Carom - Revision history

Runic code: Added information about the size of the scale

2009-04-02T18:25:07Z

Added information about the size of the scale

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360 (at least upto and probably higher than 881~~)<ref> "Gaeta - Contact! Single raider... bearing, 881 carom 247". (~~[http://www.twiztv.com/scripts/battlestar/season1/galactica-109.htm ~~Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down~~])~~</ref>~~, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used. One example is the [[w:Grad (angle)\|grad]], which is 1/400th of a circle, thus simplifying mental arithmetic.		*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360 (at least upto and probably higher than 881 [http://www.twiztv.com/scripts/battlestar/season1/galactica-109.htm]), so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used. One example is the [[w:Grad (angle)\|grad]], which is 1/400th of a circle, thus simplifying mental arithmetic.

	*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].		*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].



	==See Also==		==See Also==

Runic code at 18:15, 2 April 2009

2009-04-02T18:15:50Z

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used. One example is the [[w:Grad (angle)\|grad]], which is 1/400th of a circle, thus simplifying mental arithmetic.		*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360 (at least upto and probably higher than 881)<ref> "Gaeta - Contact! Single raider... bearing, 881 carom 247". ([http://www.twiztv.com/scripts/battlestar/season1/galactica-109.htm Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down])</ref>, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used. One example is the [[w:Grad (angle)\|grad]], which is 1/400th of a circle, thus simplifying mental arithmetic.
	*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].		*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].

Serenity: The "grad" divides a circle into 400 pieces, for example

2007-02-05T20:18:33Z

The "grad" divides a circle into 400 pieces, for example

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used. One example is the [[w:Grad (angle)\|grad]], which is 1/400th of a circle, thus simplifying mental arithmetic.
	*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].		*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].

Spencerian: Conventionizing and concising.

2007-02-05T20:06:40Z

Conventionizing and concising.

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	'''~~Carom~~''' ~~is a term used to~~ describe the location of a [[~~Dradis Contact~~]], typically in conjunction with a three digit number. ~~"Carom" describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic, similar to a degree of azimuth. For example:~~		In the [[Re-imagined Series]], the term '''carom''' describe the location of a [[DRADIS]] contact, typically in conjunction with a three digit number.

	: ~~"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"~~		The terms describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic, similar to a degree of azimuth. For example:

	~~This would indicate~~ a Cylon ~~Basestar~~ 187 ~~incremements~~ to starboard, ~~then~~ 221 increments up from the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		: "DRADIS contact! [[Cylons (RDM)\|Cylon]] [[Basestar (RDM)\|basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"

			In this example, a Cylon basestar is 187 increments to starboard, and 221 increments up from the ecliptic.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to ~~Carom in~~ [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].		*While this system is similar to other science-fiction shows such as ''Star Trek'' (where carom is replaced with "mark"), the contacts in the Re-imagined Series have a measuring system with increments greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.
			*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to carom by [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Mercifull: /* Notes */

2006-11-27T10:16:16Z

Notes

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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].		*In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].

			==See Also==
			*[[List of terms (RDM)\|List of terms in the Re-imagined Series]]

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 21:16, 12 September 2006

2006-09-12T21:16:20Z

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	This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up from the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up from the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.

	== Notes ===		== Notes ==

	In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].		In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: conventionizing and standardizing

2006-09-12T21:16:09Z

conventionizing and standardizing

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	~~Term~~ used~~, in conjunction with a three digit number,~~ to describe the location of a [[Dradis Contact]]. "Carom" describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic, similar to a degree of azimuth. For example:		'''Carom''' is a term used to describe the location of a [[Dradis Contact]], typically in conjunction with a three digit number. "Carom" describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic, similar to a degree of azimuth. For example:

	"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"		: "Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"

	This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up from the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up from the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.

	*Note that in the ~~mini-series~~, the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in ~~season~~ 1.		== Notes ===

			In the [[Miniseries]], the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in [[Season 1 (2004-05)\|Season 1]].

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]

Rhobot at 10:08, 19 March 2006

2006-03-19T10:08:19Z

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	Term used, in conjunction with a three digit number, to describe the location of a [[Dradis Contact]]. "Carom" describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic. For example:		Term used, in conjunction with a three digit number, to describe the location of a [[Dradis Contact]]. "Carom" describes the contact's position on an incremented disc perpendicular to the ecliptic, similar to a degree of azimuth. For example:

	"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"		"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"

	This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up ~~froim~~ the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up from the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.

	*Note that in the mini-series, the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in season 1.		*Note that in the mini-series, the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in season 1.

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]

Vladimir at 04:18, 13 October 2005

2005-10-13T04:18:00Z

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	This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up froim the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up froim the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.

			*Note that in the mini-series, the term "mark" was used, however it changed to Carom in season 1.

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]

Kenllama: fixed typo

2005-09-11T02:11:29Z

fixed typo

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	"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"		"Dradis Contact! [[Cylon Basestar]], bearing 187, carom 221!"

	This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 ~~incrememnts~~ to starboard, then 221 increments up froim the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.		This would indicate a Cylon Basestar 187 incremements to starboard, then 221 increments up froim the ecliptic. Note that, while this system is exactly the same system as used in other sci-fi shows such as "Star Trek ("carom" replaced with "mark"), the contacts in Battlestar Galactica have been located with numbers greater than 360, so it is assumed that some incrementation other than degrees is used.

	[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]		[[Category: A to Z]] [[Category: RDM]] [[Category: Terminology]]