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[[Ship’s Computer]]: The [[computer]] installed on a [[ship]] controls all activity within, and is especially used to enhance [[weapon]]s fire and defensive activity. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}}
 
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* It is an [[Good|object]] and a technological [[device]], a product of [[Information Technology]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }}
 
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* The simple hardiness of ship’s computers makes them extremely durable. {{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }}
 
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* Almost all are designed to use lower technology repair components in most functionalities. For this reason, ship’s computers tend to be much larger and more voluminous than strictly function-based [[microelectronics]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }}
 
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* Many call them robotic or [[ship brain]]s. More sophisticated models are called [[ship mind]]s.
 
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Please see the following [[AAB]] [[Library Data]] articles for more information:
 
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* I: [[Information Science]] / [[Information Technology]] (Info-)
 
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** [[Artificial Intelligence]]
 
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** [[Data Repository]]
 
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** [[Computer]]
 
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*** [[Hand Computer]]
 
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*** [[Ship’s Computer]]
 
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** [[Computer Software]]
 
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** [[Computronium]]
 
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** [[Machine Life]]
 
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** [[Positronic Brain]]
 
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** [[Skillset]]
 
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** [[Wafertech]]
 
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
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A ''Ship’s Computer'' also transmits control impulses for [[Maneuver Drive|maneuver]] and [[jump drive]]s, and conducts the routine operation of all [[ship]] systems. What the computer actually does is based on the [[program]]s actually installed and operating at any one time. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=38|version=Classic Traveller}}
 
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=== Selected Ship's Computer Types ===
 
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# [[Model/1 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/2 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/3 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/4 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/5 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/6 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/7 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/8 Computer]]
 
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# [[Model/9 Computer]]
 
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=== Selected Ship's Computer Modifiers ===
 
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# [[bis]]
 
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# [[fib]]
 
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=== Computer Control Standards ===
 
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''[[Computer Control]]s:'' In almost all cases where the [[ship's computer]] can control a given ship function ([[gravity]], doors, etc.), orders fed in at the central [[bridge]] computer take precedence over those fed in at local controls. Only if the computer is inoperative will a [[computer override]] be ineffective.{{Page cite|name= Adventure Class Ships Volume 1 |page= 6 |article= Book 2 |version= Classic Traveller}} Some [[ship]]s have been known to be built with a different system set-up, but this arrangement is commonplace on most [[vessel]]s within [[Charted Space]]. {{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }}
 
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
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''Ship’s Computers'' within [[Charted Space]] are intentionally built to work under a number of different operating systems, different [[technology level]]s of [[computer]]s, and to be extensively toughened for use under hard [[vacuum]] and heavy exposure to cosmic radiation if necessary. {{Unpublished cite|author= Maksim-Smelchak }}
 
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=== Computer Development Sequence ===
 
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* [[Compass]] → [[Astrolabe]] → [[Sextant]] → [[Analog Computer]] → [[Electromechanical Computer]] → [[Computer|Electronic Computer]] → [[Positronic Computer]] → [[Psychotronic Computer]]
 
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=== Technological Overview of Computers ===
 
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''[[Tech Epoch|Epochal Technological Development]]:'' [[Information Technology]] is at its earliest conceptual state and slowly grows into mechanical calculative devices to early [[electronics]] to the first true computers and beyond.
 
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==== Information Age Societies ====
 
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'''[[TL:1-3]]:''' <br>
 
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COMPUTERS: The abacus and the quipu represent early calculating tech. they are simple, mechanical processors that help a sophont keep large numbers of calculations in memory. Mathematics makes great leaps forward with the development of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
 
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COMPUTERS: The first analog computers and calculators greatly enhance business and academic endeavors. Mechanical and early [[electronic]] [[calculator]]s become fixtures. Electric devices, polymers, and early electronics fuel continuing progress. Designers use classic Lovelacian programming and aspire to build the first Babbage machines. Many [[sophont]] [[societies]] can build [[processor]]s that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/1]] and [[Model/1]] [[bis]] processors. 
 
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COMPUTERS: Programmable computers come into vogue as the analog is replaced by the digital. Transistors make way for microchips; desktop processors soon become a feature of home, business, and school. Massive parallel processors fill entire rooms and supersede earlier technologies. The first supercomputers can often beat even expert humans at games like chess due to phenomenal calculating abilities and vast memory banks. Photonic and gravitic energy transmission as well as bio-computing replace many of the earlier generations of electronics. Voice-activated processors are more user-friendly than ever before. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/2]], [[Model/2]] [[bis]], and even [[Model/3]] processors.
 
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COMPUTERS: Synaptic processors and [[positronic brain]]s are vastly more capable than earlier generations of processor technology. Some advanced [[robot]]s can fool inexpert humans. Expert [[roboticist]]s call these low autonomous robots. Still, a well-trained expert sophont can often outthink and outperform advanced thinking machines from this [[Tech Epoch|epoch]]. Fluidic and magnetic energy transmission increase processing speed. Semi-organic facility and early [[ship brain]]s become common. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/4]], [[Model/5]], and [[Model/6]] processors.
 
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COMPUTERS: [[High autonomous robot]]s outperform many educated experts across many fields. They still can’t match the apex professors, but they can perform perfectly well at the professional level. [[Holocrystal]]s and advanced bio-compumetrics are increasing functioning to billions of actions per nanosecond. Computer brain implants allow complete rehabilitation and restoration of function to almost all individuals who were formerly handicapped. [[Infomorph]]s and downloadable brains supplement [[wafertech]]. Pseudoreality simulators show amazing promise. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/7]], [[Model/8]], and [[Model/9]] processors.
 
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COMPUTERS: [[High autonomous robot]]s outperform many educated experts across many fields. They still can’t match the apex professors, but they can perform perfectly well at the professional level. [[Holocrystal]]s and advanced bio-compumetrics are increasing functioning to billions of actions per nanosecond. Computer brain implants allow complete rehabilitation and restoration of function to almost all individuals who were formerly handicapped. [[Infomorph]]s and downloadable brains supplement [[wafertech]]. Pseudoreality simulators show amazing promise. Many societies can build processors that meet the Imperial standards for [[Model/7]], [[Model/8]], and [[Model/9]] processors. [[Hop Drive]]s begin to use more advanced [[Ship's Computer]]s.
 
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==== Brilliant Age Societies ====
 
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'''[[TL:19-21]]:''' <br>
 
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No information yet available.
 
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=== Image Repository ===
 
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No information yet available.
 
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== References & Contributors (Sources) ==
 
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{{Intermediate}}
 
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{{Sources
 
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Starships |page=38|version=Classic Traveller}}
 
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page=TBD|version=Classic Traveller}}
 
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|S3= {{Ludography cite|name= High Guard |page=TBD|version=Mongoose Traveller}}
 
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|S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]]
 
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|S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]]
 
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{{LE|Computer|Device|Electronics|}}
 

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