Difference between revisions of "Bioscanner"
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The [[Bioscanner]] '''sniffer''' scans for evidence of biological/metabolic activity in the area. It is a highly advanced combination sampler/analyzer, a sensory aid. | The [[Bioscanner]] '''sniffer''' scans for evidence of biological/metabolic activity in the area. It is a highly advanced combination sampler/analyzer, a sensory aid. | ||
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The {{TL|15}} sniffer is a breakthrough in molecular analysis. The device provides both improved analysis speed and a cheaper price than sniffers of {{TL|14}} or less. Not only is the bioscanner useful for biological studies, but it also helps with regular chemical analysis. (A cheaper and smaller Tech Level 15 chemical analyzer is available, but it is not very useful for biological scanning) | The {{TL|15}} sniffer is a breakthrough in molecular analysis. The device provides both improved analysis speed and a cheaper price than sniffers of {{TL|14}} or less. Not only is the bioscanner useful for biological studies, but it also helps with regular chemical analysis. (A cheaper and smaller Tech Level 15 chemical analyzer is available, but it is not very useful for biological scanning) | ||
| − | The portable | + | The portable {{TL|15}} unit listed here incorporates both analyzer and collector into one. It has two modes and corresponding equipment: one mode for mass sampling of atmospheric content and the other for minute sampling. |
The evidence of biological activity must be within short range of the scanner, for anything beyond short range is undetectable. The bioscanner helps a user to recognize or categorize evidence of familiar and unfamiliar organisms, which allows ecological classification, determination of potential hazards to other life forms, and estimation of potential uses (form of food, commercially valuable). | The evidence of biological activity must be within short range of the scanner, for anything beyond short range is undetectable. The bioscanner helps a user to recognize or categorize evidence of familiar and unfamiliar organisms, which allows ecological classification, determination of potential hazards to other life forms, and estimation of potential uses (form of food, commercially valuable). | ||
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| {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia|page=64}} | | {{Ludography cite|name= Imperial Encyclopedia|page=64}} | ||
| − | | {{Ludography cite|name= World Builder's Handbook|page=24}} | + | | {{Ludography cite|name= World Builder's Handbook|page=24|version=Megatraveller}} |
| {{Ludography cite|name= Central Supply Catalog|page=22,33}} | | {{Ludography cite|name= Central Supply Catalog|page=22,33}} | ||
| + | | [[Terry Carlino]]. "Laboratory Equipment", ''[[Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society Online]] September 13, 2005'' | ||
| {{Ludography cite|name= Interstellar Wars|page=167}} | | {{Ludography cite|name= Interstellar Wars|page=167}} | ||
| {{Ludography cite|name= Guns, Gadgets and Gear|page=61}} | | {{Ludography cite|name= Guns, Gadgets and Gear|page=61}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:03, 6 August 2024
| Bioscanner | |
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| Type | Sensory Aid |
| Tech Level | TL–15 |
| Cost | Cr350,000 |
| Size | 8 liters |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
The Bioscanner sniffer scans for evidence of biological/metabolic activity in the area. It is a highly advanced combination sampler/analyzer, a sensory aid.
The TL–15 sniffer is a breakthrough in molecular analysis. The device provides both improved analysis speed and a cheaper price than sniffers of TL–14 or less. Not only is the bioscanner useful for biological studies, but it also helps with regular chemical analysis. (A cheaper and smaller Tech Level 15 chemical analyzer is available, but it is not very useful for biological scanning)
The portable TL–15 unit listed here incorporates both analyzer and collector into one. It has two modes and corresponding equipment: one mode for mass sampling of atmospheric content and the other for minute sampling.
The evidence of biological activity must be within short range of the scanner, for anything beyond short range is undetectable. The bioscanner helps a user to recognize or categorize evidence of familiar and unfamiliar organisms, which allows ecological classification, determination of potential hazards to other life forms, and estimation of potential uses (form of food, commercially valuable).
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 64.
- Joe Fugate, J. Andrew Keith, Gary L. Thomas. World Builder's Handbook (Digest Group Publications, 1989), 24.
- Greg Porter. Central Supply Catalog (Imperium Games, 1996), 22,33.
- Terry Carlino. "Laboratory Equipment", Journal of the Travellers' Aid Society Online September 13, 2005
- Paul Drye, Loren Wiseman, Jon F. Zeigler. Interstellar Wars (Steve Jackson Games, 2006), 167.
- Martin Dougherty. Guns, Gadgets and Gear (Avenger Enterprises, 2007), 61.
- Matthew Sprange. Core Rule Book (Mongoose Publishing, 2016), 111.