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Rick Griffin: /* Ship weapons */

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Ship weapons

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	====Ship weapons====		====Ship weapons====
	* '''Laser cannons''' are short-range weapons--light disperses over space and loses effective power quickly.		* '''Laser cannons''' are short-range weapons--light disperses over space and loses effective power quickly.
	* '''Plasma cannons''' are medium-range weapons.		* '''Plasma cannons''' are medium-range weapons. (Same case but with heat)
	* '''Rail guns''' are long-range weapons. Note they can't get matter ''that'' close to lightspeed, so while a railgun can be very damaging it is far from planet-exploding amounts of power.		* '''Rail guns''' are long-range weapons. Note they can't get matter ''that'' close to lightspeed, so while a railgun can be very damaging it is far from planet-exploding amounts of power.
	* '''Missile launchers''' are long-range weapons with the potential of ''much'' larger payloads, but they are also the slowest option and easiest to intercept.		* '''Missile launchers''' are long-range weapons with the potential of ''much'' larger payloads, but they are also the slowest option and easiest to intercept.

Millerdark at 00:47, 14 December 2024

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	** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.		** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.
	* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.		* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.
	* '''Non-relativistic space travel'''. A ''stutterwarp'' engine can fold space immediately in front of a ship very quickly and rapidly, allowing the ship to move without changing its frame of reference. This technology has an upper limit however; most stutterwarp drives cannot exceed an effective speed of 0.8c and none can exceed 0.9c.		* '''Non-relativistic space travel'''. A ''stutterwarp'' engine can fold space immediately in front of a ship very quickly and rapidly, allowing the ship to move without changing its frame of reference. This technology has an upper limit however; most stutterwarp drives cannot exceed an effective speed of 0.8c and none can exceed 0.96c.

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	Recylcers are very common in the galaxy, though krakun recyclers are perhaps the most efficient, able to dissolve nearly any material to atoms or molecules. The atoms or molecules are then fed into outflow collectors, which can then be used to reconstitute any number of materials. Do not enter the chamber while it is operational.		Recylcers are very common in the galaxy, though krakun recyclers are perhaps the most efficient, able to dissolve nearly any material to atoms or molecules. The atoms or molecules are then fed into outflow collectors, which can then be used to reconstitute any number of materials. Do not enter the chamber while it is operational.
	=== Drive ===		=== Drive ===
	Drives use space-folding technology to move without gaining velocity/acceleration or running into problems of relativistic speed. However, the effective speed at which this can be accomplished is still well below c-- 0.9c is the fastest that drives can operate, and since the ships do not gain real acceleration from drive hopping, this ceiling is due to the frequency that the hops can be performed.		Drives use space-folding technology to move without gaining velocity/acceleration or running into problems of relativistic speed. However, the effective speed at which this can be accomplished is still well below c-- 0.96c is the absolute fastest that drives can operate, and since the ships do not gain real acceleration from drive hopping, this ceiling is due to the frequency that the hops can be performed.

Millerdark at 23:08, 13 December 2024

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	Recylcers are very common in the galaxy, though krakun recyclers are perhaps the most efficient, able to dissolve nearly any material to atoms or molecules. The atoms or molecules are then fed into outflow collectors, which can then be used to reconstitute any number of materials. Do not enter the chamber while it is operational.		Recylcers are very common in the galaxy, though krakun recyclers are perhaps the most efficient, able to dissolve nearly any material to atoms or molecules. The atoms or molecules are then fed into outflow collectors, which can then be used to reconstitute any number of materials. Do not enter the chamber while it is operational.
	=== Drive ===		=== Drive ===
	Drives use space-folding technology to move without gaining velocity/acceleration or running into problems of relativistic speed. However, the effective speed at which this can be accomplished is still well below c--~~something like~~ .~~96c~~ is the fastest that drives can operate, and since the ships do not gain real acceleration from drive hopping, this ceiling is due to the frequency that the hops can be performed.		Drives use space-folding technology to move without gaining velocity/acceleration or running into problems of relativistic speed. However, the effective speed at which this can be accomplished is still well below c-- 0.9c is the fastest that drives can operate, and since the ships do not gain real acceleration from drive hopping, this ceiling is due to the frequency that the hops can be performed.

Rick Griffin: /* Low Drawback Technology */

2024-12-13T17:48:34Z

Low Drawback Technology

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	* '''Medical foam'''. First aid supplement. Can plug wounds anywhere between small cuts and large gaping holes without causing toxic shock, allows for natural healing to take over or can be used as a stop-gap before assessment and repair by professionals. Application is dry and sets within moments, it flexes with skin and excess material sweeps away easily.		* '''Medical foam'''. First aid supplement. Can plug wounds anywhere between small cuts and large gaping holes without causing toxic shock, allows for natural healing to take over or can be used as a stop-gap before assessment and repair by professionals. Application is dry and sets within moments, it flexes with skin and excess material sweeps away easily.
	* '''Gates'''. Gates use large wormholes to connect two specifically defined points in space, with one gate at each end. The wormhole's "frequency" factors into them connecting to one another across the galaxy. Gates can change their frequencies to find other endpoints.		* '''Gates'''. Gates use large wormholes to connect two specifically defined points in space, with one gate at each end. The wormhole's "frequency" factors into them connecting to one another across the galaxy. Gates can change their frequencies to find other endpoints.
			** As noted above, gates must exist in the vacuum of space in order to function correctly.
			** Gates can be of different sizes from between a half-km in diameter (most common) to 1km (very rare); most ships are built with these gate size limitations in mind. When two gates of different sizes connect, the resultant opening is the size of the smaller gate.
			** '''Warning: Do not interrupt the gate's operation while a ship is passing through it.''' Known side effects include radical spatial displacement--be it in the third, fourth or fifth dimension.
	* '''Vat-grown meat'''. While considered not the best it is a fairly straightforward process and a highly useful method to make meat at scale.		* '''Vat-grown meat'''. While considered not the best it is a fairly straightforward process and a highly useful method to make meat at scale.
	* '''Total matter recycling'''. Recyclers can take nearly any three-dimensional object and reduce it to its constituent atoms without releasing ''any'' excess energy and which can be filtered and separated easily. Planets with sufficient technology to build them often have industrial-sized recyclers to handle their waste.		* '''Total matter recycling'''. Recyclers can take nearly any three-dimensional object and reduce it to its constituent atoms without releasing ''any'' excess energy and which can be filtered and separated easily. Planets with sufficient technology to build them often have industrial-sized recyclers to handle their waste.
	** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.		** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.
	* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.		* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.
	* '''Non-relativistic space travel'''. A ''stutterwarp'' engine can fold space immediately in front of ~~the~~ ship very quickly and rapidly, allowing the ship to move without changing its frame of reference. This technology has an upper limit however; most stutterwarp drives cannot exceed an effective speed of 0.8c and none can exceed 0.9c.		* '''Non-relativistic space travel'''. A ''stutterwarp'' engine can fold space immediately in front of a ship very quickly and rapidly, allowing the ship to move without changing its frame of reference. This technology has an upper limit however; most stutterwarp drives cannot exceed an effective speed of 0.8c and none can exceed 0.9c.

	===Weapons===		===Weapons===

Rick Griffin: /* Low Drawback Technology */

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Low Drawback Technology

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	===Low Drawback Technology===		===Low Drawback Technology===
	These are technologies that '''more than make up for the cost of implementation''' (assuming the cost can be met).		These are technologies that '''more than make up for the cost of implementation''' (assuming the cost can be met; some of these technologies have a very large upfront cost).
	* '''Anti-Gravity and other forms of gravity manipulation'''. Antigrav devices, while expensive, are very common and used in all sorts of things esp for safety reasons. '''Space elevators''' are helped significantly by the inclusion of antigrav.		* '''Anti-Gravity and other forms of gravity manipulation'''. Antigrav devices, while expensive, are very common and used in all sorts of things esp for safety reasons. '''Space elevators''' are helped significantly by the inclusion of antigrav.
	* '''Perfect seal helmets''' and '''rebreathers'''. I'm gonna include this one here because it is probably, in a strict hard sci-fi sense, ''very'' unlikely. Helmets and rebreathers can be made both fully sealed ''and'' fully comfortable for the wearer without needing any additional suiting, and can be put on and taken off relatively easily. This allows species who have partial compatibility with other atmospheres to move freely in them without all-concealing suits.		* '''Perfect seal helmets''' and '''rebreathers'''. I'm gonna include this one here because it is probably, in a strict hard sci-fi sense, ''very'' unlikely. Helmets and rebreathers can be made both fully sealed ''and'' fully comfortable for the wearer without needing any additional suiting, and can be put on and taken off relatively easily. This allows species who have partial compatibility with other atmospheres to move freely in them without all-concealing suits.
	* '''Medical foam'''. First aid supplement. Can plug wounds anywhere between small cuts and large gaping holes without causing toxic shock, allows for natural healing to take over or can be used as a stop-gap before assessment and repair by professionals. Application is dry and sets within moments, it flexes with skin and excess material sweeps away easily.		* '''Medical foam'''. First aid supplement. Can plug wounds anywhere between small cuts and large gaping holes without causing toxic shock, allows for natural healing to take over or can be used as a stop-gap before assessment and repair by professionals. Application is dry and sets within moments, it flexes with skin and excess material sweeps away easily.
	* '''Gates'''. Gates use large wormholes to connect two specifically defined points in space, with one gate at each end. The wormhole's "frequency" factors into them connecting to one another across the galaxy. Gates can change their frequencies to find other endpoints.		* '''Gates'''. Gates use large wormholes to connect two specifically defined points in space, with one gate at each end. The wormhole's "frequency" factors into them connecting to one another across the galaxy. Gates can change their frequencies to find other endpoints.
	* '''Vat-~~Grown~~ ~~Meat~~'''. While considered not the best it is a fairly straightforward process and a highly useful method to make meat at scale.		* '''Vat-grown meat'''. While considered not the best it is a fairly straightforward process and a highly useful method to make meat at scale.
	* '''Total matter recycling'''. Recyclers can take nearly any three-dimensional object and reduce it to its constituent atoms without releasing ''any'' excess energy and which can be filtered and separated easily~~. Note that this technology is '''extremely difficult to build from scratch''' but with a high enough volume of waste or a strictly closed environment, it can be invaluable~~. Planets with sufficient technology to build them often have industrial-sized recyclers to handle their waste.		* '''Total matter recycling'''. Recyclers can take nearly any three-dimensional object and reduce it to its constituent atoms without releasing ''any'' excess energy and which can be filtered and separated easily. Planets with sufficient technology to build them often have industrial-sized recyclers to handle their waste.
	** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.		** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.
	* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.		* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.
			* '''Non-relativistic space travel'''. A ''stutterwarp'' engine can fold space immediately in front of the ship very quickly and rapidly, allowing the ship to move without changing its frame of reference. This technology has an upper limit however; most stutterwarp drives cannot exceed an effective speed of 0.8c and none can exceed 0.9c.

	===Weapons===		===Weapons===

Rick Griffin: /* Low Drawback Technology */

2024-12-13T17:30:15Z

Low Drawback Technology

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	* '''Gates'''. Gates use large wormholes to connect two specifically defined points in space, with one gate at each end. The wormhole's "frequency" factors into them connecting to one another across the galaxy. Gates can change their frequencies to find other endpoints.		* '''Gates'''. Gates use large wormholes to connect two specifically defined points in space, with one gate at each end. The wormhole's "frequency" factors into them connecting to one another across the galaxy. Gates can change their frequencies to find other endpoints.
	* '''Vat-Grown Meat'''. While considered not the best it is a fairly straightforward process and a highly useful method to make meat at scale.		* '''Vat-Grown Meat'''. While considered not the best it is a fairly straightforward process and a highly useful method to make meat at scale.
			* '''Total matter recycling'''. Recyclers can take nearly any three-dimensional object and reduce it to its constituent atoms without releasing ''any'' excess energy and which can be filtered and separated easily. Note that this technology is '''extremely difficult to build from scratch''' but with a high enough volume of waste or a strictly closed environment, it can be invaluable. Planets with sufficient technology to build them often have industrial-sized recyclers to handle their waste.
			** Note also that this technology doesn't imply being able to make something out of those broken atoms; fabrication still largely needs to take the long way around.
			* '''Safe fusion power''' with a large number of different reaction types, from noble gases to metals. Modern planetary systems are generally considered to have practically unlimited power generation when it comes to handling the day-to-day business of citizens.

	===Weapons===		===Weapons===

Rick Griffin: /* High Drawback Technology */

2024-12-12T20:21:21Z

High Drawback Technology

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	===High Drawback Technology===		===High Drawback Technology===
	These are technologies that (without severe restrictions) '''cost more than the benefits they provide'''.		These are technologies that (without severe restrictions) '''cost more than the benefits they provide''', or have a very low ceiling on their usefulness.
	* '''Robots'''. Universal robots are absolutely valid to include, but the more sophisticated they are the more expensive their upkeep is. In almost all cases, a biological laborer is going to be much more cost-effective.		* '''Robots'''. Universal robots are absolutely valid to include, but the more sophisticated they are the more expensive their upkeep is. In almost all cases, a biological laborer is going to be much more cost-effective.
	* '''Mechas''', while easily constructible, are not practical instruments of war. Most mecha that would be used are going to look like power loaders as best.		* '''Mechas''', while easily constructible, are not practical instruments of war. Most mecha that would be used are going to look like power loaders as best.

Rick Griffin: /* High Drawback Technology */

2024-12-12T20:13:54Z

High Drawback Technology

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	* '''Brain-in-a-Jar'''. This is technically possible and within the means of someone relatively well-off. It's also considered a terrible fate. The brain can be fed simulated sensations but it is a very delicate process. Some species take to it easier than others--krakun can be preserved for a rather long time like this.		* '''Brain-in-a-Jar'''. This is technically possible and within the means of someone relatively well-off. It's also considered a terrible fate. The brain can be fed simulated sensations but it is a very delicate process. Some species take to it easier than others--krakun can be preserved for a rather long time like this.
	* '''Translation software'''. I'm noting this here because, in part for story reasons, automatic translations are rarely considered "good enough". They can be used in a pinch, but in general each species' language, having evolved on different planets entirely, are considered to be so different from another's that automatic translation cannot readily make up for the difference without an AI being involved. As such, automated translation can usually only give a rough estimate as to the topic of a conversation and rarely the details.		* '''Translation software'''. I'm noting this here because, in part for story reasons, automatic translations are rarely considered "good enough". They can be used in a pinch, but in general each species' language, having evolved on different planets entirely, are considered to be so different from another's that automatic translation cannot readily make up for the difference without an AI being involved. As such, automated translation can usually only give a rough estimate as to the topic of a conversation and rarely the details.
			** (conjecture: Automatic translation may be more useful between a single given species's multiple languages, as they would be considered to be much more related.)

	===Standard Technology===		===Standard Technology===

Rick Griffin: /* High Drawback Technology */

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High Drawback Technology

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	* '''Mechas''', while easily constructible, are not practical instruments of war. Most mecha that would be used are going to look like power loaders as best.		* '''Mechas''', while easily constructible, are not practical instruments of war. Most mecha that would be used are going to look like power loaders as best.
	* '''Brain-in-a-Jar'''. This is technically possible and within the means of someone relatively well-off. It's also considered a terrible fate. The brain can be fed simulated sensations but it is a very delicate process. Some species take to it easier than others--krakun can be preserved for a rather long time like this.		* '''Brain-in-a-Jar'''. This is technically possible and within the means of someone relatively well-off. It's also considered a terrible fate. The brain can be fed simulated sensations but it is a very delicate process. Some species take to it easier than others--krakun can be preserved for a rather long time like this.
			* '''Translation software'''. I'm noting this here because, in part for story reasons, automatic translations are rarely considered "good enough". They can be used in a pinch, but in general each species' language, having evolved on different planets entirely, are considered to be so different from another's that automatic translation cannot readily make up for the difference without an AI being involved. As such, automated translation can usually only give a rough estimate as to the topic of a conversation and rarely the details.

	===Standard Technology===		===Standard Technology===

Rick Griffin: /* Standard Technology */

2024-12-12T20:09:56Z

Standard Technology

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	* '''Powered shields''', including '''personal shields'''. The main drawback is that these devices are extremely power-hungry. Without toting around a generator, a personal shield will only last a few seconds, and has a maximum amount of force it can resist. Even planetary shields can't stop something with sufficient mass and momentum in its tracks.		* '''Powered shields''', including '''personal shields'''. The main drawback is that these devices are extremely power-hungry. Without toting around a generator, a personal shield will only last a few seconds, and has a maximum amount of force it can resist. Even planetary shields can't stop something with sufficient mass and momentum in its tracks.
	* '''Cloaking devices''', including '''personal cloaks'''. These can render something invisible or overwrite it with a convincing holographic image. However, there is no cloaking tech that can defeat ''all'' known methods of detection, and its usefulness in space combat is going to be limited.		* '''Cloaking devices''', including '''personal cloaks'''. These can render something invisible or overwrite it with a convincing holographic image. However, there is no cloaking tech that can defeat ''all'' known methods of detection, and its usefulness in space combat is going to be limited.
	* '''Translation software'''. I'm noting this here because, in part for story reasons, automatic translations are rarely considered "good enough". They can be used in a pinch, but in general each species' language, having evolved on different planets entirely, are considered to be so different from another's that automatic translation cannot readily make up for the difference without an AI being involved.

	===Low Drawback Technology===		===Low Drawback Technology===