Library Data
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Library Data is information obtainable from any ship's computer (or starport library) in response to the correct keywords. Only the specific information requested can be accessed by users; most data bases will not reveal additional data or allow indiscriminate browsing through the library records. [1]
- A Ship's Computer is a vital information source for Travellers.
- The computer data entries on a variety of topics are known as Library Data.
Description / Specifications
Most interstellar ships match up communications when jumping into a system and upload library data files as early civilizations exchanged newspapers, town criers, or other new s sources.
- Library data files are intentionally designed to be able to be uploaded in a variety of data formats.
- The files come in formats from TL-4 radio all the way up to TL-15 tachyon communicators, improved laser comms, and LIDAR communications devices
- Due to the speed of communications being limited to the speed of travel, many versions of a file will often circulated Charted Space. Even information on the same topic, may differ greatly from one end of space to the other.
- Some library data files haven't been updated in centuries. It isn't unheard of for library data files from the First Imperium to still be in use.
History & Background / Dossier
Many library data files require high level clearances to access. Many suspect that various polities manipulate the files, greatly censoring and controlling information.
- The Ulane Hoax is one of the best known examples of data manipulation. These files have led to great controversy.
- The AAB and the TAS are two of the most trusted sources of library data files within Charted Space.
References & Contributors / Sources
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- Twilight's Peak (book)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Citation Missing - Twilight's Peak (book)