + | ** [[Sophont]] | ||
| + | ** [[Ascendant]] | ||
| + | ** [[Transcendent]] | ||
| + | ** Post-technologicals | ||
| + | * [[Lifeform Type]]s | ||
| + | ** Wet Life (organic) | ||
| + | ** Dry Life (inorganic) | ||
| + | ** Exotic Life (Neither organic nor inorganic) | ||
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| − | == Description (Specifications) == | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
| − | A lifeform can be any kind of life, conventional or unconventional. | + | A [[lifeform]] can be any kind of [[life]], conventional or unconventional. |
| − | * [[Exotic life]] can properly be called lifeforms, but are usually more exactingly known as something else. The | + | * [[Exotic life]] can properly be called lifeforms, but are usually more exactingly known as something else. The terms [[A-life]] or pseudo life are often used for non-baryonic lifeforms. |
=== Creatures, Intelligence & Technology === | === Creatures, Intelligence & Technology === | ||
| − | And, by non-intelligent, what is really meant is a non-user of advanced [[technology]]. Some creatures are certainly intelligent on the level of animal (creature) cognizance (...or ethology), but not on the level of advanced technology-using [[sophont]]s. This is all a matter of subjective dispute though. | + | And, by non-intelligent, what is really meant is a non-user of advanced [[technology]]. Some creatures are certainly intelligent on the level of animal (creature) cognizance (...or ethology), but not on the level of advanced technology-using [[sophont]]s. This is all a matter of subjective dispute though. |
| − | '' | + | ''[[Creature]]s'' differ from the minor and [[major race]]s (...of [[sophont]]s) in that they are not fully [[sentient]] or [[sapient]] (i.e. creatures are ''not'' sophonts). Some creatures may display some attributes of sentience or sapience, but lack enough of these attributes to be fully qualified as [[sophont]]s. This is also a highly subjective matter, much like the highly disputed definitions of the [[sophont]]ic Minor and [[Major Race]]s. |
=== Lifeform Types === | === Lifeform Types === | ||
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=== Creature Types === | === Creature Types === | ||
| − | * [[Beast]] | + | * [[Beast]] (+) |
| − | * [[Creature]] | + | * [[Creature]] (=) |
| − | * [[Monster]] | + | * [[Monster]] (-) |
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| + | === Sophont Types === | ||
| + | * [[Sophont]] | ||
| + | * [[Ascendant]] | ||
| + | * [[Transcendent]] | ||
| − | == History & Background (Dossier) == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
| − | The presence of advanced | + | The presence of advanced [[lifeform]]s or [[sophont]]s is what most scientists believe distinguishes [[Charted Space]] from [[Uncharted Space]] or [[Wildspace]]. Simple [[life]] or [[creature]]s are rare enough, but still vastly more common than [[sophont]]ic life. The rise and fall of [[creature]] and sophont species is of great interest to exobiologists and [[sophontologist]]s throughout [[Charted Space]]. |
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=== Cycle of Life & Civilization === | === Cycle of Life & Civilization === | ||
* [[A-life]] → [[Proto-Life]] → [[Creature]]s → [[Proto-Sophont]]s → [[Sophont]]s → [[Ascendant]]s → [[Transcendent]]s → [[Singularity]] | * [[A-life]] → [[Proto-Life]] → [[Creature]]s → [[Proto-Sophont]]s → [[Sophont]]s → [[Ascendant]]s → [[Transcendent]]s → [[Singularity]] | ||
| − | Stages: | + | Stages: |
# [[A-life]] | # [[A-life]] | ||
# [[Proto-Life]] (transitory stage) | # [[Proto-Life]] (transitory stage) | ||
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==== A-life ==== | ==== A-life ==== | ||
| − | [[A-life]] is life "not as we know it." These kinds of beings, are mostly conjectured at and do not fit the definitions of conventional or unconventional life. They are exotic in nature. They are often believed to be non- | + | [[A-life]], or pseudo life, is life "not as we know it." These kinds of beings, are mostly conjectured at and do not fit the definitions of conventional or unconventional life. They are exotic in nature. They are often believed to be non-baryonic in nature and some believe that they come from destinations other than the known [[universe]] such as [[jumpspace]] or [[Pocket Universe|alternate dimension]]s. |
==== Creatures ==== | ==== Creatures ==== | ||
| − | A [[Creature]] is any kind of lifeform, animal, plant, mineral, or otherwise that is at an evolutionary stage that does not yet use technology. | + | A [[Creature]] is any kind of lifeform, animal, plant, mineral, or otherwise that is at an evolutionary stage that does not yet use technology. [[Creature]]s are not rated on the [[IISS]] [[Technology Level]] scale. |
==== Proto-Sophonts ==== | ==== Proto-Sophonts ==== | ||
| − | [[Proto-Sophont]]s are {{TL|0}} [[lifeform]]s possessing advanced intelligence hallmarks and forming [[sophont]] cultures and civilizations. Their proto-technologies form the foundation of | + | [[Proto-Sophont]]s are {{TL|0}} [[lifeform]]s possessing advanced intelligence hallmarks and forming [[sophont]] cultures and civilizations. Their proto-technologies form a [[proto-civilization]] that will become the foundation of more mature societies and [[civilization]]s. |
==== Sophonts ==== | ==== Sophonts ==== | ||
| − | [[Sophont]]s are an intelligent lifeform and technology-using | + | [[Sophont]]s are an intelligent lifeform and technology-using beings ['''N'''ative '''I'''ntelligent '''L'''ife ([[NIL]])] or [[Sapient]]s, including humans as well as other "intelligent" lifeforms, that have a significant presence within [[Charted Space]]. |
==== Ascendants ==== | ==== Ascendants ==== | ||
| − | [[Ascendant]]s live strange lives with even stranger motives. Their technology has advanced to a point at which their [[culture]]s and [[civilization]]s are barely comprehensible to conventional [[sophont]]s. Their very existence defies conventional paradigm. | + | [[Ascendant]]s live strange lives with even stranger motives. Their technology has advanced to a point at which their [[culture]]s and [[civilization]]s are barely comprehensible to conventional [[sophont]]s. Many ascendants no longer confine themselves to single bodies or minds. Most flaut the laws of physics as their technology permits. Their very existence defies conventional paradigm. |
==== Transcendents ==== | ==== Transcendents ==== | ||
| − | Life that approaches the [[singularity]] and a post-technological period of [[civilization]] are known as [[Transcendent]]s. These beings are only conjectured at by modern | + | Life that approaches the [[singularity]] and a post-technological period of [[civilization]] are known as [[Transcendent]]s. These beings are only conjectured at by modern [[sophontologist]]s although the legends and folklore of many [[sophont]] species discuss them at great length. |
It is rumored that a number of [[precursor]] species have become [[Transcendent]]s. Many believe that the [[Ancients]] became [[Transcendent]]s. | It is rumored that a number of [[precursor]] species have become [[Transcendent]]s. Many believe that the [[Ancients]] became [[Transcendent]]s. | ||
==== Singularity ==== | ==== Singularity ==== | ||
| − | The [[Singularity]] is a point in the future at which all science, philosophy, and conventional knowledge has lost | + | The [[Singularity]] is a point in the future at which all science, philosophy, and all conventional knowledge has lost normative meaning. It is functionally a post-technological existence where anything is possible. Some races think of it as the afterlife, while other consider it something entirely different. Whatever it is, it exists outside of the comprehension of {{TL|15}} science as a much-disputed theory. |
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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Revision as of 16:46, 15 January 2019
Lifeforms are the "non-intelligent" creatures, monsters, and beasts found throughout Charted Space. (i.e. creatures are non-sophontic lifeforms, who do not use technology)
- The more general use of this term could apply to any kind of life.
- This is a sophontigraphic term used in biology and other studies of galactic life.
Please see the following AAB articles for more information:
- Life
- Lifeform Origins
- Lifeform Stages (Civilization)
- A-life
- Proto-Life
- Creature
- Proto-Sophont
- Sophont
- Ascendant
- Transcendent
- Post-technologicals
- Lifeform Types
- Wet Life (organic)
- Dry Life (inorganic)
- Exotic Life (Neither organic nor inorganic)
Description (Specifications)
A lifeform can be any kind of life, conventional or unconventional.
- Exotic life can properly be called lifeforms, but are usually more exactingly known as something else. The terms A-life or pseudo life are often used for non-baryonic lifeforms.
Creatures, Intelligence & Technology
And, by non-intelligent, what is really meant is a non-user of advanced technology. Some creatures are certainly intelligent on the level of animal (creature) cognizance (...or ethology), but not on the level of advanced technology-using sophonts. This is all a matter of subjective dispute though.
Creatures differ from the minor and major races (...of sophonts) in that they are not fully sentient or sapient (i.e. creatures are not sophonts). Some creatures may display some attributes of sentience or sapience, but lack enough of these attributes to be fully qualified as sophonts. This is also a highly subjective matter, much like the highly disputed definitions of the sophontic Minor and Major Races.
Lifeform Types
Creature Types
Sophont Types
History & Background (Dossier)
The presence of advanced lifeforms or sophonts is what most scientists believe distinguishes Charted Space from Uncharted Space or Wildspace. Simple life or creatures are rare enough, but still vastly more common than sophontic life. The rise and fall of creature and sophont species is of great interest to exobiologists and sophontologists throughout Charted Space.
Cycle of Life & Civilization
- A-life → Proto-Life → Creatures → Proto-Sophonts → Sophonts → Ascendants → Transcendents → Singularity
Stages:
- A-life
- Proto-Life (transitory stage)
- Creatures
- Proto-Sophonts (transitory stage)
- Sophonts
- Ascendants (transitory stage)
- Transcendents
- Singularity
A-life
A-life, or pseudo life, is life "not as we know it." These kinds of beings, are mostly conjectured at and do not fit the definitions of conventional or unconventional life. They are exotic in nature. They are often believed to be non-baryonic in nature and some believe that they come from destinations other than the known universe such as jumpspace or alternate dimensions.
Creatures
A Creature is any kind of lifeform, animal, plant, mineral, or otherwise that is at an evolutionary stage that does not yet use technology. Creatures are not rated on the IISS Technology Level scale.
Proto-Sophonts
Proto-Sophonts are TL–0 lifeforms possessing advanced intelligence hallmarks and forming sophont cultures and civilizations. Their proto-technologies form a proto-civilization that will become the foundation of more mature societies and civilizations.
Sophonts
Sophonts are an intelligent lifeform and technology-using beings [Native Intelligent Life (NIL)] or Sapients, including humans as well as other "intelligent" lifeforms, that have a significant presence within Charted Space.
Ascendants
Ascendants live strange lives with even stranger motives. Their technology has advanced to a point at which their cultures and civilizations are barely comprehensible to conventional sophonts. Many ascendants no longer confine themselves to single bodies or minds. Most flaut the laws of physics as their technology permits. Their very existence defies conventional paradigm.
Transcendents
Life that approaches the singularity and a post-technological period of civilization are known as Transcendents. These beings are only conjectured at by modern sophontologists although the legends and folklore of many sophont species discuss them at great length.
It is rumored that a number of precursor species have become Transcendents. Many believe that the Ancients became Transcendents.
Singularity
The Singularity is a point in the future at which all science, philosophy, and all conventional knowledge has lost normative meaning. It is functionally a post-technological existence where anything is possible. Some races think of it as the afterlife, while other consider it something entirely different. Whatever it is, it exists outside of the comprehension of TL–15 science as a much-disputed theory.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- TBD
- TBD
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science