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Encyclopedia Galactica:Table of Contents

2005-06-23T11:32:20Z

Kuma: /* Encyclopedia Galactica : Table of Entries */

=Encyclopedia Galactica : Table of Contents=

Until a reformat is necessary, entries will be organized by the type of entry (Solar System, Planet, etc.), and then organized alphabetically within said category.

Remember that pages should conform to the following format: Encyclopedia_Galactica:My_Page_(Category)

So an entry for humans would be: Encyclopedia_Galactica:Humans_(Lifeform)

==Solar Systems==

==Planets==

* [[Encyclopedia_Galactica:Ideru_(Planet)|Ideru]]

==Lifeforms==

==Societies==

--[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 01:29, 23 Jun 2005 (PDT)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-23T11:31:05Z

Kuma:

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Encyclopedia Galactica=

[[Encyclopedia_Galactica:Table_of_Contents|The Current Catalog of Entries]]

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, if necessary, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Encyclopedia fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

# Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.
# References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.
# As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.
# Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "Encyclopedia_Galatica:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

==Contributors==

[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 04:31, 15 Jun 2005 (PDT)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Ideru (Planet)

2005-06-23T11:27:25Z

Kuma:

= Ideru (Planet) =

[[Image:Ideru final.jpg]]

== Statistics ==
* System: Gliese 876
* Order: 3rd
* Class: Lm
* Distance from Primary: 0.75 AU (112.2mil km)
* Mass: 1.4ME
* Radius: 8920 km
* Rotational Period: 0.87 T-Standard Days
* Rotational Tilt: 10.2º
* Orbital Period: 265 T-Standard Days
* Orbital Eccentricity: 0.006
* Orbital Inclination: 3.2º
* Mean Surface Temperature: 82ºF/33ºC/303ºK
* Atmospheric Pressure: 0.9 T-Standard
* Biological Index: 5C
* Sentience Index: N/A
* Tech Index: N/A
* Survey Number: Te05.06.C3c

[[Encyclopedia_Galactica:Planet_Stats|Explanation of Statistics]]

== Overview ==

Ideru holds the distinction of being the first terrestrial extrasolar planet to be visited by human technology. The name is a popularization of the contact code given to the planet (ID:ERU) by the AI aboard the exploration vessel Aldrin-10. Since its discovery, the planet has also earned the nickname "Vulcan" due to its resemblance to the popular fictional planet.

Ideru is most likely an abnormally large satellite cast off from neighboring Gliese 876b, a GsP class gas giant. It is a hot, dry world marked by extensive canyon and fissure systems, likely caused by an early, close proximity with its previous parent planet. In the subsequent eras, large erosional deserts have filled basins and ridge systems, creating large dune seas in the sub-equatorial zones. Ideru is still quite geologically active, due mostly to the large amounts of subterranean water that have been retained.

These subterranean seas also play host to 90% of Ideru's native life, with another 7% existing in or near surface canyons that play host to rivers and salt lakes. Of the remaining 3%, most identified species are nomadic plant or chimeric surface-dwellers.

Encyclopedia Galactica:Table of Contents

2005-06-23T11:26:24Z

Kuma: /* Planets */

=Encyclopedia Galactica : Table of Entries=

Until a reformat is necessary, entries will be organized by the type of entry (Solar System, Planet, etc.), and then organized alphabetically within said category.

Remember that pages should conform to the following format: Encyclopedia_Galactica:My_Page_(Category)

So an entry for humans would be: Encyclopedia_Galactica:Humans_(Lifeform)

==Solar Systems==

==Planets==

* [[Encyclopedia_Galactica:Ideru_(Planet)|Ideru]]

==Lifeforms==

==Societies==

--[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 01:29, 23 Jun 2005 (PDT)

File:Ideru final.jpg

2005-06-23T09:08:35Z

Kuma: An image of the planet Ideru, with Gliese 876 rising over its limb. (Original image composed in Photoshop using images from NASA's World Wind 1.3 program.)

An image of the planet Ideru, with Gliese 876 rising over its limb.

(Original image composed in Photoshop using images from NASA's World Wind 1.3 program.)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Table of Contents

2005-06-23T08:37:59Z

Kuma:

=Encyclopedia Galactica : Table of Entries=

Until a reformat is necessary, entries will be organized by the type of entry (Solar System, Planet, etc.), and then organized alphabetically within said category.

Remember that pages should conform to the following format: Encyclopedia_Galactica:My_Page_(Category)

So an entry for humans would be: Encyclopedia_Galactica:Humans_(Lifeform)

==Solar Systems==

==Planets==

==Lifeforms==

==Societies==

--[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 01:29, 23 Jun 2005 (PDT)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Table of Contents

2005-06-23T08:29:29Z

Kuma: TOC page for the project.

=Encyclopedia Galactica : Table of Entries=

Until a reformat is necessary, entries will be organized by the type of entry (Solar System, Planet, etc.), and then organized alphabetically within said category.

==Solar Systems==

==Planets==

==Lifeforms==

==Societies==

--[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 01:29, 23 Jun 2005 (PDT)

Talk:MEANWHILE: Main Page

2005-06-18T10:17:39Z

Kuma: I's up in this hizouse.

Hay guysz, wuts goin on in dis setting?

Anyway, I added the Cameks to the species page.

Elliot

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Added the Sufi 9 Media empire to the Galactic nations page. I think it needs some work and I might revise it to provide more gaming hooks.

--[[User:Elliot|Elliot]] 07:46, 20 May 2005 (PDT)

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Anyone out there reading this? Any feedback?

--[[User:Elliot|Elliot]] 06:50, 25 May 2005 (PDT)

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Added Locus 5 to Galactic Nations
--[[User:Elliot|Elliot]] 07:36, 25 May 2005 (PDT)

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== I's up in this hizouse. ==

I did some small edits to make the text flow a bit better. I like it, personally. But if you're aiming for Douglas Adams, you should probably punch up the humor a bit. It reads pretty 'straight' so far.

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-17T12:04:27Z

Kuma: /* Introduction */

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Encyclopedia Galactica=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, if necessary, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

# Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.
# References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.
# As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.
# Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "Encyclopedia_Galatica:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

==Contributors==

[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 04:31, 15 Jun 2005 (PDT)

Talk:Encyclopedia Galatica:Main Page

2005-06-17T11:53:44Z

Kuma: Talk:Encyclopedia Galatica:Main Page moved to Talk:Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

#REDIRECT [[Talk:Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page]]

Encyclopedia Galatica:Main Page

2005-06-17T11:53:44Z

Kuma: Encyclopedia Galatica:Main Page moved to Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

#REDIRECT [[Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page]]

Major Projects

2005-06-16T05:14:22Z

Kuma: /* Generic Backgrounds */

If you are working on a major project which you expect to span 6+ pages, please enter it alphabetically in the appropriate section of this page. Use a level 3 header, so that you'll appear in the table of contents, include a link to your project's main page, then briefly describe your project.

==Game Systems==
This is a list of original game systems being developed at the RPGnetWiki.

===Basic FANGS: Fantasy Adventure Network Gaming System===
'''Page:''' [[FANGS:_Main Page|FANGS]]

Version 1.6.1 of a classless skill-based [[RPG]] system, with some minimal compatibility with [[d20 System|d20]] modules. By Christopher Allen and Steve Perrin.

===Irradiated Fur===
Page: [[IrradiatedFur:Main Page|Irradiated Fur]]

A simplistic anthropomorphic apocalyptic one-shot game system.

===SAMSARA===
'''Page:''' [[Samsara:Main Page|SAMSARA]]

A fairly rules-lite system of mechanics based around the resolution of contests. Designed to be modular and eminently tweakable.

===Symphony of Stars===
'''Page:''' [[SymphonyofStars]]

An Experiment in Cooperative Game Design via Actual Play.

==Generic Backgrounds==
This is a list of generic backgrounds, not tied to any game system, that are being developed at the RPGnetWiki.

===Across the Spiral Arms===
Spiral arms is a space opera setting, designed to emulate many of the common Anime tropes. As such it's got a lot of drama, a lot of scope, and very little science included.

* '''Page:''' [[SpiralArms:_Main_Page|Across the Spiral Arms]] 

===Alvatia: Game Setting===
Alvatia is a fantasy game setting originally developed for use with [[FANGS:_Main Page|FANGS]], however, is quite suitable as a generic low-magic fantasy setting.

* '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_Main_Page|Alvatia]] 
** '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_Ingsby_-_Village_and_Manor|The Village and Manor of Ingsby]]
** '''Page:''' [[ALVATIA:_City_of_Wedburgh|City_of_Wedburgh]]

===Athanatos: A Transhumanist Fantasy Setting===
'''Page:''' [[ATHANATOS:_Main_Page|Athanatos]]

A fantasy setting where powerful magics have allowed souls to stay connected to the material plane even after the death of the body.

===Contribute Your Eerie Event===
'''Page:''' [[Eerie Event]]

Following up on the thread from rpg.net, this is a Wiki designed to collate weird events for use in a variety of horror games.

===Encyclopedia Galactica===
'''Page:''' [[Encyclopedia_Galactica:Main_Page]]

A hard sci-fi collection of solar systems, planets, lifeforms and sentient societies, suitable as a GM resource or as a subtrate for any sci-fi or fantasy campaign.

===Marvel Realtime===
'''Page:''' [[Marvel_Realtime:Main_Page|Marvel Realtime]]

Extrapolating what the Marvel Universe might look like if time advanced normally.

===Meanwhile, Back Home...===
'''Page:''' [[MEANWHILE:_Main_Page|Meanwhile, Back Home...]]

A (mostly) humourous Alien Contact setting focusing on Earth.

===Post-Future===

'''Page:''' [[Post-Future:Main_Page|Post Future]]

Your favorite setting, cast forward into a darker future.

===Stardust & Aether Winds===

'''Page:''' [[Stardust&AetherWinds:Main_Page|Stardust & Aether Winds]]

A simple little fantasy setting designed as a spin on the Swashbuckling Sailing Ships in Spaaaace!

===Triptych: The Elemental Realms===

'''Page:''' [[TRIPTYCH|Triptych]]

A new mythology for modern magic games. Original elemental creatures wanted. 
Encompasses three parallel worlds: The Great Gale, The White Waste, and the Blasted Lands.

==GM Resources==
Everything needed to make a [[GM]]'s life easier

===General Resources and Links===
These are generic resources covering various topics that might be of use to game masters.

'''Page:''' [[Free_Adventures|Free Adventures]] 
'''Page:''' [[Free_RPGs|Free RPGs]] 
'''Page:''' [[Free_Software|Free Software]] 
'''Page:''' [[RESOURCES:_Npcs|Npcs]] 
'''Page:''' [[RESOURCES:_Gaming_Websites|Gaming Websites]] 
'''Page:''' [[Non_Gaming_Websites|Non Gaming Websites]] 
'''Page:''' [[Cool_Fight_Locations|Cool Fight Locations]] 
'''Page:''' [[Stereotype_List|Stereotype List]] 
'''Page:''' [[Great_Quotes_List|Great Quotes of RPGNet]] 

===Short Adventures===
A resource page with short [[adventure]]s that [[GM]]s can drop into games to fill a night of play.

'''Page:''' [[Short_Adventures]] 

===Campaign Setups===
A resource page filled with thumbnail designs for [[campaign]]s, campaign ideas, and outlines to help jump-start a game.

'''Page:''' [[Campaign_Setups]] 

===War Stories===

'''Page:''' [[War_Stories|War Stories]] 

Tales of things that have happened during your gaming sessions which can amuse other gamers or serve as inspiration for GMs.

==System Supplements==
This is a list of supplements for specific [[game system]]s. Please be sure to list which game system your [[supplement]] is for if you include something in this section. (If you prefer to search by system then look at the [[Special:Categories]] page.)

===Blue Planet===
Page: [[Blue Planet]]

A general resouce project for the Blue Planet RPG

===Essence-Blasting Hits of the Seventies===
'''Page:''' [[Essence-Blasting Hits of the Seventies]] 
'''System:''' [[Exalted]]

A thematic conversion for [[Exalted]], set in the modern day and involving the Exalted as rock musicians of various stripes instead of fantasy heroes. With Essence-infused heroin, a guitar that you carved out of Elvis Presley's coffin and a Malfean fragment as your agent, it's time to take to the streets. What do you do when you get there?

===The Dungeoneers===

'''Page:''' [[The_Dungeoneers_%28A_D%26D_Minisetting%29]]

The dungeoneers is a minisetting for D&D 3.0. It may be more appropriate however to call it a game model as it can be dropped in almost any fantasy setting. It combines gritty low level play with a structured adventure model. In short, it’s “Regular Joes die their way through horrifying dungeons”.

===Exalted 101===
'''Page:'''[[Exalted101:Main_page]] 
'''System:''' [[Exalted]]

This is an atempt to create a resource for [[storyteller]]s and players new to [[Exalted]], covering everything they need to know to get a game going, as well as tackling any niggling questions that tend to come up often about the game. It's based on a big thread from RPG open.

===GURPS Annotation Project===
'''Page:''' [[GURPS:Main Page]] 
'''System:''' [[GURPS]]

A cross-referenced collection of advice, information, house rules, etc. for GURPS 4th Edition.

===The Horizon: Virtual Project===
'''Page:''' [[HorizonVirtual:Main_Page]] 
'''System:''' [[D20_System]]

A re-working of the D20 System Reference Document to be more compatible with the ''Horizon: Virtual'' mini-RPG by Fantasy Flight Games.

===Paranoia Modulet 10Pak===
'''Page:''' [[Paranoia_10pak]] 
'''System:''' Paranoia XP or other Paranoia edition

This is a collection of 10 short modulets for the Paranoia game. They are arranged in the "Mission/Complications/Resolution/Staging notes" format from second edition. Each is about 500 to 1000 words.

===Star Wars for Mutants & Masterminds===
'''Page:'''[[M&M_Star_Wars:Main_Page]] 
'''System:'''[[Mutants_and_Masterminds]]

What will hopefully become a clearing house for converting Star Wars into Mutants & Masterminds.

===Werewolf: The Forsaken Articles===
'''Page:'''[[WtFArticles:Main_page]] 
'''System:''' [[Werewolf:The Forsaken]]
The idea of this page is serve as an index to various articles, stories and ideas created to enhance White Wolf's Werewolf: the Forsaken setting.

===Young Kingdoms Adventures===
'''Page:''' [[YKAdventures:Main_Page]] 
'''System:''' Stormbringer Fifth Edition or Elric!

This is a collection of story seeds for the [[Stormbringer]] roleplaying game, sorted by geographical locations. It includes notable people, places, items, and creatures for cities and countries all across the Young Kingdoms.

== Terminology ==
These are guides to common rpg terminology.

===Game title abbreviation===
'''Page:''' [[Game_title_abbreviations]] 

This is a collection of abbreviations used for various games and game lines.

===RPG Lexica===

A collection of [[RPG_Lexica:Main_Page|Gamer Jargon]]--terms used by the ''players'' as opposed to the game's authors and designers.
Still very much a work in progress... please contribute!

'''Page:''' [[Referee]] 

This is a collection of various game master names for different games

== RPGnet Meta-resources ==

===RPGnet Thread Archive===

'''Page:''' [[Forum_Archive:Main_Page|Forums Archive]]

A user created archive of classic threads, in the spirit of the old "Best Of Forums" page. Organized by forum, and alphabetics.

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-16T05:11:55Z

Kuma: /* The Galactic Menagerie */

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Encyclopedia Galactica=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

# Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.
# References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.
# As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.
# Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "The_Galactic_Menagerie:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

==Contributors==

[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 04:31, 15 Jun 2005 (PDT)

The Galactic Menagerie:Main Page

2005-06-16T05:10:56Z

Kuma: The Galactic Menagerie:Main Page moved to Encyclopedia Galatica:Main Page

#REDIRECT [[Encyclopedia Galatica:Main Page]]

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:31:54Z

Kuma:

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Galactic Menagerie=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

# Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.
# References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.
# As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.
# Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "The_Galactic_Menagerie:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

==Contributors==

[[User:Kuma|Kuma]] 04:31, 15 Jun 2005 (PDT)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:31:10Z

Kuma: Added 'Contributors' subsec.

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:24:08Z

Kuma:

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:23:36Z

Kuma:

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Galactic Menagerie=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

# Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.

## References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.

### As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.

#### Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "The_Galactic_Menagerie:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:23:09Z

Kuma:

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Galactic Menagerie=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

# Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.

# References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.

# As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.

# Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "The_Galactic_Menagerie:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:17:38Z

Kuma:

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Galactic Menagerie=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.

References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia], or some other disambiguation page.

As the project evolves, "stat blocks" using the Wiki definition tag will be created for each of the four types of entries, and these should be included in each entry just after the title and an introductory paragraph.

Finally, the naming convention for any page associated with the project should contain "The_Galactic_Menagerie:" before the name of the entry, and should follow Wiki conventions (i.e. capitalizing each word in the title, underscores instead of spaces.)

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:10:18Z

Kuma:

[[Category: Locations]]
[[Category: Setting]]
[[Category: Hard Sci-Fi]]
[[Category: Space]]

=The Galactic Menagerie=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.

References to unfamiliar scientific terminology should include a link to the appropriate entry in Wikipedia.

The Galactic Menagerie

2005-06-15T11:01:59Z

Kuma: The Galactic Menagerie moved to The Galactic Menagerie:Main Page

#REDIRECT [[The Galactic Menagerie:Main Page]]

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:01:32Z

Kuma:

=The Galactic Menagerie=

==Introduction==

The main goal of this project is to create a free database of solar systems, planets and, ostensibly, the life forms that inhabit them. Unlike the other projects currently in the Wiki, the aim of the project is to create these locations and inhabitants using a natural philosophy, without the use of science-fiction "gimmes". The intent is to create a bedrock of material that others an use (and abuse) with a minimum of translation and extrapolation.

This is not to say that the results will be generic or dull. Contributors are encouraged to "bend" their creations a bit, and to create active, dynamic environments, lifeforms and cultures.

==Structure==

Entries in the Menagerie fall into four broad categories:

===Solar Systems===

Solar Systems are entries that describe an entire collection of planets that revolve around a central body (or bodies), known as the system's ''primary''. Solar system entries should contain information about the type, age, and mass of the primary, a list of the major planets in the solar system, and any other features and global environmental concerns obvious to a casual observer (i.e. the solar system is on the edge of a large nebula that dominates the sky of any planet.)

===Planets & Planetoids===

Planetary entries describe a single member of a solar system. Entries should include such basic data as the mass, radius, mean distance from the primary, plus the existence and composition of any atmosphere or hydrosphere (oceans) that may be present. Detailed chemical compositions aren't necessary, but could be included.

===Lifeforms===

Lifeform entries describe either sentient or non-sentient inhabitants of a planet. Contributors should not feel constrained in creating animals, but should consider creating entries for plants, microscopic life and other interesting critters. Entries should include comparative data, such as average height and mass, lifespan, preferred climate and other ecological data, such as known sources of food and known predators.

===Societies===

Societal entries describe the cultural, political and sociological aspects of sentient lifeforms. Only one page per sentient should be created, with any and all aspects of the society confined to that page. Entries need not be immediately exhaustive - if a contributor only has an idea for an alien religion, create a page with only that information on it. Be sure to at least include "hooks" that other contributors can use to flesh out the rest of the society.

==Conventions==

Entries in the Menagerie follow a heirarchy: solar system -> planet -> lifeform -> societal. If a page is created for a society, it should contain at least cursory information about the solar system, planet, and the sentient lifeform that the society refers to, with links to any appropriate, existing entries. For example, an entry describing the cultural practices of the Yanomami Indians of South America would include at least pointers to the page for the Solar System, Earth, and humans.

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T11:01:05Z

Kuma:

Encyclopedia Galactica:Main Page

2005-06-15T10:59:01Z

Kuma:

MEANWHILE: Main Page

2005-06-15T09:44:18Z

Kuma: /* Meanwhile, Back Home - Backstory */

[[Category:Meanwhile]]

===Meanwhile, Back Home - Backstory===

Earth was supposed to be a cultural reservation - a planet isolated from the rest of the galaxy so that humanity could develop at its own pace until it developed a stardrive and contacted galactic civilization on its own.

But then the Galactic Federation discovered that various species - most notably the beings known to us as "Greys" - had meddled in human development for quite some time. And when an alien mothership crash-landed in Paris, killing thousands, the secret was blown - the Federation was forced to admit Earth into galactic civilization, and even paid some reparations in the form of technology transfers, some third-rate colonies, and a few motley spaceships (about half of all this went to the French, as the primary injured party.)

Now the space lanes have opened up to humanity. New frontiers beckon, and brave souls, pioneers, scientists, lawmen, traders and hucksters flock to the new colonies in search of fame and fortune.

This is not their story.

Earth has changed. Much of humanity is still reeling from the culture shock of alien contact. Old forms of technological, scientific, economic and military supremacy suddenly become meaningless thanks to the influx of alien goods and knowledge. Both legislators and law enforcement are desperately trying to keep up with the new tech, while enterprising businessmen and criminals can make fortunes overnight.

Earth is not without its own wealth, however. Its rich cultural heritage has become fashionable recently, drawing millions of alien tourists to Earth every year. Its vast biodiversity is extremely useful for galactic genetic engineers. All this draws alien businessmen to Earth - with alien criminals not far behind, who sense opportunity thanks to the comparatively weak Terran law enforcement. Indeed, some are on the run from galactic law enforcement, and successfully evade them among the teeming masses of humanity.

The Greys sold the genetic code of humanity on the black market long ago, leading to the creation of countless humans and near-humans servants and slaves throughout the galaxy - many of which now yearn to return to their mythic homeland. Immigration is high, and on the rise. Alien ghettos spring up everywhere and expand - which sometimes doesn't go over well with their human neighbors.

Meanwhile, the nations and organisations of humanity have been busy. Instead of uniting in the face of this unique challenge, they have splintered. Each nation is now trying to catch up to French technological and political supremacy, and many are willing to use any means, fair or foul, to get ahead. Many sign up exclusive treaties with alien nations or organisations without understanding the implications of the fine print...

Player characters can be law enforcement, diplomats, or criminals or businessment trying to profit from all this. Or they can be extraterrestrials with their unique view on all things human who try to make sense of all this hominid behaviour - while still making a quick buck.

Welcome home. It's different here.

===Setting Information===

'''Page:''' [[MEANWHILE:_Human_Nations|Human Nations]] 
'''Page:''' [[MEANWHILE:_Human_Organizations|Human Organizations]] 
'''Page:''' [[MEANWHILE:_Alien_Species|Alien Species]] 
'''Page:''' [[MEANWHILE:_Galactic_Nations|Galactic Nations]] 
'''Page:''' [[MEANWHILE:_Galactic_Organizations|Galactic Organizations]] 

===General Notes===

This setting was inspired by such diverse sources as the ''Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' series, the comic book ''Transmetropolitan'', the TV show ''Futurama'', and numerous anime series dealing with alien contact such as ''NieA Under 7''. Humanity has been contacted by aliens, and a select number of humans have traveled to the stars to settle new frontiers, save whole worlds, and otherwise get involved in any number of adventures - but back home on Earth, life goes on, with any number of opportunities for humorous misunderstandings between the humans and the newcomer aliens.

I first wrote it up in an [http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?s=d1c8c2d1f35ea8b6521b556151dacd4c&threadid=74334&perpage=10&pagenumber=1 RPGNet post], but I do not think that I will have the opportunity to develop this setting much. But I thought that this was too good to waste - so I invite everyone to come up with any additions you can come up with. Detail your home country (or town), invent some new alien species, or come up with some other way to expand on the setting!

- Jürgen Hubert