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Evidences of the [[Precursor]]s have been found almost everywhere in the galaxy, ranging from text fragments to massive starships. The [[Sentient Milieu]] was known to have discovered, studied and sought out Precursor relics. During the [[First War]] between the [[Alliance of Free Stars]] and the [[Ur-Quan Hierarchy]], there were sporadic discoveries of mining installations, colony installations, and knowledge tablets left behind by the Precursors. The knowledge tablets contained the designs for advanced technology that could be immediately applied to starships. Similarly, during the [[Second War]] Precursor relics prove vital to [[The Captain]]'s success in defeating the [[Ur-Quan]].
 
Evidences of the [[Precursor]]s have been found almost everywhere in the galaxy, ranging from text fragments to massive starships. The [[Sentient Milieu]] was known to have discovered, studied and sought out Precursor relics. During the [[First War]] between the [[Alliance of Free Stars]] and the [[Ur-Quan Hierarchy]], there were sporadic discoveries of mining installations, colony installations, and knowledge tablets left behind by the Precursors. The knowledge tablets contained the designs for advanced technology that could be immediately applied to starships. Similarly, during the [[Second War]] Precursor relics prove vital to [[The Captain]]'s success in defeating the [[Ur-Quan]].
  
A few items are sometimes assumed to be Precursor relics though their origins are never explicitly stated as such. For example, [[Wimbli's Trident]] and the [[Glowing Rod]] are completely useless, ancient artifacts given to the [[Druuge]] by the [[Utwig]] along with a known Precursor artifact, the [[Rosy Sphere]]. However, neither the Druuge, the Utwig, nor the [[Earth Starbase]] scientists even remotely hint to any Precursor nature of these artifacts. Another possible Precursor relic could be the [[Chenjesu]] race{{ref|1}}<sup>,</sup>{{ref|2}} though it is generally assumed that they are the products of natural evolution.{{ref|3}}
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A few items are sometimes assumed to be Precursor relics though their origins are never explicitly stated as such. For example, [[Wimbli's Trident]] and the [[Glowing Rod]] are completely useless, ancient artifacts given to the [[Druuge]] by the [[Utwig]] along with a known Precursor artifact, the [[Rosy Sphere]]. However, neither the Druuge, the Utwig, nor the [[Earth Starbase]] scientists even remotely hint to any Precursor origin of these artifacts. At least one known Precursor artifact, the [[Utwig Bomb]], also bears similarity with certain [[Chenjesu]] technology. It is not clear if this is merely a fortunate coincidence or if it represents a previously unknown connection between the two races.{{ref|1}}
  
 
==Relics identified as Precursor==
 
==Relics identified as Precursor==
 
These have been identified either first-hand or by other alien races as being of Precursor origin.
 
These have been identified either first-hand or by other alien races as being of Precursor origin.
*[[Mark II]]  
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*[[Mark II]]
 
*[[Sa-Matra]]
 
*[[Sa-Matra]]
 
*[[Unzervalt]] starship factory
 
*[[Unzervalt]] starship factory
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*[[Utwig Bomb]] (discovered in an abandoned Precursor supply base at an unknown location)
 
*[[Utwig Bomb]] (discovered in an abandoned Precursor supply base at an unknown location)
 
*Large bomb used by the [[Shofixti]]  
 
*Large bomb used by the [[Shofixti]]  
*[[Mycon]]
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*[[Mycon]]{{ref|2}}
 
*[[Sun Device]]
 
*[[Sun Device]]
 
*''Appendages of Dawn'', aka the [[Ultron]]
 
*''Appendages of Dawn'', aka the [[Ultron]]
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==Notes and references==
 
==Notes and references==
{{note|1}}''Analysis of the Utwig Bomb shows that it is similar to Chenjesu and late-Precursor technology, possibly representing a connection between the two races.''
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{{note|1}}''Analysis of the Utwig Bomb shows "it to be of late Precursor origin though it somewhat resembles certain Chenjesu technology." This and a statement in a [[TFB chat protocols|TFB chat]] that the "Taalo and Chenjesu must either be the product of a previous culture, or they must be mostly software with some kind of field maniulation [''sic''] ability" could possibly mean that the Chenjesu race itself, like the Mycon, are Precursor relics.
{{note|2}}''When asked about the Chmmr and Taalo evolution, [[Fred Ford|Fred]] and [[Paul Reiche III|Paul]] responded that "The Taalo and Chenjesu must either be the product of a previous culture, or they must be mostly software with some kind of field maniulation [''sic''] ability."
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{{note|2}}''[[Fred Ford|Fred]] and [[Paul Reiche III|Paul]] say in a TFB chat that "The Mycon were biological tools of the Precursors."''
{{note|3}}''The [[Star Control II]] manual states that the Chenjesu "evolved as photo/chemo-vores."''
 
  
 
[[Category:Precursor Technology]]
 
[[Category:Precursor Technology]]

Revision as of 06:27, 25 January 2006

Evidences of the Precursors have been found almost everywhere in the galaxy, ranging from text fragments to massive starships. The Sentient Milieu was known to have discovered, studied and sought out Precursor relics. During the First War between the Alliance of Free Stars and the Ur-Quan Hierarchy, there were sporadic discoveries of mining installations, colony installations, and knowledge tablets left behind by the Precursors. The knowledge tablets contained the designs for advanced technology that could be immediately applied to starships. Similarly, during the Second War Precursor relics prove vital to The Captain's success in defeating the Ur-Quan.

A few items are sometimes assumed to be Precursor relics though their origins are never explicitly stated as such. For example, Wimbli's Trident and the Glowing Rod are completely useless, ancient artifacts given to the Druuge by the Utwig along with a known Precursor artifact, the Rosy Sphere. However, neither the Druuge, the Utwig, nor the Earth Starbase scientists even remotely hint to any Precursor origin of these artifacts. At least one known Precursor artifact, the Utwig Bomb, also bears similarity with certain Chenjesu technology. It is not clear if this is merely a fortunate coincidence or if it represents a previously unknown connection between the two races.1

Relics identified as Precursor

These have been identified either first-hand or by other alien races as being of Precursor origin.

Notes and references

1Analysis of the Utwig Bomb shows "it to be of late Precursor origin though it somewhat resembles certain Chenjesu technology." This and a statement in a TFB chat that the "Taalo and Chenjesu must either be the product of a previous culture, or they must be mostly software with some kind of field maniulation [sic] ability" could possibly mean that the Chenjesu race itself, like the Mycon, are Precursor relics.
2Fred and Paul say in a TFB chat that "The Mycon were biological tools of the Precursors."