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The basics of the 23rd Century Ultimate 'verse would be very similar to those Joss established in his Fray series. So here's the basics of the year 2250.

Earth: - class M planet.

Population: - roughly about 10 billion people.

Society: - Ruled by individual governments, But generally very civilized, and quality of life for most individuals in good. But poor individuals can be still found in every government.

Surface Area; - Water covers about 72% or the planet, and Land covers about 28%.

Atmosphere: - Nitrogen - 76%, Oxygen - 22%, Carbon Dioxide 1.2%, trace gases 0.8

Climate: - Planet is roughly about 5% warmer than in the early 21st Century.

Animals: - Roughly 90% of Vertebrates of Invertebrate species, as well as 95% of all plant life found at the dawn of 21st Century still exist. Also nearly 1,000 newly discovered species have been found since the early 21st century. In addition over a thousand species have been Bio-enginneered.

Government - Earth has 4 primary superpowers at this point - The United States of America, The European Union, China & Japan. Other countries include the Unified States of Africa, Canada, Mexico,The Republics of Central America, The South American Union, Russia, Australia, India, & Independant nations of Southeastern Asia

Supernatural: - Demons & Vampires have only recently started to re-appear after having been gone for nearly 200 years. The Watcher's Council is basically in ruins, but there's still a few members of Council still around to train slayers.

Space Travel - Presently limited to interplanetary travel that can take from weeks to months. Although probes are still used to explore outer planets and the closest Solar Systems - like Alpha Centuri (which actually can take decades to reach).

Only Habited Worlds are Earth, the moon, and Mars.

Moon: - Low gravity (1/6th Earth Norm), very thin Atomsphere.

Population: - The Moon is now inhabited with a population of about 15 million people.

Society: - Similar to Earth.

Government - Presently each city is rules by one of Earth's Superpowers.

Atmosphere: - very thin atmosphere - not able to support life outside of pressure domes. Inside the atmosphere is roughly equal to Earth norms.

Animals: only smaller species - that were originally brought from Earth.

Supernatural: - presently no supernatural beings on the Moon.

Interplanetary Travel: - Trips for the Earth to the Moon are as common as trans-oceanic flights were at the dawn of the 21st century. But the 240,000 mile trip between the Earth & Moon still takes about a day.

Mars: in 21st century - Class K planet, by 23rd - terraformed to be Class M planet.

Population: about 100 milllion people

Society: - very similar to Earth's - but considered to be basically a Frontier world - since the terraforming was only fully completed with in the last 40- 50 years.

Atmosphere: - about 75% Nitrogen, about 21.7% Oxygen, about 2.5% Carbon Dioxide, trace gases 0.8%.

Surface Area: - Water covers about 49% of planet, Land Mass covers about 51 % of planet.

Climate: about 20% cooler than Earth average in the 23th century.

Animals: - Roughly 90% of Vertebrates of Invertebrate species, as well as 95% of all plant life found at the dawn of 21st Century still exist. Also nearly 1,000 newly discovered species have been found since the early 21st century. In addition over a thousand species have been Bio-enginneered.

Government - While Mars does have it's own Government system. At this point it's is still basically ruled by Earth goverments With the 4 primary superpowers having the most influence.

Supernatural: - There are a few Demons & Vampires that have made the trip to Mars. But their numbers are still tend to be very small. And generally it's limited to species that are able to pass as human. .

Space Travel - Same as with Earth. Trips to Earth may take from a couple of weeks to several months.

While the space travel for the next generation (about 20-30 years in the future) of Ultimate 'verse will be roughly the same as today. The 23rd & 26th Century version will include much more space travel. As a result a universal classification of Planets and Stars needs to be used.

For planetary classications - I've chosen is basically the one from Star Trek - since it's very astrometric like, as well as being fairly easy to understand. Although it has been slightly modified to be a bit more realistic.

It's basically the following.

Class A - Rocky Planet, roughly between 1,000 -10,000 km (620-6,200 miles) in diameter - Geologically active, under 2 billion years of age. Found inside habitable zone but is a planet in early stage of developement.

Class B - Rocky Planet, roughly between 1,000 - 10,000 km (620-6200 miles) in diameter may be up to 10 billion years of age. Found generally in the Hot Zone of the Solar System. A Good Example - Mercury.

Class C - Also called Icy Dwarf Planets - Rocky Planet with a diameter of about 800 - 5,000 km (500 - 3,100 miles). May have a thin atmosphere. Age between 0-10 billion years old. Found in the out regions of the Solar System. A Good Example - Pluto.

Class D - Rocky planetoid, (actually a moon) that's roughly 800 - 5,600 km (500-3,500 miles). Age about 0-10 billion years old. A Good Example - The Moon.

Class E - Rocky Planetoid (actually an Asteroid), roughly 1-1,600 km (0.6 - 1,000 miles), Age about 0-10 billion years - No Atmosphere.

Class F - Rocky Planets found in the habitable zone, roughly 9,000-16,000 km (5,600- 9,900 miles), Age about 0-3 billion years, Geologically active - Atmosphere - Nitrogen, Methane & CO2. May support simple life.

Class G - Rocky Planets found in the habitable zone, roughly 8,000-16,000 km (5,000- 9,900 miles), Age about 3-4 billion years. Atmosphere - Nitrogen, & CO2 with very low levels of Oxygen. Simple life possible.

Class H - Rocky Planet with Desert like enviroment - Found in habitable or cold zones. Roughly 8,000-15,000 km (5,000-9,300 miles) Age about 4-10 billion years. Able to support life, but only like that could survive in tough, very arid conditions.

Class I - Super Gas Giant - with a Diameter of 145,000- 705,000 km (90,000 - 440,000 miles). Age about 2-10 billion years old.

Class J - Gas Giant - with a Diameter of about 40,000-145,000 km (25,000 - 90,000 miles). Age about 2-10 billion years old. Good Examples - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune.

Class K - Rocky Planet - about 5,000 - 11,000 km (3,100 - 6,800 miles). Age about 3-10 billion years of age, Carbon dioxide atomsphere, may support simple life. Good Example - Mars.

Class L - Rocky Planet - about 10,000 -15,000 km (6,200-9,300 miles) Age about 3-10 billion years. Is consider to be barely habitable with a atmosphere that has a mixture of Oxygen, & Carbon dioxide.

Class M - Rocky Planet - about 8,000-16,000 km (5,000-9,900 miles) - Age about 3-10 billion years. Very habitable. Has Oxygen/Nitrogen atmoshpere. Good Example - Earth.

Class N - Rocky Planet - about 8,000-16,000 km (5,000-9,900 miles) - Age about 3-10 billion years. Has dense Carbon Dioxide atmosphere, and is too hot to support life. Good Example - Venus

Class O - Rocky Planet - about 10,000-16,000 km (6,200-9,900 miles) - Age about 3-10 billion years. Very habitable. Has Oxygen/Nitrogen atmoshpere. Covered in better than 90% water. A Pelagic/Oceanic Planet.

Class P - Rocky Planet - about 10,000-16,000 km (6,200-9,900 miles) - Age about 3-10 billion years. habitable. Has Oxygen/Nitrogen atmoshpere. But with very cool temperatures and mostly cover in Ice.

Class Q - Rocky Planet - about 5,000-15,000 km (3,100-9,300 miles) - Age about 2-10 billion years. Has a thick atmosphere, but planetary conditions are unstable. So it's hard for life to exist, but it may still be possible.

Class R - Rocky Planet - about 5,000-15,000 km (3,100-9,300 miles) - Age about 2-10 billion years. Called a Rogue Planet because it doesn't orbit a parent star..

Class X, Y & Z - also called Demon Classes - These are rocky planets of at least 10,000 km (6,200 miles) in diameter are completely inhabitable to all known life, with a poisonous atmosphere and surface temperatures over 500 F.


Note - only H, K, L, O, & P class worlds are consider to be suitable for colonization or ideal candidates for terraforming. Also it may be possible to terraform F, G, & N class worlds. And D class planetoids may be inhabited with use of pressurized domes.

Here's some basics of the 26th Century. Starting with the Terran System - our home Solar System.

The Terran System - our Solar System

Government: - United Terran Republic. A system wide governing body that rules all the habitable worlds in the Terran System. - Roughly based on the United Nations of late 20th & early 21st century Earth. Each world have a voice in the system governing body. So that it is fair and just of all humans.

Society : - The worlds of the UTR - tend to be advanced & very civilized worlds.

Habitable worlds of the Terran System: -
- Venus (Formerly Class N - Terraformed into Class H) - Nitrogen/Oxygen/CO2 Atmoshpere, 85% land/15% water, Average Surface Temperature - 38C/100.4F, Gravity about 97% Earth Norm. Population about 500 million.

- Earth (Class M) - Nitrogen/Oxygen Atmosphere, 71% water/29% land, Average Surface Temperature - 16C/60.8F,
Gravity - 100% Earth Norm, Population - about 8 billion.

- Mars (Class K, with - class M atmosphere), Nitrogen/Oxygen/CO2 Atmosphere, 51% land/49% water, Average Surface Temperature - 11C/51.8F, Gravity - about 33% Earth Norm, Population - about 1.6 billion.

also the following Moons - are inhabited. Note that Land/water areas, & Surface Temps, only apply to terraformed moons.

- Luna "Earth's Moon" (Class D) - Nitrogen/Oxygen Atmosphere, but only in Pressurized Bio-Domes. Gravity - about 16.5% Earth Norm. Population - about 250 million.

- Ganymede (Jupiter's Largest Moon) - (Class D) - Nitrogen/Oxygen Atmosphere, but only in Pressurized Domes, Gravity about 25% Earth Norm. Population - about 25 million.

- Callisto (Jupiter's 2nd largest moon) - (Class D) - Nitrogen/Oxygen Atmosphere, but only in Pressurized Domes, Gravity - about 20% of Earth Norm, Population - about 25 million

- Titan (Saturn's Largest moon) - Class K, terraformed - Nitrogen/Oxygen/Methane Atmosphere, 70% land/ 30% water, Average Surface Temperature - 5C/41F, Gravity - about 23% that of Earth Norm, Population - about 100 million.

Supernaturals - While some peaceful demon hybrids have been intergreated into human society - many of the evil.harmful species are consider to be pests or worse. As such - Slayers, demon hunters & other champions (which are known to defend humanity) are licensed by individual planetary governments to hunt these potential threats to the human race.
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The Alpha Centuri Systems will be even more different - since you have 3 stars of 3 different types. There will likely be one central government that rules the Alpha Centuri A & B systems. Proxima Centuri likely has it's own governing body - since it about 1/5 of a light year from Alpha Centuri.

The Alpha Centuri A & B system has about 12-14 planets with over 150 moons. With about 1/2 the planets & about 10% of the moons being habitable - after terraforming. The world around Alpha Centuri A will likely be called the Core Worlds. the Worlds around B will likely be the Outer Worlds.

And the Proxima Centuri has maybe 6 planets with maybe 30 moons. Only about 5 habitable worlds after terraforming. And the worlds around Proxima will likely be known as the Dark Worlds.

Neat. Is this something you are planning on posting at one point? You have my curiosity up.

Tim

Well the characters from about 20 years in the Future - will like become part of the follow up series for my current Ultimate BtVS.

But if your looking for more basic details, such as settings. Here you go.

Time frame: 2020-2035

Governments: While many of the Governments haven't changed much since 2005. The United States of America is still the leading superpower, but the European Union & China are also becoming more of a Global force. All major governments have knowledge of the growing Supernatural threat - and many have special military units that are trained to combat the threat.

Society: Most governments have passed laws dramatically reducing "greenhouse gases", as a result there's much less demand for Oil. Most new homes are about 90% more energy efficent than their counterparts built 20 years earlier. And most cars on the roads including many new technologies, including being powered by either Alternate Fuel, or Zero emissions powertrains.

Climate: Average Surface Temperature - about 17.2C/63F or roughly 1.7C/3F warmer than in the year 2000. But because of raising temperatures - the average sea level has risen by about 12 ft. - which has displaced millions of people living in low lying coastal areas. This in addition to a world population of nearly 7 billion has put major economic demands on 3rd world countries. Even the low lying coastal areas of the United States is greatly affected - especially the states of Florida(namely Southern Florida), Louisiana (Gulf Coast) & North Carolina(Outer banks). There is more severe storms and droughts because of the increase in Global temperatures..

Supernaturals: Much like in the Whedon'verse - there's now dozens of Slayers - although not nearly the number of 500-1,800 used in BtVS Season Eight. The Vampires, Demons & forces of darkness have allied to attempt to retake this world. The Slayers also have other allies - in the forms of other Champions, Mystical Warriors, and even government funded teams of Demon hunters.

Even though I've give some very serious thought to what the Ultimate BtVS/Angel 'verse will be like in 20 years or so. I don't have character write ups yet.

But the Ultimate BtVS "Next Gen" series - is sort of slightly different version of the future I had originally envisioned for my Children of Destiny series. That version was centered around the children of Buffy & Angel - Specifically their daughter - Kathleen - who is also a Slayer, with super sharp senses. Naturally her best friends just so happen to be the children of Willow & Xander (no they weren't a couple)

Here's the basic list of characters from the future version of "Children of Destiny".

- Kathleen - Buffy & Angel's Daughter - basically a chip of the old block (i.e. Buffy). But has been a full Slayer since she was 12. Basically looks like a young brunette SMG.

- Robert - Kathleen's kid brother - kind of different version of Connor. Also very tech minded(but in a Anakin Skywalker way).

- Danielle - Xander's daughter, - she is kind of female version of Xander from BtVS season 1.

- Alexander - Willow's son, - he's very smart, nerdy, but good with tech stuff.

Dawn's children were pre-teen - so they would have been used to invoke more family drama in Kathleen's life.

But as "Ultimate BtVS" is a very different series from Children of Destiny - So to Ultimate BtVS "the Next Gen" would be very different from the future version of Children of Destiny"- so these characters will likely be redone to differently.






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Well - the planetary classification is basically a slight modified version of the one used in the Star Trek Universe. So you can use it if you want to.

As for individual planets - be my guess.

Wikipedia - Star Trek and planetary classifications.

Also did Google & Yahoo Searches.

I haven't heard of any one doing a Rifts/Unisystem conversion yet.

But it certainly sounds interesting.