Pertinent Terminology
Important Acronyms
- LE- Late Earth, the original home world to the Human Species
- Sol 1-the sun belonging to the Solar System home to LE
- Lunar 1-the original moon belonging to LE throughout the planet’s recorded history
- km-Kilometers
- kmd-Kilometers in Diameter
- K°-Degrees (of temperature) in Kelvin
- *-denotes whether a celestial object is a dwarf object, an asteroid, or is otherwise atypical of its classification
- ESH-Earthen Standard Hours, divided into sections of 60 seconds in 1 minute, 60 minutes in 1 hour
- RP-Rotational Period, the amount of time that is the equivalent to one "day" on a given celestial body (in ESH)
- OP-Orbital Period, the amount of time that is equivalent to one "year" on a given celestial body (in ESH and RP)
- PRY-Planetary Rotations per Year
Classifications of Atmospheric Conditions
- Category I-No layers of atmosphere; nonexistent levels of oxygen present (≈0%); breathing apparatuses and environmental protection equipment required
- Category II-Single or double layered atmosphere; low or nonexistent levels of oxygen present (≤20%); breathing apparatuses and environmental protection equipment recommended but not required
- Category III-Triple or quadruple layered atmosphere; medium levels of oxygen present (20-40%); breathing apparatuses and environmental protection equipment not required
- Category IV-Atmospheres with four or more layers present; medium to high levels of oxygen present (≥40%); breathing apparatuses and environmental protection equipment not required
Classifications of Technology
- Level I-Rudimentary technology set, primarily consisting of simple bone and stone tools; incapable of space travel; incapable of harnessing electrical energy
- Level II-Basic technology set; primarily consisting of metal tools, limited projectile weapons, and basic levels of transportation; incapable of space travel; capable of creating limited amount of electricity from finite/nonrenewable sources
- Level III-Intermediate technology set; consisting of metal/alloy tools, large range of projectile weapons, and intermediate levels of transportation; capable of limited space travel; capable of creating electricity and energy from finite and renewable sources
- Level IV-Advanced technology set; consisting of metal/alloy/layered tools, larger range of projectile weapons, and advanced levels of transportation; capable of more advanced space travel including warp drives; capable of creating electricity and energy from renewable and intergalactic energy sources
- Level V-VI-Masterful technology set; consisting of metal/alloy/layered/plasma/ionic tools, advanced range of projectile weapons including energy-based weapons and armor, and very advanced levels of transportation; capable of advanced space travel including warp drives, Stargates; and cryostasis; capable of creating electricity and energy from renewable and fusion-based energy sources
- Level X-Unknown technology set/is otherwise incomparable with other civilizations
Star Types
- Type 1 - less than 1 times the size of Sol 1, or anything less than 1392678.02 kmd and/or with temperatures less than 5,778 K°
- Type 2 - approximately 1 times the size of Sol 1, or anything close to 1392678.02 kmd and/or with temperatures close or equal to 5,778 K°
- Type 3 - approximately 1.1 to 3 times the size of Sol 1, or anything between 1531945.822-4178034.06 kmd and/or with temperatures between 5,778-11,000 K°
- Type 4 - approximately 3.1 to 5 times the size of Sol 1 or anything between 4317301.862-6963390.1 kmd, and/or with temperatures between 5,778-21,000 K°
- Type 5 - greater than 5 times the size of Sol 1 or anything larger than 6963390.1 kmd and/or with temperatures exceeding 6,000 K°
Planetoid Types
- Class A-smaller than LE, or anything less than 12741.98112 kmd
- Class B- approximately the size of LE, or roughly 12741.98112 kmd
- Class C-approximately greater than LE and up to 3 times its size, or between 14016.179232-38225.94336 kmd
- Class D-approximately 3.1 to 5 times the size of LE, or between 39500.141472-63709.9056 kmd
- Class E-approximately 5.1 to 7 times the size of LE, or between 64984.103712-89193.86784 kmd
- Class F- anything larger than 7.1 times the size of LE, or larger than 90468.065952
Moon Types
- Class a-smaller than the size of Lunar 1, or anything smaller than 3474.251827 kmd and is orbiting another celestial body that is NOT a star
- Class b-approximately the size of Lunar 1, or roughly 3474.251827 kmd and is orbiting another celestial body that is NOT a star
- Class c-approximately 1.1 to 3 times the size of Lunar 1, or between 3821.6770097- 10422.755481 kmd and is orbiting another celestial body that is NOT a star
Miscellaneous Terms
- Bioemulant: An artificial being that is mechanical in origin but has enough complimentary beings of similar design and makeup to be considered a “race” or “species.” To qualify as a bioemulant, this being (or beings) must consistently demonstrate three distinct qualities: self-awareness, empathy, and a sense of temporality. Thus, bio-emulants are not simply a “product line” or “series” of mechanized organisms that simultaneously develop sentience, but a heterogenous group of similar organisms that develop individuality, the capability to learn and feel, and the need to belong.
- Intratheism: A situation where a culture’s primary (or sole) deity is a singular organism with multiple distinct personalities and/or psychological profiles within one body OR multiple organisms that are controlled by a collective consciousness.
- Nebulaic singularity (NB): Not to be confused with a black hole, a nebulaic singularity (NB) is a vast collection of debris, gases, and infantile stars. An exceptionally rare phenomenon, NBs usually measure multiple solar systems in length, and are incredibly volatile in nature. Any life that originates (or resides) within a NB is similarly unpredictable and powerful, typically defying conventional scientific knowledge and understanding of all those living outside of their stormy home’s borders.