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.