Difference between revisions of "Theocratic Science Service"
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| − | The Service is a society of scientists and researchers brought together by their respect for the church | + | The Service is a society of scientists and researchers brought together by their respect for the church. |
Some inventions created by the society are held in secret, to be used only by the church in order to increase its political power. Most, however, are released to the public in some form. However, the theories and scientific principles behind these creations are released only to other members of the Society, meaning that outside scientists are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to improving the technology. | Some inventions created by the society are held in secret, to be used only by the church in order to increase its political power. Most, however, are released to the public in some form. However, the theories and scientific principles behind these creations are released only to other members of the Society, meaning that outside scientists are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to improving the technology. | ||
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The first major invention released by the society was the [[temple ship|jump drive]], which directly led to both the colonisation of the known universe, and the church's apparently unshakeable hold on political power. | The first major invention released by the society was the [[temple ship|jump drive]], which directly led to both the colonisation of the known universe, and the church's apparently unshakeable hold on political power. | ||
| − | Since the [[Sanctity of the Stars]] bull in 3306, the Service is also the only organisation legally permitted to perform [[stellar engineering]] works, with the | + | Since the [[Sanctity of the Stars]] bull in 3306, the Service is also the only organisation legally permitted to perform [[stellar engineering]] works, with the exception of continued maintenance on the rings of [[Caine's Star]]. |
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| + | ==Rumours== | ||
| + | Although it is never explicitly stated, many believe that the Service is responsible for the use of devices which allow promising scientists (and more than one famous genius) to be brainwashed during confession before their admittance to the society. | ||
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| + | More contentiously, some believe that the Service provides otherwise forbidden technology to the extreme militant [[Order of St Carl]]. Officially, there is no such order. | ||
[[Category: Theology]] | [[Category: Theology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:14, 28 March 2010
The Service is a society of scientists and researchers brought together by their respect for the church.
Some inventions created by the society are held in secret, to be used only by the church in order to increase its political power. Most, however, are released to the public in some form. However, the theories and scientific principles behind these creations are released only to other members of the Society, meaning that outside scientists are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to improving the technology.
The first major invention released by the society was the jump drive, which directly led to both the colonisation of the known universe, and the church's apparently unshakeable hold on political power.
Since the Sanctity of the Stars bull in 3306, the Service is also the only organisation legally permitted to perform stellar engineering works, with the exception of continued maintenance on the rings of Caine's Star.
Rumours
Although it is never explicitly stated, many believe that the Service is responsible for the use of devices which allow promising scientists (and more than one famous genius) to be brainwashed during confession before their admittance to the society.
More contentiously, some believe that the Service provides otherwise forbidden technology to the extreme militant Order of St Carl. Officially, there is no such order.
