The technology found in The Edge of Heaven differs slightly from that of the "standard" Jovian Chronicles universe. By and large, things are the same, but there are some important variances to note.
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The technology found in The Edge of Heaven differs slightly from that of the "standard" Jovian Chronicles universe. By and large, things are the same, but there are some important variances to note. |
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Tech Manual
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Exo-Armors are typically controlled by the use of a linear frame which surrounds the pilot and tranfers his movements to the vehicle's movement computer. Information is displayed on a nearly-360 degree viewscreen that covers the interior of the cockpit, and additional overlays are presented on the pilot's helmet face shield. Ships in The Edge of Heaven are much less utilitarian and much more dramatic than in the standard Jovian Chronicles universe. The decks are stacked vertically, as on a conventional sea ship, so unless a centrifuge is present, the ship is always in zero gravity. Ships remain extremely vulnerable to attacks by exo-armors and fighters, though they carry many more exos per ship--as many as 20 on the largest Jovian carriers. (There has always been a huge debate as to why space ships carry so few exos, while a 20th century sea ship of comparable size can carry 10 times as many fighters. This isn't the place for that debate.) Weapons technology is fairly standard, and I'll put more stuff here as soon as I think of it. Perhaps the biggest change in The Edge of Heaven is the addition of abilities, powers, and events that could be called "supernatural." Not in the werewolves and vampires sense, but in the Gundam-style "New Type" sense. This is a universe with deep, unexplained mysteries, bizarre technologies, and other weirdness yet to be uncovered. (For those who are wondering, two primary inspirations for events here are the Playstation RPG Xenogears and Frank Herbert's Dune series.) To tell much more would give away the plot and such, but more will be revealed as time goes on. |
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