Hello all:
Has anyone looked at TLs in society from a military vs. civilian
setting? Or do we feel this is already built-in by available
equipment?
For example, is the relative technology the same for the Boeing 787
as it is for the F-22 Raptor? Comparing the same parts, of course.
Engines, airframe, materials. Or is it more reasonable in creating a
new society to say that Military likely has access to more advanced
technology in certain areas? Certainly weapons/armor are available
to civilians-- but it's rare, and illegal.
A civilian jet will use "Expensive" metal, while a fighter, "advanced"
I'm especially looking at an advanced sci-fi society relative to (of
course) starships. Is the Navy Destroyer really going to have the
same M-Drive technology that the Luxury Liner is? Or is the Liner
likely to use the cheaper version from the TL-1? In our society, one
could argue that M-Drive 'technology' is the same, but one is for
fuel economy and reliability and the other is for sheer thrust to
weight and high performance. If there is going to be disparity, in
what areas do you guys think it will be? How else can one address
the differences one sees in RL examples of similar technology
application?
GURPS has Thrusters versus Super Thrusters... the difference is energy
efficiency.
I guess I wasn't thrilled with the Interstellar Wars treatment on
this subject. I liked the 'Van Rijn' design concept from Space 3e
better.
Thanks in advance,
-vk
Traveller, the military uses TL12, while civilian, TL10.
Another option is "vehicle quality".
For +1 HT, and 1/4 the maintenance, double the price... (4 options in all.)
Military components are also likely to be Ruggedized, to resist damage and
keep operating when otherwise failing a HT roll.
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