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Astroengineering is the construction of megastructures in space by technologically advanced beings. It is a form of megascale engineering, but deals with structures that are "easily observable" from interstellar or even intergalactic distances with 20th century astronomical instruments: i.e. An orbital elevator is an example of megascale engineering, but it is not an example of astroengineering. Typically proposed feats of astroengineering are on the scale to remake an entire stellar system. | Astroengineering is the construction of megastructures in space by technologically advanced beings. It is a form of megascale engineering, but deals with structures that are "easily observable" from interstellar or even intergalactic distances with 20th century astronomical instruments: i.e. An orbital elevator is an example of megascale engineering, but it is not an example of astroengineering. Typically proposed feats of astroengineering are on the scale to remake an entire stellar system. | ||
Construction of these megastructures seems to be restricted to either [[Covenant|Tier Two]] or [[Human|Tier Three]] civilizations. Although listed as a Tier Three civilization, the UNSC has no known megastructures. | Construction of these megastructures seems to be restricted to either [[Covenant|Tier Two]] or [[Human|Tier Three]] civilizations. Although listed as a Tier Three civilization, the UNSC has no known megastructures. | ||
