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Dr. Alonzo Richter first published the Richter Scale of Cultures in 2203. Since then it has become the Federation's most important tool for determining at which point in a civilization's development the Prime Directive no longer need apply.
Dr. Alonzo Richter first published the '''Richter Scale of Cultures''' in 2203. Since then it has become the Federation's most important tool for determining at which point in a civilization's development the [[Prime Directive]] need no longer apply.


Most first contact missions take place when a society reaches a classification of G. Exceptions include planets that do not wish contact, planets that were already contacted by non-federation agencies, and planets that were contacted before the Richter Scale was devised.
Most first contact missions take place when a society reaches a classification of G. Exceptions include planets that do not wish contact, planets that were already contacted by non-federation agencies, and planets that were contacted before the Richter Scale was devised.
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Ratings higher than our own (N) are extremely speculative since more advanced beings and races are not always forthcoming about themselves and we usually have no way of covertly or openly studying them.
Ratings higher than our own (N) are extremely speculative since more advanced beings and races are not always forthcoming about themselves and we usually have no way of covertly or openly studying them.


===AAA===
==AAA==
No Known Intelligent Indigenous Life-Forms<br />
* No Known Intelligent Indigenous Life-Forms
Examples: Ceti Alpha 5, Manark 4, Melnos 4, Miridian 4, Nelvana 3, Nervala 5, Ohniaka 3, Omicron Ceti 3, Quazulu 8, Regulus 5, Septimus Minor, Sherman's Planet, Tethys 3, Titus 4,Vilmor 2, Zayra 4  
* Examples: Ceti Alpha 5, Manark 4, Melnos 4, Miridian 4, Nelvana 3, Nervala 5, Ohniaka 3, Omicron Ceti 3, Quazulu 8, Regulus 5, Septimus Minor, Sherman's Planet, Tethys 3, Titus 4, Vilmor 2, Zayra 4  


===AA===
==AA==
Prehistoric Age, no tools<br />
* Prehistoric Age, no tools
Examples: Alpha Carinae 2, Alpha Majoris 1, Bardakia, Berengaria 7, Dimorus 4, El-Adrel 4, No'Mat, Ruah 4, Surata 4  
* Examples: Alpha Carinae 2, Alpha Majoris 1, Bardakia, Berengaria 7, Dimorus 4, El-Adrel 4, No'Mat, Ruah 4, Surata 4  


===AS===
==AS==
Primitive Space Dwelling<br />
* Primitive Space Dwelling
Examples: Alpha Omicron System (Junior), Giant Amoeba, Nitrium Parasites from the Pelloris Asteroid Belt near Tessen 3, Ordek Nebula(Wogneers)  
* Examples: Alpha Omicron System (Junior), Giant Amoeba, Nitrium Parasites from the Pelloris Asteroid Belt near Tessen 3, Ordek Nebula (Wogneers)  


===A===
==A==
Stone Age<br />
* Stone Age
Examples: Altair 3, Gamma Trianguli 6, Hanson's Planet  
* Examples: Altair 3, Gamma Trianguli 6, Hanson's Planet  


===AR===
==AR==
Primitive (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br />
* Primitive
Examples: Tarchannen 3, Tarella, Taurus 2  
* RESTRICTED: No contact permitted
* Examples: Tarchannen 3, Tarella, Taurus 2  


===B-===
==B-==
Agricultural Age<br />
* Agricultural Age
Examples: Malkus 9, Miramanee's Planet, Rousseau 5  
* Examples: Malkus 9, Miramanee's Planet, Rousseau 5  


===B===
==B==
Metal Age<br />
* Metal Age
Examples: Apella, Capella 4 , Sigma Draconis 6, Galvin 5, Malurians(before demise), Rigel 7, Zeta Bootis 3(Neural)  
* Examples: Apella, Capella 4, Sigma Draconis 6, Galvin 5, Malurians (before demise), Rigel 7, Zeta Bootis 3 (Neural)  


===C-===
==C-==
Scientific Intelligence, no tools<br />
* Scientific Intelligence (no tools)
Examples: Janus 6, Tyrellia  
* Examples: Janus 6, Tyrellia  


===C===
==C==
Scientific Age<br />
* Scientific Age
Examples: Barkon 4, Fendaus 5, Mintaka 3  
* Examples: Barkon 4, Fendaus 5, Mintaka 3  


===D-===
==D-==
Pre-Industrialization<br />
* Pre-Industrialization
Examples: M-113(before demise), Omega 4, Organian Society's Outward Appearance, Sigma Draconis 3  
* Examples: M-113 (before demise), Omega 4, Organian Society's Outward Appearance, Sigma Draconis 3  


===D===
==D==
Steam Age<br />
* Steam Age
Examples: Argo, Brax, Canopus 2, Omicron 4, Rigel 7, Tartarus 5  
* Examples: Argo, Brax, Canopus 2, Omicron 4, Rigel 7, Tartarus 5  


===D+===
==D+==
Electric Age<br />
* Electric Age
Examples: Landris 3, Minara 2(before relocation), Mintonia, Rubicun 3 (Edo)  
* Examples: Landris 3, Minara 2 (before relocation), Mintonia, Rubicun 3 (Edo)  


===E-===
==E-==
Liquid Fuels Age<br />
* Liquid Fuels Age
Examples: Kraus 4, Loren 3, Stakoron 2, Suvin 4  
* Examples: Kraus 4, Loren 3, Stakoron 2, Suvin 4  


===E===
==E==
Atomic Age<br />
* Atomic Age
Examples: Barzans, Deneb 4(Bandi), Beta 3, Mordan 4, Sigma Iotia 2  
* Examples: Barzans, Deneb 4 (Bandi), Beta 3, Mordan 4, Sigma Iotia 2  


===F===
==F==
Space Age<br />
* Space Age
Examples: Alpha Carinae 5, Altec, Argelius 2, Balosnee 6, Brekka, Kea 4, Penthara 4, Sarona 7, Straleb, Talin 4, Theta 7, Turkana 4  
* Examples: Alpha Carinae 5, Altec, Argelius 2, Balosnee 6, Brekka, Kea 4, Penthara 4, Sarona 7, Straleb, Talin 4, Theta 7, Turkana 4  


===F+===
==F+==
Conscientious Space Age<br />
* Conscientious Space Age
Examples: Halkans, Marejaretus 6, Norpin Colony, Tagus 3, Thalos 7, Tohvon 3  
* Examples: Halkans, Marejaretus 6, Norpin Colony, Tagus 3, Thalos 7, Tohvon 3  


===G===
==G==
Fusion Age<br />
* Fusion Age
Examples: Antica(Beta Renna System), Deneb 2, Drema 4, Gamma Vertis 4, Jaros 2, Ligon 2, Manu 3, Minos Corva, Nahmi 4, Niau, Ophiucus 3, Regula, Selay (Beta Renna System), Sigma Draconis 4, Solais 5, Thelka 4, Ventax 2, Xelata  
* Examples: Antica (Beta Renna System), Deneb 2, Drema 4, Gamma Vertis 4, Jaros 2, Ligon 2, Manu 3, Minos Corva, Nahmi 4, Niau, Ophiucus 3, Regula, Selay (Beta Renna System), Sigma Draconis 4, Solais 5, Thelka 4, Ventax 2, Xelata  


===H===
==H==
Planet Age<br />
* Planet Age
Examples: 892 4(Magna Roma) , Angel One, Bre'el 4, Ekos, Elas, Kataan, Kenda 2, Krios, Malcor 3, Ornara, Phylos 2, Quadra Sigma 3, Relva 7, Rochani 3, Troyius, Vault Minor, Zeon  
* Examples: 892 4 (Magna Roma), Angel One, Bre'el 4, Ekos, Elas, Kataan, Kenda 2, Krios, Malcor 3, Ornara, Phylos 2, Quadra Sigma 3, Relva 7, Rochani 3, Troyius, Vault Minor, Zeon  


===I===  
==I==  
Star Age<br />
* Star Age
Examples: Algolia, Altair 6, Antide 3, Barolia, Breen, Chalna, Corvan 2, Gamelan 5, Largo 5, Ligos 7, Miradorns , Pakleds, Pelleus 5, Pentaurus 5, Regulus 2, Rura Penthe  
* Examples: Algolia, Altair 6, Antide 3, Barolia, Breen, Chalna, Corvan 2, Gamelan 5, Largo 5, Ligos 7, Miradorns, Pakleds, Pelleus 5, Pentaurus 5, Regulus 2, Rura Penthe  


===J===
==J==
Expansion Age<br />
* Expansion Age
Examples: Alcyones, Berellians, Brakas 5, Gault, Lysia, Mudor 5, Nausicaa, Ogus 2, Otar 2, Qualor 2, Sothis 3(Sataarans), Shiralea 6, Styris 4, Tarsas 3, Tormen 5, Tyrus 7A, Valeria, Zibalia  
* Examples: Alcyones, Berellians, Brakas 5, Gault, Lysia, Mudor 5, Nausicaa, Ogus 2, Otar 2, Qualor 2, Sothis 3 (Sataarans), Shiralea 6, Styris 4, Tarsas 3, Tormen 5, Tyrus 7A, Valeria, Zibalia  


===K===
==K==
Introversion Age<br />
* Introversion Age
Examples: Acamar 3, Alpha Proxima 2, Beta Antares 4, Coridan, Epsilon Hydra 7, Gamaris 5, Mizar 2, Narendra 3, Nimbus 3, Peliar Zel, Persephone 5, Setlik 3, Vadris 3, Xanthras 3, Zytchin 3  
* Examples: Acamar 3, Alpha Proxima 2, Beta Antares 4, Coridan, Epsilon Hydra 7, Gamaris 5, Mizar 2, Narendra 3, Nimbus 3, Peliar Zel, Persephone 5, Setlik 3, Vadris 3, Xanthras 3, Zytchin 3  


===K+===
==K+==
Enlightenment Age<br />
* Enlightenment Age
Examples: 15 Lyncis 2(Cait), Bajor , Gaspar 7, Hoek 4, Hurkos 3, Kurl(before demise), Mariah 4, Mataline 2, Meles 2, Memory Alpha, Pacifica, Parliment, Risa, Sauria, Sirius 9, Valo 2, Valo 3, Wrigley's Pleasure Planet, Zeta Alpha 2  
* Examples: 15 Lyncis 2 (Cait), Bajor, Gaspar 7, Hoek 4, Hurkos 3, Kurl (before demise), Mariah 4, Mataline 2, Meles 2, Memory Alpha, Pacifica, Parliment, Risa, Sauria, Sirius 9, Valo 2, Valo 3, Wrigley's Pleasure Planet, Zeta Alpha 2  


===L===
==L==
Power Age<br />
* Power Age
Examples: Angosia 3, Beltane 9, Benzar, Devidia 2, Dopteria, Eminiar 7 , Epsilon Canaris 3, Lenaria, Mantilles, Mariposa, Melina 2, Midos 5, Milika 3, Morikin 7, Oceanus 4, Promelians, Rakhar, Rigel 2, Rutia 4, Tagra 4, Tarsus 4, Vendikar, Zadar 4  
* Examples: Angosia 3, Beltane 9, Benzar, Devidia 2, Dopteria, Eminiar 7, Epsilon Canaris 3, Lenaria, Mantilles, Mariposa, Melina 2, Midos 5, Milika 3, Morikin 7, Oceanus 4, Promelians, Rakhar, Rigel 2, Rutia 4, Tagra 4, Tarsus 4, Vendikar, Zadar 4  


===M===
==M==
Ion Age<br />
* Ion Age
Examples: Alpha Cygnus 9, Ardana, Bilana 3, Catualla, Canopus 3, Dachlyds, Daran 5, Delos 4, Deneb 5, Gonal 4, Hurada 3, Kaelon 2, Kaldra 4, Krisa, Kostalain, Lemma 2, Makus 3, Menthars(before demise), Merak 2, Nehru Colony, Zaldor  
* Examples: Alpha Cygnus 9, Ardana, Bilana 3, Catualla, Canopus 3, Dachlyds, Daran 5, Delos 4, Deneb 5, Gonal 4, Hurada 3, Kaelon 2, Kaldra 4, Krisa, Kostalain, Lemma 2, Makus 3, Menthars (before demise), Merak 2, Nehru Colony, Zaldor  


===MR===
==MR==
Ion Age (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br />
* Ion Age
Examples: Kavis Alpha 4(Evolved Nanites), Ktaria, Mab-Bu 6 A, Moab 4, Rigel 8(Orion), Sarthong 5, Tanuga 4, Velara 3  
* RESTRICTED: No contact permitted
* Examples: Kavis Alpha 4 (Evolved Nanites), Ktaria, Mab-Bu 6 A, Moab 4, Rigel 8 (Orion), Sarthong 5, Tanuga 4, Velara 3  


===N-===
==N-==
Pre-Technocracy Age<br />
* Pre-Technocracy Age
Examples: Aurelia , Axanar, Beta Lankal, Beta Thoridar, Beta 6, Beth Delta 1, Bolarus 9, Cardassia , Edo(Edoans), Ferenginar, Kora 2, Malaya 4, Talaria, Tau Ceti 3(Kaferia), Tiburon  
* Examples: Aurelia, Axanar, Beta Lankal, Beta Thoridar, Beta 6, Beth Delta 1, Bolarus 9, Cardassia, Edo (Edoans), Ferenginar, Kora 2, Malaya 4, Talaria, Tau Ceti 3 (Kaferia), Tiburon  


===N===
==N==
Technocracy Age<br />
* Technocracy Age
Examples: 61 Cygni 5 (Tellar) , Alpha Centauri, Alpha 3, Andor (Epsilon Indii 8) , Arvada 3, Babel, Benecia, Bersallis 3, Beta Agni 2, Boreth, Borka 6, Cygnet 12, Deneva, Earth, Gideon, Gornar , Haven, Klaestron 4, Marcos 12, Minos Korva, Q'onos (Klinzhai), Rigel 4, Rigel 5  
* Examples: 61 Cygni 5 (Tellar), Alpha Centauri, Alpha 3, Andor (Epsilon Indii 8), Arvada 3, Babel, Benecia, Bersallis 3, Beta Agni 2, Boreth, Borka 6, Cygnet 12, Deneva, Earth, Gideon, Gornar, Haven, Klaestron 4, Marcos 12, Minos Korva, Q'onos (Klinzhai), Rigel 4, Rigel 5  


===NR===
==NR==
Technocracy Age (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br />
* Technocracy Age
Examples: Minos, Platonius, Remus, Romulus , Scalos, Sheliak Corporate, Tau Cygna 5, Tholia, Tilonus 4  
* RESTRICTED - Avoid contact
* Examples: Minos, Platonius, Remus, Romulus, Scalos, Sheliak Corporate, Tau Cygna 5, Tholia, Tilonus 4  


===N+===
==N+==
Civil Technocracy Age<br />
* Civil Technocracy Age
Examples: Betazed , Caldonia, Chandra 5, Danula 2, Delb 2, Delta 4, Efrosia, El-Aurians, Icor 9, New Fabrina, Ramatis 3, Tamaria , Trill , Ullians, Vulcan , Yonada, Zakdor  
* Examples: Betazed, Caldonia, Chandra 5, Danula 2, Delb 2, Delta 4, Efrosia, El-Aurians, Icor 9, New Fabrina, Ramatis 3, Tamaria, Trill, Ullians, Vulcan, Yonada, Zakdor  


===N+PR===
==N+PR==
Civil Technocracy Age (RESTRICTED - No physical contact permitted)<br />
* Civil Technocracy Age
Examples: Gagarin 4, Torona 4  
* RESTRICTED - No physical contact permitted
* Examples: Gagarin 4, Torona 4  


===NS===
==NS==
Space Dwelling Civil Age<br />
* Space Dwelling Civil Age
Examples: Beta Renna Cloud, Beta 12-A Entity, Calamarain, Crystaline Entity, Dikironium Cloud Entity, FGC-47 Entities, Gamma Canaris Entity(Companion), Space Jellyfish  
* Examples: Beta Renna Cloud, Beta 12-A Entity, Calamarain, Crystaline Entity, Dikironium Cloud Entity, FGC-47 Entities, Gamma Canaris Entity (Companion), Space Jellyfish  


===O===
==O==
Techno-Power Age<br />
* Techno-Power Age
Examples: Bynaus, Cerebus 2, Legara 4, Medusa, Mudd, Sarpeidon (Before demise), Vorgons (from the 27th century)  
* Examples: Bynaus, Cerebus 2, Legara 4, Medusa, Mudd, Sarpeidon (before demise), Vorgons (from the 27th century)  


===P===
==P==
Super Techno-Power Age<br />
* Super Techno-Power Age
Examples: Amusement Park Planet, Borg Collective , Dyson Sphere Builders, Iconia (before demise), Old Ones of Exo 3 (before demise), Rubicun 3 (Edo God), Sargon's Planet (before demise), Triacus (Epsilon Indii 4, before demise)  
* Examples: Amusement Park Planet, Borg Collective, Dyson Sphere Builders, Iconia (before demise), Old Ones of Exo 3 (before demise), Rubicun 3 (Edo God), Sargon's Planet (before demise), Triacus (Epsilon Indii 4, before demise)  


===PS===
==PS==
Space Dwelling Super Techno-Power Age<br />
* Space Dwelling Super Techno-Power Age
Examples: Gomtuu (Tin Man), V'ger, " Whale" Probe  
* Examples: Gomtuu (Tin Man), V'ger, "Whale" Probe  


===Q===
==Q==
Cloaking Age<br />
* Cloaking Age
Examples: Aldea  
* Examples: Aldea  


===R===
==R==
Exploratory Age<br />
* Exploratory Age
Examples: Cytherians, Tkon Empire(before demise), Makers(of androids on planet Mudd), Vians  
* Examples: Cytherians, Tkon Empire (before demise), Makers (of androids on planet Mudd), Vians  


===S===
==S==
Transformation Age<br />
* Transformation Age
Examples: Antos 4, Daled 4  
* Examples: Antos 4, Daled 4  


===T===
==T==
Illusory Age<br />
* Illusory Age
Examples: Melkotia, Prakal 2  
* Examples: Melkotia, Prakal 2  


===TR===
==TR==
Illusory Age (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br />
* Illusory Age
Examples: Talos 4  
* RESTRICTED - No contact permitted
* Examples: Talos 4  


===U===
==U==
Dimensional Age<br />
* Dimensional Age
Examples: Guardian of Forever, Tau Alpha C (Traveler), Triskelion (Providers)  
* Examples: Guardian of Forever, Tau Alpha C (Traveler), Triskelion (Providers)  


===V===
==V==
Altering Age<br />
* Altering Age
Examples: Excalbia, Trelane of Gothos, Kelvans, Pollux 5 (Apollo - before demise), Pyris 7 beings (Korob & Sylvia)  
* Examples: Excalbia, Trelane of Gothos, Kelvans, Pollux 5 (Apollo - before demise), Pyris 7 beings (Korob & Sylvia)  


===W===
==W==
Galactic Age<br />
* Galactic Age
Examples: Bajoran Wormhole Entities (Prophets), Dowds, Kalandans, Metrons, Preservers  
* Examples: Bajoran Wormhole Entities (Prophets), Dowds, Kalandans, Metrons, Preservers  


===WR===  
==WR==  
Galactic (RESTRICTED - No Contact Permitted)<br />
* Galactic
Examples: Vagra 2 (Armus), Lactra 7  
* RESTRICTED - No Contact Permitted
* Examples: Vagra 2 (Armus), Lactra 7  


===X-===  
==X-==  
Pre-Non-corporeal<br />
* Pre-Non-corporeal
Examples: Discarders of Armus, Zalkonians  
* Examples: Discarders of Armus, Zalkonians  


===X===
==X==
Non-corporeal Age<br />
* Non-corporeal Age
Examples: Organians, Thasians, Koinonians, Zetarians  
* Examples: Organians, Thasians, Koinonians, Zetarians  


===XX===
==XX==
Nigh Omnipotence Age<br />
* Nigh Omnipotence Age
Examples: The Q Continuum
* Examples: The Q Continuum


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