Dimensional Research
Dimensional Portal
This is what separates the Verthandic Rangers from the rest of the JAO. It has exclusive access to this portal, except in the case of expressed permissions and such. The actual portal stands about 20 metres by 10 metres. This allows two large ground vehicles to fit through. At least it would if we could keep the portal stable enough for such a large mass. Currently, it can only allow a small vehicle, around the size of a sport utility vehicle through at max without the losing the portal and the traveler.
Transdimensional Map
In another section of the immense lab stand a large table with a black glassy surface. It projects a red holographic display of the few dimensions that VRDET has explored with it transdimensional probes. Known dimension are tiny balls in the display. As it is a hologram, regions can be magnified to show the dimensional coordinates in relation to Jihad Prime as well as any natural passages to other dimensions. Natural passages between dimensions let a portal be opened using less energy.
Interdimensional Probes
Rather than send in an exploration team and risk the loss of a team member, as was the case in the Operation known as The Marraketh Connection. These small probes are about the size of a basketball and contain a complete array of measurement instruments. Controlled through the portal by radio signals, the VRDET observer can manipulate the direction of movement. Also, attachments can be added to allow for space travel within the alternate dimension but only around the immediate orbit about the planet.
Alternate Dimensions
A catalog of dimensional tools and a list of worlds currently known to exist within the Jihad Universe.
Name | Description | Coordinates |
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Jihad Prime | Our dimension, with "net facade" in full effect. B'harne is present but the resistance is substantial. Recent victories against He Who Can't Dance include Operation: Phoenix and Operation: Pacifica. |
00-00-00 |
B'harne Prime | Dimesion where B'harne had, instead of spongifying the world, just took over the government and started from the top down. The probe sent here was corrupted and only a tiny fraction of the data was recovered. |
Unknown |
Marraketh / Chi-Lin | Land masses are different, and history is completely distinct. The result in this particular dimension led to a rift between those embracing technology or those rejecting it. Marraketh had been under the enslavement of B'harne's minions, until VRDET's effort freed it. |
00-00-07 |
Mudane Earth | Dimension where mundane people lead ordinary lives free of magic, high-technology, or the tyranny of B'harne since it's only an annoying children's TV. However, a small group has taken it upon itself to create characters that fight it, and try to get it off the airwaves. |
64-37-90 |
Chiaroscuro | Red Paladin's dimension, significantly advanced in magic but not technology only because there was no need. A chivalrous medieval society, and except in the mage circle where only strength in magic is respected. It had been invaded by B'harne but the entire world pushed it out of their dimension. |
80-69-25 |
Dinosaur Earth | The meteor or ice age or whatever killed the dinosaurs, did not happen. Dinosaurs as they were remain, without any advance in intelligence. Reports show that a major shower is however about to hit, and nothing will survive. A barren earth is all that will remain, and therefore inhabitable without world-wide restoration. |
47-52-01 |
Dark Jihad Prime | Codenamed "Corinthian", it is similar to Jihad Prime, except the forces there actually succeeded in ridding themselves of B'harne relatively quickly. Insteading of disbanding however, they decided to take over the world. Substantial resistance remains but it is scattered and unorganized. The remaining governments fight constantly to keep any power they have. |
99-99-98 |
Anti-Big Bang Earth | Temporal energies are moving in the opposite direction. Therefore, time moves backwards. Technology is significantly advanced, but since time is heading against ours it is getting more and more primitive. Also, the universe is shrinking so eventually, the big bang might be able to be witnessed backwards, but it will be a long time coming... err... or going... |
76-05-54 |
Barren Earth | Whatever it was that started life on the other Earths, did not occur. Perhaps, crucial amino acids did not join and in turn, the rest just got wiped from the picture. Also contributing to this could be the fact that the Earth is one million kilometers closer to the sun. Probes indicate what we know as Mars has small bacteria growing on it and close enough to the sun so that life is sustainable. This Earth could be used as a source of resources. Whether we use it ourselves or just protect it, is under much debate. |
56-77-09 |