Post by ▪AMBER▪ on Aug 19, 2014 20:33:46 GMT -6
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Current Star Trek Technology **Note: As there isn't a whole lot of information on some of these, I've made some of it up. I can do that, I'm an admin ** Andriod An andriod is a man made being of sorts. More information can be found in the Race List. Cloaking Device Star Trek is still playing around with this technology, and while it is available, it is only equipped on ships when requested. A beta version is currently equipped on the Enterprise. Communicator A comminicator is a small device (it looks like a cellphone without buttons, but it does not require being held up to your ear to hear) used for communicating. Every crew member is required to have a communicator at all times, and there are several communicator stations attached to a ship's walls as well. Computer Everyone knows what a computer is, but this one basically runs the ship. It is also a digital library. Anything from the ship can be downloaded onto a PADD or transported to another computer using a card (that looks like a floppy disk, but is colorful and way more cool). The library can also be accessed using any computer on the ship. Some materials may be classified and require a security code to access – so not everyon can actually read some things. Dilithium This is a hard crystalline mineral that can be made, but is naturally occuring on some planets. It is used for energy, such as powering starships and in some places instead of electricity. Doors It seems silly that a door is a technology. But most doors now open with a sliding motion, and without having to physically open them. They are controlled by a button on either side of the room (and they make a cool WHOOSH sound!). Holodeck Holodecks are not yet known to the Federation. They will be introduced to the Enterprise by the Xyrillians (when that time comes, the Enterprise will be the first Federation ship with Holodeck technology). A Holodeck is a room equipped with holoemmitters that allow the room to simulate something. They currently are not capable of creating a simulation of a human, but can be used to create landscapes and towns. Holodecks have the option of turning a safety (what allows people to be hurt of not) on or off. They are also able to be “written” by people so they can create or recreate places they want to go. Impulse Engins These engines are used when traveling under the speed of light. PADD A PADD is a small device used to record information. It is often used for report writing. Replicators Transporter Transportation is commonly used just about everywhere. It is used to transport someone from one place to the other by breaking down their atoms and rematerializing them somewhere else. Transporters are not perfect, and have been known to cause problems. They are also only able to work within a reasonable distance (unless you talk to Scotty, of course). Tricorder A tricorder is primarily a science or a medical instrument, and is used to anaylyze something – plant, body, planet, etc. They range from very large very small. Warp Drive This is what allows ships to travel the speed of light. It is used when someone wants to get somewhere fast (um, yeah?) and has different speeds within itself. Currently the highest Warp for the Enterprise is 6.9. Universal Translator A universal translator that translates anyone else's language into the one you speak, making it possible to communicate with any race. These are used by the Communications Teams and can become obsolete when there is a person on board that has studied various languages. Wormholes Wormholes are actually not a technology specifically, and are found naturally in space. They take someone through either space or time, or sometimes both, within a fairly short period of time. - - - - - - - - - - -Weapons- - - - - - - - - - - Laser – A laser is just what it sounds like. It is only eqquiped on ships – People do not carry them around. They use a high pulse-like energy to disarm/harm their opponent. Lasers will soon be deamed outdated and inappropriate for Starfleet use. Pulse Cannon – Designed and developed at the Jupiter Station, this weapon uses short bursts to deliver a higher energy over a longer distance. Phaser Cannon – This comes in a pistol form or mounted to a starship. It is used to deliver a greater amount of energy at one's target. This weapon needs to recharge before being fired again. Phaser – Starfleet currently uses the Type One Phaser. It is a hand-held device that shoots energy with the pull of a trigger. It needs to be restocked like an old fashion weapon, but does not need to be recharged. Starfleet requires that every member of an away mission carry a phaser. Phasers are made to clip on to the Starfleet uniform at the waist. Distruptors – These are used by Non-Federation aliens and are used to target the atoms of an opject. Once this is done the object becomes useless. Torpedos – Torpedos come in several different variations, but are always attached to the ship itself. They are used to disarm or disrupt another ship, shuttle, or to wound a planet. They can be used in other ways, but are mostly used for attack and defense. Sheilds – Sheilds are basically forcefields around the ship, protecting it from harm. If a shield is hit enough, it will weaken and need repaired. - - - - - - - - - - -Others- - - - - - - - - - - Other Species – There are other types of weaponry, mostly used by Non-Federation races. If you're interested in these for a character or just because, Wikipedia is awesome. |
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