Tag: "technoarcana"

Men of old, men of today

by DM B  

In the rich mythos of ancient legends surrounding humanity can be found many references to Men of Stone, Men of Iron and Men of Gold. Exactly who or what these 'men' were remains the subject of great controversy in learned circles. Men of Stone/Stone M… more »

Human uniformity (a legacy of STC colonization)

by DM B  

While every human world has a distinct character (some more distinct than others) they are derived form the same base stock. Not only do all humans originate from the same Terran gene-pool, but the original human colonists built their homes using STC tec… more »

Computers (cogitators, ghosts in the machine, machine spirits)

by DM B  

Computers and their use have been portrayed very differently in various 40K products. Be that as it may, in THIS campaign computers will exist and be standard fare on every civilized... more »

Machine intelligence (AI – abominable intelligence, silica animus)

by DM B  

Artificial intelligence on the other hand is considered a tech-heresy by the Mechanicus and severely censured. Only those logic engines approved by ('blessed by the Deus Mechanicus') the Mechanicus are allowed to exist, and those are jealously guarded –… more »

Technology and superstition

by DM B  

Imperial society is undeniably hi-tech. Massive space vessels cross the void between stars, exotic energy weapons and shields exists, genetically engineered super-warriors stride into battle clad in futuristic power-armor, hive-cities are home to hundred… more »

STC (Standard Template Construct) system

by DM B  

The Standard Template Construct system contains the collective knowledge of the Dark Age of Technology, including the application of said knowledge. In short it tells you everything you need to know and how to use that knowledge to affect the universe. T… more »

Starships: Interstellar travel

by DM B  

Space travel is certainly exotic and dangerous, but not to the extent that you've been led to believe in various heretical publications. If the interstellar ships are so rare and the trip so fraught with danger, it would mean that any interstellar commer… more »

Hives

by DM B  

Hives, or Hive Cities, are a common sight throughout the galaxy. Their populations range from a few hundred million and into the billions - there are Hive Cities, particularly in Segmentum Solar,that have populations of tens of billions of people, perhap… more »