Fictional universe of Avatar facts for kids
The movie Avatar, made by director James Cameron in 2009, takes us to a special fictional universe. In this world, humans want to mine a rare mineral called unobtanium on a moon called Pandora. Pandora is like Earth and has its own smart, human-like people called the Na'vi. It also has many different animals and plants.
In the 22nd century, people from a company called the Resources Development Administration (RDA) travel to Pandora. They want to find this beautiful world, which is full of life, including the Na'vi. The Na'vi clan that the humans meet in the movie lives in a giant tree. This tree sits right on top of a huge amount of unobtanium, which humans want for energy.
The Na'vi People
The Na'vi are tall, blue, human-like creatures who live on Pandora. They share their home with many other animals. The Na'vi use animals like direhorses and even viperwolves to help them in their daily lives.
The World of Pandora
Pandora is full of amazing living things. Many of its plants and animals glow in the dark, which is called bioluminescence. There are six-legged animals and many other unique creatures and plants.
The entire ecosystem of Pandora is connected like a giant brain. The Na'vi and other creatures can link into this shared consciousness. This connection is very strong. For example, when human invaders almost defeated the Na'vi in battle, the entire Pandoran ecosystem fought back and helped the Na'vi win. To make the plants and animals seem real, James Cameron worked with many expert scientists.
Space and Rocks of Pandora
In the movie, Pandora is located in the Alpha Centauri A star system. This is about 4.37 light-years away from Earth. Pandora is one of many moons that orbit a huge gas giant planet called Polyphemus. Polyphemus is named after a giant in Greek mythology.
Pandora's air is a mix of different gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. It also has gases like xenon, methane, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide. These last three gases are poisonous for humans to breathe. This is why humans wear special masks called Exo-Packs when they are outside. Pandora's air has enough oxygen for humans (21-22%), but too much carbon dioxide (16-18%).
The Na'vi have special organs that help them breathe this air. These organs use carbon dioxide and water to make more oxygen for their bodies. This extra oxygen helps power their large bodies and strong muscles. This process also explains why there is a small amount of methane in Pandora's air. When Na'vi are resting, these organs can turn some methane back into carbon dioxide and water. This helps them get more water if they need it. This is why humans need a filter to breathe, but the Na'vi need high amounts of carbon dioxide to live. The high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases also make the Na'vi's blood slightly acidic.
Pandora has tropical rainforests that cover most of its land. Pandora also has weaker gravity than Earth. This is because it has 80% of Earth's mass. The rocks and land of Pandora are greatly affected by unobtanium. This mineral can float in magnetic fields because it is a superconductor. This makes it very valuable to humans, who mine it to take back to Earth. Pandora's floating Hallelujah Mountains have a lot of unobtanium. This allows them to float in the strong magnetic fields of the area.
James Cameron hopes to show other moons in future movies and stories.
Human Goals
In the Avatar universe, which is set in the year 2154, humans have amazing technology. Their society is controlled by powerful companies. One of the strongest companies is the Resources Development Administration (RDA). This company owns all resources found outside of Earth. The RDA was given these rights as long as they did not use very destructive weapons.
Even though Earth is not shown much in the movie, it is described as a difficult place to live. It is overpopulated, very polluted, and its natural environment is dying. By 2154, Earth is facing a big energy crisis because its natural resources are running out. Earth is also not politically stable. This means that private security companies and armies are in high demand.
Human Technology
By 2154, humans have made huge technological leaps. They can travel between planets and even to other star systems. They use advanced 3D printing and holograms. They also have ways to put people into a deep sleep for long journeys (cryonics).
Humans also use advanced genetic engineering. They create "Avatar" bodies by mixing human DNA with Na'vi genetic material. Then, certain humans can link their minds to these Avatars to control them from far away. In medicine, humans have developed technology that can cure paralysis. However, in 2154, this treatment is still very expensive.
Many space vehicles, aircraft, ground vehicles, and weapons were created for the movie. Their designs were often based on real-world technology to make them seem more realistic.
AMP Suits
Amplified Mobility Platforms (or AMP suits) are large, human-controlled robot suits. They are about 16 feet tall and powered by special engines. Soldiers at the Hell's Gate base use these suits for patrols and battles. The pilot wears special gloves, and the suit's arms move exactly like the pilot's arms. In battle, AMP suits usually have a powerful 30mm gun. They also have GPS, thermal vision, and radar. One designer called the AMP suit "An Apache helicopter with legs." They also have a three-foot-long ceramic knife.
SA-2 Samson
The SA-2 Samson is a twin-engine aircraft that can take off and land vertically, like a helicopter. It is used for transport and looks similar to real-world helicopters like the Black Hawk. It has two machine guns on the doors and can carry missiles. It can lift 6,000 kilograms, but on Pandora, it can lift even more because the air is thicker.
AT-99 Scorpion Gunship
The AT-99 Scorpion Gunship is a heavily armed attack aircraft. It is similar to attack helicopters like the Apache. It has two sets of spinning fans for flight. It is armed with powerful .50 caliber machine guns that can spin all the way around. It also carries many rockets and missiles.
C-21 Dragon Assault Ship
The C-21 Dragon Assault Ship is a very large transport and gunship. It has four large fans for vertical take-off and landing. It can carry AMP suits or troops and drop them through doors. This ship is heavily armed with many machine guns, rockets, and missiles. It is the largest RDA ship used in Pandora's atmosphere.
GAV Swan
The GAV Swan is a six-wheeled light vehicle. It is built for all types of terrain. It has a special platform for its gunner that can rise up 3.6 meters. This allows the gunner to see over things, like the long neck of a swan, which is how it got its name. It has strong armor and four powerful autocannons.
Hell's Gate
Hell's Gate is a secure human base with an airfield. It looks like a modern military camp. It has runways, landing pads, hangars, and storage areas. The armor bay is where vehicles like AMP suits are stored, repaired, and prepared for battle. This building is the main storage area for all AMP suits.
ISV Venture Star
The ISV Venture Star is a huge starship that travels between stars. It uses special engines to travel between Earth and Pandora. It takes about six years to make the trip. The Venture Star stays in orbit and does not land on Pandora. Instead, smaller shuttlecraft called Valkyries or "Sling Loads" carry supplies and people to the moon's surface. The Venture Star is one of twelve such ships that constantly travel between Earth's solar system and the Alpha Centauri A system.
Valkyrie TAV
The Valkyrie TAV is a shuttlecraft used to move equipment and people between the ISV Venture Star and Hell's Gate on Pandora. Its main job is to bring unobtanium to the spacecraft. The Valkyrie can carry up to 60 armed troops, 25 AMP suits, or 25 tons of unobtanium and supplies. It can take off and land vertically by rotating its engines.
Bridgehead
Bridgehead is a huge, city-like base built by the RDA near Pandora's oceans. It was built because Earth was becoming too difficult for humans to live on. The base is protected by strong walls and many defense turrets and missile systems. It has an airfield, a marina, and areas for industry and administration.
SA-9 Kestrel
The SA-9 Kestrel is a newer twin-engine aircraft that can take off and land vertically. It replaced the SA-2 Samson when the RDA returned to Pandora. It is similar to helicopters like the Black Hawk. The Kestrel has more advanced engines for better power and efficiency. It is armed with guns, machine guns, missiles, and rockets. It can also work in areas with strong magnetic fields.
AT-101 SeaWasp
The AT-101 SeaWasp is a newer attack aircraft that can take off and land vertically. It is the successor to the AT-99 Scorpion. It has four sets of spinning fans and two extra engines for fast forward movement. It looks like a fighter jet and flies very well in Pandora's ocean areas. It has a powerful 30mm gun, rockets, and missiles.
Hexbot
Hexbots are robots with six legs used for building. They can use their electric arcs to weld metal. They can move very well, climbing vertical surfaces and moving quickly. They can also carry supplies around bases using their legs.
Skel-Suit
Skel-Suits are powered suits that are about the same size as a Na'vi warrior. They are like a skeletal frame that soldiers wear. They are used for industrial work and military tasks at Bridgehead and other RDA bases. They are controlled in a similar way to the larger AMP Suit. Skel-Suits are usually armed with weapons like assault rifles, knives, and flamethrowers.
S-76 SeaDragon
The S-76 SeaDragon is a giant ship used as a main vessel for hunting large sea creatures called tulkun. The SeaDragon is fast and agile rather than heavily armored. It can launch smaller hunting boats from its decks. It is powered by four large fans and can lift itself out of the water using wings and hydrofoils.
Mako Sub
The Mako Sub is a small submarine used for short scouting missions, underwater defense, and exploring. It has a crew of two: a pilot and a gunner. It is powered by three propellers. It usually has a spear gun, harpoon torpedoes, and nets for wildlife.
Crab Suit
The Crab Suit is a special underwater suit that looks like a crab. It works like an underwater AMP Suit. It is powered by an electric fan and has four legs, plus two arms in the front. These legs and arms can be used for moving on land or underwater, or they can be pulled in when moving underwater. It is made of lightweight material and has a rotary spear gun. It is used for deep-sea exploration, recovering tulkun, and as a security unit.
Picador Jetboat
The Picador is a small and fast jetboat used for short patrols and tulkun hunts. It has a crew of five. It is powered by two jet drives and is armed with machine guns, grenade launchers, or a sound cannon. It can also create smokescreens for defense. It has a sensor on its roof for radar and cameras.
Matador Gunboat
The Matador Gunboat is a fast patrol boat used for water missions. It has a crew of seven or eight. It is armed with three .50 caliber machine guns, a depth charge launcher, and a large harpoon cannon at the front.
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In Spanish: Universo ficticio de Avatar para niños
