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5-2-2008 9:46 AM222 views
skwirlinator says:
This is where they lay the ground rules of what is permissable for content. It gives you a sense of the type of Science Fiction (Hard SciFi) that you will find in the project
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5-2-2008 9:49 AM
skwirlinator
Some Excerpts:
In order to meet this goal we have established certain ground rules:



· Matter cannot travel faster than light

· Matter and energy are conserved

· No evolved humanoid aliens have been discovered

· Technology will change the nature of social issues

· A logical explanation for even the most fantastic elements within the setting must be provided

· Space is vast; expect the same challenges to have many different solutions. Or, as we say, Diversity! Diversity! Diversity!
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5-2-2008 9:50 AM
skwirlinator
We also highly suggest getting familiar with the OA Canon and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) pages.
Encyclopaedia Galactica, where you can find any of the worldbuilding material in the Orion's Arm universe.
Enjoy the stories, art and ideas you find here at Orion's Arm, and should you find in your journey that something is missing, or you have something to contribute, please join us at one of our many discussion groups.
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