06/24/2024
A Type I civilization is able to access all the energy available on its planet and store it for consumption. Hypothetically, it should also be able to control natural events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.
A Type II civilization can directly consume a star's energy, most likely through the use of a Dyson sphere.
A Type III civilization is able to capture all the energy emitted by its galaxy, and every object within it, such as every star, black hole, etc.
A Type IV civilization (not included in original theory) is able to use such energy, which is comparable to the power of the entire universe. Energy consumption estimate is 10 to the 49th power-10 to the 50th power of watts.
