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[[Specifications]] are used in the ''description'' portion of an [[AAB]] entry. | [[Specifications]] are used in the ''description'' portion of an [[AAB]] entry. | ||
− | * They are used to describe mostly objective data, typically vehicle or ship performance data or hard scientific data such as [[astrography]] or [[planetology]]. | + | * They are used to describe mostly objective data, typically a vehicle or ship performance data or hard scientific data such as [[astrography]] or [[planetology]]. |
* Information data blocks are often featured in this area, especially [[universal code]]s. | * Information data blocks are often featured in this area, especially [[universal code]]s. | ||
* More subjective or sophontilogical data is described in the [[Dossier]]. | * More subjective or sophontilogical data is described in the [[Dossier]]. | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
− | Specifications describe the astronomical, physical, or other scientific data related to relatively unchanging facts. Hard data is filed under this category. It is part of the description of an [[AAB]] entry.{{Unpublished cite|author=Maksim-Smelchak}} | + | Specifications describe the astronomical, physical, or other scientific data related to relatively unchanging facts. Hard data is filed under this category. It is part of the description of an [[AAB]] entry.{{Unpublished cite|citeName=ms|author=[[Maksim-Smelchak]]}} |
− | [[Dossier]]s in the [[AAB]] typically describe history or background relating to [[sophont]]ic matters, which is to say the knowledge relating to technologically sophisticated species typically apply to personnel and events in a conventional sense. They typically describe history or background relating to [[sophont]]ic matters, which is to say the knowledge relating to technologically sophisticated species. | + | [[Dossier]]s in the [[AAB]] typically describe history or background relating to [[sophont]]ic matters, which is to say the knowledge relating to technologically sophisticated species typically apply to personnel and events in a conventional sense. They typically describe history or background relating to [[sophont]]ic matters, which is to say the knowledge relating to technologically sophisticated species.<ref name=ms/> |
=== Detailed Specifications Breakdown === | === Detailed Specifications Breakdown === | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
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− | | | + | !colspan="2"| '''[[AAB]] [[Library Data]] Article Type''' |
+ | |- | ||
+ | !colspan="2"| '''Specifications Sections''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Article Type | ! Article Type | ||
! Remarks | ! Remarks | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Army]] | ||
+ | | TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Base]] | | [[Base]] | ||
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* Typical facility components might also be mentioned among other options. | * Typical facility components might also be mentioned among other options. | ||
* Please see [[Starport]] for an example. | * Please see [[Starport]] for an example. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Fleet]] | ||
+ | | TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Good]]s | | [[Good]]s | ||
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| [[Periodical]] | | [[Periodical]] | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
− | * A high level synopsis of the product, often straight from a product blurb. | + | * A high-level synopsis of the product, often straight from a product blurb. |
* A table of contents | * A table of contents | ||
* A [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) section that details in-universe terms even if a full [[Library Data]] isn't available. | * A [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) section that details in-universe terms even if a full [[Library Data]] isn't available. | ||
− | ** This section is important because it allows tracking of ideas over 40 years and nearly 2,000 publications. Very important for researchers, | + | ** This section is important because it allows tracking of ideas over 40 years and nearly 2,000 publications. Very important for researchers, fans, and those interested. The ''What links here'' function on the left sidebar makes this invaluable. |
* A possibly more detailed breakdown of library data entries into specific categories such as ''Selected Ships,'' which details [[spaceship]]s or [[starship]]s ….or any of many other possible selections. | * A possibly more detailed breakdown of library data entries into specific categories such as ''Selected Ships,'' which details [[spaceship]]s or [[starship]]s ….or any of many other possible selections. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Personage]] ([[VIP]]) | | [[Personage]] ([[VIP]]) | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
− | * A high level overview of the VIP. | + | * A high-level overview of the VIP. |
* A biography and basic character observations. | * A biography and basic character observations. | ||
* The specifications section of a personage article is typically known as its [[Biography]]. | * The specifications section of a personage article is typically known as its [[Biography]]. | ||
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| [[Polity]] | | [[Polity]] | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
− | * Basic high level overview of the polity. | + | * Basic high-level overview of the polity. |
+ | * Goals, symbols, [[etc.]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Publication]] | | [[Publication]] | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
− | * A high level synopsis of the product, often straight from a product blurb. | + | * A high-level synopsis of the product, often straight from a product blurb. |
* A table of contents | * A table of contents | ||
* A [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) section that details in-universe terms even if a full [[Library Data]] isn't available. | * A [[Library Data|Library Data Entries]] (Public) section that details in-universe terms even if a full [[Library Data]] isn't available. | ||
− | ** This section is important because it allows tracking of ideas over 40 years and nearly 2,000 publications. Very important for researchers, | + | ** This section is important because it allows tracking of ideas over 40 years and nearly 2,000 publications. Very important for researchers, fans, and those interested. The ''What links here'' function on the left sidebar makes this invaluable. |
* A possibly more detailed breakdown of library data entries into specific categories such as ''Selected Ships,'' which details [[spaceship]]s or [[starship]]s ….or any of many other possible selections. | * A possibly more detailed breakdown of library data entries into specific categories such as ''Selected Ships,'' which details [[spaceship]]s or [[starship]]s ….or any of many other possible selections. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sector]] | | [[Sector]] | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
− | * A high level overview of the sector. | + | * A high-level overview of the sector. |
* Toponyms, linguistics typography, and related data. | * Toponyms, linguistics typography, and related data. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Ship]] or [[Smallcraft]] | | [[Ship]] or [[Smallcraft]] | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
+ | * The sort of information found of [[Classic Traveller]] [[Ship's Papers]]. | ||
* Basic technical capability, performance characteristics, and dimensions of the [[ship]]. | * Basic technical capability, performance characteristics, and dimensions of the [[ship]]. | ||
* [[Ship Equipment]] and fittings, [[hull]], [[etc.]] | * [[Ship Equipment]] and fittings, [[hull]], [[etc.]] | ||
* Basic pricing or availability data. | * Basic pricing or availability data. | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | Two basic approaches are suggested for ship specifications: | ||
+ | * [[Ship's Papers]] formatting or... | ||
+ | * 1. Ship Performance specs 2. Armament & Defenses 3. Subcraft & other data and... 4. Crew Specs. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Sophont]] | | [[Sophont]] | ||
| The specifications section of this kind of file details: | | The specifications section of this kind of file details: | ||
− | * A high level overview of this sophont. | + | * A high-level overview of this sophont. |
* Physiology, anatomy, body plan, environment, breathing, and related data. | * Physiology, anatomy, body plan, environment, breathing, and related data. | ||
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The [[AAB]] adopted the specifications system early in the time of the [[Vilani Imperium]], and all of its succeeding [[empire]]s have kept the system. It has a relatively standard format although many administrators over the millennia have modified or otherwise edited the files and databases, leaving a not perfectly standard set of data. | The [[AAB]] adopted the specifications system early in the time of the [[Vilani Imperium]], and all of its succeeding [[empire]]s have kept the system. It has a relatively standard format although many administrators over the millennia have modified or otherwise edited the files and databases, leaving a not perfectly standard set of data. | ||
− | The [[Library Data]] used on [[Ship’s Computer]]s at and [[starport]] libraries may diverge from the data collections at [[AAB]] [[Data Repository]] installations. | + | The [[Library Data]] used on [[Ship’s Computer]]s at and [[starport]] libraries may diverge from the data collections at [[AAB]] [[Data Repository]] installations. <ref name=ms/> |
− | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | |S2= | + | |S2= Compiler: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
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}} | }} | ||
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Specifications are used in the description portion of an AAB entry.
- They are used to describe mostly objective data, typically a vehicle or ship performance data or hard scientific data such as astrography or planetology.
- Information data blocks are often featured in this area, especially universal codes.
- More subjective or sophontilogical data is described in the Dossier.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Specifications describe the astronomical, physical, or other scientific data related to relatively unchanging facts. Hard data is filed under this category. It is part of the description of an AAB entry.[1]
Dossiers in the AAB typically describe history or background relating to sophontic matters, which is to say the knowledge relating to technologically sophisticated species typically apply to personnel and events in a conventional sense. They typically describe history or background relating to sophontic matters, which is to say the knowledge relating to technologically sophisticated species.[1]
Detailed Specifications Breakdown[edit]
AAB Library Data Article Type | |
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Specifications Sections | |
Article Type | Remarks |
Army | TBD |
Base | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Corporation or Megacorporation | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Creature | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Facility | The specifications section of this kind of file details: |
Fleet | TBD |
Goods | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
|
Language | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
|
Periodical | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Personage (VIP) | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Polity | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Publication | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Sector | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Ship or Smallcraft | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
Two basic approaches are suggested for ship specifications:
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Sophont | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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Subsector | The specifications section of this kind of file details:
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History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The AAB adopted the specifications system early in the time of the Vilani Imperium, and all of its succeeding empires have kept the system. It has a relatively standard format although many administrators over the millennia have modified or otherwise edited the files and databases, leaving a not perfectly standard set of data.
The Library Data used on Ship’s Computers at and starport libraries may diverge from the data collections at AAB Data Repository installations. [1]
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Compiler: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak