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Not all, but most of planet's arable land is within a day's foot travel of coastline, and generally slopes upward from coast into mountains. There are very few plateaus or plains above sea level, and as a consequence naval power rather than infantry was traditionally the dominant means by which control of territory was asserted.<br> | Not all, but most of planet's arable land is within a day's foot travel of coastline, and generally slopes upward from coast into mountains. There are very few plateaus or plains above sea level, and as a consequence naval power rather than infantry was traditionally the dominant means by which control of territory was asserted.<br> | ||
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Some scholars assert that the necessity to make the most of every single accessible resource in order to survive and progress has contributed to Catullan engineering prowess. Other scholars dispute this, pointing out that on many worlds cultures which develop in warm, welcoming tropical climates have the least pressure to evolve.<br> | Some scholars assert that the necessity to make the most of every single accessible resource in order to survive and progress has contributed to Catullan engineering prowess. They point to the need for | ||
- terraced agriculture and irrigation, <br> | |||
- earthquake/storm-resistant architecture, <br> | |||
- mining which did caused the minimum possible disruption of other surface uses, <br> | |||
- ships which made the best possible use of rare timber and metals, <br> | |||
- technology for navigation and cartography, <br> | |||
- portability and durability (water-proofing?) as a dominant feature in item development.<br> | |||
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Other scholars dispute this, pointing out that on many worlds cultures which develop in warm, welcoming tropical climates have the least pressure to evolve.<br> | |||
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==Government== | ==Government== | ||