Technology
Centuries ago, humans developed technology that allowed them to send signals through hyperspace. As a result, instantaneous interstellar communication is possible. Virtually every person in the galaxy has access to the Net, an interstellar system of connected computer networks. Hackers are commonly known as "demons" due to their trouble-making tendencies and the fact that they can effectively "possess" a computer.
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Barracuda
Classification: Starship
Small, heavily-armed fighter ships capable of lightspeed. Barracudas can be operated by one person and are usually part of a warship's fleet of independent fighters. On the Fringe, they are favored by mercenaries for their firepower and maneuverability.
Classification: Starship
Small, heavily-armed fighter ships capable of lightspeed. Barracudas can be operated by one person and are usually part of a warship's fleet of independent fighters. On the Fringe, they are favored by mercenaries for their firepower and maneuverability.
Betta
Classification: Drone
Fan-shaped attack drones that run on programmed algorithms. Bettas are controlled by a warship's central computer and have a limited range.
Classification: Drone
Fan-shaped attack drones that run on programmed algorithms. Bettas are controlled by a warship's central computer and have a limited range.
Blue Tang
Classification: Starship
One of BD Tech’s oldest models of personal spacecrafts. Blue Tangs can be operated by one person and have sophisticated life-support systems. Powered by solar energy, Blue Tangs are known for their durability and maneuverability. Like all starships, they are capable of traveling at lightspeed. They are the most common starship model in the Interstellar Confederation but are scarce in Fringe systems.
Classification: Starship
One of BD Tech’s oldest models of personal spacecrafts. Blue Tangs can be operated by one person and have sophisticated life-support systems. Powered by solar energy, Blue Tangs are known for their durability and maneuverability. Like all starships, they are capable of traveling at lightspeed. They are the most common starship model in the Interstellar Confederation but are scarce in Fringe systems.
Float
Classification: Space habitat
Self-sufficient space habitats about the size of a city. Floats are built in space and do not have their own propulsion. Effectively, they serve as manmade planets. The majority of floats are fitted with internal defense guns and security cameras, controlled through a central computer. The internal defense guns are part of an automated security system that can be programmed to target certain threats. Starships can dock within a float's hangar, of which there may be several.
Classification: Space habitat
Self-sufficient space habitats about the size of a city. Floats are built in space and do not have their own propulsion. Effectively, they serve as manmade planets. The majority of floats are fitted with internal defense guns and security cameras, controlled through a central computer. The internal defense guns are part of an automated security system that can be programmed to target certain threats. Starships can dock within a float's hangar, of which there may be several.
Forum
Classification: Virtual reality platform
Virtual reality meeting rooms in which Net users, represented by avatars, gather to discuss matters "in person. Conversations are transposed to typed-out forums, which can be read by the public unless the forum moderator imposes restrictions.
Classification: Virtual reality platform
Virtual reality meeting rooms in which Net users, represented by avatars, gather to discuss matters "in person. Conversations are transposed to typed-out forums, which can be read by the public unless the forum moderator imposes restrictions.
Guppy
Classification: Drone
Small search drones that can be dispatched by a larger vessel to probe planets and other locations. Programmed to operate independently, guppies are generally limited by their range to a single star system.
Classification: Drone
Small search drones that can be dispatched by a larger vessel to probe planets and other locations. Programmed to operate independently, guppies are generally limited by their range to a single star system.
Megatooth
Classification: Starship
Formidable warships with crews numbering in the thousands. Megatooth warships are heavily armed, although their large size makes them less maneuverable. Therefore, each warship hosts a number of independent fighters and attack drones.
Classification: Starship
Formidable warships with crews numbering in the thousands. Megatooth warships are heavily armed, although their large size makes them less maneuverable. Therefore, each warship hosts a number of independent fighters and attack drones.
Slate
Classification: Tablet computer
Personal tablet computers that operate via touchscreen and that can be folded to fit into one's pocket. These small devices, which are all automatically connected to the Net, are commonplace even in the furthest corners of the galaxy.
Classification: Tablet computer
Personal tablet computers that operate via touchscreen and that can be folded to fit into one's pocket. These small devices, which are all automatically connected to the Net, are commonplace even in the furthest corners of the galaxy.
Stargazer
Classification: Starship
One of the oldest models of personal spacecrafts, pre-dating Blue Tangs. Like Blue Tangs, Stargazers can be operated by one person, are powered by solar energy, and can travel at lightspeed. However, they are not nearly as maneuverable and are no longer common in the Interstellar Confederation.
Classification: Starship
One of the oldest models of personal spacecrafts, pre-dating Blue Tangs. Like Blue Tangs, Stargazers can be operated by one person, are powered by solar energy, and can travel at lightspeed. However, they are not nearly as maneuverable and are no longer common in the Interstellar Confederation.
Virtu-Games
Classification: Virtual reality platform
Popular but controversial, virtu-games are played via the Net and transport players into realistic virtu-worlds. There, the players can choose their avatars and participate in multi-player games. Players connect to virtu-worlds via VR visors, which are fitted over the player's eyes.
Classification: Virtual reality platform
Popular but controversial, virtu-games are played via the Net and transport players into realistic virtu-worlds. There, the players can choose their avatars and participate in multi-player games. Players connect to virtu-worlds via VR visors, which are fitted over the player's eyes.