>1. Type 0: Subglobal Culture - This level implies a civilization that has not yet mastered the efficient use of its planet's resources on a global scale. Interconnectedness and unity are limited.
>2. Type 1: Planetary Culture - This civilization has achieved global unity and can harness the energy resources of its entire planet, effectively managing and controlling its environment.
>3. Type 2: Stellar Culture - At this level, a civilization can harness the energy output of its entire star. This often involves constructing a Dyson sphere or a similar megastructure to capture a significant portion of the star's energy.
>4. Type 3: Galactic Culture - This is a civilization that can control energy on a galactic scale. It can harness the power of multiple stars and has expanded its influence and control over a significant portion of its home galaxy.
>5. Type 4: Intergalactic Culture - A civilization capable of harnessing and controlling the energy of multiple galaxies. This would involve technologies and capabilities beyond our current understanding.
>6. Type 5 : ????????