Technology in the 1960s (Dark Jazz)

Technology Level

Technology Level: TL7+2. This indicates the highest available technology in the campaign world.

General Technology Level: TL7. This indicates the most commonly available technology as well as the technology possessed by the average citizen.

Details and Exceptions

Power

• TL7 gas turbine; nuclear power; photovoltaic cell.

• TL8 advanced battery; computer-integrated power plant; wind farm.

• TL9 micro fuel cells; high-temperature superconductors.

• Superscience: Broadcast power, ocean-thermal electric conversion (OTEC).

Agriculture

• TL7 chemical fertilizer; hybrid crops.

Arms and Armor

• TL8 blinding lasers; unmanned combat vehicles.

• TL9 electrolasers; heavy laser weapons.

Biotechnology and Medicine

• TL7 artificial heart; organ transplants.

• TL8 artificial fertilization, laser surgery.

Communications

• TL8 global wired telephone network; local-area radio wireless telephone network.

Information Technology

• TL7 computer; high-speed press; television.

Machinery

• TL7 integrated circuits; laser; transistor.

• TL8 rapid prototyping.

Material Science

• TL 7 composite materials, plastic, superconductors, titanium.

Transportation

• TL7 nuclear submarines; jet aircraft; helicopters; manned space flight.

• TL8 satellite navigation; SSTO (“single stage to orbit”) spacecraft.

• TL9 robot car; air car.