Organic technology is a common theme in science fiction, detailing any and all forms of technology that are at least partially or completely biological. A common application of this is in bioships and biorobotics.
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| - Organic technology is a common theme in science fiction, detailing any and all forms of technology that are at least partially or completely biological. A common application of this is in bioships and biorobotics.
- Organic Technology as the name suggests is a type of very advanced technology that utilises organic based components, in part or in whole. Most known examples of organic tech comes from the older races, especially the First Ones such as the Vorlons and the Shadows. Some organic tech is the product of very advanced genetic engineering where a life-form is specifically and deliberately designed to fulfil a given purpose while other varieties require naturally evolved, if especially prepared, living beings that interface with a semi-organic mechanism.
- Examples of organic technology include:
* Xindi-Reptilian employment of biorifles that use organic power cells. (ENT: "The Shipment")
* Spore drive was an organic propulsion system Starfleet experimented with during the 2240s and 2250s. (DIS: "Context Is for Kings")
* The Borg by their very nature seem to possess a variety of organic technology. As cybernetic lifeforms and their goal is to enhance their biological and technological distinctiveness through the assimilation of other lifeforms and their technology. The Borg cybernetic implants are either surgically attached to the body or grown internally by nanoprobes that have been injected in the bloodstream. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds"
- If a society in Science Fiction isn't either following Technology Levels or magic, then you can rest assured that they're making use of Organic Technology. Cars, planes, phones, computers, buildings, space ships, and everything else required for a proper Sci Fi story will be provided in the form of something that is skooshy and drips goo everywhere. Often, this will go so far as to include a convenient thought-based interface. Advanced nanotechnology will often be depicted in a similar fashion. Examples of Organic Technology include:
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| - Organic technology is a common theme in science fiction, detailing any and all forms of technology that are at least partially or completely biological. A common application of this is in bioships and biorobotics.
- If a society in Science Fiction isn't either following Technology Levels or magic, then you can rest assured that they're making use of Organic Technology. Cars, planes, phones, computers, buildings, space ships, and everything else required for a proper Sci Fi story will be provided in the form of something that is skooshy and drips goo everywhere. Often, this will go so far as to include a convenient thought-based interface. Advanced nanotechnology will often be depicted in a similar fashion. This type of tech is a common feature of sea-dwelling sapients. Not only are cities entirely made out of cool-looking coral, it's a technological evolutionary path that does not start with the step "set something on fire" or "throw wheels on it." Nor would excessive humidity cause important stuff to short out. Civilizations who use this technology are also frequently users of Sufficiently Advanced Bamboo Technology. Often crosses over with Lego Genetics and is depicted as a Sculpted Physique. See Living Ship for one specific example. Compare Bio Augmentation, which could be Organic Technology applied to the human body in new and fun ways. Contrast Mechanical Lifeforms, which are organisms that happen to be mechanical in nature. Often creates the Womb Level in games. A Hive Caste System is based on using naturally evolved biology rather than technology made from biology. Applied to agriculture, the end result of this trope is often a Multipurpose Monocultured Crop. This is becoming an actual thing. Interestingly, Real Life synthetic biology seems to be was going the almost reverse direction of this trope from few years eariler put now is in begin stages into inversion almost: making biology look more like chemistry, nanotechnology with computering engineering (otherwords bio-nano-cybernetics) back then put now there more focus combine with bio-genetic engineering to list of real synthetic biology, all to thanks gene editing technology; rather than making technology more like biology. Put due of first scientific breakthough of gene modifier Crispr-9 and other fields of advanced biotechnologies in next decedes; Whether we'll get our meaty jetpacks remains to be seen for now. Examples of Organic Technology include:
- Organic Technology as the name suggests is a type of very advanced technology that utilises organic based components, in part or in whole. Most known examples of organic tech comes from the older races, especially the First Ones such as the Vorlons and the Shadows. Some organic tech is the product of very advanced genetic engineering where a life-form is specifically and deliberately designed to fulfil a given purpose while other varieties require naturally evolved, if especially prepared, living beings that interface with a semi-organic mechanism.
- Examples of organic technology include:
* Xindi-Reptilian employment of biorifles that use organic power cells. (ENT: "The Shipment")
* Spore drive was an organic propulsion system Starfleet experimented with during the 2240s and 2250s. (DIS: "Context Is for Kings")
* The Borg by their very nature seem to possess a variety of organic technology. As cybernetic lifeforms and their goal is to enhance their biological and technological distinctiveness through the assimilation of other lifeforms and their technology. The Borg cybernetic implants are either surgically attached to the body or grown internally by nanoprobes that have been injected in the bloodstream. (TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds" ; Star Trek: First Contact)
* Bio-neural gel packs are a form of biological computer technology used by Starfleet, first developed circa 2370. (VOY: "Caretaker")
* Species 8472 are very advanced and have a unique genetic makeup which they share with their bio-ships, living organic vessels capable of warp speed. (VOY: "Scorpion")
* During the 2360s, the Breen were known for their development of organic technology, which they employed in the construction of their spacecraft. (VOY: "Scorpion")
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