Progress Levels

A Progress Level (PL) is an indication of the state of technology that exists in a particular society or civilization (which, in a science fiction setting, may be located on a planet other than Earth). This state of technological development generally pervades all aspects of a culture, particularly at higher levels (PL 5 and beyond) when long-range communication is virtually instantaneous. Even at lower levels, it's unlikely-but not impossible-for a group of humans (or other sentient beings) to be at one Progress Level in some respects and at another one in other respects.

Pl 0: Stone Age - The major achievements of a Stone Age society are the use of fire, the...
Pl 1: Bronze/Iron Age - Early human civilizations began to work metal toward the end of the Stone Age.
Pl 2: Middle Ages - Maturing civilizations experience a period of turmoil and adjustment at this Progress Level.
Pl 3: Age Of Reason - The Age of Reason is an era in human history when the development of ideas...
Pl 4: Industrial Age - In the fourth Progress Level, the theoretical knowledge of the previous era matures into widespread practical application.
Pl 5: Information Age - The Industrial Age relied on chemical power, but in the Information Age, computer technology and electronics rule supreme.
Pl 6: Fusion Age - The development of fusion power provides an efficient, nonexpendable energy...
Pl 7: Gravity Age - As this Progress Level opens, the invention of two key technologies herald humanity's climb to the stars.
Pl 8: Energy Age - The continuing miniaturization of induction engine technology allows power...
Pl 9 And Higher - Generally, these Progress Levels are beyond reach or comprehension, although...

Gravity Induction - Control of gravity is one of the key features of Progress Level 7.
Low Progress Levels In The Future - Most modern campaigns are set at Progress Level 5. Consequently, campaigns...
Purchasing Items Of Lower Or Higher Progress Level - Progress Levels are relative, and depending on the economics of a campaign,...

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