Ensuring post-apocalyptic survival at TL8?

vicky_molokh · 11-27-2009, 05:26 AM

Raising TL above 8 isn't strictly necessary for meeting the challenge, no. Being able to maintain it indefinitely for further generations, though, is essential, so other people's point about universities is very important.

BTW, ditching democracy is acceptable, but remember that a revolt inevitably will result in loss of equipment, knowledge and TL, so we must keep the population content. As mentioned before, this can be compared to the Alpha Centauri scenario, but without the hostile ecosystem and the TL9ish starting gear.

11-27-2009, 05:26 AM	#21
vicky_molokh GURPS FAQ Keeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kyïv, Ukraine	Re: Ensuring post-apocalyptic survival at TL8? Raising TL above 8 isn't strictly necessary for meeting the challenge, no. Being able to maintain it indefinitely for further generations, though, is essential, so other people's point about universities is very important. BTW, ditching democracy is acceptable, but remember that a revolt inevitably will result in loss of equipment, knowledge and TL, so we must keep the population content. As mentioned before, this can be compared to the Alpha Centauri scenario, but without the hostile ecosystem and the TL9ish starting gear. __________________ Vicky 'Molokh', GURPS FAQ and uFAQ Keeper