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| − | [[Stellar gate]]s use massive amounts of solar power in order to warp spacetime in such a manner as to literally reduce the distance beteen two such gates. Currently, seven are planned for the [[Solar System]], each with the intent of reaching nearby, major [[star system]]s. | + | [[Stellar gate]]s use massive amounts of solar power in order to warp spacetime in such a manner as to literally reduce the distance beteen two such gates. Currently, seven are planned for the [[Solar System]], each with the intent of reaching nearby, major [[star system]]s. These giant megastructures reside some distance outside [[Neptune]]'s orbit, though only the [[Centaurus Gate]] is fully active. |
| − | The massive energy required for these hundred-thousand kilometer behemoths makes it nearly impossible to use them around a [[red dwarf]] star, as even with the aid of [[mobius pattern]]s, the construction of seven gates will require well over half of the [[sun]]'s energy, averaging a need for thirty yottawatts of power each. | + | The massive energy required for these hundred-thousand kilometer behemoths makes it nearly impossible to use them around a [[red dwarf]] star, as even with the aid of [[mobius pattern]]s, the construction of seven gates will require well over half of the [[sun]]'s energy, averaging a need for thirty yottawatts of power each. The last of the local gates was completed in [[2221]], to [[Epsilon Indi]]. |
The seven gates so far planned lead to the following [[star system]]s: | The seven gates so far planned lead to the following [[star system]]s: | ||
| − | * [[Alpha Centauri]] - | + | * [[Alpha Centauri]] - Remote gate completed in [[2219]] via the [[Centaurus Mission]]. Now fully active. |
| − | * [[Tau Ceti]] | + | * [[Tau Ceti]] - Remote gate under construction, due in [[2227]]. |
| − | * [[61 Cygni]] | + | * [[61 Cygni]] - Remote gate under construction, due in [[2224]]. |
| − | * [[Procyon]] - | + | * [[Procyon]] - Remote gate completed in [[2217]], activation will finish in early [[2222]]. |
| − | * [[Sirius]] | + | * [[Sirius]] - Remote gate under construction, due in [[2223]]. |
| − | * [[Epsilon Indi]] | + | * [[Epsilon Indi]] - Remote gate due in [[2229]]. |
| − | * [[Epsilon | + | * [[Epsilon Eridani]] - Remote gate due in [[2228]]. |
| − | + | Each of these will remain the seven largest [[megastructure]]s created by [[human]] hands for some time, at least in terms of raw dimensions. The [[Great Rings]] and [[Ouranos Prime]] are all significantly more massive. | |
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Revision as of 06:50, 9 June 2006
Stellar gates use massive amounts of solar power in order to warp spacetime in such a manner as to literally reduce the distance beteen two such gates. Currently, seven are planned for the Solar System, each with the intent of reaching nearby, major star systems. These giant megastructures reside some distance outside Neptune's orbit, though only the Centaurus Gate is fully active.
The massive energy required for these hundred-thousand kilometer behemoths makes it nearly impossible to use them around a red dwarf star, as even with the aid of mobius patterns, the construction of seven gates will require well over half of the sun's energy, averaging a need for thirty yottawatts of power each. The last of the local gates was completed in 2221, to Epsilon Indi.
The seven gates so far planned lead to the following star systems:
- Alpha Centauri - Remote gate completed in 2219 via the Centaurus Mission. Now fully active.
- Tau Ceti - Remote gate under construction, due in 2227.
- 61 Cygni - Remote gate under construction, due in 2224.
- Procyon - Remote gate completed in 2217, activation will finish in early 2222.
- Sirius - Remote gate under construction, due in 2223.
- Epsilon Indi - Remote gate due in 2229.
- Epsilon Eridani - Remote gate due in 2228.
Each of these will remain the seven largest megastructures created by human hands for some time, at least in terms of raw dimensions. The Great Rings and Ouranos Prime are all significantly more massive.
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