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{{academy}}This article attempts to explain some of the standard Starfleet-issue pieces of equipment that are used daily in the fleet. | {{academy}} | ||
This article attempts to explain some of the standard Starfleet-issue pieces of equipment that are used daily in the fleet. | |||
''Provided by Matthew Townsend.'' | |||
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=Communicators= | =Communicators= | ||
[[Image:Communicator.gif|left]] | [[Image:Communicator.gif|left]] | ||
==How Communicators Work== | ==How Communicators Work== | ||
The personal communicator has a case made from duranium. The heart of the communicator is the STA (Subspace Transceiver Assembly). This incorporates a low-power subspace field emitter and an analogue to digital voice encoder. The STA is also used in other devices such as the PADD and tricorder. | The personal communicator has a case made from duranium. The heart of the communicator is the STA (Subspace Transceiver Assembly). This incorporates a low-power subspace field emitter and an analogue to digital voice encoder. The STA is also used in other devices such as the PADD and tricorder. | ||
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==Translation Matrix Capabilities== | ==Translation Matrix Capabilities== | ||
The current Communicator has the basic conversational libraries of 253 galactic civilisations. The combadge also has the linguistic routines for basic translations of new languages. | The current Communicator has the basic conversational libraries of 253 galactic civilisations. The combadge also has the linguistic routines for basic translations of new languages. | ||
==Security== | ==Security== | ||
For secrity purposes the communicator can identify it's user bioelectrical field and temperature profiles using it's built in dermal sensor array. If another crew member tries to use the communicator without security override authority, the communicator will not activate. During normal situations, security codes are changed every five days. In emergencies the codes change at least once every 24 hours. | |||
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=Tricorder= | =Tricorder= | ||
[[Image:Tri.gif|left]]Tricorders are issued to all senior officers and away team members. They are also located in various storage areas on Starships. The Tricorder is the primary sensor instrument of Starfleet. It also has database and communications abilities. | |||
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Tricorders are issued to all senior officers and away team members. They are also located in various storage areas on Starships. The Tricorder is the primary sensor instrument of Starfleet. It also has database and communications abilities. | |||
Starfleet's current issue Tricorder is the TR-590-X. | Starfleet's current issue Tricorder is the TR-590-X. | ||
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==Communications== | ==Communications== | ||
The Tricorder has an in built Subspace Transciever Assembly (STA), for the transfer of data to other devices. The Tricorder also houses a default RF (Radio Frequency) transmitter, in case the STA is inactive or damaged. | The Tricorder has an in built Subspace Transciever Assembly (STA), for the transfer of data to other devices. The Tricorder also houses a default RF (Radio Frequency) transmitter, in case the STA is inactive or damaged. | ||
The transmission range of the STA is 40,000 kilometres. | The transmission range of the STA is 40,000 kilometres. | ||
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These toggle the Tricorder to display Internal or External sensor data. | These toggle the Tricorder to display Internal or External sensor data. | ||
Internal data is from the Tricorder itself, and External shows data via a subspace link to a remote sensor device (this could be a spacecraft or a specialised sensor device). | Internal data is from the Tricorder itself, and External shows data via a subspace link to a remote sensor device (this could be a spacecraft or a specialised sensor device). | ||
===DISPLAY SCREEN:=== | ===DISPLAY SCREEN:=== | ||
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A properly configured PADD, with the correct security codes, could theoretically be used to fly a Starship. | A properly configured PADD, with the correct security codes, could theoretically be used to fly a Starship. | ||
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