Pre-Ascend civilization

Pre-Ascend civilizations‏‎

In Union anthropology terms, a civilization ascends to the galactic stage once it discovers means of Faster than light technology (Travel and or communications) A civilization that has nor made that step in technological development is called a Pre Ascent Civilization.

Depending onhow close this civilization is to achieve that step. The idea of life especially sentient life elsewhere is an alien concept.

Exposing a pre industrial civilization to such concepts can cause severe changes in that civilization. Such as religion and philosophies.

See also:
 * Contact Type
 * Contact Level
 * Civilization Stage