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The [[Cultural Extension]] or [[Cx]] is a gross measure of a world's [[culture]] in generalized terms.
 
The [[Cultural Extension]] or [[Cx]] is a gross measure of a world's [[culture]] in generalized terms.
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* It is a measure of ''Cultural Proximity'' or deviation for average normative galactic cultural universals in as much as [[Charted Space]] truly has ''averages'' or ''universals''.
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== Description (Specifications) ==
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* The [[Cx]] is very useful for [[Traveller Gene|Travellers]] and interstellar merchants.
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It is a measure of ''Cultural Proximity'' or deviation for average normative galactic cultural universals in as much as [[Charted Space]] truly has ''averages'' or ''universals''.
 
  
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=== Cultural Extension Parameters ===
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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* '''Homogeneity''': degree to which members of society hold common beliefs.
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The Cultural Extension is abbreviated [[Cx]] and written in brackets ([xxxx]). It gives insight into the social behavior of the [[world]]'s [[population]]. It is given as four [[eHex]] digits representing Homogeneity, Acceptance, Strangeness, and Symbols.
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** Members of very homogeneous cultures are in strong agreement on the fundamentals of society (usually basic rights, religion, and methods of interaction).  
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** Members of non-homogeneous cultures hold many different beliefs on the fundamentals of society.
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=== Cultural Extension Basic Parameters ===
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* '''Acceptance''': degree of xenophobia (or xenophilia) in the culture.
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HASS is the abbreviation for: H.A.S.S.
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** High Acceptance is evidenced by friendliness to outsiders and offworlders;
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* [[Homogeneity|Heterogeneity]] <small>(or its opposite, ''[[Homogeneity]]'')</small>
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* [[Acceptance]]
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* [[Strangeness]]
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* [[Symbol]]s
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=== Cultural Extension Parameter Explication ===
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* ''Homogeneity'' (or ''Heterogeneity''): degree to which members of society hold common beliefs.
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** Members of very ''Homogeneous'' cultures are in strong agreement on the fundamentals of society (usually basic rights, religion, and methods of interaction). Such [[societies]] tend to be highly harmonious, but not dynamic or creative.
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** Members of non-homogeneous (i.e. ''Heterogeneous'') cultures hold many different beliefs on the fundamentals of society. Such [[societies]] tend to be highly balkanized and also highly dynamic or creative.
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* ''Acceptance'': degree of xenophobia (or xenophilia) in the culture.
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** High Acceptance is evidenced by friendliness to outsiders and offworlders.
 
** Low Acceptance is characterized by fear or rejection of outsiders.
 
** Low Acceptance is characterized by fear or rejection of outsiders.
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* '''Strangeness''': degree of difference from the norms of interstellar society.  
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** High Strangeness is evidenced by unusual or outwardly incomprehensible actions, statements, or responses in the course daily activity.
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* ''Strangeness'': degree of difference from the norms of interstellar society.  
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** Low Strangeness reflects activities close to interstellar norms.
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** High Strangeness is evidenced by unusual or outwardly incomprehensible actions, statements, or responses in the course daily activity. [[World]]s with high strangeness often are assigned [[Amber Zone|amber]] or [[red zone]] ratings.
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* '''Symbols''': may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations).
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** Low Strangeness reflects activities close to interstellar norms. [[World]]s with low strangeness are most often assigned [[green zone]] ratings.
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** A high symbol score represents  
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** A high symbol score represents
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* ''Symbols'': may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations).
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** A high symbol score represents extremely complex [[societies]] that use a plethora of specialized [[language]], [[custom]]s, [[Religion|religious beliefs]], [[philosophies]], and cultural terms difficult for outsiders to comprehend. Such [[societies]] have created many of their own, unique cultural expressions.
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** A low symbol score represents generalized, near universal symbols, [[language]], [[custom]]s, and expressive terms easy for outsiders and visitors to understand. Such [[societies]] strongly tend to use many [[Cultural Universal]]s.
  
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
The [[Office of the Emperor]], the [[Imperial Bureaucracy]], the [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]], the [[Travellers' Aid Society]], the [[Merchant Service]], the [[Educational Institute]]s, and many other interstellar [[organization]]s use this data for [[governance]], [[interstellar economy]], world surveys, and other necessary tasks.
 
The [[Office of the Emperor]], the [[Imperial Bureaucracy]], the [[Imperial Interstellar Scout Service]], the [[Travellers' Aid Society]], the [[Merchant Service]], the [[Educational Institute]]s, and many other interstellar [[organization]]s use this data for [[governance]], [[interstellar economy]], world surveys, and other necessary tasks.
  
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=== Cultural Signifiers ===
 
Such data drives [[Charted Space]].
 
Such data drives [[Charted Space]].
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* ''(Homogeneity is a measure of the degree to which members of society hold common beliefs. Members of very homogeneous cultures are in strong agreement on the fundamentals of society (usually basic rights, religion, and methods of interaction). Members of non-homogeneous cultures hold many different beliefs on the fundamentals of society.)''
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* ''(Acceptance is the degree of xenophobia ( or xenophilia ) in the culture. High Acceptance is evidenced by friendliness to outsiders and offworlders; Low Acceptance is characterized by fear or rejection of outsiders.)''
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* ''(Strangeness is the degree of difference from the norms of interstellar society. High Strangeness is evidenced by unusual or outwardly incomprehensible actions, statements, or responses in the course daily activity. Low Strangeness reflects activities close to interstellar norms.)''
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* ''(Symbols used by the culture may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations).)''
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=== Ziru Sirka Acculturation vs. Zhodani Zeitgeist ===
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''What's one more inflexible hierarchy amongst friends?:'' No information yet available.
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=== Hiver, Imperial, and Solomani Psychohistorical Social Manipulation Strategies===
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''Everybody's playing with the numbers!:'' No information yet available.
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== See also ==
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{{:Referral-Tree-Culture-Art-Practices}}
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{{:Referral-Tree-Cultural-More}}
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{{Referral-Tree-U-Universal-World-Profile}}
  
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Advanced}}
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{{Detail}}
 
 
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|S3= Author & Contributor: [[Joshua Bell]]  
 
|S3= Author & Contributor: [[Joshua Bell]]  
 
|S4= Author & Contributor: [[User:Ssteve|''MIMIC'']] - Minor Imp of the [[Ministry of Information and Communication]]
 
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]  
 
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{{LE|Commerce|Culture|Economy}}

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The Cultural Extension or Cx is a gross measure of a world's culture in generalized terms.

  • It is a measure of Cultural Proximity or deviation for average normative galactic cultural universals in as much as Charted Space truly has averages or universals.
  • The Cx is very useful for Travellers and interstellar merchants.

Description (Specifications)[edit]

The Cultural Extension is abbreviated Cx and written in brackets ([xxxx]). It gives insight into the social behavior of the world's population. It is given as four eHex digits representing Homogeneity, Acceptance, Strangeness, and Symbols.

Cultural Extension Basic Parameters[edit]

HASS is the abbreviation for: H.A.S.S.

Cultural Extension Parameter Explication[edit]

  • Homogeneity (or Heterogeneity): degree to which members of society hold common beliefs.
    • Members of very Homogeneous cultures are in strong agreement on the fundamentals of society (usually basic rights, religion, and methods of interaction). Such societies tend to be highly harmonious, but not dynamic or creative.
    • Members of non-homogeneous (i.e. Heterogeneous) cultures hold many different beliefs on the fundamentals of society. Such societies tend to be highly balkanized and also highly dynamic or creative.
  • Acceptance: degree of xenophobia (or xenophilia) in the culture.
    • High Acceptance is evidenced by friendliness to outsiders and offworlders.
    • Low Acceptance is characterized by fear or rejection of outsiders.
  • Strangeness: degree of difference from the norms of interstellar society.
    • High Strangeness is evidenced by unusual or outwardly incomprehensible actions, statements, or responses in the course daily activity. Worlds with high strangeness often are assigned amber or red zone ratings.
    • Low Strangeness reflects activities close to interstellar norms. Worlds with low strangeness are most often assigned green zone ratings.
  • Symbols: may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations).

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

The Office of the Emperor, the Imperial Bureaucracy, the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service, the Travellers' Aid Society, the Merchant Service, the Educational Institutes, and many other interstellar organizations use this data for governance, interstellar economy, world surveys, and other necessary tasks.

Cultural Signifiers[edit]

Such data drives Charted Space.

  • (Homogeneity is a measure of the degree to which members of society hold common beliefs. Members of very homogeneous cultures are in strong agreement on the fundamentals of society (usually basic rights, religion, and methods of interaction). Members of non-homogeneous cultures hold many different beliefs on the fundamentals of society.)
  • (Acceptance is the degree of xenophobia ( or xenophilia ) in the culture. High Acceptance is evidenced by friendliness to outsiders and offworlders; Low Acceptance is characterized by fear or rejection of outsiders.)
  • (Strangeness is the degree of difference from the norms of interstellar society. High Strangeness is evidenced by unusual or outwardly incomprehensible actions, statements, or responses in the course daily activity. Low Strangeness reflects activities close to interstellar norms.)
  • (Symbols used by the culture may range from the concrete (idols; totems; statuary) to the abstract (symbolized belief systems; group affiliations).)

Ziru Sirka Acculturation vs. Zhodani Zeitgeist[edit]

What's one more inflexible hierarchy amongst friends?: No information yet available.

Hiver, Imperial, and Solomani Psychohistorical Social Manipulation Strategies[edit]

Everybody's playing with the numbers!: No information yet available.

See also[edit]

Artistic Practices[edit]

§ == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §
  • Cultural Sociology
  • Cultural Extension

    • Cultural Mores[edit]

    § == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

    Universal world profile[edit]

    § == ( Please refer to the following AAB Library Data for more information: ) == §

    References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

    This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
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