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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. | 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 | [[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 34th 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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== A Dystopian Universe == | == A Dystopian Universe == | ||
The Elite Universe has many dystopian | The Elite Universe has many aspects that make it dystopian. 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 imperfect. They're all flawed with good and bad aspects. There's not a clear group of "good guys" and "bad guys." It's rather ambiguous. This makes the Elite Universe more believable and realistic than most other science-fiction universes. | ||
=== Societies === | === Societies === | ||
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The [[Federation]] is less diverse than the Alliance due to having common values, regulations and government types among all their systems. The [[Empire]] is the least diverse due to having an imperial monarchy with more strict regulations. | The [[Federation]] is less diverse than the Alliance due to having common values, regulations and government types among all their systems. The [[Empire]] is the least diverse due to having an imperial monarchy with more strict regulations. | ||
=== Post-Apocalyptic === | |||
The Elite Universe is post-apocalyptic. World War 3 (2044-2055 AD) was the most destructive war waged on Earth. In the after-math corporations gradually rebuilt human civilization.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kaGsHvv0</ref> | |||
In the 34th century, countries are historical entities that don't exist anymore. All remaining countries on Earth joined and dissolved into the Federation which was formed circa 2240 AD. People find it hard to imagine a time when people existed only on Earth with many disparate countries.<ref>https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/05-JUL-3301</ref><ref>Tourist Spot 0165 beacon near Earth</ref> | |||
=== Dystopian === | === Dystopian === | ||
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> | 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><ref>https://www.edrpg.co.uk/</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
<references />[[Category:Guides]] | <references />[[Category:Guides]] | ||
[[Category:Elite series]] | [[Category:Elite series]] | ||