[VV] Vectorverse (Long)

> --- "Robertson, Brendan" <Brendan.Robertson@dva.gov.au> wrote:

I'd like to say we use a combination of these... to represent varying levels
of tech somewhat... I'd say really backwater planets would use natural
phenomena for FTL travel... say using wormholes and the such... the
compensation would be really accurate nav comps in relation to wormholes..
such navies might also have stronger hulls...

More advanced groups might use a series of jumpgates... now here's where I get
a little preachy... I've felt that the whole "network of stargates left behind
by an ancient civilization" thing is to thin to believe... I'd rather go with
the idea that the jumpgate network was initially established by say, some of
the older nations.. then, as their tech evolved, they didn't need the gate
network anymore... but it was left in place for the poorer nations... this
just feels more plausible... and prevents that whole "mystic race" crap... it
also helps to tie things together and could make for some interesting
storylines... say with these nations that FTL drives might only take 5%
instead of 10%... or that because they're so far behind they still take the
10%, but can't FTL from anywhere other than the edge of the gametable.

And finally, the more advanced nations could have fully capability FTL drives,
not requiring jump gates or wormholes or anything... they can just jump to FTL
on their own...

> N-Space Travel: Vector

> Colonisation method: Well... again I'd say this needs to be left

> Galactic Economy: This one I'd say should be semi-variable as well...
this allows for nations to trade however they prefer... again referring to the
backwater nations where barter and trade of materials and
resources may be better than trying to compete in a currency-based
economy.

> What is the imperative for expansion: Now this I really think needs

> What level of automation will starships have: This I'd say, once