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)[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- High
- Low
Quality of Life Technologies[edit]
- Energy
- Computers/Robotics
- Communications
- Medical
- Environment
Transportation Technologies[edit]
- Land
- Water
- Air
- Space
Military Technologies[edit]
- Personal Military
- Heavy Military
Novelty Technologies[edit]
- Novelties
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
Technology levels[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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.