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* This is often referred to as [[Terraforming]] i.e. making the environment more like [[Terra (world)|Terra]], which in practical terms means an oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere with a temperate climate conducive to conventional [[life]].
 
* This is often referred to as [[Terraforming]] i.e. making the environment more like [[Terra (world)|Terra]], which in practical terms means an oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere with a temperate climate conducive to conventional [[life]].
 
* Some also call it ''bioforming''.
 
* Some also call it ''bioforming''.
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=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
 
=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
 
Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
 
Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
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Large scale engineering usually starts with changes to the areas where people live: Cities. Some early [[Tech Level|tech]] make use of natural forces to effect change, such as diverting rivers. Other major engineering projects can include closing inlets, or creating water passages across narrow land areas.
 
Large scale engineering usually starts with changes to the areas where people live: Cities. Some early [[Tech Level|tech]] make use of natural forces to effect change, such as diverting rivers. Other major engineering projects can include closing inlets, or creating water passages across narrow land areas.
  
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==== Information Age Societies (Calculative Computers) ====
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=== Expected Planetary Engineering Development Sequence ===
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MACRO LEVEL:
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* [[TBD]] → [[TBD]] → [[TBD]]
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==== Foundational Period Societies ====
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|-  
 
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!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:1-9]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Ur-Tech]]
 
!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:1-9]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Ur-Tech]]
 
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' Digital Networks, High scarcity, Prototype Nanotech, Calculative ("[[Calculating Machine]]s"), [[Automaton]]s, [[Low Autonomous Robot]]s, [[etc.]]
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' TBD
 
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! [[Tech Epoch]]
 
! [[Tech Epoch]]
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| [[Tool Making Epoch]]  
 
| [[Tool Making Epoch]]  
 
| [[TL:1-3]]
 
| [[TL:1-3]]
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| COMPUTERS: The abacus and the quipu represent early calculating tech. they are simple, mechanical processors that help a sophont keep large numbers of calculations in memory. Mathematics makes great leaps forward with the development of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
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| No information yet available.
 
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| [[Division of Labor Epoch]]   
 
| [[Division of Labor Epoch]]   
 
| [[TL:4-6]]
 
| [[TL:4-6]]
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| COMPUTERS: The first analog computers and calculators greatly enhance business and academic endeavors. Mechanical and early [[electronic]] [[calculator]]s become fixtures. Electric devices, polymers, and early electronics fuel continuing progress. Designers use classic Lovelacian programming and aspire to build the first Babbage machines. Many [[sophont]] [[societies]] can build [[processor]]s that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/1]] and [[Model/1]] [[bis]] processors. 
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| No information yet available.
 
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| [[Processor Epoch]]  
 
| [[Processor Epoch]]  
 
| [[TL:7-9]]
 
| [[TL:7-9]]
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| COMPUTERS: Programmable computers come into vogue as the analog is replaced by the digital. Transistors make way for microchips; desktop processors soon become a feature of home, business, and school. Massive parallel processors fill entire rooms and supersede earlier technologies. The first supercomputers can often beat even expert humans at games like chess due to phenomenal calculating abilities and vast memory banks. Photonic and gravitic energy transmission as well as bio-computing replace many of the earlier generations of electronics. Voice-activated processors are more user-friendly than ever before. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/2]], [[Model/2]] [[bis]], and even [[Model/3]] [[processor]]s.
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| No information yet available.
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* At tech level 8 limited weather control is available, and seismic prediction is reliable, which allow for minor planetary changes (such as altering rainfall).  
 
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==== Bright Age Societies (Bright Computers) ====
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==== Interstellar Period Societies ====
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|-  
 
|-  
 
!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:10-18]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Stell-Tech]]
 
!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:10-18]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Stell-Tech]]
 
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' [[Intelligent Network]]s, Low Scarcity, Weak nanotech, Synaptic processors, [[Positronic Brain]]s, Cognitive ("[[Thinking Machine]]s"), [[High Autonomous Robot]]s, [[etc.]]
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' TBD
 
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! [[Tech Epoch]]
 
! [[Tech Epoch]]
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| [[Gravitics Epoch]]
 
| [[Gravitics Epoch]]
 
| [[TL:10-12]]
 
| [[TL:10-12]]
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| COMPUTERS: Synaptic processors and [[positronic brain]]s are vastly more capable than earlier generations of processor technology. Some advanced [[robot]]s can fool inexpert humans. Expert [[roboticist]]s call these low autonomous robots. Still, a well-trained expert sophont can often outthink and outperform advanced thinking machines from this [[Tech Epoch|epoch]]. Fluidic and magnetic energy transmission increase processing speed. Semi-organic facility and early [[ship brain]]s become common. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/4]], [[Model/5]], and [[Model/6]] processors.
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| No information yet available.
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* At tech level 12 major terraforming (1000's of square km) is possible due to increases in global weather control and limited seismic control).
 
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| [[Biologicals Epoch]]  
 
| [[Biologicals Epoch]]  
 
| [[TL:13-15]]
 
| [[TL:13-15]]
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| COMPUTERS: [[High autonomous robot]]s outperform many educated experts across many fields. They still can’t match the apex professors, but they can perform perfectly well at the professional level. [[Holocrystal]]s and advanced bio-compumetrics are increasing functioning to billions of actions per nanosecond. Computer brain implants allow complete rehabilitation and restoration of function to almost all individuals who were formerly handicapped. [[Infomorph]]s and downloadable brains supplement [[wafertech]]. Pseudoreality simulators show amazing promise. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/7]], [[Model/8]], and [[Model/9]] processors.
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| No information yet available.
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* Complex Terraforming of continental regions is possible at TL 15 with reliable seismic control.  
 
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|-
 
| [[Artificials Epoch]]
 
| [[Artificials Epoch]]
 
| [[TL:16-18]]
 
| [[TL:16-18]]
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| COMPUTERS: [[High autonomous robot]]s outperform many educated experts across many fields. They still can’t match the apex professors, but they can perform perfectly well at the professional level. [[Holocrystal]]s and advanced bio-compumetrics are increasing functioning to billions of actions per nanosecond. Computer brain implants allow complete rehabilitation and restoration of function to almost all individuals who were formerly handicapped. [[Infomorph]]s and downloadable brains supplement [[wafertech]]. Pseudoreality simulators show amazing promise. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/7]], [[Model/8]], and [[Model/9]] processors. [[Hop Drive]]s begin to use more advanced [[Ship's Computer]]s.
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| No information yet available.
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* Global Terraforming of Hostile worlds (e.g. Astmospheric changes - converting Insidious atmosphere to standard) becomes available at TL 16.  
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* Total terraforming appears at TL 17 and beyond. Total terraforming involves complete transformation of a world’s basic environment to a radically different basic environment of one’s choosing For example, transforming a barren vacuum world to a lush, rich world with a dense atmosphere is total terraforming. Some of these changes may not be sustainable without technology in the very long term (thousands of years - i.e. a smaller planet would not have the gravity well to retain various atmospheric gasses over the long term).  
 
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==== Brilliant Age Societies (Brilliant Computers) ====
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==== Ultra Period Societies ====
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:19-27]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Ultra-Tech]]
 
!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:19-27]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Ultra-Tech]]
 
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' Delegative Rule (AI), Post-Scarcity, Strong nanotech, Emotive ("[[Dreaming Machine|Dreaming]] or [[Feeling Machine]]s"), [[Self-Aware Robot]]s, [[etc.]]
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' TBD
 
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! [[Tech Epoch]]
 
! [[Tech Epoch]]
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| [[Matter Transport Epoch]], [[Transformations Epoch]], and [[Psionics Epoch]]
 
| [[Matter Transport Epoch]], [[Transformations Epoch]], and [[Psionics Epoch]]
 
| [[TL:19-21]], [[TL:22-24]], and [[TL:25-27]]
 
| [[TL:19-21]], [[TL:22-24]], and [[TL:25-27]]
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| COMPUTERS: Some Imperial scientists have quietly made the observation that [[Psionics|psionic science]] may underlay future societal and technological developments. True [[Artificial Intelligence]] is another widely anticipated factor. It is anticipated that true artificial intelligence, thinking, feeling machines whose capabilities may exceed organic sophont minds may coalesce over this [[tech period]], the [[Ultra Period]].
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| No information yet available.
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* At higher levels TL-19+, even planetary bodies or stars can be moved.
 
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!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:28-30]] & [[TL:31-33]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Dei-Tech]] & [[Omni-Tech]]
 
!colspan="3"| [[Technological Period]]: [[TL:28-30]] & [[TL:31-33]] and ''[[Tech]]-Name:'' [[Dei-Tech]] & [[Omni-Tech]]
 
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' Mass Minds, Delegative Rule (AI), Zero-Scarcity, Very Strong nanotech, Omni-Heuristic ("Deific Machines"), [[etc.]]
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|colspan="3"| ''Common Characteristics:'' TBD
 
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! [[Tech Epoch]]
 
! [[Tech Epoch]]
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| [[Transcendent Epoch]] <br>& [[Ascendant Epoch]]
 
| [[Transcendent Epoch]] <br>& [[Ascendant Epoch]]
 
| [[TL:28-30]] & [[TL:31-33]]
 
| [[TL:28-30]] & [[TL:31-33]]
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| COMPUTERS: Even [[futurist]]s have a hard time guessing what form electronics will take these [[tech epoch]]s or even whether they will exist at all.
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| No information yet available.
 
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=== TL-8 Planetary Engineering ===
 
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At tech level 8 limited weather control is available, and seismic prediction is reliable, which allow for minor planetary changes (such as altering rainfall).
 
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=== TL-12 Planetary Engineering ===
 
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At tech level 12 major terraforming (1000's of square km) is possible due to increases in global weather control and limited seismic control).
 
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=== TL-15 Planetary Engineering ===
 
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Complex Terraforming of continental regions is possible at TL 15 with reliable seismic control.
 
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=== TL-16 Planetary Engineering ===
 
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Global Terraforming of Hostile worlds (e.g. Astmospheric changes - converting Insidious atmosphere to standard) becomes available at TL 16.
 
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=== TL-17 Planetary Engineering ===
 
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Total terraforming appears at TL 17 and beyond. Total terraforming involves complete transformation of a world’s basic environment to a radically different basic environment of one’s choosing For example, transforming a barren vacuum world to a lush, rich world with a dense atmosphere is total terraforming. Some of these changes may not be sustainable without technology in the very long term (thousands of years - i.e. a smaller planet would not have the gravity well to retain various atmospheric gasses over the long term).
 
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=== TL-18+ Planetary Engineering ===
 
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At higher levels, even planetary bodies or stars can be moved.
 
  
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
 
This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br>
 
This [[astrographic feature]] is primarily found in the following areas: <br>
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''[[Charted Space]]:''
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''[[Charted Space]]''
  
 
=== World Listing: 1105 ===
 
=== World Listing: 1105 ===

Latest revision as of 03:40, 1 September 2019

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Planetary Engineering or Environmental Engineering is the ability to manipulate the environment on a large scale.

  • This is often referred to as Terraforming i.e. making the environment more like Terra, which in practical terms means an oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere with a temperate climate conducive to conventional life.
  • Some also call it bioforming.

Library Data Referral Tree[edit]

Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information:
Interstellar Colonization:

Description (Specifications)[edit]

It is the ability to manipulate the environment on a large scale.

Image Repository[edit]

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Large scale engineering usually starts with changes to the areas where people live: Cities. Some early tech make use of natural forces to effect change, such as diverting rivers. Other major engineering projects can include closing inlets, or creating water passages across narrow land areas.

Expected Planetary Engineering Development Sequence[edit]

MACRO LEVEL:

Foundational Period Societies[edit]

Technological Period: TL:1-9 and Tech-Name: Ur-Tech
Common Characteristics: TBD
Tech Epoch TL-Range Remarks
Tool Making Epoch TL:1-3 No information yet available.
Division of Labor Epoch TL:4-6 No information yet available.
Processor Epoch TL:7-9 No information yet available.
  • At tech level 8 limited weather control is available, and seismic prediction is reliable, which allow for minor planetary changes (such as altering rainfall).

Interstellar Period Societies[edit]

Technological Period: TL:10-18 and Tech-Name: Stell-Tech
Common Characteristics: TBD
Tech Epoch TL-Range Remarks
Gravitics Epoch TL:10-12 No information yet available.
  • At tech level 12 major terraforming (1000's of square km) is possible due to increases in global weather control and limited seismic control).
Biologicals Epoch TL:13-15 No information yet available.
  • Complex Terraforming of continental regions is possible at TL 15 with reliable seismic control.
Artificials Epoch TL:16-18 No information yet available.
  • Global Terraforming of Hostile worlds (e.g. Astmospheric changes - converting Insidious atmosphere to standard) becomes available at TL 16.
  • Total terraforming appears at TL 17 and beyond. Total terraforming involves complete transformation of a world’s basic environment to a radically different basic environment of one’s choosing For example, transforming a barren vacuum world to a lush, rich world with a dense atmosphere is total terraforming. Some of these changes may not be sustainable without technology in the very long term (thousands of years - i.e. a smaller planet would not have the gravity well to retain various atmospheric gasses over the long term).

Ultra Period Societies[edit]

Technological Period: TL:19-27 and Tech-Name: Ultra-Tech
Common Characteristics: TBD
Tech Epoch TL-Range Remarks
Matter Transport Epoch, Transformations Epoch, and Psionics Epoch TL:19-21, TL:22-24, and TL:25-27 No information yet available.
  • At higher levels TL-19+, even planetary bodies or stars can be moved.

Beyond Brilliance[edit]

Technological Period: TL:28-30 & TL:31-33 and Tech-Name: Dei-Tech & Omni-Tech
Common Characteristics: TBD
Tech Epoch TL-Range Remarks
Transcendent Epoch
& Ascendant Epoch 		TL:28-30 & TL:31-33 No information yet available.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

This astrographic feature is primarily found in the following areas:
Charted Space

World Listing: 1105[edit]

The following systems and worlds are associated with this technology:

No world articles for Planetary Engineering


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