Version 2.0 (06/25/2026)
Every civilization, weapon, armor, vehicle, and piece of equipment belongs to a Technology Level (TL) that represents the sophistication of its design and manufacture. Technology Levels range from primitive stone tools to devices so advanced they appear indistinguishable from magic.
Technology Level Chart
| TL | Era |
| 1 | Stone Age |
| 2 | Bronze / Iron Age |
| 3 | Medieval Age |
| 4 | Renaissance Age |
| 5 | Industrial Age |
| 6 | Information Age |
| 7 | Fusion Age |
| 8 | Spacefaring Age |
| 9 | First Stellar Age |
| 10 | Second Stellar Age |
| 11 | Third Stellar Age |
| 12 | Fourth Stellar Age |
| 13 | Ultratech Age |
| 14 | Transmatter Age |
| 15 | Dysonian Age |
| 16 | Supertech Age |
Technology Level Differences
Normally, equipment functions equally well against equipment of the same Technology Level.
When a weapon and armor are from different Technology Levels, the more advanced technology has a significant advantage.
Determine the Technology Difference by subtracting the lower Technology Level from the higher Technology Level.
Each point of Technology Difference is called a Technology Step. Each Technology Step is worth one pip. Every three Technology Steps convert into +1D, with any remaining Technology Steps retained as pips.
Higher Technology Weapon
If the weapon has the higher Technology Level, add the Technology Difference to the weapon’s Damage.
Example
A TL 9 Plasma Rifle attacks a knight wearing TL 4 Plate Armor. The Technology Difference is 5 Technology Steps, granting the weapon +1D+2 Damage.
Higher Technology Armor
If the armor has the higher Technology Level, add the Technology Difference to the defender’s Damage Resistance.
Example
A TL 3 Longbow attacks a soldier wearing TL 10 Combat Armor. The Technology Difference is 7 Technology Steps, granting the defender +2D+1 Damage Resistance.
Manufacturing Technology
A weapon or suit of armor always uses the Technology Level at which it was manufactured, not the age of its design.
For example, a sword forged using TL 9 manufacturing techniques is considered a TL 9 weapon. Although it is still a sword, its advanced materials, precision craftsmanship, and superior construction allow it to compete on equal footing with other TL 9 equipment.