Science Institute

The Science Institute is an interplanetary institution dedicated to cataloguing the scientific phenomena of the Known Blobverse, and advancing scientific knowledge. It is part of the Institution Institution. There are three divisions of the institute: the Institute of Physics, the Institute of Chemistry, and the Institute of Biology. The Magic Academy operates alongside the three institutes but is not "part of" the Science Institute because magic is not science.

Technology Class Rating
The Science Institute classifies planets and civilizations to ensure that more advanced species do not interfere with the well being and development of less advanced species.

Class I

Any sentient species that forms a society is considered Class I. Examples of technology include simple tools and writing.

Class II

Technologies include metallurgy, archery, and simple magic. Class II civilizations often exist in the form of feudal states with organized military powers.

Class III

Technologies include electricity and circuitry, chemical and drug synthesis, and climate altering magic. Class III civilizations have the potential to control large portions of their planet or moon, if not the whole planet.

Class IV

Class IV civilisations are space faring and can freely manipulate matter and energy in most forms. They have some faster than light travel capabilities and have methods to increase normal biological lifespans. Most of the Blobverse's population and GDP are comprised of Class IV civilisations. Class IV civilisations often come into conflict with each other, thus requiring the jurisdiction of the Military Institute.

Class V

A hypothetical Class V civilisation has technology that can manipulate spacetime at a higher dimensional level, usually enabling more convenient faster than light travel, and travel between alternate dimensions. Quantum Kit and the Great Summoner are described to have access to Class V technology. The Delta Species is also theorised to be a Class V civilisation.