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S.E.T.I. (World Wonder)

Adds SETI as a new modern world wonder to gain an edge in the space race.

"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." - Arthur C. Clarke.



The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is a collective term for scientific searches for intelligent extraterrestrial life, for example, monitoring electromagnetic radiation for signs of transmissions from civilizations on other planets. Many scientific experts and lay people alike have been fascinated by the question if we are alone or if other intelligent life could be out there, and more importantly, within reach to interact with. Scientific investigation began shortly after the advent of radio in the early 1900s, and focused international efforts have been ongoing since the 1980s.

In 2012, after almost 35 years of travel, the Voyager 1 probe crossed the heliopause at 121 AU and entered interstellar space, becoming the first human-made object to exit the solar system. Aboard it carries the Voyager Golden Record, a time capsule which contains sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and is intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them. In 2015, scientists at an annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science discussed Active SETI and whether transmitting a message to possible intelligent extraterrestrials in the cosmos was a good idea. That same week, a statement was released, signed by many in the SETI community, that a "worldwide scientific, political and humanitarian discussion must occur before any message is sent".

Who knows what we will find out there? Will you make first contact and learn about shortcuts for your exoplanet expedition while slowing down your opponents by having them take additional safety precautions?

• Unlocks at Lasers.
  
• Must be built on Grassland Hills, Plains Hills, or Desert Hills.
  
• +5 Science and +5 Faith on adjacent tiles, doubled if unimproved.
  
• Speeds up your Exoplanet Expedition by +0.5 Light Years per turn once launched.
  
• Slows down your opponents' Exoplanet Expedition by -0.5 Light Years per turn once launched.
  
• Localization: English

Requires Gathering Storm.

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