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Old 10-31-2018, 04:07 AM   #12
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Default Re: Hidden Realms

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In space any uninteresting object out of the ecliptic plane seems a good starting point. If you keep radio quiet and a low thermal signature hopefully your base won't be noticed.
This is Really Difficult. The thermal signature needed for biolife is substantial, considering the sensitivity of TS sensor tech. You could steal David Brin's idea of cooling lasers, I suppose.

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A base suspended from a hot hydrogen balloon floating in the atmosphere of a giant planet. IIRC Neptune has a relatively quiet atmosphere.

Venus is fairly deserted but any base has to deal with the extreme environment.
To hide the presence of a habitat I think you want noisy environments.

To hide the weirdness of the habitat, you have a false front. "Why, yes, we are the organic wholemeal peace commune. Have a flower."
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