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* '''Type III''' - galactic civilization can control energy on the scale of the entire host galaxy | * '''Type III''' - galactic civilization can control energy on the scale of the entire host galaxy | ||
Type IV and V civilizations are thought to be too advanced by Kardashev and may not be possible according to current scientific understanding. Other theorists like Michio Kaku, Robert Zubrin and Carl Sagan think it is possible. | Type IV and V civilizations are thought to be too advanced by Nikolai Kardashev and may not be possible according to current scientific understanding. Other theorists like Michio Kaku, Robert Zubrin and Carl Sagan think it is possible. | ||
* '''Type IV''' - a civilization that can control or use the entire universe. They can take on gargantuan, superhuman projects such as changing the structure of space-time. | * '''Type IV''' - a civilization that can control or use the entire universe. They can take on gargantuan, superhuman projects such as changing the structure of space-time. | ||
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== Type II Civilization == | == Type II Civilization == | ||
Based on the Kardashev scale, [[human]] civilization is firmly a Type II civilization in the Elite universe. | Based on the Kardashev scale, we can determine how advanced a civilization really is depending on the amount of energy it uses and how much it could harvest for its own needs. | ||
[[human]] civilization is firmly a Type II civilization in the Elite universe. It's estimated to be around level 2.4. This is evident in the following human technological abilities and achievements in the 33rd century: | |||
* With the [[Frame Shift Drive]] humans can travel many times the speed of light between star systems. | * With the [[Frame Shift Drive]] humans can travel many times the speed of light between star systems. | ||
* Humans can travel in a higher dimensional region known as [[Hyperspace]]. | * Humans can travel in a higher dimensional region known as [[Hyperspace]]. | ||
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* Humans have the ability to harness power of thousands of star types in the [[galaxy]]. | * Humans have the ability to harness power of thousands of star types in the [[galaxy]]. | ||
* Humans have expanded heavily on an interstellar level. Primarily in [[The Bubble]] and some other regions like [[Colonia]]. Human [[Settlement|settlements]] and [[Asteroid Base|asteroid bases]] are scattered in [[Deep Space|deep space]]. | * Humans have expanded heavily on an interstellar level. Primarily in [[The Bubble]] and some other regions like [[Colonia]]. Human [[Settlement|settlements]] and [[Asteroid Base|asteroid bases]] are scattered in [[Deep Space|deep space]]. | ||
* | * Tens of thousands of systems have been colonized so far. Corporations rule over vast sections of the galaxy, much of that is uninhabited. | ||
* There's the galactic infrastructure [[GalNet]]. It provides news, market pricing and a pilot communication system. | |||
* Humans can use Holo-Me holograms to instantly join other ships with telepresence. This works throughout the galaxy. | |||
Humans don't yet control or use the energy of the entire Milky Way galaxy which is a requirement for being a Type III civilization. | Humans don't yet control or use the energy of the entire Milky Way galaxy which is a requirement for being a Type III civilization. | ||
== A | == A Dystopian Universe == | ||
The Elite Universe has many | The Elite Universe has many dystopian aspects. It's not an unrealistic depiction of an utopia with near-perfect societies without conflict. The galactic superpowers Federation, Empire and Alliance are portrayed as all being imperfect. They're all flawed with good and bad aspects. There's not a clear group of "good guys" and "bad guys." This makes the Elite Universe more believable and realistic than most other science-fiction universes such as Star Wars and Star Trek. | ||
=== Societies === | === Societies === | ||
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=== Dystopian === | === Dystopian === | ||
Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. The planet-spanning mega corporations employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy.<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref> | The official lore of the [[Elite Dangerous Role Playing Game]] gives an interesting insight into the Elite Universe. ''"Little has changed for those in the bottom of society since the old-[[Earth]]'s dark ages. The planet-spanning mega corporations employ entire nations and rule unchecked over vast sections of the galaxy. Weapons are readily available and people are inclined to shoot first. The general lawlessness of space, inequality, greed of the galactic elite, navigational hazards and fierce creatures on planets make it a dangerous galaxy."''<ref>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/edrpg/elite-dangerous-role-playing-game</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references />[[Category:Guides]] | <references />[[Category:Guides]] | ||
[[Category:Elite series]] | [[Category:Elite series]] | ||