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Celarious: /* Wormhole */

2024-03-27T22:51:27Z

Wormhole

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	The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.		The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.

			'''Note:''' The obelisk lights are only visible when you are standing on the flat part of the central platform.

	[[File:ObeliskStarGateReady.gif\|thumb\|right\|100px\|Obelisk light showing that the star gate is ready for activation.]]		[[File:ObeliskStarGateReady.gif\|thumb\|right\|100px\|Obelisk light showing that the star gate is ready for activation.]]

Celarious: woops

2024-03-27T22:50:37Z

woops

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	The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.		The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.

	[[File:ObeliskStarGateReady.gif\|thumb\|right\|Obelisk light showing that the star gate is ready for activation.]]		[[File:ObeliskStarGateReady.gif\|thumb\|right\|100px\|Obelisk light showing that the star gate is ready for activation.]]

	When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.		When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.

Celarious: /* Wormhole */ img

2024-03-27T22:50:15Z

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	The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.		The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.

			[[File:ObeliskStarGateReady.gif\|thumb\|right\|Obelisk light showing that the star gate is ready for activation.]]

	When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.		When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.

Celarious: new info

2024-03-27T21:24:19Z

new info

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	All [[ringworld]]s have a control center. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.		All [[ringworld]]s have a control center. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.

	The control center looks like a square platform with ~~a pillar~~ in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.		The control center looks like a square platform with an obelisk in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.

	At the control center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].		At the control center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].

	The sun appears at the hologram's center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a ~~lit~~ spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.		The sun appears at the hologram's center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a blinking spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.

	==Wormhole==		==Wormhole==
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	The star gate is activated simply by dropping the [[preon]] particle on the control center's platform.		The star gate is activated simply by dropping the [[preon]] particle on the control center's platform.

	The control ~~Center~~ will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when ~~all the ringworld's particle accelerators (~~the ~~mountains between each arc)~~ have ~~clear line of sight to~~ the ~~ringworld's~~ star and ~~ends when~~ the shadow ~~casters block the line of sight~~. ~~Due to~~ the ~~geometry of the ringworld and~~ position ~~of the control center~~, the ~~activation cycle corresponds with the sunset to sunrise period on the platform~~.		The control center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when the four obelisks have a flashing red light on top. This light also shows when the star gate is ready to be activated, and the shadow panels are in position for an activation. You cannot visually look up and see when the shadow panels are in position to open a stargate, the obelisk lights must be used.

	When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle ~~(sunrise at the platform)~~ will cause a very short lived wormhole.		When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.

	The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.		The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.

Celarious: Updated

2024-03-10T14:09:20Z

Updated

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	At the control center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].		At the control center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].

	~~While holding a [[preon]] particle in your hand~~ the ~~ringworld~~ hologram ~~the sun appear at its~~ center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker~~. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect~~. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.		The sun appears at the hologram's center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.

	==Wormhole==		==Wormhole==
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	The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.		The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.

	The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system.		The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system and vice versa.

			While the stargate is active, and you are within the relevant solar systems, a new type of order will appear near the top of the order list (''New Mission'') on the ''Spacecraft'' (<code>F9</code>) window. This will say "Travel Via Stargate", and the option will be the destination system. This new order appears above "Travel Via Wormholes". This order lets the AI crew automatically use the new artificial wormhole.

	While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. [[Habitable\|Semi-habitable]] outer [[world]]s could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without [[Electricity\|electrical]] power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.		While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. [[Habitable\|Semi-habitable]] outer [[world]]s could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without [[Electricity\|electrical]] power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.

Celarious: Updated

2024-03-02T00:16:30Z

Updated

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	~~The~~ [[~~ringworld~~]]s have the ability to create artificial [[wormhole]]s to other [[Solar_System\|solar system]]s with limitless range. Each ringworld arc contains a set of four enormous particle accelerators parallel to each other. When activated, the ringworld particle accelerators harness the power of the [[sun]] to open multi dimensional portals, enabling travel across the [[universe]] instantly.		[[Ringworld]]s have the ability to create artificial [[wormhole]]s to other [[Solar_System\|solar system]]s with limitless range. Each ringworld arc contains a set of four enormous particle accelerators parallel to each other. When activated, the ringworld particle accelerators harness the power of the [[sun]] to open multi dimensional portals, enabling travel across the [[universe]] instantly.

	Creating these artificial wormholes requires a [[preon]] particle, harvested from the target star. This means it isn't possible to create a connection to an unexplored system.		Creating these artificial wormholes requires a [[preon]] particle, harvested from the target star. This means it isn't possible to create a connection to an unexplored system.

			The [[Relic]] tutorial story also explains their functionality and some of the lore.

	==Control Center==		==Control Center==
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	All [[ringworld]]s have a control center. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.		All [[ringworld]]s have a control center. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.

	The control ~~Center~~ looks like a square platform with a pillar in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.		The control center looks like a square platform with a pillar in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.

	At the control ~~Center~~ it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].		At the control center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].

	While holding a [[preon]] particle in your hand the ringworld hologram the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.		While holding a [[preon]] particle in your hand the ringworld hologram the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.
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	While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. [[Habitable\|Semi-habitable]] outer [[world]]s could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without [[Electricity\|electrical]] power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.		While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. [[Habitable\|Semi-habitable]] outer [[world]]s could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without [[Electricity\|electrical]] power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.

	=Lore=		==Lore==
	Legends describe an ancient Empire that spanned the Universe. Their expansive reign was made possible by building a vast network of interconnecting star gates. To accomplish this feat, they developed technology to build ringworlds using the crushed remains of planets that once orbited the ringworld's sun. As the Empire spread among the galaxies, they built their ringworlds, a lasting testament to the former glory of the Empire.		Legends describe an ancient Empire that spanned the Universe. Their expansive reign was made possible by building a vast network of interconnecting star gates. To accomplish this feat, they developed technology to build ringworlds using the crushed remains of planets that once orbited the ringworld's sun. As the Empire spread among the galaxies, they built their ringworlds, a lasting testament to the former glory of the Empire.

Deantwo: EV Suit name changed.

2019-10-06T20:34:28Z

EV Suit name changed.

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	At the control Center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].		At the control Center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].

	While holding a [[preon]] particle in your hand the ringworld hologram the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[~~Environment_Suit~~\|~~environment~~ suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.		While holding a [[preon]] particle in your hand the ringworld hologram the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[EV_Suit\|EV suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.

	==Wormhole==		==Wormhole==

Deantwo: /* Wormhole */ Added a few notes and links.

2019-07-14T07:48:47Z

Wormhole: Added a few notes and links.

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	The control Center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when all the ringworld's particle accelerators (the mountains between each arc) have clear line of sight to the ringworld's star and ends when the shadow casters block the line of sight. Due to the geometry of the ringworld and position of the control center, the activation cycle corresponds with the sunset to sunrise period on the platform.		The control Center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when all the ringworld's particle accelerators (the mountains between each arc) have clear line of sight to the ringworld's star and ends when the shadow casters block the line of sight. Due to the geometry of the ringworld and position of the control center, the activation cycle corresponds with the sunset to sunrise period on the platform.

	When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.		When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle (sunrise at the platform) will cause a very short lived wormhole.

	The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.		The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.
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	The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system.		The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system.

	While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. ~~Outer worlds~~ could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without electrical power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.		While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. [[Habitable\|Semi-habitable]] outer [[world]]s could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without [[Electricity\|electrical]] power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.

	=Lore=		=Lore=

Deantwo: Some rework, still needs some more work and better sectioning.

2017-01-14T11:21:29Z

Some rework, still needs some more work and better sectioning.

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			The [[ringworld]]s have the ability to create artificial [[wormhole]]s to other [[Solar_System\|solar system]]s with limitless range. Each ringworld arc contains a set of four enormous particle accelerators parallel to each other. When activated, the ringworld particle accelerators harness the power of the [[sun]] to open multi dimensional portals, enabling travel across the [[universe]] instantly.

			Creating these artificial wormholes requires a [[preon]] particle, harvested from the target star. This means it isn't possible to create a connection to an unexplored system.

	==Control Center==		==Control Center==
	[[File:RingworldControlCenter1.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Control center on a tiny island.]]		[[File:RingworldControlCenter1.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Control center on a tiny island.]]
	[[File:RingworldControlCenter2.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Close up of the control center.]]		[[File:RingworldControlCenter2.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Close up of the control center.]]
	All ~~ringworlds~~ have a ~~'''Control Center'''~~. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.		All [[ringworld]]s have a control center. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.

	The ~~'''Control~~ Center~~'''~~ looks like a square platform with a pillar in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.		The control Center looks like a square platform with a pillar in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.

	At the ~~'''Control~~ Center~~'''~~ it is possible activate the ringworld's ~~'''Star Gate'''~~ function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].		At the control Center it is possible activate the ringworld's star gate function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].

	~~Hold~~ a [[preon]] in your hand ~~while standing near~~ the ringworld hologram ~~on the platform to see a hologram of~~ the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[Environment_Suit\|environment suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.		While holding a [[preon]] particle in your hand the ringworld hologram the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[Environment_Suit\|environment suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.

	==~~Star Gate~~==		==Wormhole==
	[[File:AwaitingStarGateActivation.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Awaiting star gate activation.]]		[[File:AwaitingStarGateActivation.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Awaiting star gate activation.]]
	The ringworld has the ability to create artificial [[wormhole]]s to other [[Solar_System\|solar system]]s with limitless range. Each ringworld arc contains a set of four enormous particle accelerators parallel to each other. When activated, the ringworld particle accelerators harness the power of the [[sun]] to open multi dimensional portals, enabling travel across the [[universe]] instantly.<br>		The star gate is activated simply by dropping the [[preon]] particle on the control center's platform.
	~~Creating these artificial wormholes requires a [[preon]] particle, harvested from the target~~ star~~. This means it isn't possible to create a connection to an unexplored system.~~

	~~The '''Star Gate'''~~ is activated simply by dropping the [[preon]] particle on the ~~'''Control Center'''~~'s platform.

	The ~~'''Control~~ Center~~'''~~ will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when all the ringworld's particle accelerators (the mountains between each arc) have clear line of sight to the ringworld's star and ends when the shadow casters block the line of sight. Due to the geometry of the ringworld and position of the control center, the activation cycle corresponds with the sunset to sunrise period on the platform.		The control Center will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when all the ringworld's particle accelerators (the mountains between each arc) have clear line of sight to the ringworld's star and ends when the shadow casters block the line of sight. Due to the geometry of the ringworld and position of the control center, the activation cycle corresponds with the sunset to sunrise period on the platform.

	When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the ~~'''Star Gate'''~~ close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.		When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the star gate close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.

	The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] was harvested from a companion star.		The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] particle was harvested from a companion star.

	The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system.		The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system.

	While the ~~'''Star Gate'''~~ is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. Outer worlds could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without electrical power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.		While the star gate is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. Outer worlds could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without electrical power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.

	=Lore=		=Lore=
	Legends describe an ancient Empire that spanned the Universe. Their expansive reign was made possible by building a vast network of interconnecting star gates. To accomplish this feat, they developed technology to build ringworlds using the crushed remains of planets that once orbited the ringworld's sun. As the Empire spread among the galaxies, they built their ringworlds, a lasting testament to the former glory of the Empire.		Legends describe an ancient Empire that spanned the Universe. Their expansive reign was made possible by building a vast network of interconnecting star gates. To accomplish this feat, they developed technology to build ringworlds using the crushed remains of planets that once orbited the ringworld's sun. As the Empire spread among the galaxies, they built their ringworlds, a lasting testament to the former glory of the Empire.

	A steady supply of ~~preons~~ at each end of the star gate connections maintained valuable arteries of travel that heralded a golden age of civilization in the Universe. All empires fade in time, rotting from within. Greed led to war. With their cities battered and cratered, preon harvesters stopped returning from their missions. Connections were lost; the network broke down and disintegrated. Daunted by the star travel needed to reconstruct the network, the empire withered, faded into obscurity. This was the beginning of the dark ages of their downfall.		A steady supply of preon particles at each end of the star gate connections maintained valuable arteries of travel that heralded a golden age of civilization in the Universe. All empires fade in time, rotting from within. Greed led to war. With their cities battered and cratered, preon harvesters stopped returning from their missions. Connections were lost; the network broke down and disintegrated. Daunted by the star travel needed to reconstruct the network, the empire withered, faded into obscurity. This was the beginning of the dark ages of their downfall.

	[[Category:Science]]		[[Category:Science]]

Deantwo: Working on redoing this page.

2017-01-14T10:20:03Z

Working on redoing this page.

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[~~Ringworld#Control_Center~~]]		==Control Center==
			[[File:RingworldControlCenter1.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Control center on a tiny island.]]
			[[File:RingworldControlCenter2.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Close up of the control center.]]
			All ringworlds have a '''Control Center'''. It is always located on arc 1 at 0°E 0°N.

			The '''Control Center''' looks like a square platform with a pillar in each corner, in the middle is a tiny hologram of the ringworld.

			At the '''Control Center''' it is possible activate the ringworld's '''Star Gate''' function, which will power up the ringworld and create an artificial [[wormhole]] at its host [[sun]].

			Hold a [[preon]] in your hand while standing near the ringworld hologram on the platform to see a hologram of the sun appear at its center, lighting the ringworld. The lighting shows the current night and day areas of the ringworld. In addition, a lit spot appears on the ringworld as a "you are here" marker. Only the [[avatar]] holding the preon sees this effect. Other light sources, such as your [[Environment_Suit\|environment suit]] light and [[vehicle]] lights, may interfere with the hologram so it is best to extinguish them.

			==Star Gate==
			[[File:AwaitingStarGateActivation.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|Awaiting star gate activation.]]
			The ringworld has the ability to create artificial [[wormhole]]s to other [[Solar_System\|solar system]]s with limitless range. Each ringworld arc contains a set of four enormous particle accelerators parallel to each other. When activated, the ringworld particle accelerators harness the power of the [[sun]] to open multi dimensional portals, enabling travel across the [[universe]] instantly.<br>
			Creating these artificial wormholes requires a [[preon]] particle, harvested from the target star. This means it isn't possible to create a connection to an unexplored system.

			The '''Star Gate''' is activated simply by dropping the [[preon]] particle on the '''Control Center''''s platform.

			The '''Control Center''' will take one [[preon]] particle from the platform every cycle. A cycle starts when all the ringworld's particle accelerators (the mountains between each arc) have clear line of sight to the ringworld's star and ends when the shadow casters block the line of sight. Due to the geometry of the ringworld and position of the control center, the activation cycle corresponds with the sunset to sunrise period on the platform.

			When the cycle ends, the artificial [[wormhole]] dies. This means that activating the '''Star Gate''' close to the end of a cycle will cause a very short lived wormhole.

			The artificial [[wormhole]] will appear at 0°E 90°N of the ringworld's star and the exit will appear at 0°E 90°S of the destination solar system's primary star. The exit wormhole always appears at the primary star, even if the [[preon]] was harvested from a companion star.

			The originating wormhole created is positive and the destination wormhole is a negative wormhole, in other words it is a two-way wormhole just like naturally occurring wormholes. This means that it is possible for [[spacecraft]] at the destination to travel through the wormhole to the ringworld system.

			While the '''Star Gate''' is active, the ringworld's particle accelerators will be firing particle beams at the ringworld's star. The light output from the origin and destination stars is reduced by half while the star gate is open, giving them a darker appearance. [[Farm]]s, [[orchard]]s and [[Solar_Power_Plant\|solar power plant]] production may be affected. Outer worlds could drop below the light level needed for the locals to work without electrical power. These conditions are temporary, passing when the star gate closes.

			=Lore=
			Legends describe an ancient Empire that spanned the Universe. Their expansive reign was made possible by building a vast network of interconnecting star gates. To accomplish this feat, they developed technology to build ringworlds using the crushed remains of planets that once orbited the ringworld's sun. As the Empire spread among the galaxies, they built their ringworlds, a lasting testament to the former glory of the Empire.

			A steady supply of preons at each end of the star gate connections maintained valuable arteries of travel that heralded a golden age of civilization in the Universe. All empires fade in time, rotting from within. Greed led to war. With their cities battered and cratered, preon harvesters stopped returning from their missions. Connections were lost; the network broke down and disintegrated. Daunted by the star travel needed to reconstruct the network, the empire withered, faded into obscurity. This was the beginning of the dark ages of their downfall.

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