Federation Tech Levels

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The Star Trek universe is a classic example of Safe-Tech [UT10-11]. As such, most technologies advanced at a fast progression--TL11^ by 2236. Technologies that actually modify the mind and body advanced at a retarded progression--TL9 by 2236 [UT8]. What follows is a detailed accounting of what technologies exist in the Star Trek: Aurora campaign.

Power

The United Federation of Planets has made great strides in power technology, keeping up or exceeding other nearby galactic powers.

Technology	Tech Level	Explanation	Ref
Power Cells	11	These zero-resistance power sources are made of superconducting materials. The energy storage technology is not volatile. If misused, a power cell might destroy the device it's placed in; but the power cell itself will never explode.	HT19
Fusion Generators	11	Fusion power is ubiquitous across the Federation. Portable reactors, able to provide power to a typical household, are available. They cost $100,000 and weigh only 50 lbs.	HT20
Antimatter Generators	11	Antimatter power, while not as safe or cost efficient as fusion power, does achieve the power densities required for warp drive and photon torpedos. Semi-portable generators exist (e.g. shuttles) which will provide power for 5 years. They cost $200,000, weight 100 lbs., and will provide external power for 5 years.	HT20
Solar Panels	9	While an old technology, it competes with fusion power for low-level energy needs. Solar power arrays are used in the production of antimatter--usually on a Class D moon dedicated for this purpose (were He-3 for fusion reactors can also be harvested).	HT20

Computers

While computer technology has advanced with regard to speed and storage, none of the interstellar societies have developed a true artificial intelligence.

Technology	Tech Level	Explanation	Ref
Small Computer	11	This is the computer contained within the Starfleet issue tricorder. It is Complexity 7, stores 10,000,000 TB data, costs $100, and weighs 0.5 lbs, runs 20 hours on two B cells, and is LC4.	HT22
Mainframe Computer	11	This is the computer found aboard Federation starships. It is Complexity 11, stores 100,000,000,000 TB data, costs $1,000,000 weighs 4000 lbs, and is LC3.	HT22
Interactive Relational Database (IRD) chip	11	Each chip contains the necessary software and database to provide a +2 bonus to a single technological skill--Complexity 6 for Easy skills, Complexity 7 for Average, Hard, or Very Hard skills.	HT25
Artificial Intelligence		Artificial intelligence is unheard of in the Federation (requiring technology in advance of [| duotronics]--the current state of the art in 2236.	HT23

See Also

Federation Weapons
Federation Body Armor
Federation Equipment

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