Ordinary technology is in some respects more advanced in this world than it is in reality. Billions have been spent not only on study of superhuman phenomena, but also on attempts to use technology to put ordinary humans on par with the growing ranks of superhumanity. These attempts are still rare, expensive, and have had limited successes. Some examples of armored battlesuits and high-powered weaponry have been developed to control the increasingly complicated superhuman problem, but the cost involved in producing such items is staggering.

"Supertech" is technology that doesn't operate according to known scientific principes and is created by superhumanly intelligent geniuses called Gadgeteers or Technos

Technos insist that they understand the science behind their devices, but it is beyond their ability to explain to anyone in terms that they can understand. Ordinary, even brilliant scientists, get very tired of the Techno phrase, "Isn't it obvious?"

It has been theorized that the technology created by technos is really just a manifestation of their superhuman abilities. Even if a techno could explain how to re-create their devices to someone, it is doubtful that the device would work unless assembled by the techno himself.

Technos are extremely rare. They seldom act as heroes or villains (the costumed sort) themselves, but have frequently created devices which put the person utilizing them on a power level equal to superhumans.

To better evaluate the various technology levels, the following categories are utilized for definition purposes:

Non-Reproducible: No theoretical basis exists for how this technology works. Any examples are one of a kind. These items are Supertech.

Prototype: A theoretical understanding exists, and it may be possible to produce or reproduce this technology, but any object is still one of a kind for now. Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, Force Fields, and Androids are examples of theoretical technology.

Experimental: This technology is in a technological demonstrator. A small number exist, but they are very expensive and very rare. Plasma Blasters, Cybernetics, Robots, Cloning and powered armored battlesuits are examples of an experimental device.

Limited Production: This technology can be produced in a limited scale, but it is expensive and rare. Military weaponry, Caseless Ammmunition, and Tangler Guns are examples of technology in limited production. Often some special permission is required to get one.

General Production: This technology is available if you know where to look. It is still some what expensive, but it does not normally require special permission to own one. An expensive sports car is an example of a general production technology.

Mass Production: This technology is generally available and inexpensive. The telephone is an example of a mass production technology.