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| + | |name = Hand Computer | ||
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| + | |cost = Cr1000 | ||
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| + | |TL = 11 | ||
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| + | The [[Hand Computer]] or ''handcomp'' is a small, powerful multi-function [[computer]] that can be used to store and recall basic factual data, perform complex calculations, and control other electronic devices. Hand computers can be optimized for certain fields of knowledge by the use of [[data crystals]] which can be easily inserted and removed ([[Cr]]200 each). | ||
| + | The hand computer also serves as a computer terminal when linked to a [[Ship's Computer|larger computer]] (...such as onboard a [[ship]]). | ||
| + | Most handcomps run on [[Battery|batteries]], which allow use for a year or more, can charge from any power source with the proper adapter, or may incorporate small [[solar cell]]s to provide all the power they need. | ||
| + | [[Data Crystal]]s with specific applications allow characters to use the hand computer to calculate jump parameters, ballistic performance, chemical formulae, etc. The hand computer can be linked to various sensors and allows them to be monitored or controlled from a distance. | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia |page=56}} |
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= The Travellers' Digest 08 |page=TBD}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Gaming Kit |page=TBD}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= MegaTraveller Journal 4 |page=91}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Traveller: The New Era |page=341}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Central Supply Catalog |page=40,41-44}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Far Trader |page=TBD}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller's Handbook|page=214}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= Guns, Gadgets and Gear|page=61}} | ||
| + | | {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules|page=643}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 12 February 2024
| Hand Computer | |
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| Type | Computer |
| Tech Level | TL–8 |
| Cost | Cr150 |
| Size | 0.2 liters |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Hand Computer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Computer |
| Tech Level | TL–11 |
| Cost | Cr1000 |
| Size | 0.2 liters |
| Weight | 0.3 Kg |
The Hand Computer or handcomp is a small, powerful multi-function computer that can be used to store and recall basic factual data, perform complex calculations, and control other electronic devices. Hand computers can be optimized for certain fields of knowledge by the use of data crystals which can be easily inserted and removed (Cr200 each).
The hand computer also serves as a computer terminal when linked to a larger computer (...such as onboard a ship).
Most handcomps run on batteries, which allow use for a year or more, can charge from any power source with the proper adapter, or may incorporate small solar cells to provide all the power they need.
Data Crystals with specific applications allow characters to use the hand computer to calculate jump parameters, ballistic performance, chemical formulae, etc. The hand computer can be linked to various sensors and allows them to be monitored or controlled from a distance.
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 56.
- Gary L. Thomas. The Travellers' Digest 08 (Digest Group Publications, 1987), TBD.
- Joe Fugate, Gary L. Thomas. Referee's Gaming Kit (Digest Group Publications, 1989), TBD.
- Joe Fugate. MegaTraveller Journal 4 (Digest Group Publications, 1993), 91.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Traveller: The New Era (Game Designers Workshop, 1993), 341.
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 40,41-44.
- Steve Daniels, Jim McLean, Christopher Thrash. Far Trader (Steve Jackson Games, 1999), TBD.
- Martin Dougherty, Hunter Gordon. The Traveller's Handbook (QuikLink Interactive, 2002), 214.
- Martin Dougherty. Guns, Gadgets and Gear (Avenger Enterprises, 2007), 61.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 643.