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| [[Vacuum]] Atmosphere | | [[Vacuum]] Atmosphere | ||
| '''World''' <section begin="0"/>has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres, which requires the use of a [[vacc suit]]. | | '''World''' <section begin="0"/>has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres, which requires the use of a [[vacc suit]]. | ||
| − | * Vacuum requires a [[vacc suit]]. <section end="0"/> | + | * Vacuum requires a [[vacc suit]]. |
| + | * [[TL-8]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="0"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Trace Atmosphere]] | | [[Trace Atmosphere]] | ||
| '''World''' <section begin="1"/>has a pressure of less than 0.1 atmospheres, which requires the use of a [[vacc suit]]. | | '''World''' <section begin="1"/>has a pressure of less than 0.1 atmospheres, which requires the use of a [[vacc suit]]. | ||
| − | * Trace requires a [[vacc suit]]. | + | * Trace requires a [[vacc suit]]. |
| + | * [[TL-8]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="1"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| '''World''' <section begin="2"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="2"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. | ||
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | * It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | ||
| − | * This atmopshere requires a [[filter respirator combination]]. <section end="2"/> | + | * This atmopshere requires a [[filter respirator combination]]. |
| + | * [[TL-5]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="2"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Very Thin Atmosphere]] | | [[Very Thin Atmosphere]] | ||
| '''World''' <section begin="3"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="3"/>has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres. | ||
| − | * This atmosphere requires a [[respirator]]. <section end="3"/> | + | * This atmosphere requires a [[respirator]]. |
| + | * [[TL-5]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="3"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| '''World''' <section begin="4"/>has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="4"/>has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres. | ||
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | * It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | ||
| − | * This atmosphere contains an unusual taint such as such as [[Diseases & Plagues of Charted Space|disease]], a hazardous gas mix, [[pollutant]]s, or sulfur compounds which requires the use of a [[filter mask]]. <section end="4"/> | + | * This atmosphere contains an unusual taint such as such as [[Diseases & Plagues of Charted Space|disease]], a hazardous gas mix, [[pollutant]]s, or sulfur compounds which requires the use of a [[filter mask]]. |
| + | * [[TL-3]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="4"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| '''World''' <section begin="7"/>has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="7"/>has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres. | ||
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | * It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | ||
| − | * This atmosphere requires a [[filter mask]]. <section end="7"/> | + | * This atmosphere requires a [[filter mask]]. |
| + | * [[TL-3]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="7"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| '''World''' <section begin="9"/>has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="9"/>has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres. | ||
* It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | * It also has a [[Tainted Atmosphere]] which is a type of [[atmosphere]] known for possessing irritants that make it difficult or impossible for [[Conventional Life|conventional]] [[sophont]]s to tolerate respiration for any length of time. | ||
| − | * This atmosphere requires a [[filter mask]]. <section end="9"/> | + | * This atmosphere requires a [[filter mask]]. |
| + | * [[TL-3]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="9"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]] | | Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]] | ||
| '''World''' <section begin="A"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="A"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres. | ||
| − | * It possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of [[oxygen tank]]s, but [[protective suit]]s are not needed. <section end="A"/> | + | * It possesses an unusual gas mix which requires the use of [[oxygen tank]]s, but [[protective suit]]s are not needed. |
| + | * [[TL-8]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="A"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| [[Corrosive Atmosphere]] & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]] | | [[Corrosive Atmosphere]] & Conventional [[Exotic Atmosphere]] | ||
| '''World''' <section begin="B"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="B"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres. | ||
| − | * This atmosphere possesses a concentrated gas mix or unusual temperature creates a [[Corrosive Atmosphere|corrosive environment]], which requires the use of a [[Hostile environment suit]] or [[vacc suit]]. <section end="B"/> | + | * This atmosphere possesses a concentrated gas mix or unusual temperature creates a [[Corrosive Atmosphere|corrosive environment]], which requires the use of a [[Hostile environment suit]] or [[vacc suit]]. |
| + | * [[TL-9]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="B"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| '''World''' <section begin="C"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="C"/>has a pressure of variable atmospheres. | ||
* It requires the use of a [[Hostile environment suit]] or [[vacc suit]]. | * It requires the use of a [[Hostile environment suit]] or [[vacc suit]]. | ||
| − | * The atmosphere is similar to a [[corrosive atmosphere]], but extreme conditions cause the corrosive effects to defeat any protective measures in 2 to 12 hours. <section end="C"/> | + | * The atmosphere is similar to a [[corrosive atmosphere]], but extreme conditions cause the corrosive effects to defeat any protective measures in 2 to 12 hours. |
| + | * [[TL-10]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="C"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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| '''World''' <section begin="D"/>has a pressure of 2.5 or greater atmospheres. | | '''World''' <section begin="D"/>has a pressure of 2.5 or greater atmospheres. | ||
* Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions. | * Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions. | ||
| − | * Pressure at or below sea level is too great to support life but is breathable at higher altitudes. <section end="D"/> | + | * Pressure at or below sea level is too great to support life but is breathable at higher altitudes. |
| + | * [[TL-5]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="D"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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* Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions. | * Typically no survival gear is required under many conditions. | ||
* The world’s surface is [[Ellipsoid World|ellipsoidal]], not spherical. Because the atmosphere remains spherical, surface atmospheric pressure ranges from very high at the middle to very low at the ends. | * The world’s surface is [[Ellipsoid World|ellipsoidal]], not spherical. Because the atmosphere remains spherical, surface atmospheric pressure ranges from very high at the middle to very low at the ends. | ||
| − | * Breathable bands may exist at some point within the range of pressure. <section end="E"/> | + | * Breathable bands may exist at some point within the range of pressure. |
| + | * [[TL-5]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="E"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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* Typically no survival gear is required under some conditions. | * Typically no survival gear is required under some conditions. | ||
* This [[world]] is large and massive, with a [[thin atmosphere]] which settles to the lowest levels of the terrain. | * This [[world]] is large and massive, with a [[thin atmosphere]] which settles to the lowest levels of the terrain. | ||
| − | * The atmosphere is un-breathable at most altitudes except the very low ones (…as in depressions or deep valleys). <section end="F"/> | + | * The atmosphere is un-breathable at most altitudes except the very low ones (…as in depressions or deep valleys). |
| + | * [[TL-8]] or more advanced survival gear is required to settle this [[world]]. <section end="F"/> | ||
| TBD | | TBD | ||
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Revision as of 05:49, 12 August 2018
Atmosphere Classifications -> Summary Synopsis Paragraphs
| Atmo Code | Statement (Summary Synopsis Paragraph) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Atmosphere | World has a pressure of less than 0.001 atmospheres, which requires the use of a vacc suit. | TBD |
| Trace Atmosphere | World has a pressure of less than 0.1 atmospheres, which requires the use of a vacc suit. | TBD |
| Very Thin Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Very Thin Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.10 to 0.42 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Thin Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Thin Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.43 to 0.70 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Standard Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Standard Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.71 to 1.49 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Dense Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Dense Atmosphere & Tainted Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 1.50 to 2.49 atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Conventional Exotic Atmosphere | World has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Corrosive Atmosphere & Conventional Exotic Atmosphere | World has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Insidious Atmosphere & Conventional Exotic Atmosphere | World has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Dense Atmosphere & High Pressure Atmosphere & Unusual Exotic Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 2.5 or greater atmospheres. | TBD |
| Ellipsoid Atmosphere & Unusual Exotic Atmosphere | World has a pressure of 0.5 or less atmospheres.
|
TBD |
| Thin Atmosphere & Low Pressure Atmosphere & Unusual Exotic Atmosphere | World has a pressure of variable atmospheres.
|
TBD |