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'''Terraforming''' is a process which, over many years, converts a hostile world into a livable one. This  is done by increasing hydrographics, building or changing the atmosphere, and introducing plant and animal life.
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[[Terraforming]] is a '''[[Planetary Engineering]]''' process which, over many years, converts a hostile world into a livable one.  
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* While terraforming is technically possible at [[tech level]] 7-8, it doesn't become economically practical until [[tech level]] 10-12.
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* Terraforming is also known as:
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** Bioforming
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** Climate engineering
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** Earth shaping
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** Ecopoeisis (inital steps)
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** Geoengineering
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** Planetary engineering
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** Planetforming
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** Worldbending
  
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A Terraforming operation consists of two to three stages, which vary from planet to planet. The usual type of planet terraformed has either too little or too poisonous an atmosphere, and no free standing water. It's rotation is often too slow to give it a strong enough electro-magnetic field to keep out deadly solar radiation. This slow rotation also tends to make days extremely hot and nights extremely cold.  The planet must also have no indigenous life-forms that could be harmed by the operation.
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=== Library Data Referral Tree ===
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Please refer to the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] for more information: <br>
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'''[[Interstellar Colonization]]:'''
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* [[Colony Ship]]
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** [[Colonial Jumpship]]
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** [[Generation Ship]]
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** [[Planetoid Ship]]
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** [[Sleeper Ship]]
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** [[Worldship]]
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* [[Habitable Zone]] ([[Goldilocks Zone]])
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* [[Planetary Engineering]] ([[Terraforming]])
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* [[Weather Control Technology]]
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
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[[Terraforming]] is most comminly done through the following practices:
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* Increasing hydrographics
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* Building or changing the [[atmosphere]]
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* Introducing plant and animal [[life]]
  
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The first step in the Terraforming process is planetary bombardment with ice asteroids. The asteroids, consisting of frozen oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other gasses and liquids, are found in asteroid belts and the rings of gas giants. They are found and collected by belters, who, with the help of asteroid tugs and Mass-drivers, move them towards the planet which is to be terraformed. When the asteroids reach planetary orbit, Explosives are set on their surfaces to knock them to the planet's surface. Complex computers and starship escorts ensure that the asteroids fall on target.
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A Terraforming operation often consists of two to three stages, which vary from [[planet]] to planet.  
  
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The asteroids naturally hit the planet's surface and melt, and over time
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=== Terraforming Candidates ===
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begin to form oceans and an atmosphere about the World. The force of the impact (at the proper angles) tends to increase the planet's speed of rotation helping to build up its electromagnetic field and shorten it's day to a comfortable length (20 to 30 hours).
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The most commonly-encountered planets, which are strong terraforming candidates, have the following characteristics:
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* Either too little or too poisonous an atmosphere  
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* No free standing water.  
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* Its rotation is often too slow to give it a strong enough electro-magnetic field to keep out deadly solar radiation.
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* This slow rotation also tends to make days extremely hot and nights extremely cold. 
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* The planet must also have no indigenous [[life-form]]s that could be harmed by the operation.  
  
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The second step in the Terraforming process is used only on planets that already have atmospheres, but which are tainted or exotic. This step involves the use of genetically engineered bacteria which ingest the harmfull compounds in the atmosphere and excrete breathable gasses.  
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=== Process & Duration ===
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A Terraforming operation consists of two to three stages, which vary from planet to planet.  
  
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The third and final Terraforming step is the introduction of plant and
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* '''Step 1. Hydrographic Adjustment:''' The first step in the Terraforming process is planetary bombardment with ice asteroids. The [[asteroid]]s, consisting of frozen oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other gasses and liquids, are found in asteroid belts and the rings of [[gas giant]]s. They are found and collected by [[belter]]s, who, with the help of asteroid tugs and Mass-drivers, move them towards the planet which is to be terraformed. When the asteroids reach planetary orbit, Explosives are set on their surfaces to knock them to the planet's surface. Complex [[computer]]s and starship escorts ensure that the asteroids fall on target. The asteroids naturally hit the planet's surface and melt, and over time begin to form oceans and an [[atmosphere]] about the World. The force of the impact (at the proper angles) tends to increase the planet's speed of rotation helping to build up its electromagnetic field and shorten its day to a comfortable length (20 to 30 hours).
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animal life to the world, usually at the same time as colonists. Terraforming first becomes possible at tech level 12. The first step takes approximately one year per hydrograhic [[UWP]] rating desired to complete, assuming a standard crew of 1000 workers are at work. They are usually equipped with about 50 ships for asteroid towing and escort. Lookout stations both in orbit and on the planet's surface are set
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** Requirements: A standard crew of 1,000 workers are assumed to be employed by the operation although more or less workers will shorten or lengthen the amount of time required for change. They are usually equipped with about fifty cargo (tug) ships for asteroid towing and escort. Lookout stations both in orbit and on the planet's surface are set up for observation and control of the operation.
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up for observation and control of the operation. Costs for the first step are extremely expensive, usually about Mcr10,000 per hydrographic UWP rating desired.
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** Duration: The first step takes approximately one year per hydrographic [[UWP]] rating desired to change. 
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** Costs: Costs for the first step are extremely expensive, usually about Mcr10,000 per hydrographic UWP rating desired.  
  
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The second step, when used, is less expensive but takes much longer. The development of the proper bacteria takes three months and costs Mcr 2.5,
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* '''Step 2 Atmospheric Adjustment:''' The second step in the Terraforming process is used only on planets that already have atmospheres, but which are tainted or exotic. This step involves the use of genetically-engineered bacteria which ingest the harmful compounds in the atmosphere and excrete breathable gasses. The second step, when used, is less expensive but takes much longer.  
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and their introduction costs Mcr1. However the process takes 10 years if the atmosphere is very thin, 20 years if the atmosphere is thin, 30 years if the atmosphere is standard, and 40 years if it is dense. The third step is left up to the colonists, and cannot properly be priced.
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** Requirements: A small team of biologists equipped with several sophisticated labs and materials are required.
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** Duration: However the process takes 10 years if the atmosphere is very thin, 20 years if the atmosphere is thin, 30 years if the atmosphere is standard, and 40 years if it is dense.  
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** Cost: The development of the proper bacteria takes three months and costs Mcr 2.5, and their introduction costs Mcr1.  
  
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Several companies currently Terraforrm in the Imperium and surrounding area. They are usually commisioned by local or the Imperial governments.
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* '''Step 3. Biological Adjustment (Bio-seeding):''' The third and final Terraforming step is the introduction of plant and animal life to the world, usually at the same time as colonists.  
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** Requirements: The third step requires numerous trips of plant seeds and animal embryos, usually stored in cryo suspension during transit, and revived at one of several sophisticated labs equipped with materials. Generally, the greatest successes come when the third step is overseen by a master ecological planetologist with a team of park rangers to oversee operations and collect data required for making adjustments. Most ecological planetologists will desire an orbital satellite network for comprehensive project monitoring.
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** Duration: The third step can take widely differing amounts of time ranging from several years to several decades.
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** Costs: The third step is a variable cost left up to the colonists, and cannot properly be priced.
  
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{{Sources|S1=[[Third Imperium Fanzine]] Issue 1}}
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
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Several companies currently Terraform in the [[Imperium]] and surrounding area.
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* They are usually commissioned by local or the Imperial governments.
  
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{{LEN|T|Technology}}
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=== Selected Terraforming Businesses ===
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* The [[Spinward Marches Sector]] is served by [[Homestead Planetary Engineering Services]].
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* [[Bolivar Terraforming Initiative]]
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* [[ConTech]]
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===Epochal Planetforming Technology Periods ===
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No information yet available.
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== [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) ==
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The locations of terraformed worlds across [[Charted Space]].
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=== World Listing: 1105 ===
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''Terraforming'' activity is known to have taken place, or be taking place, on the following [[system]]s and [[world]]s:
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{{ClusterWorlds2}}
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== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Intermediate}}
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{{Detail}}
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{{Sources
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Third Imperium 01 |page= 15-16}}
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|S3= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
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}}
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{{LE|Terraforming|Technology}}
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{{LEN|}}

Latest revision as of 02:50, 18 October 2020

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Terraforming is a Planetary Engineering process which, over many years, converts a hostile world into a livable one.

  • While terraforming is technically possible at tech level 7-8, it doesn't become economically practical until tech level 10-12.
  • Terraforming is also known as:
    • Bioforming
    • Climate engineering
    • Earth shaping
    • Ecopoeisis (inital steps)
    • Geoengineering
    • Planetary engineering
    • Planetforming
    • Worldbending

Library Data Referral Tree[edit]

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

Description (Specifications)[edit]

Terraforming is most comminly done through the following practices:

  • Increasing hydrographics
  • Building or changing the atmosphere
  • Introducing plant and animal life

A Terraforming operation often consists of two to three stages, which vary from planet to planet.

Terraforming Candidates[edit]

The most commonly-encountered planets, which are strong terraforming candidates, have the following characteristics:

  • Either too little or too poisonous an atmosphere
  • No free standing water.
  • Its rotation is often too slow to give it a strong enough electro-magnetic field to keep out deadly solar radiation.
  • This slow rotation also tends to make days extremely hot and nights extremely cold.
  • The planet must also have no indigenous life-forms that could be harmed by the operation.

Process & Duration[edit]

A Terraforming operation consists of two to three stages, which vary from planet to planet.

  • Step 1. Hydrographic Adjustment: The first step in the Terraforming process is planetary bombardment with ice asteroids. The asteroids, consisting of frozen oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other gasses and liquids, are found in asteroid belts and the rings of gas giants. They are found and collected by belters, who, with the help of asteroid tugs and Mass-drivers, move them towards the planet which is to be terraformed. When the asteroids reach planetary orbit, Explosives are set on their surfaces to knock them to the planet's surface. Complex computers and starship escorts ensure that the asteroids fall on target. The asteroids naturally hit the planet's surface and melt, and over time begin to form oceans and an atmosphere about the World. The force of the impact (at the proper angles) tends to increase the planet's speed of rotation helping to build up its electromagnetic field and shorten its day to a comfortable length (20 to 30 hours).
    • Requirements: A standard crew of 1,000 workers are assumed to be employed by the operation although more or less workers will shorten or lengthen the amount of time required for change. They are usually equipped with about fifty cargo (tug) ships for asteroid towing and escort. Lookout stations both in orbit and on the planet's surface are set up for observation and control of the operation.
    • Duration: The first step takes approximately one year per hydrographic UWP rating desired to change.
    • Costs: Costs for the first step are extremely expensive, usually about Mcr10,000 per hydrographic UWP rating desired.
  • Step 2 Atmospheric Adjustment: The second step in the Terraforming process is used only on planets that already have atmospheres, but which are tainted or exotic. This step involves the use of genetically-engineered bacteria which ingest the harmful compounds in the atmosphere and excrete breathable gasses. The second step, when used, is less expensive but takes much longer.
    • Requirements: A small team of biologists equipped with several sophisticated labs and materials are required.
    • Duration: However the process takes 10 years if the atmosphere is very thin, 20 years if the atmosphere is thin, 30 years if the atmosphere is standard, and 40 years if it is dense.
    • Cost: The development of the proper bacteria takes three months and costs Mcr 2.5, and their introduction costs Mcr1.
  • Step 3. Biological Adjustment (Bio-seeding): The third and final Terraforming step is the introduction of plant and animal life to the world, usually at the same time as colonists.
    • Requirements: The third step requires numerous trips of plant seeds and animal embryos, usually stored in cryo suspension during transit, and revived at one of several sophisticated labs equipped with materials. Generally, the greatest successes come when the third step is overseen by a master ecological planetologist with a team of park rangers to oversee operations and collect data required for making adjustments. Most ecological planetologists will desire an orbital satellite network for comprehensive project monitoring.
    • Duration: The third step can take widely differing amounts of time ranging from several years to several decades.
    • Costs: The third step is a variable cost left up to the colonists, and cannot properly be priced.

History & Background (Dossier)[edit]

Several companies currently Terraform in the Imperium and surrounding area.

  • They are usually commissioned by local or the Imperial governments.

Selected Terraforming Businesses[edit]

Epochal Planetforming Technology Periods[edit]

No information yet available.

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]

The locations of terraformed worlds across Charted Space.

World Listing: 1105[edit]

Terraforming activity is known to have taken place, or be taking place, on the following systems and worlds:

85 of 85 World articles in Terraforming
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References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]

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