What is the Kardashev Scale?
The Kardashev Scale is a simple tool that is used to measure the level of advancement of an alien species.
There are 3 main types and 2 added on types:
Type 1 - A civilization that can store all of its planets energy.
Type 2 - A civilization that is able to use the energy of its planetary system (solar system).
Type 3 - A civilization that can manipulate the energies of their entire galaxy.
The two additional types include
Type 4 - A civilization that can manipulate their entire universe.
Type 5 - A civilization that can alter multiple different universes.
Tip: Don't ponder about that for too long.
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