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Gallia and Terraforming - Fletcher - 09-26-2011
Another question, do Gallia have, or even need terraforming technology?
My knowledge on Gallia is near zero.
Gallia and Terraforming - SA_Scavenger - 09-26-2011
Gallia's tech with relation to terraforming is way behind that of Sirius and yes, they do have a number of planets that could be terraformed in future. Just not with their current level of technology.
Planet Vienne
Gallia and Terraforming - Fletcher - 09-26-2011
Would that mean that Gallia would love to pull off a raid on Planet Harris perhaps to try and get pieces of the Terraformers to accelerate their technology development?
I've got ideas for such an event in mind.
Gallia and Terraforming - Silmathien - 09-27-2011
The Crown sure is highly considering something like that. ^^
Gallia and Terraforming - DarthBindo - 09-27-2011
' Wrote:Would that mean that Gallia would love to pull off a raid on Planet Harris perhaps to try and get pieces of the Terraformers to accelerate their technology development?Terraforming is not just plunk a machine down and let it work. It's a science of complex interactions governing an entire planet's ecosystem.
I've got ideas for such an event in mind.
That being said, the actual processes of terraforming are fairly easy to understand and implement, once one has the requisite construction technology and materials.
You regulate sunlight absorbtion and greenhouse gas levels to either add or reduce total planet heat, add water if needed, remove any toxins or hazards from the soil or air, ensure oxygen production through plant life, and voila.
Livable planet.
Gallia and Terraforming - Dart - 09-27-2011
' Wrote:Terraforming is not just plunk a machine down and let it work. It's a science of complex interactions governing an entire planet's ecosystem.thats funny for you to mention, since we as a whole still dont understand how our earth fully functions.
That being said, the actual processes of terraforming are fairly easy to understand and implement, once one has the requisite construction technology and materials.
You regulate sunlight absorbtion and greenhouse gas levels to either add or reduce total planet heat, add water if needed, remove any toxins or hazards from the soil or air, ensure oxygen production through plant life, and voila.
Livable planet.
terraforming is more complecated than simply changing the atmosphere
Gallia and Terraforming - Dab - 09-27-2011
' Wrote:Gallia's tech with relation to terraforming is way behind that of Sirius and yes, they do have a number of planets that could be terraformed in future. Just not with their current level of technology.Do note the fine print on that infocard.
Planet Vienne
Gallia does have terraforming techology. The above-mentioned infocard doesn't really say one way or another if the extent of their terraforming technology is below, above, or on-par with that of the Sirius houses. I would think it's on-par. Terraforming is hardly a difficult science compared to other technologies Sirius and Gallia have.
Gallia and Terraforming - AeternusDoleo - 09-27-2011
Define terraforming. There are several methods, and each planet is unique. Planetform seems to mainly be involved in the construction of a biosphere - stabilizing temperatures on levels suitable for human habitation, establishing a breathable atmosphere, introducing water, then introducing life. There are planets that require a less complex terraforming process, for instance a planet with high volcanic activity might just need the introduction of water to create erosion and wash carbondioxide out of the atmosphere. A planet that is too cold might just need an infusion of greenhouse gases.
Planet Toulouse for instance (the future home for the Council in the south) is habitable, but has toxic gases in the atmosphere. The "terraforming" process on that planet consists of a planetwide air purification system - which will take quite some time. According to the infocards, the IMG will handle the know-how for that, which suggests Planetform isn't the only company that knows how to alter a planetary climate.
[Edit] Considering Gallia's liberal use of oil, they may have learned to infuse target atmospheres with pure carbondioxide rather then PFCs to kickstart a greenhouse effect. Cloudseeding can also be done with hydrocarbons, eliminating the need for silverchloride.
Gallia and Terraforming - CzeReptile - 09-27-2011
' Wrote:Do note the fine print on that infocard.
Gallia does have terraforming techology. The above-mentioned infocard doesn't really say one way or another if the extent of their terraforming technology is below, above, or on-par with that of the Sirius houses. I would think it's on-par. Terraforming is hardly a difficult science compared to other technologies Sirius and Gallia have.
Yeah, its interesting how Gallia has everything same and on par with Sirius, despite the looong looong time of separation. Even shields have same HP now, lanes are all the same, design, fashion.
And how can terraforming not be difficult science compared to what exactly? Spaceships? (think Aliens) Guns or something similar? Jumptech maybe?
I still do think that such process is long and expensive. Fletchers idea for an event is awesome.
Gallia and Terraforming - SA_Scavenger - 09-27-2011
Dab, there is one difference though. For if the technology levels were the same why would the info card state that Gallia doesn't have the technology instead of saying that the technology isn't available Sirius wide. That leads me to believe that Planetform and perhaps other Sirius companies have ideas of their own to sell or provide Gallia with the technology to help them terraform certain planets for colonisation or at least habitability.
However, it's you chaps who decide on the info cards meaning, not me. So, have at it!