Model/5 Computer

A Model/5 Computer is a sophisticated electronic computer.

• It is a model of Ship's Computer.
• It is a kind of Ship Equipment.

Description (Specifications)

A common model of Ship's Computer. It runs complex programs that control shipboard functions such as interstellar jumps and in-system astrogation.

• A Model/5 computer using a Navigation Program is capable of initiating up to a Jump-5.
• It runs multiple background applications including anti virus software, entertainment programs, and routine communications. It maintains passive security programs and monitors life support systems.

Operators are able to interact with the computer via Control Consoles.

• The computer connects to multiple Workstations.
• It will typically include a short-range radio allowing wireless interaction with peripheral devices.
  • A Ship's Computer with open communications has a presence in Cyberspace.

Standard Variants

A number of different versions of the Model/5 are available:

Model/5

The base model of the -/5 series.

No.	Category	Remarks
1.	Designation:	Model/5
2.	Cost:	MCr45
3.	Size:	5 Tons
4.	Capacity:	12 CPU / 25 Storage
5.	Tonnage Range:	50,000-99,999 Tons
6.	TL:	TL-11
7.	Power:	3 EP

Model/5fib

A Model/5fib is a Fiber Optic Computer, a hardened and shielded version that has a fiber optic back-up system to resist radiation damage.

No.	Category	Remarks
1.	Designation:	Model/5fib Model/E
2.	Cost:	MCr68
3.	Size:	10 Tons
4.	Capacity:	12 CPU / 25 Storage
5.	Tonnage Range:	50,000-99,999 Tons
6.	TL:	TL-11
7.	Power:	3 EP

History & Background (Dossier)

The Command Section of a vessel typically includes a designated Computer Officer.

A Ship's Computer is routinely linked to Anti-hijack Programs.

• Anti-hijack protects the ship against potential takeovers. This program constantly monitors conditions within the vessel, and automatically locks the access doors to the bridge and shuts down control consoles and control panels if a hijack situation occurs.

Computers of this type may also be found running starports, planetary infrastructure elements, military and COACC facilities, and industrial sites such as automated factories.

Old models of computer can generally be traded in at 25% of their original cost.

Computer Control Standards

Computer Controls: In almost all cases where the Ship's Computer can control a given ship function (gravity, doors, sensors 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. Some ships have been known to be built with a different system set-up, but this arrangement is commonplace on most vessels within Charted Space.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), .
• Classic Traveller High Guard (Book 5)
• Don McKinney, Classic Traveller Consolidated Errata, 14, 15
• Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), .
• T5 Core Rules .
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science