Telegram Sam
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.07.08 22:24:00 -
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As the title says, I'm wondering what we know about terraforming in New Eden. And also, about the plant and animal life in the cluster. Basically, I'd like to know the extent of terraforming in New Eden. How many planets have lifeforms? Of those, is all of the life the result of terraforming, or only some of it? Does New Eden have planets with life that is wholly indigenous to the cluster, and not the result of Terran intervention?
Some things we do know:
-There are species that are unique to New Eden (fedos and long-arm roe). But are they indigenous to New Eden, or did they evolve from lifeforms seeded by terraforming Terrans? Or did Terrans develop them as unique new lifeforms?
-In Planetary Interaction, Micro Organisms (yielding Bacteria), Complex Organisms (yielding Proteins), and Planktic Colonies (yielding Biomass). I believe planets with these lifeforms can be found even in wormholes. Does that imply that wormhole planets were terraformed as well, or that they have native life?
-There are about 30 ships named after Terran animals. (A list of EVE ships with animal names (and also Terran mythology names) is here). Do creatures such as rattlesnakes and jaguars exist in New Eden, as a result of terraforming and importing? The item description for Wolf says, "Named after a mythical beast renowned for its voraciousness, the Wolf is...." Does that mean all of the animal names are mythical in New Eden?
I'd trying to set up the background of a stories or stories set on planets, so I'm hoping to get some information or thoughts to help me flesh out planetary environments in my mind. |
Telegram Sam
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2014.07.24 03:46:00 -
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Thanks Teinhyr. The Minmatar "garden planet" is a good lead, because it indicates that at least one planet in New Eden had flourishing life. Somewhere, I think in a history of the beginning of the Gallente and Caldari rivalry, I think there's a brief mention of Caldari terraforming being interrupted, and Gallente terraforming being more complete. I got the impression that the projects by both races were across many planets. But I'll have to find the passage and link it. |