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Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 23:17, 14 September 2025

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	{{disline\|For information on the various technologies used in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] that are similar to the uses of the [[Original Series]] scanner, see [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series]].}}		{{disline\|For information on the various technologies used in the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|Re-imagined Series]] that are similar to the uses of the [[Original Series]] scanner, see [[Computers in the Re-imagined Series]].}}


	[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]		[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]
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	The term scanner is interchangeably used to denote a [[Handheld scanner\|handheld instrument]] in certain cases.		The term scanner is interchangeably used to denote a [[Handheld scanner\|handheld instrument]] in certain cases.

			== Vipers ==


	~~== Vipers ==~~
	Scanners are included on {{TOS\|Viper}}s, who use them		Scanners are included on {{TOS\|Viper}}s, who use them
	* to display enemy position,		* to display enemy position,
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	* or in reviewing known friendly and enemy ship configurations from the [[Warbook]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.		* or in reviewing known friendly and enemy ship configurations from the [[Warbook]] {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.

			== Battlestars ==

	~~== Battlestars ==~~
	Several scanners are present in [[Core command]], where they provide sensor readouts as well as other information to the bridge crew.		Several scanners are present in [[Core command]], where they provide sensor readouts as well as other information to the bridge crew.

			== Cylon version ==

	~~== Cylon version ==~~
	A Cylon analogue to the scanner is also in use. However, the displays do not print out text, but rather rectangular shapes that zip across the screen {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.		A Cylon analogue to the scanner is also in use. However, the displays do not print out text, but rather rectangular shapes that zip across the screen {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.

			== Tie-in Material Information ==

			* ''According to ''[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]'' (a non-canonical piece of merchandise published in 1979):''

			: The broad-spectrum cybernetic Scanner is at the heart of the Colonial attack system. A sensitive antenna receives heat, light and all other frequencies of radiation from a 360 sphere, and feeds data into a computer for analysis. Long-range Scanners can match most bodies within a range to objects recorded in the computer's memory in a [[millicenton]]. The identified object may then be visually displayed, along with data on rate of travel, armaments, and crew. If the object remains unknown, the Scanner emits a broad spectrum of radiation, and analyzes the echoes that return. The Scanners and their associated computers on board each [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]] can take over attack and evasive functions if the pilot loses consciousness. The computer's automatic battle decisions, however, cannot match the skill of a trained [[Colonial Warrior]]. <ref>{{cite book\|last=Kraus\|first=Bruce\|authorlink=\|authorlinkurl=\|coauthors=\|year=1979\|title=[[Encyclopedia Galactica]]\|publisher=\|location=\|id=\|pages=50}}</ref>

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	Scanners are operated manually, requiring manual input from its operator. While voice activated computers exist, such as [[CORA]] and the database computer in "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]," the simplicity and reliability of scanners make them preferable by most Colonial Warriors and support staff. [[Komma\|Corporal Komma]] comments that he prefers the "old fashioned" keyboard and scanner to voice interactive computer systems {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.		Scanners are operated manually, requiring manual input from its operator. While voice activated computers exist, such as [[CORA]] and the database computer in "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]," the simplicity and reliability of scanners make them preferable by most Colonial Warriors and support staff. [[Komma\|Corporal Komma]] comments that he prefers the "old fashioned" keyboard and scanner to voice interactive computer systems {{OS\|Murder on the Rising Star}}.


	== Related Imagery ==		== Related Imagery ==
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	Image:cylon scanner.jpg\|A [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.		Image:cylon scanner.jpg\|A [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			== References ==

			{{Reflist}}

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	The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which either performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.		The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which either performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.

	The term scanner is interchangeably used to denote a [[~~Hand-held~~ scanner\|~~hand-held~~ instrument]] in certain cases.		The term scanner is interchangeably used to denote a [[Handheld scanner\|handheld instrument]] in certain cases.

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	[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]		[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]

	The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.		The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which either performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.

			The term scanner is interchangeably used to denote a [[Hand-held scanner\|hand-held instrument]] in certain cases.

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	[[~~Image~~:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]		[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]

	The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.		The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.

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	Scanners are included on ~~[[Viper (~~TOS)\|Viper]]s, who use them		Scanners are included on {{TOS\|Viper}}s, who use them
	* to display enemy position,		* to display enemy position,
	* in targeting an enemy craft,		* in targeting an enemy craft,

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	== Vipers ==		== Vipers ==
	Scanners are included on [[Viper (TOS)\|~~Vipers~~]], who use them		Scanners are included on [[Viper (TOS)\|Viper]]s, who use them
	* to display enemy position,		* to display enemy position,
	* in targeting an enemy craft,		* in targeting an enemy craft,

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	<gallery mode="slideshow" ~~widths=1000 heights=500~~>		<gallery mode="slideshow">
	Image:PersonnelStatus.jpg\|A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}		Image:PersonnelStatus.jpg\|A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}
	Image:cylon scanner.jpg\|A [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.		Image:cylon scanner.jpg\|A [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.

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	<gallery>		<gallery mode="slideshow" widths=1000 heights=500>
	Image:PersonnelStatus.jpg\|A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}		Image:PersonnelStatus.jpg\|A personnel status for Blue Squadron displayed on a scanner in Core command {{OS\|The Long Patrol}}
	Image:cylon scanner.jpg\|A [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.		Image:cylon scanner.jpg\|A [[Centurion (TOS)\|Centurion]] at a Cylon version of a scanner at the [[Ravashol pulsar]] {{OS\|The Gun on Ice Planet Zero, Part I}}.

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	[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]		[[File:RaiderSchematics.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A Core command scanner readout of a Raider {{OS\|Saga of a Star World}}.]]

	The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.		The '''scanner''' is a multipurpose computer device on fighters and in [[Battlestar (TOS)\|battlestar]] [[Core command]] centers which either performs or displays varying information on flight, navigation, or tactical status.

			The term scanner is interchangeably used to denote a [[Hand-held scanner\|hand-held instrument]] in certain cases.