Proficiency Rating Chart (Term)

PROFICIENCY RATING FORMULA -- GEN
PR# is the proficiency rating number of the Donor. Various factors enter into calculating it. The parameters are measured in-Test, and the following formula is used. It has been revised constantly at various times in history, reflecting the increased theoretical understanding of the transfer phenomenon.
Q B C S super3 H super2 V (L-factor)
PR# ~~ M (K-factor)
(~~ means "is proportionate to")
K-factor -- transfer speed at which Gen consciously perceives selyn flow
Q -------- quantity of selyn delivered, measured in dynopters adjusted for redundancy.
B -------- Barrier Threshold. The speed of selyn flow at which the Gen's fear is triggered.
C -------- a universal constant, which adjusts for units.
M -------- Submutation variable, different for each subspecies of Sime or Gen. (note the number and characteristics of the submutations vary with the era on the Unity Calendar)
S -------- Sensitivity; ability to react to small increments of change in nager-related variables.
V -------- Speed of reaction to small increments of change in nager.
H -------- Fastest comfortable speed at which selyn is delivered.
L- factor -- A logarithmic function.
The formula is written in many different ways, depending on what aspect of it is of the greatest interest at the moment. The term:
C V S super3 B
M 
is usually a lifetime constant, and has been called the P-factor or personal-factor. This is inaccurate. The term:
Q H super2 L
K 
changes inexorably with age, and often changes suddenly due to trauma or other experiences. It is often called, inaccurately, an achievement factor. Though application and hard work undoubtedly affect this term, many other forces also control it. Attempts have been made to calculate a theoretical personal maximum for this term based on basal selyn production rates and on the P-factor. All such attempts have failed in field testing. Theorists argue heatedly whether the Achievement Factor or the P-factor hold the key to differentiating Sime from Gen before changeover. They insist funds should be allocated for multi-generation record keeping to increase the accuracy of predictions based on PR numbers.
This chart is accompanied by Excerpts from an early draft of Unto Zeor Forever and can be seen along with this chart at: http://www.simegen.com/sgfandom/rimonslibrary/cz/cz16/UNTO_OUT.HTM
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