Of course we have fairly complex ship systems, but I wonder how far it goes? There is not a good picture, as the game focuses a lot on the ships, and rightfully so, but I am wondering about other things. Obviously we are not technological gods as of the time of the game, and we still have quite a few limitations, such as energy, complex A.I, experimental medicine, such as gene therapy, cloning, and use of "progenitor cells", limitations bolstered by the silly taboo surrounding some technologies, and woefully death. (unless you live in the Empire, but the whole mess with the Emperor makes me wonder, if they support cloning, why don't they just clone his ass, and get it over with, or perhaps, due to the nature of the technology, and the status as a monarch, that they are bound by law to not be cloned, as a way to keep the monarchy flowing? I don't know how it works honestly)
My main reason for wanting to know this, is because I wonder what kind of things might we encounter when the first person walky runny bit gets added to the game, its an interesting prospect no doubt. Obviously we have made great strides in weapons, and transportation technology, as well as the ability to create large, self sustained, habitats in orbit of celestial objects. What about the things that affect the people who use that tech?
Do we have a form of Cybertech? By that I mean, augmentations, physical, non-biological, augmentations to create stronger, faster, more efficient bodies.
Do we have a form of Genetic manipulation. By the Federation's present taboo placed on cloning, I am sure they are out on this, but the Empire are all to eager to try and use it, so I wonder how far they have taken it?
Where is the level of computing? Have we got far enough to stick complex computers in just about everything? Do we still need giant blocks on a desktop to get any reasonable computing done?
Where has A.I gone, beyond simple work tasks?
Elite is rather detailed, in well, just about everything, so I am sure they have not ignored these details as well. I wonder if my Pilot will be able to be a transhumanist's wet dream (apologies, I am one of those crazies) and what other cool technological treats will await us, when we exit the pilot seat.
My main reason for wanting to know this, is because I wonder what kind of things might we encounter when the first person walky runny bit gets added to the game, its an interesting prospect no doubt. Obviously we have made great strides in weapons, and transportation technology, as well as the ability to create large, self sustained, habitats in orbit of celestial objects. What about the things that affect the people who use that tech?
Do we have a form of Cybertech? By that I mean, augmentations, physical, non-biological, augmentations to create stronger, faster, more efficient bodies.
Do we have a form of Genetic manipulation. By the Federation's present taboo placed on cloning, I am sure they are out on this, but the Empire are all to eager to try and use it, so I wonder how far they have taken it?
Where is the level of computing? Have we got far enough to stick complex computers in just about everything? Do we still need giant blocks on a desktop to get any reasonable computing done?
Where has A.I gone, beyond simple work tasks?
Elite is rather detailed, in well, just about everything, so I am sure they have not ignored these details as well. I wonder if my Pilot will be able to be a transhumanist's wet dream (apologies, I am one of those crazies) and what other cool technological treats will await us, when we exit the pilot seat.
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