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The Kilogram was first defined as a unit of weight on [[Terra (world)|Terra]] prior to the foundation of the [[Terran Confederation]]. [[Technologist]]s found the Kilogram useful as the concept of the [[Technology Level]] and standardized ideas about sophont society development began to take form.{{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }} | The Kilogram was first defined as a unit of weight on [[Terra (world)|Terra]] prior to the foundation of the [[Terran Confederation]]. [[Technologist]]s found the Kilogram useful as the concept of the [[Technology Level]] and standardized ideas about sophont society development began to take form.{{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }} | ||
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A number of local variant units based on the kilogram are in use around Charted Space, many of which are modifications of earlier unit systems that have been maintained: | A number of local variant units based on the kilogram are in use around Charted Space, many of which are modifications of earlier unit systems that have been maintained: | ||
Revision as of 23:42, 29 March 2025
A Kilogram is a unit of measurement of weight.
Description (Specifications)
A kilogram is a frequently used unit of measurement of weight used for equipment and robotic design.
- The standard abbreviation is kg.
MKS and CGS Units
The MKS system of units is a physical system of measurement based on the meter as the unit of length, the kilogram as the unit of mass, and the second as the unit of time. Smaller scale measurements may utilize the CGS system, based on the centimeter as the unit of length, the gram as the unit of mass, and the second as the unit of time. The system has broad applications within science, engineering and commerce.
Term Usage Example
A firearm such as a rifle weighs a few kilograms.
History & Background (Dossier)
The Kilogram was first defined as a unit of weight on Terra prior to the foundation of the Terran Confederation. Technologists found the Kilogram useful as the concept of the Technology Level and standardized ideas about sophont society development began to take form.[1]
Common Local Derivations
A number of local variant units based on the kilogram are in use around Charted Space, many of which are modifications of earlier unit systems that have been maintained:
- Metric Pound. The metric pound is a unit redefined from an earlier system of standards, and is the equivalent of 0.5 kg.
- Hundredweight. Based on the metric pound, the Hundredweight is the mass of 100 metric pounds. Also called a Cental or Zental in some linguistic and cultural traditions.
- Quintal. Based on a "metric" hundredweight of 100 kg. It is still often seen on worlds with an Iberian, Francophone or Latin linguistic or cultural heritage.
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 615.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak