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{{academy}}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. | |||
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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. | |||
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. | ||
The classifications in The Richter Scale of Cultures is not necessarily an in-order listing of power per se, although that usually is the case. Attributes like planetary government and non-aggressiveness are factored in. | The classifications in The Richter Scale of Cultures is not necessarily an in-order listing of power per se, although that usually is the case. Attributes like planetary government and non-aggressiveness are factored in. | ||
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===AAA=== | ===AAA=== | ||
No Known Intelligent Indigenous Life-Forms | No Known Intelligent Indigenous Life-Forms<br /> | ||
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 | Prehistoric Age, no tools<br /> | ||
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 | Primitive Space Dwelling<br /> | ||
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 | Stone Age<br /> | ||
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) | Primitive (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br /> | ||
Examples: Tarchannen 3, Tarella, Taurus 2 | Examples: Tarchannen 3, Tarella, Taurus 2 | ||
===B-=== | ===B-=== | ||
Agricultural Age | Agricultural Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Malkus 9, Miramanee's Planet, Rousseau 5 | Examples: Malkus 9, Miramanee's Planet, Rousseau 5 | ||
===B=== | ===B=== | ||
Metal Age | Metal Age<br /> | ||
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 | Scientific Intelligence, no tools<br /> | ||
Examples: Janus 6, Tyrellia | Examples: Janus 6, Tyrellia | ||
===C=== | ===C=== | ||
Scientific Age | Scientific Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Barkon 4, Fendaus 5, Mintaka 3 | Examples: Barkon 4, Fendaus 5, Mintaka 3 | ||
===D-=== | ===D-=== | ||
Pre-Industrialization | Pre-Industrialization<br /> | ||
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 | Steam Age<br /> | ||
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 | Electric Age<br /> | ||
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 | Liquid Fuels Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Kraus 4, Loren 3, Stakoron 2, Suvin 4 | Examples: Kraus 4, Loren 3, Stakoron 2, Suvin 4 | ||
===E=== | ===E=== | ||
Atomic Age | Atomic Age<br /> | ||
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 | Space Age<br /> | ||
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 | Conscientious Space Age<br /> | ||
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 | Fusion Age<br /> | ||
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 | Planet Age<br /> | ||
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 | Star Age<br /> | ||
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 | Expansion Age<br /> | ||
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 | Introversion Age<br /> | ||
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 | Enlightenment Age<br /> | ||
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 | Power Age<br /> | ||
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 | Ion Age<br /> | ||
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) | Ion Age (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br /> | ||
Examples: Kavis Alpha 4(Evolved Nanites), Ktaria, Mab-Bu 6 A, Moab 4, Rigel 8(Orion), Sarthong 5, Tanuga 4, Velara 3 | 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 | Pre-Technocracy Age<br /> | ||
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 | Technocracy Age<br /> | ||
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) | Technocracy Age (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br /> | ||
Examples: Minos, Platonius, Remus, Romulus , Scalos, Sheliak Corporate, Tau Cygna 5, Tholia, Tilonus 4 | Examples: Minos, Platonius, Remus, Romulus , Scalos, Sheliak Corporate, Tau Cygna 5, Tholia, Tilonus 4 | ||
===N+=== | ===N+=== | ||
Civil Technocracy Age | Civil Technocracy Age<br /> | ||
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) | Civil Technocracy Age (RESTRICTED - No physical contact permitted)<br /> | ||
Examples: Gagarin 4, Torona 4 | Examples: Gagarin 4, Torona 4 | ||
===NS=== | ===NS=== | ||
Space Dwelling Civil Age | Space Dwelling Civil Age<br /> | ||
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 | Techno-Power Age<br /> | ||
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 | Super Techno-Power Age<br /> | ||
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 | Space Dwelling Super Techno-Power Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Gomtuu (Tin Man), V'ger, " Whale" Probe | Examples: Gomtuu (Tin Man), V'ger, " Whale" Probe | ||
===Q=== | ===Q=== | ||
Cloaking Age | Cloaking Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Aldea | Examples: Aldea | ||
===R=== | ===R=== | ||
Exploratory Age | Exploratory Age<br /> | ||
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 | Transformation Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Antos 4, Daled 4 | Examples: Antos 4, Daled 4 | ||
===T=== | ===T=== | ||
Illusory Age | Illusory Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Melkotia, Prakal 2 | Examples: Melkotia, Prakal 2 | ||
===TR=== | ===TR=== | ||
Illusory Age ( RESTRICTED - No contact permitted) | Illusory Age (RESTRICTED - No contact permitted)<br /> | ||
Examples: Talos 4 | Examples: Talos 4 | ||
===U=== | ===U=== | ||
Dimensional Age | Dimensional Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Guardian of Forever, Tau Alpha C (Traveler), Triskelion (Providers) | Examples: Guardian of Forever, Tau Alpha C (Traveler), Triskelion (Providers) | ||
===V=== | ===V=== | ||
Altering Age | Altering Age<br /> | ||
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 | Galactic Age<br /> | ||
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) | Galactic (RESTRICTED - No Contact Permitted)<br /> | ||
Examples: Vagra 2 (Armus), Lactra 7 | Examples: Vagra 2 (Armus), Lactra 7 | ||
===X-=== | ===X-=== | ||
Pre-Non-corporeal | Pre-Non-corporeal<br /> | ||
Examples: Discarders of Armus, Zalkonians | Examples: Discarders of Armus, Zalkonians | ||
===X=== | ===X=== | ||
Non-corporeal Age | Non-corporeal Age<br /> | ||
Examples: Organians, Thasians, Koinonians, Zetarians | Examples: Organians, Thasians, Koinonians, Zetarians | ||
===XX=== | ===XX=== | ||
Nigh Omnipotence Age | Nigh Omnipotence Age<br /> | ||
Examples: The Q Continuum | Examples: The Q Continuum | ||