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9−A **comet** is a kind of [ship](../ship) on the [Arvo](../arvo) network. They
10−are free identities for which we encourage new users to boot to try things out
11−before deciding to purchase a [planet](..planet).
8+A **comet** is a kind of [ship](../ship) on the [Ames](../ames) network which
9+may be quickly generated by anyone and which are virtually unlimited. They have
10+many uses, including but not limited to:
11+- free identities for new users to try things out before deciding to purchase a [planet](../planet).
12+- bots
13+- remaining anonymous
14+- testing software
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13−Comets have nearly all the same capabilities as a planet. The exceptions are:
14− - They may not spawn [moons](../moon).
16+Comets have nearly all the same capabilities as a planet. The restrictions they
17+do possess are technical constraints of the system due primarily to the fact that they
18+have no presence on [Azimuth](../azimuth), rather than purposefully placed
19+blockades.
1520 - They may not [change their networking keys](../bridge).
21+ - They may not spawn [moons](../moon).
1622 - They must initiate all direct messages with other ships.
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18− The last limitation is technical and a workaround is slated. It also implies
19− that comets may not initiate DM's with one another.
23+The last constraint has a workaround slated. If you wish to change your
24+networking keys, we suggest generating a new comet. Moons are impossible for
25+comets due to the structure of the address space.
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27+Some groups on [Landscape](../landscape) may not allow comet membership, but this is rare.
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21−Comets have no presence on [Azimuth](../azimuth). Some groups on
22−[Landscape](../landscape) may not allow comet membership, but this is rare.
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2430### Further reading
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