Universal Technological Profile
The Universal Technological Profile or UTP is a subjective (rating) tool used by societies to try to refine the details of the available technology on each world. Technology, and the benefits it provides, are rarely evenly distributed throughout a population. The UTP defines categories and the range of available technologies.
Universal Technological Profile (UTP)
These codes are represented as the Universal Technological Profile (UTP) Universal Code in the order defined below:
CC-QQQQQ-TTTT-MM-N
Where each of the codes is as follows:
- C = Common (x2)
- Q = Quality of Life (x5)
- T = Transportation (x4)
- M = Military (x2)
- N = Novelties (x1)
The UTP is part of the system of as Universal Codes.
Classifications
Enhanced tech levels describe the technology for different classes of technology (e.g. a planet may have a medical tech level different from its weapons tech level).
- Traveller categorizes various technologies into the following enhanced tech level or classifications (categories):
Common Technologies
- High
- Low
Quality of Life Technologies
- Energy
- Computers/Robotics
- Communications
- Medical
- Environment
Transportation Technologies
- Land
- Water
- Air
- Space
Military Technologies
- Personal Military
- Heavy Military
Novelty Technologies
- Novelties
History & Background (Dossier)
Technology levels
- Technological Systemics
- Foundational Period
- Interstellar Period
- Galactic Period / Accelerating Tech Level
Please refer to the following AAB library articles for related information:
- Technology
- Technological Research
- Technological Systemics
References & Contributors / Sources
- Marc Miller. Referee's Companion (Game Designers Workshop, 1988), 26-34.
- Geir Lanesskog. World Builder's Handbook (Mongoose Publishing, 2023), 58,83-86.Joe Fugate, J. Andrew Keith, Gary L. Thomas. World Builder's Handbook (Digest Group Publications, 1989), 58,83-86.