Anthropology Observation post

Anthropology Observation post 

On celestial real estate (usually planets or moons) that is found to have a TL 3 or lower civilization, the Science Corps-Universal Anthropology Department (SCUAD) will establish an Anthropology Observation Post to gather information about that species.

The type of post (planetary, orbital or none) is determined by Contact Level restrictions.

The Science Council (via SCUAD) will issue Contact Level restrictions.

Contact - Concealed Contact
These are normally Pre-Ascent civilizations of TL 1 to TL 3 somewhat limited abilities to cope with external contact but the general concept of possible life beyond their planet or civilization may exist. TL 3 civilizations may already engage in sub-light space travel and research. This contact type may or may not have an observation post established, dependent on local circumstances.

Contact - Hidden Observation
These are normally Pre-Ascent civilizations below TL 1, or fragile with very limited abilities to cope with external contact of any kind. But also may be sentient species that do not conform to any previously established life form parameters.

SCUAD may permit itself and / or authorized entities (Such as Universities and Anthropology Research Institutes) to establish hidden and concealed observation posts on the planetary surface under SCUAD's supervision.

Contact Level Restricted
These are normally Pre-Ascent civilizations below TL 1, or fragile with very limited abilities to cope with external contact of any kind. But also may be sentient species that do not conform to any previously established life form parameters.

SCUAD may permit itself and / or authorized entities (Such as Universities and Anthropology Research Institutes) to establish hidden and concealed observation posts in orbit only and only under SCUAD's supervision.

Contact -Prohibited
These are normally Pre-Ascent civilizations below TL C, or extremely fragile and unable to cope with external contact of any kind.

But also, it may be a sentient species that do not conform to any previously established life form parameters. Observation Posts of any kind are completely forbidden.